TG is filming in Belgium - Page 2

eLIX · May 21st, 2008, 09:25 AM

Damn it... I have exams to study... images/smilies/sad.gif

jensked · May 21st, 2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaurora

What day are they in Belgium? Is it this thursday the 22nd?? How do we know they are going to be there for sure?

Because it said "Top Gear" and now "BBC" on the tracks calender. And IIRC someone confirmed it in an interview.

Frederic · May 22nd, 2008, 08:26 AM

It's today!! images/smilies/banana.gif

did anyone of you guys went?

Frederic · May 22nd, 2008, 08:27 AM

Spoiler image!

http://www.djivy.be/images/topgearopzolder.jpg

Edit: seems like they are also testing the new R8 diesel (belgium : diesel country)

jensked · May 22nd, 2008, 08:33 AM

plz correct image images/smilies/smile.gif

correct syntax:

Code:

[IMG]url[/IMG]

Frederic · May 22nd, 2008, 08:45 AM

Seems like they're shooting multiple segments:
-Audi R8 TDi
-double decker cards
-one witness also saw them with big goals (football)
-the same one saw a very small car on a trailer (peel?)

also some range rovers and mercedesses

btw: they tried fooling everyone by saying TG won't be filming today because of a double booking, but the preparations (yesterday/today) make it very hard to believe!

jensked · May 22nd, 2008, 09:07 AM

The Range Rovers are probably the cars they film from, the chasecars.

Frederic · May 22nd, 2008, 09:09 AM

Inderdaad

Viper007Bond · May 22nd, 2008, 01:31 PM

Thread going on here: http://www.autoforum.be/showthread.php?t=31136

No clue what it says though... images/smilies/lol.gif

jensked · May 22nd, 2008, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

Thread going on here: http://www.autoforum.be/showthread.php?t=31136

No clue what it says though... images/smilies/lol.gif

A lot of speculating and debating if someone will go and have a look images/smilies/smile.gif

Apart from what's already in this thread no relevant info.

Nova_d · May 22nd, 2008, 01:46 PM

This is a link to a Dutch website, but I think it's an older forum thread. They are arguing about the tests in Zolder of an Audi RS8, to be seen or not from a public road.

This is a more accurate link from today, about some stuff happening in Zolder.
Check it out:
http://www.autoforum.be/showthread.php?p=2702006

Interesting is this img:

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk92/zolder-1/BILD1295.jpg

The upper car is for steering. The car down only has the pedals. The steering colon goes through the cars, all the way down.

I've sent a mail to ViperBond007 about it some minutes ago (he posted here afterwards (check above)):

"Hello,

I'm a very big fan from Belgium, and some interesting news came to me today, may the 22th, on a Belgian radio post.
Seems like the complete Top Gear-crew were filming on a closed set on the circuit of Zolder, here in Belgium.
It was a closed set, but James May and Jeremy Clarckson were present.
They were doing something with "doubledecker" cars (like a Mercedes with the frame of al Golf welded on top of it).
At first they let seem that they had rescheduled, but it has been confirmed that the whole Top Gear-BBC-crew where present this morning.
Check it out, it should be great fun to see what they were on about.

Greets from Antwerp, Belgium to you all.

see: - http://www.autoforum.be/showthread.php?p=2702006"

NooDle · May 22nd, 2008, 03:38 PM

that means another challenge bit!

Top car is for steering, bottom car is for throttle/brake/shifting gear
Didn't they already do this in their "stars in fast cars"?

Frederic · May 22nd, 2008, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nova_d

This is a link to a Dutch website, but I think it's an older forum thread. They are arguing about the tests in Zolder of an Audi RS8, to be seen or not from a public road.

This is a more accurate link from today, about some stuff happening in Zolder.
Check it out:

Interesting is this img:

The upper car is for steering. The car down only has the pedals. The steering colon goes through the cars, all the way down.

