First new episode of top gear - Focaljet

**fubar** · 06-23-2008, 02:45 PM

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/23/v...son-11-is-out/

**2focusd** · 06-23-2008, 02:48 PM

I can't wait till my copy finishes downloading

-Brian

**Jasonof2000** · 06-23-2008, 03:18 PM

Overall it was a decent episode, but the "Top Gear Stuntman" is a really stupid idea. The Ferrari test drive was alright but I really am not a Ferrari fan and to me seeing yet another Ferrari is getting boring. The race at the beginning was pointless but typical Top Gear, but I loved the bit with the Prius.
The cop car segment was very funny, especially Hammond's choice.

**Lifeguardjoe** · 06-23-2008, 05:47 PM

I didn't enjoy the Stuntman part or the celebrity part. Overall, I didn't think it was anything special or that hard to replicate.

**sqwirl** · 06-23-2008, 05:57 PM

Hammond's car was absolutely hilarious. I enjoyed the episode thoroughly. The interview time felt a little boring and drug out but had it's funny moments.

**Jasonof2000** · 06-23-2008, 06:21 PM

I never watch the interview (well I watched the Simon Peg one but that was it), I could care less about a British celebrity.

**GapBoyPCS** · 06-23-2008, 06:41 PM

I'm just about to watch it...

**6spd_RS** · 06-23-2008, 10:08 PM

What happened to the Koenigsegg CCR with the top gear wing?
They took the time off the board.

And what's with all the names and times being neatly arranged?
I always liked how they were representative of the talent.

You had an actual bell curve on the board. Small groups at the top and bottom with most clustered in the middle.

**sleeperlove** · 06-23-2008, 10:12 PM

I watched it this afternoon and thought it was good, it looks like they have some good stuff coming.

**Thameth** · 06-23-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd_RS

And what's with all the names and times being neatly arranged?
I always liked how they were representative of the talent.

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I think the original board was lost in the fire last year....

**orionlion82** · 06-23-2008, 10:28 PM

i thought it would be stale and lousy, but it was MORE of a waste of time than i thought it would be.

i mean it was all bark and no bite.

nothing usefull -
1. they reviewed a ferarri
2. rednecked a few cop cars and
2.5 nothing else really happened.

i mean - look at the focus ST vid from years ago

and then theres this?
garbage.

**azbobbybooshay_10** · 06-24-2008, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Thameth

I think the original board was lost in the fire last year....

I just went back to my Season 10 folder and looked at Episode 6, and when the Stig drives the new Type R Civic they put the time on the board, and yeah, there were a BUNCH of times removed this year it seems like. And I immediately noticed that the Koenigsiggsiggsiggsiggsigg with the Top Gear Wing time was gone off the top. I'm pretty sure one of the last cars did beat it (was it the Ascari?), but I know it didn't fall THAT far...Maybe they took some times for older cars off the board for cars that had replacements? (i.e. removed the Ferrari 360 time, because now they have the 430)

**Ducman69** · 06-24-2008, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by orionlion82

i thought it would be stale and lousy, but it was MORE of a waste of time than i thought it would be.

i mean it was all bark and no bite.

nothing usefull -

Top Gear = Entertainment.
Fifth Gear = Useful.

You're doing it wrong!

**azbobbybooshay_10** · 06-24-2008, 04:42 AM

Alright, I went back and checked to be sure, and they definitely lost some times off the Power Board from last season. I screencapped this episode's board, as well as the final one of last year when they tested the Ascari A10. Take a look for yourselves.

Season 10

Season 11

**Thameth** · 06-24-2008, 04:44 AM

Looks like they definitely needed the space... #1.

Plus in the fire I think they lost the cool wall and the power lap times, so they used the opportunity to prune it. I think all the times are still available somewhere online, maybe a wiki?

**polizei** · 06-24-2008, 08:59 AM

I thought the episode was fantastic! I love top gear for the comedy and entertainment, you guys are watching it for the wrong reason.

All time best episode by far was the polar special. That and the Safari one.

-Cody

**2focusd** · 06-24-2008, 10:34 AM

Once again Jezza and company deliver a wonderful display of comedy and action

PS - I absolutely cannot wait for the GT-R vs. Bullet Train episode

-Brian

**EggYolk_Zetec_ZX3** · 06-24-2008, 04:04 PM

Anyone know when this should be airing on BBC America?

**Thameth** · 06-24-2008, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EggYolk_Zetec_ZX3

Anyone know when this should be airing on BBC America?

10 yrs.....

Who knows, but season 10 took over a year I think....

**bR0Ken_H3arT** · 06-25-2008, 07:55 AM

Do you guys pay for 'BBC America. Part of a cable TV package maybe?

Can you get BBC Radio also in the US - if you pay for Satellite?

Thanks.

**TJs98GT** · 06-25-2008, 08:57 AM

as far as i know we dont get either, we watch it all online after downloading. we get some of the episodes of top gear on tv but months after they air by you guys.

**EggYolk_Zetec_ZX3** · 06-25-2008, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bR0Ken_H3arT

Do you guys pay for 'BBC America. Part of a cable TV package maybe?

Can you get BBC Radio also in the US - if you pay for Satellite?

