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21-10-2008, 07:11 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Newcastle NSW
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What did you think of Top Gear Australia Episode 4? Personally I thought it was the worst yet.
What I didn't like: Getting a little tired of the 'warming up the tyres' gag, it was overdone in the 2nd episode already. GPS vs Bloke on horse was pretty boring. Again more donuts. What I liked: Lawn bowling with Astra's was "ok". Jack Thompson - he's a top bloke. Things still not flowing smoothly between presenters. I think there's hope but they better get things moving. |
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21-10-2008, 07:15 PM
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Peter Car
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Their jokes are so bad. Never funny.
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21-10-2008, 07:20 PM
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All the voters need to comment. No point clicking without commenting !! I think the show is getting a lot better. In fact I think the show (last episope) was really good. Lets stop knocking and start supporting an Aussie show. Hey ? |
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21-10-2008, 07:29 PM
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Boo!
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Was not a fan of the "Astra Bowls".
What is the budget for destroying so many cars?
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21-10-2008, 07:42 PM
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21-10-2008, 07:31 PM
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Getting better with every episode.
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21-10-2008, 08:08 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Rockingham WA
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Agreed. Though for some its hard to let go from the original that started it all, possibly like the I6 in many cases. (opens can of worms  )
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21-10-2008, 07:42 PM
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V8 Powaah
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
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Was a step down from eps 2 & 3 for me. Still warming to Steve and Warren, but Cox ...
The bush segment was pretty poor, 427 review was lacking and did anyone notice him take out the road marker into the passenger door. Astra bowls was the best part of the episode. It was watchable but IMHO a step back from 2 & 3.
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21-10-2008, 07:45 PM
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i missed it bugger
can i veiw it somewhere Grimus
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21-10-2008, 07:59 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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W427 Review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTjV3EeFrf8 W427 Stig Lap: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTUP-1xEb2M Bowling Astras: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ_UhsE4gNw |
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23-10-2008, 11:53 PM
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21-10-2008, 07:57 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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I enjoyed it and found it entertaining. The W427 looks great in red but just like the reviewer, the red interior IMO is ick.
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21-10-2008, 08:02 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Why does everything have to go offroad? Like - what was the point of throwing the W427 along a gravel road? How many owners are going to do this?
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21-10-2008, 08:38 PM
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22-10-2008, 12:34 PM
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i was frothing over the dirt track shenanigans, he even said himself, people who bought that car would never take it on a track, so i was glad i got to see it go on one, it handled it beautifully. Was i the only one very surprised they let the top gear team into lang lang? |
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22-10-2008, 12:35 PM
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22-10-2008, 01:01 PM
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i dont get why they so recklessly damaged those brand new astra's. How about doing a proper road test and them playing lawn bowls with some old bangers. True car enthusiasts don’t deliberately damage cars.
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22-10-2008, 01:25 PM
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22-10-2008, 01:28 PM
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21-10-2008, 08:05 PM
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Dont like yet another damn thread on this
Do we need a new thread each week This is what is being overdone, these damn threads.
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21-10-2008, 08:09 PM
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Rubbish, Two and a half men is a much better prospect.
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21-10-2008, 08:09 PM
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Missed this due to it showing at 6:30PM on Fox in Bris. But do we really need a thread for every episode?
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21-10-2008, 08:35 PM
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Everyone talks about it (around the water cooler at work), so why not here? Up to you mods I guess...
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21-10-2008, 08:46 PM
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Bits of it were good then I lost interest in other parts (jack thompson put me to sleep).
Their outback challenge, whilst OK, could have been so much more interesting, they didn't even review the TRD Hilux in any way, just drove around in it. Oh and I REALLY wish that guy would stop drawing freaking cartoons - so annoying. PS - they must have a decent budget given the number of brand new Astras they banged up not to mention the W427 that they sideswiped a pole with. PPS - I was seriously laughing when the W427 aerial was banging on the roof at 250. Did Holden ever test this? Obviously their engineering on a $150K car is equivalent to BMW (end sarcasm).
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21-10-2008, 08:49 PM
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We could have a poll ....... "Is this thread better than the other 3"?
BUT, I did turn it over 3/4'w way through so I think thats it for me ........ | [/url] |
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22-10-2008, 11:58 AM
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21-10-2008, 08:56 PM
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Keep the new threads coming - one thread will just be a blurrrr.
That W427 is a beast, I love it. Very surprised it beat the M3 around the track by a second, that's impressive in anyones book. Can't wait to see an F6 give it a shot. |
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21-10-2008, 09:27 PM
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21-10-2008, 09:52 PM
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One thread would be better and leave everything in that. Its just plain damn pointless crap having a new thread each week, as they all say the same thing What did you think of this Ep.... *yawn*
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21-10-2008, 10:30 PM
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Problem is... when they talk in the studio, they are quite LOUD! They need to just talk at a normal volume, and get some better jokes. ie. The news. Half is info and the other half is jokes (and crappy ones). They need a quick witty one liner and get on with it.
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