I've sent a mail to ViperBond007 about it some minutes ago (he posted here afterwards (check above)):

"Hello,

I'm a very big fan from Belgium, and some interesting news came to me today, may the 22th, on a Belgian radio post.
Seems like the complete Top Gear-crew were filming on a closed set on the circuit of Zolder, here in Belgium.
It was a closed set, but James May and Jeremy Clarckson were present.
They were doing something with "doubledecker" cars (like a Mercedes with the frame of al Golf welded on top of it).
At first they let seem that they had rescheduled, but it has been confirmed that the whole Top Gear-BBC-crew where present this morning.
Check it out, it should be great fun to see what they were on about.

Greets from Antwerp, Belgium to you all.

see: - http://www.autoforum.be/showthread.php?p=2702006"

You just said everything I typed in the posts above you? BTW, it's not a a mercedes but a jag and not a golf but a rover

Frederic · May 22nd, 2008, 06:04 PM

Update time!
-Stig was there
-Stig has been filmed without a helmet by a local TV company
THIS STIG WAS Tim Schrick FROM DMotor

http://www.djivy.be/images/thestigtimschrick.jpg

footage: http://www.tvl.be/nl/nieuws/2008-05-22/top-gear/

other noticable cars:
-Aston Martin
-Phaeton W12
-new M5
-Porsche GT3

ahpadt · May 22nd, 2008, 06:16 PM

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/3654/img4197qb0.jpg

Anyway, what's the point of testing the R8 TDI on a track when it's highly restricted by the gearbox? If you give full whelly the gearbox would just grind to dust... images/smilies/tongue.gif

abhinay13 · May 22nd, 2008, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frederic

Update time!
-Stig was there
-Stig has been filmed without a helmet by a local TV company
THIS STIG WAS Tim Schrick FROM DMotor

footage: http://www.tvl.be/nl/nieuws/2008-05-22/top-gear/

For some reason that link doesn't work for me and if ti doesn't work for anyone else then try this link

http://www.tvl.be/nl/nieuws/

Frederic · May 22nd, 2008, 07:11 PM

Does this work for you?
http://www.tvl.be/nl/nieuws/2008-05-...ear-in-zolder/

abhinay13 · May 22nd, 2008, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frederic

Does this work for you?
http://www.tvl.be/nl/nieuws/2008-05-...ear-in-zolder/

Yes. Cheers. Still can't believe we finally know who the stig is!!

Jimi Hendrix · May 22nd, 2008, 07:28 PM

I don't think T. Schrick is the Stig, remember that TG producer said they were going to have a war against the German TG, probably they are filming that feature.

Viper007Bond · May 22nd, 2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimi Hendrix

I don't think T. Schrick is the Stig, remember that TG producer said they were going to have a war against the German TG, probably they are filming that feature.

He's not THE Stig, but he may play the Stig for this segment. I mean, kinda odd for him to be in a white suit otherwise.

May 21st, 2008, 09:25 AM	#21
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May 22nd, 2008, 08:26 AM	#23
Frederic Joined: Nov 2nd, 2006 Last Online: 02:52 PM Location: Belgium (Limburg) Posts: 260 Rep Power: 10	It's today!! did anyone of you guys went?

May 22nd, 2008, 08:27 AM	#24
Frederic Joined: Nov 2nd, 2006 Last Online: 02:52 PM Location: Belgium (Limburg) Posts: 260 Rep Power: 10	Spoiler image! Edit: seems like they are also testing the new R8 diesel (belgium : diesel country) Last edited by Frederic; May 22nd, 2008 at 08:31 AM..

May 22nd, 2008, 08:33 AM	#25
jensked Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Flanders, Belgium Age: 25 Posts: 3,972 Car: RIP Opel Astra -> 2006 Toyota Corolla Wagon Rep Power: 40	plz correct image correct syntax: Code: [IMG]url[/IMG] __________________

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jensked Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Flanders, Belgium Age: 25 Posts: 3,972 Car: RIP Opel Astra -> 2006 Toyota Corolla Wagon Rep Power: 40	The Range Rovers are probably the cars they film from, the chasecars. __________________

May 22nd, 2008, 08:45 AM	#26
Frederic Joined: Nov 2nd, 2006 Last Online: 02:52 PM Location: Belgium (Limburg) Posts: 260 Rep Power: 10	Seems like they're shooting multiple segments: -Audi R8 TDi -double decker cards -one witness also saw them with big goals (football) -the same one saw a very small car on a trailer (peel?) also some range rovers and mercedesses btw: they tried fooling everyone by saying TG won't be filming today because of a double booking, but the preparations (yesterday/today) make it very hard to believe!

