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Old 02-10-2006, 12:05 AM   #1
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Smile Top Gear episodes with Aussie cars???

I’ve become addicted to top gear, and I’m just wondering if anyone knows which episodes feature Aussie cars! I currently have 2 episodes with the monaro

The first one is on the 24/10/2004 and shows the guys driving it on the beach
The second one is on the 7/8/2005 with the R1 drifter guys driving it!

I think a few years ago I saw another episode showing the monaro and Jeremy turns on the traction control and then a “aussie” tape plays bagging him for having it on! Does anyone know which episode this one is, and if there are any other Aussie car episodes out their! Thanks!

P.S I hope all goes well and they can continue the great work and maybe sample some more aussie might!

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Old 02-10-2006, 03:33 AM   #2
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Whilst I don't have that episode, or even know what one it is, I do have that review of the Monaro. Its the one where he races a jag in the end, right?

Its about 70meg if you want me to email it to you
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Old 02-10-2006, 09:27 AM   #3
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I think they only tend to review what they can drive in the UK or Europe.
We wont see any F6s or GTs on that show for quite some time if at all.
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Old 02-10-2006, 09:40 AM   #4
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Yeh mate there the only 2 aussie cars they reviewed, they will never review the GT or f6 as it will never be a UK or Europe car.. Oh wait in saying that they did review the new ford focus ST which in AUS is the Focus XR5 turbo i think and that episode is on season 7 episode 3. That episode also has the zonda/Ford GT/F430 i think it is. mad ep.
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Old 02-10-2006, 09:54 AM   #5
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Thats disappointing. I would love to see a F6 strech the skin on his face out. Ah well. :(
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Old 02-10-2006, 11:10 AM   #6
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Try this:

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

Has the traction control button funny bit!!!
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Old 02-10-2006, 12:10 PM   #7
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thats the one, does anyone know which episode it is? or which year and month that was made?
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Old 02-10-2006, 02:20 PM   #8
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I think they only tend to review what they can drive in the UK or Europe.
We wont see any F6s or GTs on that show for quite some time if at all.
I saw an article on a site (can't remember which exactly) that was scanned from a British motoring magazine. There's an Aussie whose importing and compliancing FPV's to Britain and Europe. The article was sent to the top gear email address so there is a small chance that they might do something! Lets hope they have a look at it. Top Gear have been known to review cars that are not on sale conventionally in Britain.
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Old 02-10-2006, 03:10 PM   #9
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The only aussie cars I have seen on there, are the Monaro which has been mentioned and a mid 90's GTS that raced an escort.

I posted the video of the GTS on here somewhere. The GTS got whooped lol
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Old 02-10-2006, 08:30 PM   #10
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Here's an episode which has a VP Commodore!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yADmpA1XFvw

Okay, so they call it Vauxhall Carlton, but its the same car with different lights.

Hammond is using it to find out what's the best way to escape from a car when it's sinking in water.
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Old 03-10-2006, 05:33 PM   #11
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I saw an article on a site (can't remember which exactly) that was scanned from a British motoring magazine. There's an Aussie whose importing and compliancing FPV's to Britain and Europe. The article was sent to the top gear email address so there is a small chance that they might do something! Lets hope they have a look at it. Top Gear have been known to review cars that are not on sale conventionally in Britain.

Yeah, i saw this. I think it was on here.
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Old 03-10-2006, 05:50 PM   #12
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i remember seeing a uk car show, might have been top gear not too sure, where they actually reviewed an AUIII XR8. it was a private import that an owner had in the UK. It wasnt Clarkson i know that, i think it was the guy who used to host top gear before him.
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Old 03-10-2006, 05:56 PM   #13
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Here's an episode which has a VP Commodore!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yADmpA1XFvw

Okay, so they call it Vauxhall Carlton, but its the same car with different lights.

Hammond is using it to find out what's the best way to escape from a car when it's sinking in water.
Just proving what a boat anchor they are. :1syellow1
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Old 03-10-2006, 07:14 PM   #14
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Interesting information that one.... I'll remember it if I ever drive into a lake.
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Old 03-10-2006, 08:52 PM   #15
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Saw that there is now a TOP GEAR NZ Magazine along with NZ Autocar, lucky Kiwis
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It wasnt Clarkson i know that, i think it was the guy who used to host top gear before him.
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