Top Gear Show/Site Suggestions - Page 26

bubbadoodle15 · October 13th, 2008, 11:38 AM

guys can someone put a link up to the clarkson thriller trailer which ison youtube on the main page - also topgear.com will be putting up a different tariler in the next5 48 hours which has more stuff

Mineworksfine · October 26th, 2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Nice

James May testing the Cord 810, or the Cord 812, interesting cars that were ahead of their time. With economic depression looming, perhaps series 13 could also include other depression era cars, like the Packard, Duesenberg, Auburn Boattail Speedster, or any variety of British cars which I'm certain that I am not aware exist or existed.

I saw the Pound decline a bit today. Maybe you could squeeze something like this into series 12? Be the rich landlord, coming to collect on the rent and throw-out the delinquent tenants!

I thought I would quantify the fact that I don't know which British manufacturers made larger, expensive, high luxury cars during the time of The Great Depression (or The Great Slump), other than Rolls Royce, and Bentley. I do admit to having a bit of an affinity for the Duesenberg, the Auburn, and the Cord, as my great grandfather worked in the Lycoming engine factory http://www.lycoming.textron.com/engi...gacy/index.jsp . Frank Lloyd Wright owned a Cord, and he designed some of the most awesome looking structures ever, Falling Water, Temple Beth Sholom, and The Guggenheim!

(sorry for that whole "Chrysler Building" thing, it surely wasn't my intention to mislead anyone with my terrifyingly bad memory)

The Cords and the Auburn Speedster are two of my favourite looking cars ever. I'm a big fan of Art Deco and they are both really typical of the period. Think that's why I love the Morgan Aeromax so much as well - shame there's no mention of it in any of the Series 12 previews so perhaps Hammond hasn't taken delivery of his yet.

tbg88 · October 28th, 2008, 01:56 PM

I think it's about time they put the Insignia up against the Mondeo...

smitman556678 · October 30th, 2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tbg88

I think it's about time they put the Insignia up against the Mondeo...

Don't forget the new Citreon C5

Mr. Nice · November 6th, 2008, 09:46 PM

Jeremy mentioned filming a Lotus Europa video that was never seen. That got me thinking, what happens to the unused footage? If it is archived and not simply thrown out, why not make something out of it for all those who would watch Top Gear even if the picture was sideways and half scrambled?

kurthest · November 11th, 2008, 12:12 PM

I'd like to see them test 3 small, nimble, sport cars on Madeira.
It's just a great place, with extremely beautiful scenery, and also they have upgraded most of the roads since Tiff testet the BMW Z3 in 1997 (episode 1 that year).
I go to Madeira 2-3 weeks a year, for me it's a paradise and I love renting small cars and drive around the island, so would be great seeing the chaps test some small, sporty cars there.

tehSAC · November 19th, 2008, 05:02 PM

London to the Nurburgring

Hammond and May would take a train to Brussels, then to Cologne Germany. From there May and Hammond would rent a car (under 250 HP) and drive to the ring. Clarkson would be driving the Koenigsegg CCX with Top Gear Wing. When arriving at the ring, each team would have to complete a lap around the ring (in there respective vehicles) and meet at the finish line. The winner is the first to cross the line.

KM-TV · November 20th, 2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tehSAC

London to the Nurburgring

Hammond and May would take a train to Brussels, then to Cologne Germany. From there May and Hammond would rent a car (under 250 HP) and drive to the ring. Clarkson would be driving the Koenigsegg CCX with Top Gear Wing. When arriving at the ring, each team would have to complete a lap around the ring (in there respective vehicles) and meet at the finish line. The winner is the first to cross the line.

I like this idea! could go right down to the wire if the trains are timed right

AshDav · November 24th, 2008, 12:33 PM

heres an idea
and a rather simple one
im surprised they havent done it already

why not have a speed trap at the follow through?

measure the cars speed as it passes
and maybe even have a leaderboard for it
itd be interesting
because id like to see what the veyron did through the tyres in comparison to the zonda, and other cars too

Mr. Nice · November 24th, 2008, 10:41 PM

I know I've said this a few times before, but I'm begging now

Please, please, please, I can't say please enough. Please test the Porsche Panamera, the BMW X1, and the Lamborghini Estoque on the course of La Carrera Panamericana Mexican road race. http://www.panamrace.com/ I'll do anything you could think of asking me if you'll do this! (short of killing myself etc. lol)

Got to thinking about this, and the X1 would be a stupid choice. I'm not really sure what possessed me to think/type that. Ep.4 reminded me that Aston Martin is considering the Rapide in this class of saloon, and I have a post below about the "cancelled" BMW CS

Update: I'd like to correct myself, I had a memory lapse and meant the X6

Edit: maybe they could stop by the Michoacán Monarch Biosphere Reserve

Mr Mojo Risin · November 25th, 2008, 04:08 AM

It's probably been posted, but I haven't checked the whole thread.

