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13-10-2008, 07:32 PM
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Cobblers!
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Here we go again. They're driving something Clarkson drove last season (or the season before). CLK Black.
Let's see if they bugger this up.
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13-10-2008, 07:34 PM
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Formally Kia Chaser
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At least the Aussies talk like Aussies - ie - a rse instead of buttoks.
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13-10-2008, 07:41 PM
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Cobblers!
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The Stig? I still don't get that. Is he "The Stig", or is he an Australia guy?
At least they haven't red lined a brand new, and taken it to the red line yet. Marginally better. But not perfect.
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13-10-2008, 07:44 PM
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Formally Kia Chaser
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OMG - Looks like they have done an upgrade with the camera on the test track - seems alot more HD - ie. Better colour, less grainy, etc...
AND the crew didn't sound like Matthew White around Bathurst - they don't scream and carry on like they normally do, they seem a bit more relaxed... I think come Season 2, this show will be spot on! However, still got the rest of the show to go.
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13-10-2008, 07:46 PM
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not here much anymore
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Is this show still running?
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13-10-2008, 07:50 PM
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Cobblers!
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Austin - you wonder why don't you.
The Poor Falcon. To the Fake Clarkson - If I hear that you had a Belmont not a Premier one more time... Edit: Turn the Parking Sensors off you moron. My X5 doesn't beep anywhere near that much.
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13-10-2008, 08:15 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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the bmw test was funny
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13-10-2008, 08:26 PM
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Purveyor of filth
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Location: Melbourne
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How good was the paddock bash!
They are driving the W427 next week! |
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13-10-2008, 08:32 PM
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Back to Le Frenchy
Join Date: Feb 2005
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It was a poofteenth better than the last show.
At least they are showing they won't give in to the complaining PC police.
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13-10-2008, 08:35 PM
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I really wanted this to be a good show, certainly it needs to be given it is in substitute to the UK version.
sigh..... but its not.... I don't even last to the end before I find something else better to do. strike three - no more for me. |
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13-10-2008, 08:36 PM
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335 - STILL THE BOSS ...
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For some reason ...... much much better tonight. Nearly didnt watch it but thought I would give it another go
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13-10-2008, 08:40 PM
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Get EcoBoosted
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It was pretty alright! I, after originally doubting it, will continue to at least watch all of season 1...
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13-10-2008, 08:43 PM
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Just Images
Join Date: Apr 2007
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i smiled all episode untill every ones pet hate the person in a crappy car...
thumbs up from me for the greater part of it
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13-10-2008, 08:52 PM
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Whipper Snappa
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Pathetic on the wannabee Clarkson being a one eyed Holden supporter. The 1st week he is saying the Holden 253 is a great engine and the 3rd week he chooses a slow as wet weak HT.
Pretty poor how they didn't even fix the misfire on the EB but had enough time to paint it yellow.
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13-10-2008, 08:51 PM
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Da Shifty One
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Wasnt a bad episode. The filming of the test track was much better but it doesnt seem to look fast compared to the UK test track. X6 part seemed to drag on a bit too much. Who really cares about a coupe/suv??? Lot less shouting than previous episodes. The Merc Black series was done a few seasons ago so was a bit of a waste.
I wanna see a hot hatch segment (not that im biased) appear eventually. Not everyone wants V8s. But i think they are doing a good balance so far in terms of Holden & Ford.
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13-10-2008, 08:59 PM
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You dig, we stick!
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Wow, I've missed all three so far. Can't wait to forget about the next one.
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13-10-2008, 09:07 PM
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the Review on the merc was probally the best review yet, because it was a proper review. The Paddock bash was fun, but needed some better/more challanges. The X6 segment had its merit, Topgear Uk tested some seemingly silly cars (F-150, couple of "off roaders" etc). The use of scenery is getting better aswell.
Im glad that they use Warrens cartoons as part of the show, as it give the shom some unqiue flavor. I think the "what on earth were they thinking" wall needs to loose the tacks, can't SBS Aus afford velcro?
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13-10-2008, 09:10 PM
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Location: Perth WA, N.O.R.
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Jeremy Clarkson has been injured in a carcrash just now.
Maybe the Aussie immoo's can do the same. k'n hopeless the lot of them!
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13-10-2008, 09:14 PM
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13-10-2008, 09:14 PM
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From what i saw it seemed a bit better, but still not that keen on it.
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13-10-2008, 09:28 PM
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This week was the longest i was able to bear before turning it off. Its getting better I hope to one day be able to watch a full episode
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13-10-2008, 09:32 PM
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If you lot are still whinging about it, then please please please stop watching it so I don't have to listen to you all cry about how bad it apparently is next week.
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13-10-2008, 09:39 PM
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CRUD.....
Thank god for Southpark, picks me back up...... |
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14-10-2008, 06:53 AM
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Now there is a contradiction in terms. The reviews were much better this week in that there was an actual opinion given. I don’t like the Stig introduction in UK top gear. It was sort of amusing for about a season and a half but its old now for Richard and Clarkson let alone our version. Speaking of old, so too is a star in an irrelevant car. I fast forward through the UK version too. The actual footage and description of the track was much better and "what were they thinking" is a good addition replacing the cool wall. Didn't enjoy this week’s challenge as much as last week.
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13-10-2008, 09:37 PM
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GRRRR.....
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Its definitly getting better, they're working well together, although 'Steve' still gives me the irrits.
More and more watchable every week so far.
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13-10-2008, 09:37 PM
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Improving I think, ill keep watching.
Editing is improving and the hosts are relaxing. Still not a fan of Charlie, but i finally starting to like Steve (who i loathed in the 1st episode) and I quite enjoy Warren and his cartoons, yes a poofteenth is 3/5ths of F.A. The star in a standard car and the X6 segment took a little too long and well Julia Zemiro... come on. Its like they realised its 1 hour before screening, 'oh hell we dont have a star lined up, lets just grab someone from the SBS lunchroom who's on the payroll'. Otherwise I sort of enjoyed it and yes what was Holden thinking when they came up with Starfire, ive driven a Starfire Corona and boy was it crap.
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14-10-2008, 02:28 PM
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agree with you the 3.5ths of FA bit got me laughing the hardest. plus.... GO THE BEADED SEAT COVER !
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14-10-2008, 02:31 PM
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Thats right baby X-rated
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Aussie Stig = John Bowe.
My 2c anyway. Cheers
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13-10-2008, 09:38 PM
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i accidently hit sbs while channel surfing, my eyes are still bleeding, and all i seen were the credits to the cr@p
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13-10-2008, 09:41 PM
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Was actually pretty funny tonight. Much better than the last two episodes. I think they should axe the bog stock car segment though, boring as bat shlt
Isnt one of them supposed to be a mechanic though? Fix the friggen misfire and the camry wont start because its low on oil??
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