Recognition of Final Gear by Top Gear production team

v8can · February 9th, 2007, 1:33 PM

Andy Wilman acknowledges the Final Gear website:

http://www.topgear.com/blogs/planett...ar-us-special/

GraemeH · February 9th, 2007, 1:36 PM

Hahaha he's right too; People here are so picky no matter how good an episode has been there'll be someone ripping it apart here.

Nice article, it's nice to see just how much he cares about the show. Looking forward to the episode more now.

fbc · February 9th, 2007, 1:39 PM

So very true - some people are never happy. I'm sure the show will be every bit as amusing as it promises to be. I'm also a bit blown away that Andy reads our crazy rantings.

BTW, images/smilies/welcome.gif

Andy, and congrats to Viper & the Final Gear family for getting the site to the point at which the TG producer checks in on us.

Sir Stiggington · February 9th, 2007, 1:48 PM

Now the question is: Who's Andy?

Adunaphel · February 9th, 2007, 1:49 PM

Quote:

Whatever happens, I will as usual be logging onto our mates at Final Gear on Monday for a masochistic kicking.

Andy if you see this and images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

to Viper and everyone else to make this the number one Top Gear community in the entire intarwebz!

Alok · February 9th, 2007, 1:52 PM

AWESOME, when I signed up almost two years ago, I had no clue we would be so recognized, glad I stuck to staying here.

Magnet · February 9th, 2007, 1:54 PM

Wow, fantastic that this site is being recognised in the big wide world. Congratulations Viper and everyone else in this community for making it so. images/smilies/thumbup.gif

Oh, and Andy: Worst episode evar! images/smilies/tongue.gif

Viper007Bond · February 9th, 2007, 1:57 PM

*makes a huge grin*

I'm very happy this site that started out as just a couple pages and a couple hundred views a month has grown into the site it has.

And he has a point -- someone here always is complaining. images/smilies/lmao.gif

swek · February 9th, 2007, 2:08 PM

E-props, finally!

And I have a sneaking suspicion that he browses the site under the alias jetsetter. images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Donington · February 9th, 2007, 2:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnet

Oh, and Andy: Worst episode evar! images/smilies/tongue.gif

Oh yes, they'll be watching with their custom shirts.

http://www.collectors-network.com/news/worstEpisodeEver.jpg

Blayde · February 9th, 2007, 2:11 PM

Wow, mentioned on TG, congrats to the site. Hope he becomes a regular

ESPNSTI · February 9th, 2007, 2:13 PM

Good stuff. images/smilies/smile.gif

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

And he has a point -- someone here always is complaining. images/smilies/lmao.gif

I think those are probably people who don't think about how much hard work goes in each episode and how difficult it must be to come up with new ideas that don't let the show slip in to mediocrity.

That's why I don't mind that much if a series is shorter than expected.
I'd rather have 6 quality shows than 20 middle of the road ones.

Viper007Bond · February 9th, 2007, 2:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESPNSTI

I'd rather have 6 quality shows than 20 middle of the road ones.

OMG totally! Quality > quantity.

Cobol74 · February 9th, 2007, 2:15 PM

Its all credit to Viper and the Mods past, and present who keep the site really rather civilised, and at the same time a place where you can express yourself and hence a nice place to be.

No Boss · February 9th, 2007, 2:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE REAL STIG

Now the question is: Who's Andy?

He's probably just an unregistered guest, ya know, keeping a low profile. If we found out who he was he'd have a million PMs with people asking for tickets, autographs, or mentions on the show.

That's seriously awesome. Glad to hear our little community is growing to this extent of exposure. Only good things to come from here on out.

Oh and if Mr. Wilman sees this thread... it's all just constructive criticism, mate. images/smilies/lol.gif

.

Moneo · February 9th, 2007, 2:50 PM

Very cool indeed. I've checked these forums for all my Top Gear news and speculation for a while now. I've never been compelled to register or post. Glad you've got some recognition for the community you've created here.

Being from the U.S., I can't wait to see what Jeremy has to say through the travels. Always a good time being berated for our cars and our excesses. Now if only I didn't have to download large files from the interwebs to take this abuse.

Cheers.

Nogger · February 9th, 2007, 2:51 PM

Great stuff. Nice to see the Top Gear people acknowledging our happy litte fan community.

Nugget · February 9th, 2007, 3:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moneo

Now if only I didn't have to download large files from the interwebs to take this abuse.

Not only do we Americans produce crap cars, we also produce crap car shows. Pity BBC America doesn't let us watch Top Gear here properly.

epp_b · February 9th, 2007, 3:21 PM

Cool!

monkeymax · February 9th, 2007, 3:21 PM

Wow! That's really cool!
I must say that as someone who has seen this forum mature into what it is now from some humble beginnings (I vividly remember the thread where we chose the new name for the site, as well as the original colour schemes!), it is really nice to see this site getting some recognition and seeing that the people who produce one of the best, if not the best (IMO), shows on TV at the moment listen to our comments. When I take photographs/videos, Top Gear is one of my inspirational guides, it's interesting to see that they in turn possibly draw some inspiration from their fans!

Just a shame no one from the show could supply us with Hammond's head size for his helmet when we needed it, or a delivery address...

And on a different note, I'm now looking forward to this episode even more! As it was I already wanted to try even for a placement position on Top Gear... Hmmm...