How about a challenge to shoehorn a V8 into a small convertible or targa like an MG, Fiat, MR2, or a Fiero? Hell how about an old Merc SL? I'm thinking of something similar to the Monster Miata, and as a tribute to the Shelby Cobra V8 in an AC chassis. Maybe the 3 guys could each make their own and have a series of challenges to see <phhhhhhhht> which is best... in the world.

I think that a Detroit engine should be used (for current events credit crunch crisis sake). You could add little twists like using variable displacement engines from the Chevy Monte Carlo. Or perhaps rig up hybrid power to a HEMI. Jeremy's would have nitro and funny car modifications for maximum machismo.

The process should be uber ghetto for comedic effect. So should the chassis. The more rust the better. This would make the challenge more intriguing - especially for the "how hard could it be?" - ness.

That's what I'd like to see.

Mr Mojo Risin · November 25th, 2008, 05:18 AM

Also how about salvaging the flailing SIARPC segment with their old formula of funny people who actually like to drive cars insanely? Ian Wright is the prototype here. As well, less plugging please. Ever since the Pink Floyd guy loaned his Enzo to TG, it's been stiff promo interviews from disinterested guests.

Mr. Nice · November 25th, 2008, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Mojo Risin

Also how about salvaging the flailing SIARPC segment with their old formula of funny people who actually like to drive cars insanely? Ian Wright is the prototype here. As well, less plugging please. Ever since the Pink Floyd guy loaned his Enzo to TG, it's been stiff promo interviews from disinterested guests.

I've really liked SIARPC this series.

I wanted to reference my previous post in this thread, in that the BMW CS would be a much better choice if they decide to make it after all.

Mr Mojo Risin · November 25th, 2008, 08:08 AM

I think that what I miss the most from the SIARPC of old is the enthusiasm and competitiveness that stars used to bring. I like the guests to care about enhancing the show, like Jay Kay, Coogan, or Jamie Oliver did. Or if they aren't petrolheads, at least have a good time like the two lovely newsreaders did on s11e04.

When this show was smaller, it was just guests having a laugh instead of a marketing campaign. Maybe seriously screen guests who don't fit the profile of top gear fans. Like if they don't like having the Stig drive them around in their own car real fast, give 'em the boot.

kurthest · November 25th, 2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Mojo Risin

Also how about salvaging the flailing SIARPC segment with their old formula of funny people who actually like to drive cars insanely? Ian Wright is the prototype here. As well, less plugging please. Ever since the Pink Floyd guy loaned his Enzo to TG, it's been stiff promo interviews from disinterested guests.

They should get Jodie Kidd back for a SIARPC! Agree with you tho, they should either get some people interrested in cars or drop the segment.

Mr Mojo Risin · November 25th, 2008, 09:06 PM

Coincidentally, Jodie Kidd is who I had in mind when I made the comment about having stars driven fast around the track in their own cars. She had such a great attitude. I mean gum ball rallyer. Awesome.

Punkt · November 26th, 2008, 04:44 PM

I think that they should do a cheap car challenge on SUVs like they all have to buy A SUV for 5 grand and see what they come up with.

Or maybe they should get a car that each of them has said was not very good and set them a series of challenges to prove whether they are good or bad.

Mr. Nice · November 27th, 2008, 07:02 AM

Tom Ford has a blog about all this on the Top Gear website.

Do the whole Smart Diablo-Hayabusa engine thing, but put a turbo on it from Mr. Turbo, to bring it to 300hp.
http://www.mrturbo.com/turbo_systems/kit_main.html

+ YouTube Video

There is also the Hayabusa engined Golf

+ YouTube Video

And the Northstar MR2 http://www.v8mr2.com/

The T-Rex has the engine from a Kawasaki ZX-14, and that is pretty neat too.

I'm not sure how to put this together, but you guys seem to be pretty good at taking an okay idea of mine throwing out chunks of it, and making it into something polished and shiny. I think I'd really like to see some real world tests of these cars, as the people in the videos make them look like the cars can perform quite well.

It would also be interesting to see what happens when you turbocharge the Hayabusa engine in an XTR, though I'm not sure that would make a good show.

Edit: It would be funny to put a Smart Diablo up against a Brabus Smart http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=7265

Further Edit: I completely forgot about the VW Bus people putting 911 engines in their buses.

