TG going to Japan - Page 4

whodunnit · February 18th, 2008, 7:29 AM

imagine if they met up with the guys from top secret to take a look at the new TS r35 gtr?

Saturn07 · March 3rd, 2008, 6:54 AM

If TG were to do a cheap car challenge in Japan, these are the cars I think they would buy.

Jeremy- Some Japanese sports coupe from the '80s or early '90s.

Richard- Probably a k-car, it seems like he would buy a small car, like Oliver.

James- Definetly a Toyota century- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Century.

Phinn · March 3rd, 2008, 9:33 AM

Well, it's March. Hope I can find out where they'll be at!

@Saturn07: The Toyota Century is just such a beautiful car.

Final Daihatsu · March 3rd, 2008, 6:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saturn07

James- Definetly a Toyota century- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Century.

LOL

http://www.vfrclc.org/images/06_Faulkner_PFC%20(56)red.JPG

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/new/151144.jpg

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3774/800px1982toyotacentury0xu7.jpg

I see a pattern XD

Holiace · March 3rd, 2008, 8:27 PM

I'd love if they'd have to buy a pre 1960 car on a budget which would be road legal images/smilies/tongue.gif

TopGearNorthAmerica · March 10th, 2008, 2:02 AM

Dunno if Clarkson'll get a sports car, but I suspect Hammond might opt for a Toyota Hi-Lux, on the excuse that having experienced all these cheap car challenges he may as well get a car that everyone knows will be a survivor.

hansvonaxion · March 10th, 2008, 3:31 AM

How much do they get to spend again?
If they include on road costs they'll be struggling to get a Century under the limit. Private sales here are almost non-existant and even though dealers will advertise cars for cheap, you have to add at least $1k to that price for licencing, tax and "maintenance".
I think a Kei car challenge would be sweet. Clarkson in a car about as long as he is tall would be amusing.

Alasondro Alegré · April 29th, 2008, 5:51 PM

Looks like filming got pushed back a bit,

Quote:

With only two weeks to go before the Thundersprint it’s a something of thrilling time. I’m not complaining because sorting out "challenges" is written into the job spec. - but the last couple of weeks have thrown up a few blinders.

First, the BBC decided to change James May’s filming schedule and now he will be in Japan for Top Gear the same weekend as the Thundersprint (May 10 and 11). Then, because BSB at Brands Hatch was snowed off, we lost Leon Haslam to HM Plant duties.

http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/motorin...8/thisweek.htm

Momo63 · April 29th, 2008, 10:23 PM

May 10-11? In Japan? Really? How interesting because Richard is recording a pilot for another new show that Saturday. In London.

Alasondro Alegré · May 3rd, 2008, 11:44 AM

This article says James will be at the Thundersprint event, so I don't know what to think anymore. images/smilies/wacko.gif

aaurora · May 3rd, 2008, 1:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alasondro Alegré

This article says James will be at the Thundersprint event, so I don't know what to think anymore. images/smilies/wacko.gif

No, James will not be attending Thundersprint. He will be out of the country in Japan. Apparently the information in the article is outdated...

Source: The James May Board.

But there's lot of conflicting information, and yes, Richard is filming the pilot for Cashback on the 10th. Perhaps he flys out afterwards?

LindenChase · May 17th, 2008, 11:58 AM

TopGear alert for all those of you who live in Japan. In his column in today's Daily Telegraph James writes about the plane journey to Japan. So chanches are they are over there now! Keep us posted if you spot them! images/smilies/smile.gif

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...7/mrmay117.xml

flyingfridge · May 20th, 2008, 1:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy wilman

This one is back to basics, more hardcore, mega car, mega opponent, with a solid premise. And a clue for the geeks: we did it in Japan.

GT-R v Shinkansen.

FUCK YES

Viper007Bond · May 20th, 2008, 1:09 PM

fridge is referring to this BTW: http://www.finalgear.com/news/2008/0...-in-season-11/

Seems the next big race will be in Japan!

