Top Gear

Guinss · January 28th, 2009, 02:35 PM

Ok, Its mostly about cars, but still a great show?

have watched about every season, and loved the last spesial episode where they went to vietnam. They traveled across the country on 2-stroke bikes. Finally some bikes!

And i have been driving a 2-stroke 50cc for two years now, so could really relate to the lack of power uphill, stops when raining, etc etc.

One of my favorite quotes is from the first episode this series(12), the lorry-challenge. "..decorate and personalise their trucks as drivers in less developed countries like Australia and America"

So, anyone watching this?

KnoxNinja · January 28th, 2009, 02:39 PM

I love that show, even though Jeremy Clarkson hates everything "Datsun." The stuff they do to cars is sometimes tragic, but always hilarious. And they even appreciate the rotary's ability to hit the high notes (the one where they did the theme song using only engine sounds.)

darkknight49 · January 28th, 2009, 11:39 PM

top gear is awesome and hilarious. I love that show. And the only "Datsun" Clarkson doesn't hate is the GTR, even though it almost snapped his neck. Highly recommend seeing a show on BBC America, youtube, torrents, etc.

It's also the only show that regularly shows super cars. The stupid shows in the US show kia's and chevy cobalts. If i wanted info on a common car, I'd look it up. I wanna hear about some super cars and exotics. I know I'll never afford one, but it's awesome nonetheless.

NJD022588 · January 29th, 2009, 12:25 AM

Is there anywhere I can watch these show online? Whenever I see one, I just want to watch another... or them all...

I dont get speed channel here in Blacksburg...

aloh · January 29th, 2009, 12:38 AM

Top Gear is by far my most favorite show in TV. It is utterly entertaining and hilarious. Their budget seems limitless because of all the crazy stuff they do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJD022588

Is there anywhere I can watch these show online? Whenever I see one, I just want to watch another... or them all...

I dont get speed channel here in Blacksburg...

http://hessmo.com/Hessmo/Top_Gear.html

kkim · January 29th, 2009, 01:42 AM

Thanks for the TG link!

Guinss · January 29th, 2009, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aloh

Top Gear is by far my most favorite show in TV. It is utterly entertaining and hilarious. Their budget seems limitless because of all the crazy stuff they do.

http://hessmo.com/Hessmo/Top_Gear.html

yes, when chrysler didnt want to lend them a dodge challenger, they bought one

They claimed to could have made one "out of leaves or something".
its hilarious how they constantly pick on cryslers cars.

great link!

havent found season 4,5,6 on torrents

HKr1 · January 29th, 2009, 05:44 AM

Most of there shows are pretty funny. That one where they were in the desert sucked thou

The Gumpert they had on this Monday:
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evoc...rt_apollo.html

I'll take 1 please

KnoxNinja · January 29th, 2009, 05:59 AM

http://www.finalgear.com/

Torrents for episodes of all the shows. 5th Gear is entertaining as well, but after what they did to a pristine black 3rd Gen Supra, I had to boycott it entirely on moral grounds.

Call me unpatriotic, but frankly, I enjoy how they rip on American cars. They did like the Ford GT though.

camaroz1985 · January 29th, 2009, 06:52 AM

I get all my episodes from finalgear as well. This has got to be my favorite show. If you want real car reviews probably not the best place (although the Ford Fiesta was pretty good

), but for entertainment it can't be beat.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guinss

yes, when chrysler didnt want to lend them a dodge challenger, they bought one

They claimed to could have made one "out of leaves or something".
its hilarious how they constantly pick on cryslers cars.

great link!

havent found season 4,5,6 on torrents

And they only had visas to make a documentary, so if they were entertaining Bruce Willis was going to come in a helicopter and kill them haha.

NJD022588 · January 29th, 2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aloh

http://hessmo.com/Hessmo/Top_Gear.html

Thanks!

Guinss · January 29th, 2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaroz1985

(although the Ford Fiesta was pretty good

)

haha yes that one was hilarious

jeremy should do more of those!

Scorpielle · January 30th, 2009, 07:22 PM

We LOVE Top Gear, those guys are hilarious! I just wish they played the more current episodes here , we get it on BBC Canada.

Ramen · January 31st, 2009, 09:34 AM

I tivo it from BBC America. Funny and awesome show!

noche_caliente · January 31st, 2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJD022588

Is there anywhere I can watch these show online? Whenever I see one, I just want to watch another... or them all...