+ YouTube Video

I'm sorry I don't have a decent link for this, though I do remember seeing something about it in a gumball rally video

Mr. Nice · November 28th, 2008, 06:47 AM

This truck http://mycxt.com/internationl_mxt.html I was going to say "driven through Kashmir to the Himalayas" but that's kind of off the table for now, unless you're suicidal. Perhaps from British Columbia into part of Alaska, or through some dense jungle in South America.

Production was discontinued in September I guess, but it is still cool.

petrolvains · November 30th, 2008, 12:51 AM

No idea if this has been suggested but here goes.

Another cheap car race but across eastern europe.

Rules
Car has to be russian/eastern european ie trabant,lada,vaz,gaz,moscovich
1000 euros (plenty for the cars we're talking about)

Race starts in East Berlin Germany at the wall and ends maybe in Talin estonia or maybe even moscow (too far maybe?)

I'm not sure about what challenges to give the three along the way maybe a challenge to test the duribility as these cars are built to last!

I think it'd be one of the best race episodes simply for the dangerous roads/drivers and the cars they'd be driving.

November 19th, 2008, 05:02 PM	#507
tehSAC Joined: Nov 17th, 2008 Last Online: December 5th, 2008 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	London to the Nurburgring Hammond and May would take a train to Brussels, then to Cologne Germany. From there May and Hammond would rent a car (under 250 HP) and drive to the ring. Clarkson would be driving the Koenigsegg CCX with Top Gear Wing. When arriving at the ring, each team would have to complete a lap around the ring (in there respective vehicles) and meet at the finish line. The winner is the first to cross the line. __________________

November 24th, 2008, 12:33 PM	#509
AshDav Joined: Sep 22nd, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 183 Rep Power: 11	heres an idea and a rather simple one im surprised they havent done it already why not have a speed trap at the follow through? measure the cars speed as it passes and maybe even have a leaderboard for it itd be interesting because id like to see what the veyron did through the tyres in comparison to the zonda, and other cars too __________________

November 24th, 2008, 10:41 PM	#510
Mr. Nice Joined: Dec 6th, 2007 Last Online: 08:21 AM Location: USA Age: 28 Posts: 316 Car: Still driving a 7th Gen non-Vtec Civic coupe Rep Power: 9	I know I've said this a few times before, but I'm begging now Please, please, please, I can't say please enough. Please test the Porsche Panamera, the BMW X1, and the Lamborghini Estoque on the course of La Carrera Panamericana Mexican road race. http://www.panamrace.com/ I'll do anything you could think of asking me if you'll do this! (short of killing myself etc. lol) Got to thinking about this, and the X1 would be a stupid choice. I'm not really sure what possessed me to think/type that. Ep.4 reminded me that Aston Martin is considering the Rapide in this class of saloon, and I have a post below about the "cancelled" BMW CS Update: I'd like to correct myself, I had a memory lapse and meant the X6 Edit: maybe they could stop by the Michoacán Monarch Biosphere Reserve Last edited by Mr. Nice; January 3rd, 2009 at 06:23 PM..

November 25th, 2008, 04:08 AM	#511
Mr Mojo Risin Joined: Nov 14th, 2008 Last Online: January 1st, 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	It's probably been posted, but I haven't checked the whole thread. How about a challenge to shoehorn a V8 into a small convertible or targa like an MG, Fiat, MR2, or a Fiero? Hell how about an old Merc SL? I'm thinking of something similar to the Monster Miata, and as a tribute to the Shelby Cobra V8 in an AC chassis. Maybe the 3 guys could each make their own and have a series of challenges to see <phhhhhhhht> which is best... in the world. I think that a Detroit engine should be used (for current events credit crunch crisis sake). You could add little twists like using variable displacement engines from the Chevy Monte Carlo. Or perhaps rig up hybrid power to a HEMI. Jeremy's would have nitro and funny car modifications for maximum machismo. The process should be uber ghetto for comedic effect. So should the chassis. The more rust the better. This would make the challenge more intriguing - especially for the "how hard could it be?" - ness. That's what I'd like to see. Last edited by Mr Mojo Risin; November 25th, 2008 at 04:12 AM.. Reason: removed coupe

November 28th, 2008, 06:47 AM	#519
Mr. Nice Joined: Dec 6th, 2007 Last Online: 08:21 AM Location: USA Age: 28 Posts: 316 Car: Still driving a 7th Gen non-Vtec Civic coupe Rep Power: 9	This truck http://mycxt.com/internationl_mxt.html I was going to say "driven through Kashmir to the Himalayas" but that's kind of off the table for now, unless you're suicidal. Perhaps from British Columbia into part of Alaska, or through some dense jungle in South America. Production was discontinued in September I guess, but it is still cool. Last edited by Mr. Nice; November 28th, 2008 at 06:50 AM..