I'm thinking high speed train vs. GT-R, but that's kinda been already done, so hmmm...

stevanford1 · May 20th, 2008, 3:00 PM

Does anyone else want top gear to do top speed runs on the wangan ? I know i do. images/smilies/yes.gif

cakefork · May 21st, 2008, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nedus

http://topgear.com/content/features/...ries/07/1.html

I think this will be similar to the segement where the boys went to Spain to test the German V8 saloons. It looks like they went to Japan to test the GT-R and brought along a fearsome opponent (Audi R8).

i think nebus has hit the nail on the head.

when i read this (see link to article) my first thought was the boys were filming this - seemed far too much fuss and bother just for a print/web mag article.

maybe i'm naive about how much fuss goes into a mag, but how cool will the footage be if they did film it?

*drooling*

preetham · May 21st, 2008, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maateuszz89

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

Jeremy :how hard can it be. images/smilies/lol.gif

iongerm · May 21st, 2008, 1:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

fridge is referring to this BTW: http://www.finalgear.com/news/2008/0...-in-season-11/

Seems the next big race will be in Japan!

I'm thinking high speed train vs. GT-R...

Dito, it kind of must be the bullet train vs. some form of car...
The bullet trains are so famous for being fast and efficient, that JC must see this as a challange to race....

hansvonaxion · May 21st, 2008, 1:50 PM

They seem to like engineering, and bridges. I saw a doco on the Akashi bridge in Kobe on Discovery channel, man that was some serious engineering. I doubt they got that far though.

Bullet train doesn't seem very original, but there are only so many different forms of transport.

Not that keen on speed runs in the Wangan. 300kph on a public road... in a tunnel? Its all fun and games until you kill someones family. And fire in a tunnel = not good.

But wasn't I the guy who first suggested it as revenge on the original Wangan wankster? I'm a hypocrite.

USA Sport 20 · May 23rd, 2008, 4:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

fridge is referring to this BTW: http://www.finalgear.com/news/2008/0...-in-season-11/

Seems the next big race will be in Japan!

I'm thinking high speed train vs. GT-R, but that's kinda been already done, so hmmm...

I'm with you... The bullet train in Japan quicker, and more direct than the TGV. Either way, the GT-R should prove amazing...

March 3rd, 2008, 9:33 AM	#63
Phinn Joined: Jul 11th, 2007 Last Online: October 21st, 2009 Location: Sheffield, UK Age: 25 Posts: 121 Rep Power: 10	Well, it's March. Hope I can find out where they'll be at! @Saturn07: The Toyota Century is just such a beautiful car. __________________ The Facts about Jeremy Clarkson

March 10th, 2008, 3:31 AM	#67
hansvonaxion Joined: Apr 8th, 2005 Last Online: 5:28 AM Location: Tokyo Posts: 1,773 Car: CB400SF Hyper VTEC Rep Power: 59	How much do they get to spend again? If they include on road costs they'll be struggling to get a Century under the limit. Private sales here are almost non-existant and even though dealers will advertise cars for cheap, you have to add at least $1k to that price for licencing, tax and "maintenance". I think a Kei car challenge would be sweet. Clarkson in a car about as long as he is tall would be amusing. __________________

May 3rd, 2008, 11:44 AM	#70
Alasondro Alegré Joined: Nov 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 12:01 AM Location: Portugal Posts: 1,300 Rep Power: 102	This article says James will be at the Thundersprint event, so I don't know what to think anymore. __________________ I have a recurring dream in which Jeremy is on fire and I have the fire extinguisher but can't get the pin out. James May

May 17th, 2008, 11:58 AM	#72
LindenChase Not A Dude Joined: Nov 28th, 2007 Last Online: 8:08 AM Posts: 1,003 Rep Power: 65	TopGear alert for all those of you who live in Japan. In his column in today's Daily Telegraph James writes about the plane journey to Japan. So chanches are they are over there now! Keep us posted if you spot them! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...7/mrmay117.xml

May 20th, 2008, 1:09 PM	#74
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 7:30 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,275 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 296	fridge is referring to this BTW: http://www.finalgear.com/news/2008/0...-in-season-11/ Seems the next big race will be in Japan! I'm thinking high speed train vs. GT-R, but that's kinda been already done, so hmmm... __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

February 18th, 2008, 7:29 AM	#61
whodunnit Joined: Nov 9th, 2007 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Posts: 84 Rep Power: 13	imagine if they met up with the guys from top secret to take a look at the new TS r35 gtr?

