The TopGear Thread - Page 27 - LotusTalk

serpent · 12-08-2008, 03:53 PM

Who saw the new top gear??

That Caterham they had was just beautiful, beat the Bugatti time around the track.

mikester · 12-08-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by serpent

Who saw the new top gear??

That Caterham they had was just beautiful, beat the Bugatti time around the track.

ooooh, New Top Gear, can't wait !

...m... · 12-08-2008, 04:40 PM

...only perhaps three episodes left in this series, but each sunday you can find the torrent fresh at about three PM CST and finish downloading within a couple of hours; it's a sunday dinner ritual for us...

Random Strata · 12-08-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by serpent

Who saw the new top gear??

That Caterham they had was just beautiful, beat the Bugatti time around the track.

Wasn't the design based off of a Seven?

but yeah...way better than that UGLY car they showed after that...can't even remember what it was....but it was a cockmobile

serpent · 12-08-2008, 04:44 PM

^ i usually watch it on sunday but forgot about it yesterday. Then when i woke up i suddenly remembered it and watched it

serpent · 12-08-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Random Strata

Wasn't the design based off of a Seven?

but yeah I saw that episode and even yelled out...it's a seven...until my buddy pointed out that I was wrong.

yes

gt3guru · 12-08-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sonza68

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MickOpalak · 12-09-2008, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Random Strata

Wasn't the design based off of a Seven?

It is a Seven, just evolved over the years by Caterham.

lc_09 · 12-11-2008, 11:18 PM

just read this on jalopnik.com...

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Due to the failure of Knight Rider and expected production costs, NBC has decided to pass on Top Gear USA. The BBC's shopping the US rendition of the hit show to interested cable outlets.

Although the Top Gear website's claiming they took a pass on the Peacock, our sources at both NBC and the BBC tell us the brightly-colored feathered network passed on an opportunity to tie up the show after the failure of the new Knight Rider series and expected high production costs associated with the show.

So, rather than tie up the franchise with a deal or an extension, they've cut Top Gear USA free to search for a new home. Top Gear's website claims interested parties are available on cable and to expect a deal shortly. We remain hopeful they'll be able to find a backer with enough money on hand to really do the show right.

by Andrew Didorosi .

Top Gear USA: NBC Cuts Top Gear USA Due To Knight Rider Failure

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hopefully who ever buys the show, reconsiders the casting.

Cali · 12-11-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lc_09

just read this on jalopnik.com...

----------

Due to the failure of Knight Rider and expected production costs, NBC has decided to pass on Top Gear USA. The BBC's shopping the US rendition of the hit show to interested cable outlets.

Although the Top Gear website's claiming they took a pass on the Peacock, our sources at both NBC and the BBC tell us the brightly-colored feathered network passed on an opportunity to tie up the show after the failure of the new Knight Rider series and expected high production costs associated with the show.

So, rather than tie up the franchise with a deal or an extension, they've cut Top Gear USA free to search for a new home. Top Gear's website claims interested parties are available on cable and to expect a deal shortly. We remain hopeful they'll be able to find a backer with enough money on hand to really do the show right.

by Andrew Didorosi .

Top Gear USA: NBC Cuts Top Gear USA Due To Knight Rider Failure

----------

hopefully who ever buys the show, reconsiders the casting.

Hey, maybe they can get away with more edgy stuff on cable...

Mr. Know · 12-12-2008, 07:26 PM

It's tailor made for Spike TV in my opinion.

Shorty111R · 12-30-2008, 02:57 PM

Not sure if this has been posted yet, I did a search using the url, nothing came up, and I didn't feel like going through 27 pages, so:

WatchTopGear.org

exactly what it sounds like. Every episode. For free! I've just finished watching the Tesla Roadster, BTCC, V8 rocking chair episode.

Yesterday I watched the M3 vs IS-F.

Internet connection here sucks though, so it takes about 2-3 hours to load a one hour video.

mikester · 12-30-2008, 03:09 PM

^ Awesome, thanks !

mikester · 12-30-2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lc_09

just read this on jalopnik.com...

----------

Due to the failure of Knight Rider and expected production costs, NBC has decided to pass on Top Gear USA. The BBC's shopping the US rendition of the hit show to interested cable outlets.

Although the Top Gear website's claiming they took a pass on the Peacock, our sources at both NBC and the BBC tell us the brightly-colored feathered network passed on an opportunity to tie up the show after the failure of the new Knight Rider series and expected high production costs associated with the show.

So, rather than tie up the franchise with a deal or an extension, they've cut Top Gear USA free to search for a new home. Top Gear's website claims interested parties are available on cable and to expect a deal shortly. We remain hopeful they'll be able to find a backer with enough money on hand to really do the show right.

by Andrew Didorosi .