October 13th, 2008, 11:38 AM	#501
bubbadoodle15 Joined: Oct 8th, 2007 Last Online: January 4th, 2009 Location: london england Posts: 11 Car: maserati Rep Power: 0	guys can someone put a link up to the clarkson thriller trailer which ison youtube on the main page - also topgear.com will be putting up a different tariler in the next5 48 hours which has more stuff

October 28th, 2008, 01:56 PM	#503
tbg88 Joined: Jul 13th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: _adelaide Posts: 5 Car: Toyota Hiace Rep Power: 0	I think it's about time they put the Insignia up against the Mondeo...

November 6th, 2008, 09:46 PM	#505
Mr. Nice Joined: Dec 6th, 2007 Last Online: 08:21 AM Location: USA Age: 28 Posts: 316 Car: Still driving a 7th Gen non-Vtec Civic coupe Rep Power: 9	Jeremy mentioned filming a Lotus Europa video that was never seen. That got me thinking, what happens to the unused footage? If it is archived and not simply thrown out, why not make something out of it for all those who would watch Top Gear even if the picture was sideways and half scrambled?

November 11th, 2008, 12:12 PM	#506
kurthest Joined: Nov 4th, 2008 Last Online: 01:33 AM Location: Norway Posts: 69 Car: Audi A4 1.8T (chipped) Rep Power: 2	I'd like to see them test 3 small, nimble, sport cars on Madeira. It's just a great place, with extremely beautiful scenery, and also they have upgraded most of the roads since Tiff testet the BMW Z3 in 1997 (episode 1 that year). I go to Madeira 2-3 weeks a year, for me it's a paradise and I love renting small cars and drive around the island, so would be great seeing the chaps test some small, sporty cars there.

November 25th, 2008, 05:18 AM	#512
Mr Mojo Risin Joined: Nov 14th, 2008 Last Online: January 1st, 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Also how about salvaging the flailing SIARPC segment with their old formula of funny people who actually like to drive cars insanely? Ian Wright is the prototype here. As well, less plugging please. Ever since the Pink Floyd guy loaned his Enzo to TG, it's been stiff promo interviews from disinterested guests.

November 25th, 2008, 08:08 AM	#514
Mr Mojo Risin Joined: Nov 14th, 2008 Last Online: January 1st, 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	I think that what I miss the most from the SIARPC of old is the enthusiasm and competitiveness that stars used to bring. I like the guests to care about enhancing the show, like Jay Kay, Coogan, or Jamie Oliver did. Or if they aren't petrolheads, at least have a good time like the two lovely newsreaders did on s11e04. When this show was smaller, it was just guests having a laugh instead of a marketing campaign. Maybe seriously screen guests who don't fit the profile of top gear fans. Like if they don't like having the Stig drive them around in their own car real fast, give 'em the boot.

November 25th, 2008, 09:06 PM	#516
Mr Mojo Risin Joined: Nov 14th, 2008 Last Online: January 1st, 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Coincidentally, Jodie Kidd is who I had in mind when I made the comment about having stars driven fast around the track in their own cars. She had such a great attitude. I mean gum ball rallyer. Awesome.

November 26th, 2008, 04:44 PM	#517
Punkt Joined: Nov 25th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: I would tell you but your head would explode Posts: 29 Car: NY 09' VW Passat Estate ; 57' BMW 3 Series Conv Rep Power: 1	I think that they should do a cheap car challenge on SUVs like they all have to buy A SUV for 5 grand and see what they come up with. Or maybe they should get a car that each of them has said was not very good and set them a series of challenges to prove whether they are good or bad.

November 30th, 2008, 12:51 AM	#520
petrolvains Joined: Nov 30th, 2008 Last Online: December 16th, 2008 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	No idea if this has been suggested but here goes. Another cheap car race but across eastern europe. Rules Car has to be russian/eastern european ie trabant,lada,vaz,gaz,moscovich 1000 euros (plenty for the cars we're talking about) Race starts in East Berlin Germany at the wall and ends maybe in Talin estonia or maybe even moscow (too far maybe?) I'm not sure about what challenges to give the three along the way maybe a challenge to test the duribility as these cars are built to last! I think it'd be one of the best race episodes simply for the dangerous roads/drivers and the cars they'd be driving.

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