Top Gear

[Dannyalcatraz]

Watching another episode in which they've modified a BMW diesel for racing at Silverstone.

BBC rules prohibited them from getting real sponsors, so they made some up- "Larsen's Biscuits" and "Peniston Oils."

And when the front doors opened, the names were broken up to then read "Penis" and "Arse Biscuits"...all while discussing wanting to be taken seriously.

Those guys!

 

[Olgar Shiverstone]

Yep, best show on TV period ... shame it's such a pain to get the new episodes in the US. US Top Gear doesn't hold a candle to the original.

 

[Graybeard]

The British Top Gear is definitely superior to the American version. I have seen a few episodes of the American version and the only one that I really enjoyed was when they drove American pickup trucks across Alaska while being followed by a Toyota truck. One of my favorite British Top Gear episodes was the race across London between a runner and a car and the runner won.

 

[jonesy]

One of my favorite British Top Gear episodes was the race across London between a runner and a car and the runner won.

If you liked that you should check out the one where they raced across London by bike, public transport, car, and boat. My all-time favourite.

They had Stig be on public transport, and Captain Slow on car.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Still haven't seen the US version. And I agree the race across London was fun!

 

[OpenPalm]

Any true Petrolhead needs to see the Communist cars comparison from Season 9 (I think). That one is still a true classic in my head. Both of the amphibious car challenges are truly pieces of excellence as well.

And the journey across the Middle East was legendary. Hell, any of their journeys are, Botswana, North Pole, Etc.

I'm glad to see other people love the show. I have seen every episode since Series 4 and I'm still a gigantofan. I rant about it all the time. I even made a Paladin character based on James May. Suffice it to say that it didn't play out as well as I hoped, but saying Oh Cock was excellent.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

I may follow your lead...I suddenly feel the need to say "Bloody Nora!" in character. Maybe I'll even name him Capt. Slow. Hmmmm...maybe I'll disgiuse it by using another language. Capt. Lang Sammer?

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Anyone know what episode of TG it was in which they reviewed a supercar with such idiosyncratic controls that people couldn't figure out how to start the car?

 

[nerfherder]

Anyone know what episode of TG it was in which they reviewed a supercar with such idiosyncratic controls that people couldn't figure out how to start the car?

I've a vague idea it might have been a TVR, but no idea which episode.

I enjoyed last night's show - which is the best car for an Albanian mob boss, and hot hatchbacks that you can't buy.

 

[Plane Sailing]

I've a vague idea it might have been a TVR, but no idea which episode.

I enjoyed last night's show - which is the best car for an Albanian mob boss,

Bentley didn't give you much for the money