Top Gear USA: NBC Cuts Top Gear USA Due To Knight Rider Failure

----------

hopefully who ever buys the show, reconsiders the casting.

I'm not disappointed, I didn't think they could successfully replicate the quality or the characters of the original.

Corvus · 12-30-2008, 04:34 PM

TopGear has finally 'Jumped the Shark". The Vietnam special was crap. They didn't even drive one car. If I wanted to watch a travel show, I'd watch the travel channel.

Linfone · 12-31-2008, 09:23 PM

lol so what? You don't ride motorcycles?

Cegan09 · 01-01-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Corvus

TopGear has finally 'Jumped the Shark". The Vietnam special was crap. They didn't even drive one car. If I wanted to watch a travel show, I'd watch the travel channel.

oh no, they didn't drive one car. Its an entertainment show, and i found it quite entertaining. They did a whole show on tractors in a previous season, again, no cars, still entertaining.

Dragon · 01-01-2009, 01:45 AM

My ribs still hurt from all the laughing I did in the Vietnam episode...

Linfone · 01-02-2009, 03:34 PM

I find it unusual that Jezza did not know how to ride a bike or scooter...

Oh well, proved entertaining when he fell on his face several times. Also, I laughed at the James May bits going up hill.

Lotus Fury · 01-06-2009, 07:03 AM

Wikipedia for the US version of Top Gear:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Gear_(U.S._TV_series)

Not looking too promising it will get on the air right now.

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lc_09 Tu Sei Tutta La Mia Vita! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 503	NBC Cuts Top Gear USA Due To Knight Rider Failure just read this on jalopnik.com... ---------- Due to the failure of Knight Rider and expected production costs, NBC has decided to pass on Top Gear USA. The BBC's shopping the US rendition of the hit show to interested cable outlets. Although the Top Gear website's claiming they took a pass on the Peacock, our sources at both NBC and the BBC tell us the brightly-colored feathered network passed on an opportunity to tie up the show after the failure of the new Knight Rider series and expected high production costs associated with the show. So, rather than tie up the franchise with a deal or an extension, they've cut Top Gear USA free to search for a new home. Top Gear's website claims interested parties are available on cable and to expect a deal shortly. We remain hopeful they'll be able to find a backer with enough money on hand to really do the show right. by Andrew Didorosi . Top Gear USA: NBC Cuts Top Gear USA Due To Knight Rider Failure ---------- hopefully who ever buys the show, reconsiders the casting. __________________ 2005 ST Elise Driver and Passenger Racing Harnesses • Stainless steel brake lines • Nitron Sport Coilovers • GUT rear spoiler • GUT front lip • Quicksilver Exhaust • PIAA Rims • Tinted Side Windows • Rear panel Delete • HID headlight upgrade • Black Diffuser • Alpine Deck (for now..will be adding JVC SatNav Deck) 2005 Ardent Red Lotus Elise • Touring Package- Stage II R.I.P.

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12-30-2008, 02:57 PM	#532 (permalink)
Shorty111R MY car weighs 3166lbs Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 556	Watch Top Gear free Not sure if this has been posted yet, I did a search using the url, nothing came up, and I didn't feel like going through 27 pages, so: WatchTopGear.org exactly what it sounds like. Every episode. For free! I've just finished watching the Tesla Roadster, BTCC, V8 rocking chair episode. Yesterday I watched the M3 vs IS-F. Internet connection here sucks though, so it takes about 2-3 hours to load a one hour video. __________________ "Any car which holds together for more than a race is too heavy" - Colin Chapman -07 Chevy HHR -08 Kawasaki Concours 14 -09 Buell XB12Scg - GOT IT FOR HALF PRICE! Looking for a Lotus!

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Corvus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 180	TopGear has finally 'Jumped the Shark". The Vietnam special was crap. They didn't even drive one car. If I wanted to watch a travel show, I'd watch the travel channel. Last edited by Corvus : 12-30-2008 at 05:11 PM.

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01-02-2009, 03:34 PM	#539 (permalink)
Linfone Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 120	I find it unusual that Jezza did not know how to ride a bike or scooter... Oh well, proved entertaining when he fell on his face several times. Also, I laughed at the James May bits going up hill. __________________ Not a Lotus 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX, Stage 2

01-06-2009, 07:03 AM	#540 (permalink)
Lotus Fury Blame Canada, eh? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pgh, Pa Posts: 2,261	Wikipedia for the US version of Top Gear: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Gear_(U.S._TV_series) Not looking too promising it will get on the air right now.

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