February 9th, 2007, 1:33 PM	#1
v8can Joined: Aug 26th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 32 Rep Power: 0	Recognition of Final Gear by Top Gear production team Andy Wilman acknowledges the Final Gear website: http://www.topgear.com/blogs/planett...ar-us-special/

February 9th, 2007, 1:36 PM	#2
GraemeH Joined: Apr 19th, 2005 Last Online: 10:43 PM Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,066 Car: Toyota Corolla. Rawrr. LFS Status: Rep Power: 34	Hahaha he's right too; People here are so picky no matter how good an episode has been there'll be someone ripping it apart here. Nice article, it's nice to see just how much he cares about the show. Looking forward to the episode more now. __________________

February 9th, 2007, 1:39 PM	#3
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,776 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 128	So very true - some people are never happy. I'm sure the show will be every bit as amusing as it promises to be. I'm also a bit blown away that Andy reads our crazy rantings. BTW, Andy, and congrats to Viper & the Final Gear family for getting the site to the point at which the TG producer checks in on us. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com Last edited by fbc; February 9th, 2007 at 1:42 PM.

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Sir Stiggington Previously known as The Real Stig Joined: May 24th, 2006 Last Online: 10:35 PM Location: Geneva, Switzerland Age: 16 Posts: 2,973 Car: McLaren Mercedes MP4/23 :P Rep Power: 43	Now the question is: Who's Andy? __________________ "The pedal under my right foot isn't so much a throttle, as it is a hyper-space button." -Jeremy Clarkson VODAFONE McLAREN MERCEDES

February 9th, 2007, 1:52 PM	#6
Alok The TomTom did it. Joined: Apr 1st, 2005 Last Online: 11:27 PM Location: Bruchsal, Deutschland Age: 22 Posts: 3,665 Rep Power: 87	AWESOME, when I signed up almost two years ago, I had no clue we would be so recognized, glad I stuck to staying here. __________________ Click me not!

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Magnet Joined: Jan 13th, 2005 Last Online: 1:32 PM Location: Perth, WA Age: 28 Posts: 2,604 Car: BMW E46 328Ci, NA6 MX-5 Rep Power: 106	Wow, fantastic that this site is being recognised in the big wide world. Congratulations Viper and everyone else in this community for making it so. Oh, and Andy: Worst episode evar! __________________ Remember, a dog is not just for Christmas. It can also be for a birthday. In fact, you can eat them all year round!

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Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: 10:47 AM Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,270 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 296	makes a huge grin I'm very happy this site that started out as just a couple pages and a couple hundred views a month has grown into the site it has. And he has a point -- someone here always is complaining. __________________ 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

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swek Ex-Moderator Joined: May 19th, 2004 Last Online: 11:23 PM Location: Hamburg, Germany Age: 27 Posts: 4,524 Car: Does a bicycle count? Rep Power: 67	E-props, finally! And I have a sneaking suspicion that he browses the site under the alias jetsetter.

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Blayde Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: 11:00 PM Location: Bahrain Posts: 2,377 Car: '02 Nissan X-Trail, '06 Honda Civic EXi Rep Power: 85	Wow, mentioned on TG, congrats to the site. Hope he becomes a regular __________________ Crayon'd in MS Paint Some say he migrated when fuel hit 4 pounds per gallon and that he can make 'special price' for you. All we know is, he's the Stig's Arab cousin; Al-Stig!

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Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 10:50 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 8,592 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 126	Its all credit to Viper and the Mods past, and present who keep the site really rather civilised, and at the same time a place where you can express yourself and hence a nice place to be. __________________ Lotus 7 Registration Mark = KAR120C : Engine Number = 461034 TZ Ross Brawn genius or what?

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Moneo Joined: Feb 9th, 2007 Last Online: June 24th, 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Very cool indeed. I've checked these forums for all my Top Gear news and speculation for a while now. I've never been compelled to register or post. Glad you've got some recognition for the community you've created here. Being from the U.S., I can't wait to see what Jeremy has to say through the travels. Always a good time being berated for our cars and our excesses. Now if only I didn't have to download large files from the interwebs to take this abuse. Cheers.

February 9th, 2007, 2:51 PM	#17
Nogger Joined: Dec 30th, 2004 Last Online: November 14th, 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 338 Rep Power: 20	Great stuff. Nice to see the Top Gear people acknowledging our happy litte fan community.

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monkeymax Joined: Dec 7th, 2004 Last Online: March 3rd, 2009 Location: England Age: 26 Posts: 1,023 Car: Toyota MR2 Mk1, Toyota MR2 Mk1 SC, Peugeot 309 Rep Power: 23	Wow! That's really cool! I must say that as someone who has seen this forum mature into what it is now from some humble beginnings (I vividly remember the thread where we chose the new name for the site, as well as the original colour schemes!), it is really nice to see this site getting some recognition and seeing that the people who produce one of the best, if not the best (IMO), shows on TV at the moment listen to our comments. When I take photographs/videos, Top Gear is one of my inspirational guides, it's interesting to see that they in turn possibly draw some inspiration from their fans! Just a shame no one from the show could supply us with Hammond's head size for his helmet when we needed it, or a delivery address... And on a different note, I'm now looking forward to this episode even more! As it was I already wanted to try even for a placement position on Top Gear... Hmmm... __________________ Yup, two too many cars, but I love 'em: 1991 Peugeot 309 - owned it for four years, currently the only runner and the daily driver... but great fun to drive! French though, so gotta treat her rough to keep her happy. 1989 Toyota MR2 Mk1 - owned it for two years. Love it loads. Currently undergoing a suspension upgrade... 1987 Toyota MR2 Mk1 SC - A project car that had Headgasket issues when I bought it. I've never driven it... yet...

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