December 26th, 2004

Overheat · December 13th, 2004, 03:23 PM

The BMW 1 Series elbows its way into the world of the small hatchback, Jeremy and James look at the range of cars flooding the market from South East Asia and the Ariel Atom takes to the track. Meanwhile, Richard splashes about in a supercharged German army half track and Trinny and Susannah are this week's Stars in a Reasonably Priced Car.

Viper007Bond · December 13th, 2004, 03:54 PM

Ooo, army toys! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

swek · December 13th, 2004, 04:22 PM

What is a half track ?

Uhstra · December 13th, 2004, 04:23 PM

This is my first time chiming in. Many thanks to VUK and Viper for their relentless pursuit of TG & FG perfection. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. I mean really - can any one stomach Motorweek/Autoweek (SpeedChannel) or Motoring 2004 (TSN) episodes after watching these gems??

Thanks guys.

Now, I'm a Clarky fan, but my guess is that Trinny & Susannah are going to give him what for on his shabby-chic attaire. In other words, they'll crucify him - as they are wont to. Either that or they can make fun of Hamster's dodgy shirts. Or James' hair....

For those in North America - these are the original "What Not To Wear" girls from the BBC. Long before the TLC knock-off and the Queer Eye blokes these ladies were putting the boots to anyone in acidwash jeans and shaker knit sweaters. They are merciless.

andyhui01 · December 13th, 2004, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overheat

range of cars flooding the market from South East Asia

hmm... might be some protons on the show... can't wait to see what JC says about the crappy build quality of the car... but Proton cars handle quite well TBH... mainly because of the lotus engineering the the suspension setup... as far as I know... lotus is owned by Proton or Proton has loads of share in lotus

idletask · December 13th, 2004, 05:37 PM

Uhstra... Offtopic but... Your avatar just looks like the dashboard of the Rinspeed Bedouin, am I right?

Uhstra · December 13th, 2004, 05:48 PM

First post - wanted to get a few things off my chest. Plus I've seen far worse digressions in this category than mine.

Not the Bedouin, although I see the similarity. Its the AMV8 prototype dash.

Raider · December 13th, 2004, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by swek

What is a half track ?

wheels in the front to steer, tank tracks in the back to push...

http://www.d-daytanks.org.uk/images/tanks/m9halftrack2.jpg

Thanatos · December 13th, 2004, 06:11 PM

http://www.ares.cz/hobby/hasegawa/picture/mt11.jpg

working image.

Daniel · December 13th, 2004, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Thanatos

working image.

Im very very excited!

swek · December 13th, 2004, 06:29 PM

Thanks

It's called Halbkettenfahrzeug in German.

logo · December 13th, 2004, 06:33 PM

thats a cute name

swek · December 13th, 2004, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel

Im very very excited!

I can picture it now. The Review will be like: Beeing German the design lacks passion and it still uses leaf springs images/smilies/lol.gif

Gunner · December 13th, 2004, 07:26 PM

Halftracks are actually pretty well phased out of most modern armies, its interesting that the Germans still have some.

Mischief007 · December 13th, 2004, 09:31 PM

sounds like an exciting episode once again images/smilies/smile.gif

MacBeth · December 13th, 2004, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunner

Halftracks are actually pretty well phased out of most modern armies, its interesting that the Germans still have some.

the german army didn't use them any more. i guess the borrow one from a collector.

CamoN · December 17th, 2004, 08:01 PM

Finally, the BMW 1! How come they didn't test it earlier? It could be the best small car for 2004 and they didn't get it on the show until now.

Greatgraddage · December 17th, 2004, 08:30 PM

I doubt they'll like it too much, Clarkson doesn't I think.

SiR_dude · December 18th, 2004, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Ooo, army toys! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Word to that. And the Atom!!! I LOVE that thing!! Me = going to own one someday. Did I mention it's powered by Honda? images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

This is going to be a kickass ep, IMO

Ultra_Kool_Dude · December 18th, 2004, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SiR_dude

And the Atom!!! I LOVE that thing!! Me = going to own one someday. Did I mention it's powered by Honda? images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

I'll race you in my future SR4 8)

December 13th, 2004, 03:23 PM	#1
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December 13th, 2004, 04:23 PM	#4
Uhstra Joined: Dec 13th, 2004 Last Online: November 13th, 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	This is my first time chiming in. Many thanks to VUK and Viper for their relentless pursuit of TG & FG perfection. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. I mean really - can any one stomach Motorweek/Autoweek (SpeedChannel) or Motoring 2004 (TSN) episodes after watching these gems?? Thanks guys. Now, I'm a Clarky fan, but my guess is that Trinny & Susannah are going to give him what for on his shabby-chic attaire. In other words, they'll crucify him - as they are wont to. Either that or they can make fun of Hamster's dodgy shirts. Or James' hair.... For those in North America - these are the original "What Not To Wear" girls from the BBC. Long before the TLC knock-off and the Queer Eye blokes these ladies were putting the boots to anyone in acidwash jeans and shaker knit sweaters. They are merciless.

December 13th, 2004, 05:48 PM	#7
Uhstra Joined: Dec 13th, 2004 Last Online: November 13th, 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	First post - wanted to get a few things off my chest. Plus I've seen far worse digressions in this category than mine. Not the Bedouin, although I see the similarity. Its the AMV8 prototype dash.

December 13th, 2004, 06:11 PM	#9
Thanatos Joined: Feb 2nd, 2004 Last Online: 09:26 AM Posts: 153 Rep Power: 20	working image.

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swek Global Moderator Joined: May 19th, 2004 Last Online: 03:04 PM Location: Hamburg, Germany Age: 26 Posts: 4,331 Car: Does a bicycle count? Rep Power: 45	Thanks It's called Halbkettenfahrzeug in German.

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CamoN Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: October 25th, 2008 Location: Finland Age: 22 Posts: 111 Car: Smart Roadster Coupé '04 Rep Power: 17	Finally, the BMW 1! How come they didn't test it earlier? It could be the best small car for 2004 and they didn't get it on the show until now. __________________ I Have The Need. The Need For Speed.

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