Additional Series Highlights from new TG Mag

Mineworksfine · June 13th, 2009, 12:41 PM

Most of the stuff in the series preview is already covered (we know they lurk here and as usual only reveal stuff they know we already know about) but a few additions from the copy of the mag that dropped through my door this morning:

The Touring Car drivers are back racing again, this time in a variety of vehicles normally only found at large airports. There is only one way that's gonna end and it sure ain't gonna be pretty!

Clarkson and May set out to make a VW commercial that is actually interesting. And then present it to the guys at VW's ad agency. Cue much cringing by us on their behalf methinks.

Captain Slow goes to America to soil his trousers with the help of Ken Block and an as yet un-named motocross rider. (Ken Block FTMFW!) Expect the same expression on May's face as when he was being driven at trees by Henning Solberg.

Power tests confirmed as SL Black, BMW Z4, Focus RS, ZR1, R8 V10, Lotus Evora, Jag XFR and Megane R26R (which I seem to remember from last series Slow was quite a fan of.)

Plus the cheap car challenge with cars on a 17 year old's budget is described thus "On TG the needs of the viewers come first, and includes the need of the Daily Mail to get really cross with us at least once a series" images/smilies/lol.gif

Seems TG and FG are united in their hatred of the 'Fail!!!!

Viper007Bond · June 13th, 2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mineworksfine

The Touring Car drivers are back racing again, this time in a variety of vehicles normally only found at large airports. There is only one way that's gonna end and it sure ain't gonna be pretty!

OMFG

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Originally Posted by Mineworksfine

Captain Slow goes to America to soil his trousers with the help of Ken Block and an as yet un-named motocross rider. (Ken Block FTMFW!) Expect the same expression on May's face as when he was being driven at trees by Henning Solberg.

http://forums.finalgear.com/top-gear...unt-man-36303/

Mineworksfine · June 13th, 2009, 12:55 PM

Sorry Viper, missed that one. D'oh.

Oh and I forgot to mention that this month's edition comes with a fresh set of Cool Wall fridge magnets, although in all likelihood only for UK buyers, so even if you don't regularly buy the mag it might be worth shelling out for a copy. That's assuming you have a fridge. If you don't then it's £3.95 for the mag and another £100 or so for the fridge. Plus at least £125K for the property to put it in, or £5k for a caravan if you're a bit strapped for cash. But then if you had a caravan you couldn't really put a set of TG Cool Wall magnets in it 'cos that would be like sacriledge or something.

Bloody expensive things these fridge magnets. Good job they only come out about once a year or I'd be broke.

Richmondgal · June 13th, 2009, 1:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mineworksfine

Clarkson and May set out to make a VW commercial that is actually interesting. And then present it to the guys at VW's ad agency. Cue much cringing by us on their behalf methinks.

what was wrong with this one?

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ashspet · June 13th, 2009, 3:30 PM

Damn, still didn't get the damn magnets

shad_68 · June 13th, 2009, 6:40 PM

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what was wrong with this one?

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Or this one?

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What is REALLY dull are the VW comercials in Germany... images/smilies/dry.gif

Speedtouch · June 14th, 2009, 10:45 AM

As an unrelated point to the new series - MORE COOL WALL MAGNETS! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

It has Morgan Aeromax (Hammond's), Oliver and Merc CLK Black (Clarkson's) with it. Also TG Dog.

LindenChase · June 16th, 2009, 1:02 PM

How about this spoof Volkswagen commercial? Totally wrong on many levels, but still funny. images/smilies/tongue.gif

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dj.TAKA · June 16th, 2009, 3:30 PM

Any word of a 370Z test or mention this Season?

iam-nobody · June 16th, 2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LindenChase

How about this spoof Volkswagen commercial? Totally wrong on many levels, but still funny. images/smilies/tongue.gif

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This still makes me smile i would loved to be in the meeting when this was shown.

flydiscovery · June 17th, 2009, 3:09 AM

I think the current TDI Golf commercial isn't half bad. Guy is washing his Prius and the black talking beetle comes on and starts promoting how much better the TDI is, guy starts pretend driving, and then beetle asks what sound his hybrid makes. Whoooooooooooo......... Yes the talking beetle gag is already old but the guy cracks me up.