I dont get speed channel here in Blacksburg...

We're actually watching it RIGHT now!

You could always come over and watch it with K... this is the one with the double-decker challenge and driving around sumos....

Nemy · February 1st, 2009, 02:18 PM

My fave was the british leyland challenge

No other show would ever come up with the challenge of filling their cars up with water and doing a "leak" test around a track

EDIT: o and the "team america secret signal" :P

Guinss · February 1st, 2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemy

My fave was the british leyland challenge

No other show would ever come up with the challenge of filling their cars up with water and doing a "leak" test around a track

was that the one when jeremy's door fell off?

NJD022588 · February 1st, 2009, 11:05 PM

After tying to watch the site that aloh posted and realizing that my internet is way to slow, I found this link. It led me to learning about torrents, downloading Vuze, and eventually getting the first 3 seasons. I now have 30 hours of Top gear to catch up on, and more to download whenever I like.

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

We're actually watching it RIGHT now!

You could always come over and watch it with K... this is the one with the double-decker challenge and driving around sumos....

I'm always down for that. I'm not familiar with many episodes, but the few I've seen are great!

camaroz1985 · February 2nd, 2009, 07:20 AM

Sounds like a great way to spend a couple nights haha

Now that you are into the torrents you can get the recent episodes instead of waiting for BBC America to show them a year later like most people do.

Nemy · February 2nd, 2009, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guinss

was that the one when jeremy's door fell off?

lol yes I think his door came off on the suspension test

Guinss · February 2nd, 2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemy

lol yes I think his door came off on the suspension test

yes left door on suspension test, and when they filled the car with water the right door came off. must have been bad doors on that car

Nemy · February 2nd, 2009, 03:20 PM

hahaha i was lmao that episode. but i was trying to find that online video they had this season of a car driving into a mall pond
Posted via Mobile Device

NJD022588 · February 4th, 2009, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guinss

yes left door on suspension test, and when they filled the car with water the right door came off. must have been bad doors on that car

Anyone know what season and episode number this is?

Nemy · February 4th, 2009, 10:31 PM

Should be Season 10 - Episode 7

http://www.tv.com/top-gear-uk/series...ide;ep_title;6

Guinss · March 1st, 2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnoxNinja

5th Gear is entertaining as well, but after what they did to a pristine black 3rd Gen Supra, I had to boycott it entirely on moral grounds.

what season and episode is that?

miks · March 2nd, 2009, 12:06 AM

In my opinion, Top Gear is the greatest car-related show so far and probably for ever. The 3 host just work so well together and the cars they get on the show are amazing. The stunts are also mind boggling and hilarious at the same time.

How rich do they have to be able to do all that stuff, for example; mentioned above - buying the Chrysler car because Chrysler didn't want to lend it.

Rich ass BBC fellas.

00v_Lucky · March 2nd, 2009, 02:59 AM

the only information that sticks inside of my head from this show is one thing.

American cars/bikes suck and if they make something decent, the U.S. stole the idea from some other country.

amirite

NJD022588 · March 3rd, 2009, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00v_Lucky

the only information that sticks inside of my head from this show is one thing.

American cars/bikes suck and if they make something decent, the U.S. stole the idea from some other country.

amirite

Well for the bikes part, it's just Jeremy voicing his hatred of motorcycles.

But, I have to agree with the whole show's stance on American cars. Mainly, the only thing nice about American cars is the price. You can get a decent cheap car but they seem to be 15 years behind in reliability and the styling is generally just so ugly. The interiors are the cheapest sounding, looking, feeling, etc. And why are our cars so HUGE? I know other manufactures build huge cars, but they are built to sell to Americans.

hieuster · March 9th, 2009, 11:53 PM

Top Gear is awesome! I keep up with all of their latest episodes. I love their humor. Can't wait til June.

January 28th, 2009, 02:35 PM	#1
Guinss ninjette.org guru Name: Simen Location: Norway Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R (Black) Posts: 298	Top Gear Ok, Its mostly about cars, but still a great show? have watched about every season, and loved the last spesial episode where they went to vietnam. They traveled across the country on 2-stroke bikes. Finally some bikes! And i have been driving a 2-stroke 50cc for two years now, so could really relate to the lack of power uphill, stops when raining, etc etc. One of my favorite quotes is from the first episode this series(12), the lorry-challenge. "..decorate and personalise their trucks as drivers in less developed countries like Australia and America" So, anyone watching this?