Thanks.

BBC America is part of my Dish Network package... as well as my Sirius subscription.

**Jasonof2000** · 06-25-2008, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bR0Ken_H3arT

Do you guys pay for 'BBC America. Part of a cable TV package maybe?

Can you get BBC Radio also in the US - if you pay for Satellite?

Thanks.

I get it as part of my digital cable package. So far I like the channel, it shows some twisted documentaries though.

**HuTcH** · 06-25-2008, 10:37 AM

I thougth the episode was great and I love the ferrari so seeing him drifting the ferrari was loads of greatness.

and BBC is part of Sat offerings here I dont even know if cable offers it.

and I think BBC america is 6 months to a year behind on episodes.. abou tthe same difference as the UK is to US TV I talk with some brits online time to time and would spoil lost for them

**Reza** · 06-25-2008, 11:51 AM

Fav part.

" you make mistake,... I kill"

06-23-2008, 02:48 PM	#2
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06-23-2008, 03:18 PM	#3
Jasonof2000 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 1,244	Re: First new episode of top gear Overall it was a decent episode, but the "Top Gear Stuntman" is a really stupid idea. The Ferrari test drive was alright but I really am not a Ferrari fan and to me seeing yet another Ferrari is getting boring. The race at the beginning was pointless but typical Top Gear, but I loved the bit with the Prius. The cop car segment was very funny, especially Hammond's choice. __________________ 2004 SVT 5 door, Pipercross Viper, 65mm tb, sceamin deamon coil, front strut bar, Steeda STS, rear engine mont, Torsen LSD and ECU reflash.

06-23-2008, 05:57 PM	#5
sqwirl TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bellwood, PA Posts: 501	Re: First new episode of top gear Hammond's car was absolutely hilarious. I enjoyed the episode thoroughly. The interview time felt a little boring and drug out but had it's funny moments. __________________ '05 Liquid Grey ST

06-23-2008, 06:21 PM	#6
Jasonof2000 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 1,244	Re: First new episode of top gear I never watch the interview (well I watched the Simon Peg one but that was it), I could care less about a British celebrity. __________________ 2004 SVT 5 door, Pipercross Viper, 65mm tb, sceamin deamon coil, front strut bar, Steeda STS, rear engine mont, Torsen LSD and ECU reflash.

06-23-2008, 06:41 PM	#7
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06-23-2008, 02:45 PM	#1
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06-23-2008, 10:12 PM	#9
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06-23-2008, 10:28 PM	#11
orionlion82 WARNING: This post may be hazardous to your health. Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,805	Re: First new episode of top gear i thought it would be stale and lousy, but it was MORE of a waste of time than i thought it would be. i mean it was all bark and no bite. nothing usefull - 1. they reviewed a ferarri 2. rednecked a few cop cars and 2.5 nothing else really happened. i mean - look at the focus ST vid from years ago and then theres this? garbage.

06-24-2008, 04:42 AM	#14
azbobbybooshay_10 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Williams, AZ Posts: 2,149	Re: First new episode of top gear Alright, I went back and checked to be sure, and they definitely lost some times off the Power Board from last season. I screencapped this episode's board, as well as the final one of last year when they tested the Ascari A10. Take a look for yourselves. Season 10 Season 11 __________________ 2007 [FJ] F1 Challenge Runner-up 1999 Black/Black Street/Track/Strip DSP Mercury Cougar V6 MTX JCM Racing #85 *"Sonic"* *Performance:* Injen CAI, 2.5" Flowmaster side exit exhaust, Contour SVT clutch, Fidanza flywheel, CSVT Rad, BFG Tires, Euro ST200 Struts, B&G springs, CSVT-spec Brembo front rotors, Mintex A/F Street pads *Track Stats:* Strip - 1/4: 15.340 @88.829 mph; Autocross - Best PAX: 827

06-24-2008, 04:44 AM	#15
Thameth Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: North Miami Beach, FL USA Posts: 37,370	Re: First new episode of top gear Looks like they definitely needed the space... #1. Plus in the fire I think they lost the cool wall and the power lap times, so they used the opportunity to prune it. I think all the times are still available somewhere online, maybe a wiki? __________________ www.JosephRegner.com http://twitter.com/JRegner Average gasoline prices around the world The world does not revolve around you, so act like it

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06-24-2008, 10:34 AM	#17
2focusd [FJ] Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 13,191	Re: First new episode of top gear Once again Jezza and company deliver a wonderful display of comedy and action PS - I absolutely cannot wait for the GT-R vs. Bullet Train episode -Brian __________________ Godspeed, Colin McRae, may you live on forever as the reason countless people fell in love with the Ford Focus (myself included). 1968-2007 http://www.f2focus.com

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06-25-2008, 07:55 AM	#20
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06-25-2008, 10:37 AM	#24
HuTcH TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 386	Re: First new episode of top gear I thougth the episode was great and I love the ferrari so seeing him drifting the ferrari was loads of greatness. and BBC is part of Sat offerings here I dont even know if cable offers it. and I think BBC america is 6 months to a year behind on episodes.. abou tthe same difference as the UK is to US TV I talk with some brits online time to time and would spoil lost for them

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