May 22nd, 2008, 09:09 AM	#28
Frederic Joined: Nov 2nd, 2006 Last Online: 02:52 PM Location: Belgium (Limburg) Posts: 260 Rep Power: 10	Inderdaad

May 22nd, 2008, 01:31 PM	#29
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May 22nd, 2008, 01:46 PM	#31
Nova_d Joined: May 22nd, 2008 Last Online: July 1st, 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Top Gear Movement at Zolder, Belgium This is a link to a Dutch website, but I think it's an older forum thread. They are arguing about the tests in Zolder of an Audi RS8, to be seen or not from a public road. This is a more accurate link from today, about some stuff happening in Zolder. Check it out: http://www.autoforum.be/showthread.php?p=2702006 Interesting is this img: The upper car is for steering. The car down only has the pedals. The steering colon goes through the cars, all the way down. I've sent a mail to ViperBond007 about it some minutes ago (he posted here afterwards (check above)): "Hello, I'm a very big fan from Belgium, and some interesting news came to me today, may the 22th, on a Belgian radio post. Seems like the complete Top Gear-crew were filming on a closed set on the circuit of Zolder, here in Belgium. It was a closed set, but James May and Jeremy Clarckson were present. They were doing something with "doubledecker" cars (like a Mercedes with the frame of al Golf welded on top of it). At first they let seem that they had rescheduled, but it has been confirmed that the whole Top Gear-BBC-crew where present this morning. Check it out, it should be great fun to see what they were on about. Greets from Antwerp, Belgium to you all. see: - http://www.autoforum.be/showthread.php?p=2702006"

May 22nd, 2008, 03:38 PM	#32
NooDle Joined: Jul 20th, 2005 Last Online: 06:05 PM Location: Belgium Age: 27 Posts: 2,489 Car: 2004 Opel Astra 2.2DTI Rep Power: 36	that means another challenge bit! Top car is for steering, bottom car is for throttle/brake/shifting gear Didn't they already do this in their "stars in fast cars"?

May 22nd, 2008, 06:04 PM	#34
Frederic Joined: Nov 2nd, 2006 Last Online: 02:52 PM Location: Belgium (Limburg) Posts: 260 Rep Power: 10	Update time! -Stig was there -Stig has been filmed without a helmet by a local TV company THIS STIG WAS Tim Schrick FROM DMotor footage: http://www.tvl.be/nl/nieuws/2008-05-22/top-gear/ other noticable cars: -Aston Martin -Phaeton W12 -new M5 -Porsche GT3 Last edited by Frederic; May 22nd, 2008 at 06:10 PM..

May 22nd, 2008, 06:16 PM	#35
ahpadt Joined: May 7th, 2006 Last Online: 07:52 PM Location: The Norwaylands Posts: 2,402 Car: Want a 09 VW Scirocco badly Rep Power: 21	Anyway, what's the point of testing the R8 TDI on a track when it's highly restricted by the gearbox? If you give full whelly the gearbox would just grind to dust... Last edited by ahpadt; May 22nd, 2008 at 06:23 PM..

May 22nd, 2008, 07:11 PM	#37
Frederic Joined: Nov 2nd, 2006 Last Online: 02:52 PM Location: Belgium (Limburg) Posts: 260 Rep Power: 10	Does this work for you? http://www.tvl.be/nl/nieuws/2008-05-...ear-in-zolder/

May 22nd, 2008, 07:28 PM	#39
Jimi Hendrix Joined: Dec 14th, 2004 Last Online: 07:22 PM Posts: 382 Rep Power: 20	I don't think T. Schrick is the Stig, remember that TG producer said they were going to have a war against the German TG, probably they are filming that feature.

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