January 28th, 2009, 11:39 PM	#3
darkknight49 ninjette.org member Name: Faiyaz Location: Davis, Ca Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 70	top gear is awesome and hilarious. I love that show. And the only "Datsun" Clarkson doesn't hate is the GTR, even though it almost snapped his neck. Highly recommend seeing a show on BBC America, youtube, torrents, etc. It's also the only show that regularly shows super cars. The stupid shows in the US show kia's and chevy cobalts. If i wanted info on a common car, I'd look it up. I wanna hear about some super cars and exotics. I know I'll never afford one, but it's awesome nonetheless. __________________________________________________ 2008 Ninja 250 - Yoshi Exhaust, Brake Light Modulator, HID Kit To Come: Sliders, Fender Elim, Flush Mounts, Hugger (much later...no $ )

March 2nd, 2009, 12:06 AM	#26
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	In my opinion, Top Gear is the greatest car-related show so far and probably for ever. The 3 host just work so well together and the cars they get on the show are amazing. The stunts are also mind boggling and hilarious at the same time. How rich do they have to be able to do all that stuff, for example; mentioned above - buying the Chrysler car because Chrysler didn't want to lend it. Rich ass BBC fellas. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

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January 28th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#2
KnoxNinja BRKDWN. Name: Jimi Location: Knoxville, TN Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 89 GPX250R, 89 GPZ500S Posts: 126	I love that show, even though Jeremy Clarkson hates everything "Datsun." The stuff they do to cars is sometimes tragic, but always hilarious. And they even appreciate the rotary's ability to hit the high notes (the one where they did the theme song using only engine sounds.)

January 29th, 2009, 12:25 AM	#4
NJD022588 ============ Name: Nick Location: Occoquan, VA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 518	Is there anywhere I can watch these show online? Whenever I see one, I just want to watch another... or them all... I dont get speed channel here in Blacksburg...

January 29th, 2009, 01:42 AM	#6
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Thanks for the TG link!

January 29th, 2009, 05:44 AM	#8
HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Most of there shows are pretty funny. That one where they were in the desert sucked thou The Gumpert they had on this Monday: http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evoc...rt_apollo.html I'll take 1 please

January 29th, 2009, 05:59 AM	#9
KnoxNinja BRKDWN. Name: Jimi Location: Knoxville, TN Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 89 GPX250R, 89 GPZ500S Posts: 126	http://www.finalgear.com/ Torrents for episodes of all the shows. 5th Gear is entertaining as well, but after what they did to a pristine black 3rd Gen Supra, I had to boycott it entirely on moral grounds. Call me unpatriotic, but frankly, I enjoy how they rip on American cars. They did like the Ford GT though.

January 30th, 2009, 07:22 PM	#13
Scorpielle ninjette.org member Name: Elle Location: Brampton,Ontario Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Ninja 250R Posts: 37	We LOVE Top Gear, those guys are hilarious! I just wish they played the more current episodes here , we get it on BBC Canada.

January 31st, 2009, 09:34 AM	#14
Ramen Frak It Name: Sean Location: SWFL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 199	I tivo it from BBC America. Funny and awesome show!

February 1st, 2009, 02:18 PM	#16
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	My fave was the british leyland challenge No other show would ever come up with the challenge of filling their cars up with water and doing a "leak" test around a track EDIT: o and the "team america secret signal" :P

February 2nd, 2009, 07:20 AM	#19
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Sounds like a great way to spend a couple nights haha Now that you are into the torrents you can get the recent episodes instead of waiting for BBC America to show them a year later like most people do.

February 2nd, 2009, 03:20 PM	#22
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	hahaha i was lmao that episode. but i was trying to find that online video they had this season of a car driving into a mall pond Posted via Mobile Device

February 4th, 2009, 10:31 PM	#24
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	Should be Season 10 - Episode 7 http://www.tv.com/top-gear-uk/series...ide;ep_title;6

March 2nd, 2009, 02:59 AM	#27
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618	the only information that sticks inside of my head from this show is one thing. American cars/bikes suck and if they make something decent, the U.S. stole the idea from some other country. amirite

March 9th, 2009, 11:53 PM	#29
hieuster ninjette.org member Name: Danny Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 42	Top Gear is awesome! I keep up with all of their latest episodes. I love their humor. Can't wait til June.