TG going to Japan - Page 2

ViperVX · February 2nd, 2008, 04:04 PM

I think they'll do a whole special. First weird Japanese cheap car challenge, then Impreza - Lancer test + Nissan GTR review.

Viper007Bond · February 2nd, 2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dageshi

You know what this means tho don't you... There's a good chance of... Stigs Japanese Cousin!!!!

Clicky clicky:

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Originally Posted by albeik

Could be something related to this?

http://www.tacticalcenter.net/GT-R/t...gtr_vs_r8.html

TopGearer · February 2nd, 2008, 06:13 PM

looking forward to the show! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Sotrain · February 2nd, 2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by albeik

Could be something related to this?

http://www.tacticalcenter.net/GT-R/t...gtr_vs_r8.html

Wow! First time I've been able to read a page of Top Gear Magazine (I live in the US). Does anyone know where I can find more? I think subscriptions are massively expensive here.

Sotrain · February 2nd, 2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dageshi

It's enough to say TG in Japan would be fantastic, however equally I am looking forward to see what the Camera Men can do with the backdrops and camera work, they make going around a track in rainy england look like a masterpiece, I await with bated breath to see what they can do with Tokyo as a backdrop.

That was my first thought as well. I'm sure it will be spectacular! images/smilies/smile.gif

idk · February 2nd, 2008, 08:25 PM

It's like they read our suggestion images/smilies/tongue.gif

Crazyjeeper · February 2nd, 2008, 08:54 PM

Actually, they might have.....

Look forward to that episode.

argatoga · February 2nd, 2008, 09:04 PM

I would love a Japan special. There certainly is a lot to see over there.

First challenge: Can you make it through a Tokyo traffic jam without killing yourself, worth one point. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Jocó · February 2nd, 2008, 09:19 PM

I'm sure that if they go to Japan to do the show it will be a whole special (like the American and African ones) and not just a 20-30 min segment

Series 9: America
Series 10: Africa
Series 11: Japan images/smilies/smile.gif

maateuszz89 · February 2nd, 2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by argatoga

First challenge: Can you make it through a Tokyo traffic jam without killing yourself, worth one point. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Second challenge: Park like that without scratching the car.
Can you imagine Jeremy doing this? images/smilies/lol.gif

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Originally Posted by hansvonaxion

http://www.paul-richardson.com/finalgear/tightprkng6.jpg

TopGearer · February 2nd, 2008, 11:24 PM

haha, that is freaking close! too close :O

hansvonaxion · February 3rd, 2008, 12:06 AM

I know what Clarkson's going to say about the GT-R.

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The GT-R is fast, unbelievably fast. Its an amazing feat of engineering...etc etc... but, there's one thing Japanese engineers can't manufacture, and thats "soul". That unquantifiable something that makes a car special. While the Italians are giving birth to Keira Kneightlies in Modena, Japanese scientists in vacuum sealed laboratories are putting together a "Frankenstein's monster". Its big, heavy, scary, ugly, and it has no soul.

Or something along those lines.

Vector · February 3rd, 2008, 12:45 AM

^ That's uncanny.

GraemeH · February 3rd, 2008, 12:46 AM

Doubt it since he loved the previous versions.

A one hour special would be awesome. Maybe a cheap/tiny car segment, a 'best of' segment with stuff from the 90's, then a showdown with the new GT-R and something else.

If only Top Gear had the sway in Japan they do here, i'd love to see them close a little mountain road off for the battle, like they did on the Isle of Mann. Sweet.

hansvonaxion · February 3rd, 2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GraemeH

Doubt it since he loved the previous versions.

A one hour special would be awesome. Maybe a cheap/tiny car segment, a 'best of' segment with stuff from the 90's, then a showdown with the new GT-R and something else.

If only Top Gear had the sway in Japan they do here, i'd love to see them close a little mountain road off for the battle, like they did on the Isle of Mann. Sweet.

Yeah, often with Jeremy his opinion of a car is not at all related to how "good" it is as a car. I imagine he's going to love what it can do, but be left uninspired. (The other GTRs had normal manuals also)

I think Nissan would be able to organise a road for them. If not, there are one-way toll roads that they could use that would almost be the same thing, like Irohazaka.

http://www.y-asakawa.com/peru_gazo/matyupityu_irohazaka.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/TsuRUKiChan/Irohazaka.jpg

The police aren't too much of a worry, especially on private toll roads.

Martin · February 4th, 2008, 03:35 PM

Yes!

