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poltergeist666 · 5 Jun 2006 at 11:08

L0rdMike said:
As in Southampton Millbrook?

LOL - no! I used to live in Sedbergh Rd in Millbrook, and can defo say that thats NOT the Millbrook I mean't!!

It's in a continent, sorry, county many miles from us. Manufactuers use it to test and kill their cars, before being released to the public. They have a track which simulates many different road surfaces, such as cobbles, pot holes, speed humps etc.

Thinking about it, they could take their cars to the Millbrook in Southampton, and achieve a similar effect by driving down Kendal Ave!

Shamrock · 5 Jun 2006 at 11:22

Is it just me or does the title sequence looks reminiscent of Cowboy Bebop?

DreXeL · 5 Jun 2006 at 11:53

Shamrock said:
Cowboy Bebop?

poltergeist666 · 5 Jun 2006 at 12:04

Shamrock said:
Is it just me or does the title sequence looks reminiscent of Cowboy Bebop?

Let us know where we can find this Cowboy Bebop, and we'll let you know.

Although, on a personal level, if it's on CBeebies, you can forget it!!

t_aitch · 5 Jun 2006 at 12:11

5 weeks is a savage wait for the next episode.

I really liked the look of the c6 though. Get one for £3k in 3 yrs time though

[TW]Fox · 5 Jun 2006 at 12:11

poltergeist666 said:
Also, do BMW not fit run flats as standard, which totally kill the ride, no matter that as you said, it was on 18's anyway.

Yes they do - I have driven an E60 Sport with 18's and runflats and to be honest the ride isn't nearly as bad as everyone says.

Won't compare to a C6 though.

Matt · 5 Jun 2006 at 12:14

I thought that C6 was seriously ugly, like most Citroens then

Shamrock · 5 Jun 2006 at 12:19

I suppose the average top gear viewer isn't in to japanese animation. I'll pretend I never heard the word CBeebies! Animation doesn't always mean for kids.

Here's the title sequence from Cowboy Bebop. Unfortunately, I can't find a vid of the new top gear one for comparison. But apart from the music, I thought it was strikingly similar.

Here

poltergeist666 · 5 Jun 2006 at 12:34

I recorded TG on Sky+ last night, and have just played back the opening to the program.

There is a kind of graphic similarity between the two - I can see what you mean.

poltergeist666 · 5 Jun 2006 at 12:36

Matt said:
I thought that C6 was seriously ugly, like most Citroens then

And now!

Flibster · 5 Jun 2006 at 12:59

olv said:
I thought the p2 looked really unsettled on the track with the computer kicking in so often and deciding what to do, it was pitching all over the place figuring out what to do with the power. not really impressed.

Thought the same - lurching around as it decided what to do with the power/brakes

Not my idea of a good performance car tbh.

andi · 5 Jun 2006 at 13:21

Bear said:
Thats what I thought, the car looked as if it would be better in RWD format IMO. What is with the switch though, lets put in a switch that makes the car handle like a bag of carp. Why not get rid of the switch and make it run properly full time ??

Because the entire point of the car is to show what a difference the ATD system makes, so they do a lap with it off, and a lap with it on.

shrek2 · 5 Jun 2006 at 17:16

Very dull episode yet again IMO.

poltergeist666 · 5 Jun 2006 at 17:33

shrek2 said:
Very dull episode yet again IMO.

Will be switching over to Heartbeat at this rate ... :eek:

Bear · 5 Jun 2006 at 17:34

andi said:
Because the entire point of the car is to show what a difference the ATD system makes, so they do a lap with it off, and a lap with it on.

Wouldnt it be pretty obvious as its basically an impreza ?? I guess it does illustrate what an improvement it makes as you say.

ElRazur · 5 Jun 2006 at 17:43

Did anyone noticed the subaru R1 shown just prior to the p1?

Anyone know as to whether it is schedule for a release here in the Uk? It looks nice....

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2005_geneva/0503_subaru_r1/

paradigm · 5 Jun 2006 at 18:22

New contender for your next car, to go alongside the HR-V and other really similar cars :confused:

Looks nice? You have INCREDIBLY strange tastes, it looks pap, hence why they unveiled it as the basis of the P1 in such a derogatory way.

ElRazur · 5 Jun 2006 at 18:31

paradigm said:
New contender for your next car, to go alongside the HR-V and other really similar cars

Looks nice? You have INCREDIBLY strange tastes, it looks pap, hence why they unveiled it as the basis of the P1 in such a derogatory way.

Nah, not at all but im interested in the concept of it.

It is nice but then i guess you see it from the other side of the fence. I dont think using the r1 as a derogatory term as per the P1 is justified, clarkson was probably jealous he wouldnt fit in one and his head is bigger than Jesus's...

da_mic_1530 · 5 Jun 2006 at 19:14

is this repeating tonight anywhere? i cant seem to find it on the tv guide?

Firestar_3x · 5 Jun 2006 at 19:16

da_mic_1530 said:
is this repeating tonight anywhere? i cant seem to find it on the tv guide?

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