March 3rd, 2008, 6:54 AM	#62
Saturn07 Joined: Nov 7th, 2007 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Austin,Texas,Americaland Posts: 22 Car: 2007 Saturn ION Rep Power: 0	If TG were to do a cheap car challenge in Japan, these are the cars I think they would buy. Jeremy- Some Japanese sports coupe from the '80s or early '90s. Richard- Probably a k-car, it seems like he would buy a small car, like Oliver. James- Definetly a Toyota century- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Century.

March 3rd, 2008, 8:27 PM	#65
Holiace Joined: Aug 29th, 2007 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: Sweden Age: 19 Posts: 224 Car: 1988 Saab 900 T8 Turbo (8-valve). Rep Power: 11	I'd love if they'd have to buy a pre 1960 car on a budget which would be road legal

March 10th, 2008, 2:02 AM	#66
TopGearNorthAmerica Joined: Oct 16th, 2007 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 115 Car: 2007 Honda Civic LX Coupe Rep Power: 9	Dunno if Clarkson'll get a sports car, but I suspect Hammond might opt for a Toyota Hi-Lux, on the excuse that having experienced all these cheap car challenges he may as well get a car that everyone knows will be a survivor.

April 29th, 2008, 10:23 PM	#69
Momo63 Not A Dude Joined: Sep 22nd, 2007 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: London Posts: 432 Car: I am Mondeo Woman! sighs Rep Power: 15	May 10-11? In Japan? Really? How interesting because Richard is recording a pilot for another new show that Saturday. In London.

May 20th, 2008, 3:00 PM	#75
stevanford1 Joined: Jan 11th, 2007 Last Online: 9:00 AM Location: Sydney Australia Age: 21 Posts: 2,195 Car: 1988 Nissan Pintara Rep Power: 63	Does anyone else want top gear to do top speed runs on the wangan ? I know i do. __________________ THE FLAT EARTH SOCIETY "Deprogramming the masses since 1547" "Jean Todt's system will never succeed, not even with Michael Schumacher" - Niki Lauda, 1995

May 21st, 2008, 1:50 PM	#79
hansvonaxion Joined: Apr 8th, 2005 Last Online: 5:28 AM Location: Tokyo Posts: 1,773 Car: CB400SF Hyper VTEC Rep Power: 59	They seem to like engineering, and bridges. I saw a doco on the Akashi bridge in Kobe on Discovery channel, man that was some serious engineering. I doubt they got that far though. Bullet train doesn't seem very original, but there are only so many different forms of transport. Not that keen on speed runs in the Wangan. 300kph on a public road... in a tunnel? Its all fun and games until you kill someones family. And fire in a tunnel = not good. But wasn't I the guy who first suggested it as revenge on the original Wangan wankster? I'm a hypocrite. __________________

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: http://forums.finalgear.com/top-gear-spoilers/tg-going-to-japan-25028/
Posted By	For	Type	Date
Top Gear Season 11: GT-R vs Bullet Train Coming Soon	This thread	Refback	May 29th, 2008 3:19 AM
what the new season of top gear will bring - 9thgencorolla.com	This thread	Refback	May 28th, 2008 10:31 PM
Top Gear news... - Australian Land Rover Owners	This thread	Refback	May 21st, 2008 8:30 AM
BBC ?g?b?v?E?M?A - TopGear 2	This thread	Refback	April 17th, 2008 12:27 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Welcome to the FinalGear.com Forums!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
F1:Japan	Devon	Formula 1	42	October 10th, 2006 9:27 PM
Japan, here I come!	tloekke	Off-Topic	14	July 20th, 2006 3:34 PM
Japan...hello?	Cruzz563	The Forums	25	July 11th, 2006 6:17 PM
Japan...hello?	Cruzz563	Off-Topic	9	January 4th, 1970 8:10 AM