I'm glad they are finally going. I hope they format the episode as a regular episode with all the segments being done in Japan. A large multi-car challenge (best cheap car, best japanese sport car, etc) and maybe a review or two of new upcoming Japanese cars (reviewed in Japan!).

Whatever they do I'm sure it will be great. images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

mickeyyeety · February 4th, 2008, 05:49 PM

Maybe something to do with the GTR or Is-F.

Can we get a japanese stig?

Jimi Hendrix · February 4th, 2008, 09:24 PM

They should do a Tsukuba Battle & Touge Battle against Tsuchiya & co.

LurkerPatrol · February 5th, 2008, 10:17 AM

Sounds awesome! Maybe they'll meet up with the drifters again and get some tips images/smilies/tongue.gif

Phinn · February 5th, 2008, 10:47 AM

Vote for Tsuchiya as the Stig's Japanese cousin.

If anyone gets a whiff of any information on the filming location/schedules for this trip, let me know and I'll go and see if I can get some photos images/smilies/biggrin.gif

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Jocó Not A Dude Joined: Jan 5th, 2008 Last Online: 08:31 PM Location: Hungary Age: 19 Posts: 844 Rep Power: 12	I'm sure that if they go to Japan to do the show it will be a whole special (like the American and African ones) and not just a 20-30 min segment Series 9: America Series 10: Africa Series 11: Japan __________________ Supporting Williams, DC and Kubica

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GraemeH Joined: Apr 19th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 1,867 Car: Toyota Corolla. Rawrr. LFS Status: Rep Power: 21	Doubt it since he loved the previous versions. A one hour special would be awesome. Maybe a cheap/tiny car segment, a 'best of' segment with stuff from the 90's, then a showdown with the new GT-R and something else. If only Top Gear had the sway in Japan they do here, i'd love to see them close a little mountain road off for the battle, like they did on the Isle of Mann. Sweet. __________________

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Martin Joined: Jul 5th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: South Carolina, USA Age: 30 Posts: 115 Car: 2007 VW Golf Rep Power: 14	Yes! I'm glad they are finally going. I hope they format the episode as a regular episode with all the segments being done in Japan. A large multi-car challenge (best cheap car, best japanese sport car, etc) and maybe a review or two of new upcoming Japanese cars (reviewed in Japan!). Whatever they do I'm sure it will be great. __________________ "A 1992 Dateline expose revealed that GMC trucks were dangerous when explosives were strapped to the gas tank and then detonated." See story.

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TopGearer Joined: Oct 16th, 2007 Last Online: October 9th, 2008 Posts: 35 Car: Volvo 850 GLT Rep Power: 5	looking forward to the show!

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idk Joined: Feb 18th, 2007 Last Online: 02:56 AM Location: Southern Germany Age: 23 Posts: 197 Rep Power: 10	It's like they read our suggestion

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argatoga Can't Start His Wank Joined: Oct 4th, 2005 Last Online: 05:23 PM Location: Washington State, USA Age: 25 Posts: 1,943 Car: '97 Mustang GT, '78 MG Midget (12a swap) Rep Power: 48	I would love a Japan special. There certainly is a lot to see over there. First challenge: Can you make it through a Tokyo traffic jam without killing yourself, worth one point.

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TopGearer Joined: Oct 16th, 2007 Last Online: October 9th, 2008 Posts: 35 Car: Volvo 850 GLT Rep Power: 5	haha, that is freaking close! too close :O

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mickeyyeety Joined: Jun 29th, 2005 Last Online: 12:45 PM Posts: 47 Rep Power: 14	Maybe something to do with the GTR or Is-F. Can we get a japanese stig?

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Jimi Hendrix Joined: Dec 14th, 2004 Last Online: 07:22 PM Posts: 382 Rep Power: 20	They should do a Tsukuba Battle & Touge Battle against Tsuchiya & co.

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LurkerPatrol Joined: Apr 24th, 2006 Last Online: 11:12 AM Location: Berkeley & San Diego, California Age: 21 Posts: 1,427 Car: Invisible boatmobile Rep Power: 58	Sounds awesome! Maybe they'll meet up with the drifters again and get some tips __________________ Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life

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Phinn Joined: Jul 11th, 2007 Last Online: October 22nd, 2008 Location: Sheffield, UK Age: 24 Posts: 121 Rep Power: 6	Vote for Tsuchiya as the Stig's Japanese cousin. If anyone gets a whiff of any information on the filming location/schedules for this trip, let me know and I'll go and see if I can get some photos __________________ The Facts about Jeremy Clarkson

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