Final Daihatsu · June 17th, 2009, 6:36 AM

I quite like this commercial:

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jo-jo-action · June 17th, 2009, 7:55 PM

I think the Commercial would be more like:

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WillDAQ · June 17th, 2009, 8:18 PM

http://bbctransmission.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/big.jpg

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June 13th, 2009, 12:41 PM	#1
Mineworksfine Joined: May 29th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Mineworksfine Towers, Worthing, West Sussex, UK Age: 40 Posts: 1,931 Car: Mazda MX-5 1.8i Phoenix SE, Mitsubishi Colt CZ2 Rep Power: 134	Additional Series Highlights from new TG Mag Most of the stuff in the series preview is already covered (we know they lurk here and as usual only reveal stuff they know we already know about) but a few additions from the copy of the mag that dropped through my door this morning: The Touring Car drivers are back racing again, this time in a variety of vehicles normally only found at large airports. There is only one way that's gonna end and it sure ain't gonna be pretty! Clarkson and May set out to make a VW commercial that is actually interesting. And then present it to the guys at VW's ad agency. Cue much cringing by us on their behalf methinks. Captain Slow goes to America to soil his trousers with the help of Ken Block and an as yet un-named motocross rider. (Ken Block FTMFW!) Expect the same expression on May's face as when he was being driven at trees by Henning Solberg. Power tests confirmed as SL Black, BMW Z4, Focus RS, ZR1, R8 V10, Lotus Evora, Jag XFR and Megane R26R (which I seem to remember from last series Slow was quite a fan of.) Plus the cheap car challenge with cars on a 17 year old's budget is described thus "On TG the needs of the viewers come first, and includes the need of the Daily Mail to get really cross with us at least once a series" Seems TG and FG are united in their hatred of the 'Fail!!!! __________________ WARNING! Posts from Mineworksfine are likely to contain traces of irony. If you believe you may be suffering from an irony deficiency please consult your physician. Mineworksfine and its subsidiaries can not be held responsible for any failure to seek appropriate medical intervention.

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Mineworksfine Joined: May 29th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Mineworksfine Towers, Worthing, West Sussex, UK Age: 40 Posts: 1,931 Car: Mazda MX-5 1.8i Phoenix SE, Mitsubishi Colt CZ2 Rep Power: 134	Sorry Viper, missed that one. D'oh. Oh and I forgot to mention that this month's edition comes with a fresh set of Cool Wall fridge magnets, although in all likelihood only for UK buyers, so even if you don't regularly buy the mag it might be worth shelling out for a copy. That's assuming you have a fridge. If you don't then it's £3.95 for the mag and another £100 or so for the fridge. Plus at least £125K for the property to put it in, or £5k for a caravan if you're a bit strapped for cash. But then if you had a caravan you couldn't really put a set of TG Cool Wall magnets in it 'cos that would be like sacriledge or something. Bloody expensive things these fridge magnets. Good job they only come out about once a year or I'd be broke. __________________ WARNING! Posts from Mineworksfine are likely to contain traces of irony. If you believe you may be suffering from an irony deficiency please consult your physician. Mineworksfine and its subsidiaries can not be held responsible for any failure to seek appropriate medical intervention.

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Speedtouch Joined: Jul 30th, 2006 Last Online: 12:47 AM Location: Kent, England Age: 17 Posts: 4,081 Car: '99 Kangoo 1.4 (Parents) Rep Power: 85	As an unrelated point to the new series - MORE COOL WALL MAGNETS! It has Morgan Aeromax (Hammond's), Oliver and Merc CLK Black (Clarkson's) with it. Also TG Dog. __________________ ^My Flickr^

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ashspet Nothing to see here, move along people! Joined: Nov 1st, 2007 Last Online: 2:34 AM Location: Australia Posts: 1,080 Car: Mazda 6, Begging Santa (again!) for a Zonda Rep Power: 95	Damn, still didn't get the damn magnets

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flydiscovery Joined: Jan 24th, 2009 Last Online: 4:39 AM Location: US Posts: 2,008 Car: 02 Passat Rep Power: 86	I think the current TDI Golf commercial isn't half bad. Guy is washing his Prius and the black talking beetle comes on and starts promoting how much better the TDI is, guy starts pretend driving, and then beetle asks what sound his hybrid makes. Whoooooooooooo......... Yes the talking beetle gag is already old but the guy cracks me up.

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