The TopGear Thread - Page 18 - LotusTalk

codymac · 10-09-2007, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charliex

heh yeah me too! i also read up about that aircraft they found.

http://www.oldwings.nl/content/c47_yic/c47.htm

I've heard of the lighter fluid trick before, just never seen it in action like that.

You'll appreciate this then:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teacher..._b29froze.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kee_Bird

babak · 10-16-2007, 05:14 PM

Anybody see the base Elise front wheel, front clam and steering wheel hanging on the wall behind Clarkson as decor?

MattG · 10-16-2007, 05:45 PM

No...good eye!

codymac · 10-16-2007, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babak

Anybody see the base Elise front wheel, front clam and steering wheel hanging on the wall behind Clarkson as decor?

Yes.

sonza68 · 10-17-2007, 05:17 AM

I thought the wheel looked familiar, but missed the other Elise parts. I think I'll have to rewatch it now.

P90Puma · 10-17-2007, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babak

Anybody see the base Elise front wheel, front clam and steering wheel hanging on the wall behind Clarkson as decor?

I saw the wheels, didn't spot the rest.

babak · 10-17-2007, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonza68

I thought the wheel looked familiar, but missed the other Elise parts. I think I'll have to rewatch it now.

Wait a tick, you need a reason to rewatch?

mcoupe · 10-17-2007, 07:48 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REgBARNOFXU

Part 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-usHJxZftk&NR=1

babak · 10-17-2007, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcoupe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REgBARNOFXU

Merged with the TopGear thread.

babak · 10-30-2007, 12:25 PM

Did Clarkson 'out' May on this weeks episode?

Taxcheat · 10-30-2007, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babak

Did Clarkson 'out' May on this weeks episode?

There was some of that in the last episode, too. I think the answer is that he's not gay, he's just British.

solar · 11-07-2007, 03:56 PM

http://www.finalgear.com/news/2007/1...own-out-today/

babak · 11-07-2007, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trev0006

Jeremy Clarkson Ferrari 599 GTB Supercar Showdown

Jeremy Clarkson Ascari A10 Supercar Showdown

Jeremy Clarkson Bugatti Veyron Supercar Showdown

Jeremy Clarkson Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster

Jeremy Clarkson Lamborghini Gallardo vs Ferrari F430

Jeremy Clarkson Audi R8 vs Porsche GT3 Supercar Showdown

Merged with the topgear thread.

chrishoky · 11-11-2007, 08:00 PM

May I suggest Jeremy Clarksons new DVD Supercar Showdown. Its available on finalgear.com and you can find the torrent on MININOVA.com as well. Its just like a top gear episode, except its all about driving the cars, and they are all supercars. Its def worth the DL. L8r.

chrisaguayo · 11-12-2007, 09:06 PM

TOP GEAR is on BBC AMERICA EVERY MONDAY at 8pm
Right now they have a second episode, Clarkson is driving the LP640
Direct TV users its channel 264

They are not the new episodes, but beats youtube quality.

loanshark · 11-12-2007, 09:07 PM

Is it the old episode of him driving the Lambo, or is this a new episode?

chrisaguayo · 11-12-2007, 09:10 PM

They are last season episodes, but this is the LP640 version of the lambo, I know he did the "regular" murcielago a couple of seasons ago.

loanshark · 11-12-2007, 09:12 PM

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QwpouwvTAn8

this?

chrisaguayo · 11-12-2007, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loanshark

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QwpouwvTAn8

this?

Yea its the same one.

djo715 · 11-12-2007, 11:18 PM

On the topic of Lamborghini, I had the chance to test drive a Gallardo coupe this weekend.
Granted, it was in San Francisco, so there were limited opportunities to get on it. But I know I hate the carbon ceramic brakes ($15K option) - they were impossible to modulate.
I also didn't like the e-gear. I wish I had the chance to drive a manual. I think the gallardo is billed as an everyday supercar, but between the jerky e-gear and the lack of modulation on the brakes, I wouldn't want to be driving this daily. It also seems very heavy - I think it uses a recirculating ball steering, so not much feedback from the road.

But on the rare occaision when you can get on it - everything else is forgotten, everything else is forgiven - this is an italian supercar... fantastic torque, great response as you make the leap into hyperspace.

A 6 speed, and steel brakes would make it better, but anything exceptional seems to need a few character flaws.

Cheers,
-Darryl

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11-11-2007, 08:00 PM	#354 (permalink)
chrishoky Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 26	May I suggest Jeremy Clarksons new DVD Supercar Showdown. Its available on finalgear.com and you can find the torrent on MININOVA.com as well. Its just like a top gear episode, except its all about driving the cars, and they are all supercars. Its def worth the DL. L8r. __________________ 95' Subaru Legacy Wagon

11-07-2007, 03:56 PM	#352 (permalink)
solar Lotus Driver Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 666	http://www.finalgear.com/news/2007/1...own-out-today/

11-12-2007, 09:06 PM	#355 (permalink)
chrisaguayo Not your average bear Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CA Posts: 213	Top Gear TOP GEAR is on BBC AMERICA EVERY MONDAY at 8pm Right now they have a second episode, Clarkson is driving the LP640 Direct TV users its channel 264 They are not the new episodes, but beats youtube quality. __________________ Things slow down as you go fast.

11-12-2007, 09:07 PM	#356 (permalink)
loanshark BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,227 Images: 41	Is it the old episode of him driving the Lambo, or is this a new episode?

11-12-2007, 09:10 PM	#357 (permalink)
chrisaguayo Not your average bear Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CA Posts: 213	They are last season episodes, but this is the LP640 version of the lambo, I know he did the "regular" murcielago a couple of seasons ago. __________________ Things slow down as you go fast.

11-12-2007, 11:18 PM	#360 (permalink)
djo715 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 375	On the topic of Lamborghini, I had the chance to test drive a Gallardo coupe this weekend. Granted, it was in San Francisco, so there were limited opportunities to get on it. But I know I hate the carbon ceramic brakes ($15K option) - they were impossible to modulate. I also didn't like the e-gear. I wish I had the chance to drive a manual. I think the gallardo is billed as an everyday supercar, but between the jerky e-gear and the lack of modulation on the brakes, I wouldn't want to be driving this daily. It also seems very heavy - I think it uses a recirculating ball steering, so not much feedback from the road. But on the rare occaision when you can get on it - everything else is forgotten, everything else is forgiven - this is an italian supercar... fantastic torque, great response as you make the leap into hyperspace. A 6 speed, and steel brakes would make it better, but anything exceptional seems to need a few character flaws. Cheers, -Darryl __________________ 2007 Lotus Exige S \| Aspen White \| Track Pack, LSD, Starshield, Cup Suspension, Wheels & Slicks 2003 BMW M5 - daily driver 1994 Toyota Supra Turbo - T04R

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