Top Gear madness

Lummox · 31-07-2005, 20:23

Bouncing accross a lake in an off roader with 800 bhp!

Keep your foot in or it will sink.

Mental, where do I sign up

**mannyo** · 31-07-2005, 20:26

That was amazing, even more so when they raced the snowmobile.

Dr Zoidberg · 31-07-2005, 20:30

I've pulled a muscle in my back and it really hurts when I breathe deeply or laugh.

I was in agony during that feature.

bengie · 31-07-2005, 20:57

that was funny as fook, actually cried man tears!!

btw will that BMW test actually shut fabia drivers up??

andy2407 · 31-07-2005, 21:05

JC on Celebrity Big Brother would be good.
Almost worth watching!
Hope he takes Davina up on her invite

Octygone · 31-07-2005, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by bengie

btw will that BMW test actually shut fabia drivers up??

Nah they can still beat it it's only a bmw ...same people who make the mini

would love to try going across the lake on the snowmobile

Moose · 31-07-2005, 21:07

Is Mr Clarkson really 70? He looks a bit old for 70.

Fabia 12v · 31-07-2005, 21:16

What a program... where do i get a buggy!

Argos now sell quadbikes for 900 quid!

lfc958 · 31-07-2005, 21:18

Snowmobile racing across Lake Windemere, Wonder if it would catch on ?

Tom_vRS · 31-07-2005, 21:20

The beemer test was hardly fair... 535 vs 535D would have been better. Ah well.

I want a RAGE buggy please, oh, and an 800bhp off roader thing that drives on water....

***Neo_VR*** · 31-07-2005, 21:21

wonder if anyone would be interested in the dirt buggy thing? briskoda event perhaps?

was lookin a while back at a place in nottingham..
would be about £65 per driver.. with buggys with 6-speed sequential gearboxes, and 600cc honda CBR engines.

andy2407 · 31-07-2005, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by lfc958

Snowmobile racing across Lake Windemere, Wonder if it would catch on ?

I think Windemere is one of the places the police will be using their old radar detectors to get ppl going over 4.5mph.
I think the speed limit came into force a few months ago (much to the disgust of the water-skiers and speed boaters).

Shifty · 31-07-2005, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by bengie

that was funny as fook, actually cried man tears!!

btw will that BMW test actually shut fabia drivers up??

WTF have 2 BMW's going around a wet track got to do with a Fabia?

bengie · 31-07-2005, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shifty

WTF have 2 BMW's going around a wet track got to do with a Fabia?

it was a joke FFS chill out will you.

its that fabia vRS drivers always go on about torque and the 535D had more torque but less power than the petrol one but got beaten.

do you always react to people like that?

gallego1968 · 01-08-2005, 05:53

I want a Rage buggy, which has the Fireblade engine.

WW_VRS · 01-08-2005, 07:00

<skipping mode on>hmm torque</end skipping mode, resume read of interesting bits>

800 bhp - sounds quick

535 should beat 535D due to usable rev range and similar output, less heavy too

When is the repeat on for this, I found myself enjoying yet another weekend at the office... 9-5 my @rs* more like 7-7-7

Now for the next mod suggestion - how about Jason (dev) fitting an 800 bhp engine in his PD100 <Backspace,Backspace,Backspace> PD130 <Backspace,Backspace,Backspace> PDxxx and turn it into a '800'

Mil · 01-08-2005, 07:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by WW_VRS

800 bhp - sounds quick

535 should beat 535D due to usable rev range and similar output, less heavy too

SOUNDS quick? That's more power than a Lambo Murceilago, and that is a stupidly fast supercar. Anything above 500bhp is stupidly quick dude

, you make it sound like 800bhp is a common figure for cars on London roads

And what have I been telling you guys for so long about diesel versus petrol? Huh? Yeah, the 535d IS a quick diesel, but it's petroleum equivalent will always be quicker, for the exact reasons you just gave. Diesel will never have the capabilities of a petrol in performance on a track, simply because of the low rev range it will always have given the fact that diesel burns MUCH more slowly than petroleum.

WW_VRS · 01-08-2005, 07:55

People drive like it's a common thing in London

- To me a car with that kinda power sounds like it would be a 'twitchy beast', hardly useable

That said I may have a go if offered the opportunity

Alan M · 01-08-2005, 08:18

But did anyone notice that Clarkson said the Beemer was the first diesel car they'd ever had on their track? He must have forgotten about the Fabia/Cooper race.

heresmo · 01-08-2005, 09:56

How about skimming over Loch Ness? Then if they sank they wouldn't be swallowing what they were on the quads, at least if they themselves didn't get swallowed first

The programme did answer how they those do those rather exotic spins in Dubai - i.e. get the road closed, but I don't know if I could get our High Street closed so I could get to the supermarket in about 30 seconds, just so's I could queue at the checkout for 20 mins

Mo

ScoobyChris · 01-08-2005, 10:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by WW_VRS

When is the repeat on for this, I found myself enjoying yet another weekend at the office... 9-5 my @rs* more like 7-7-7

Think it's on BBC2 on Tuesday at 7pm or thereabouts, usually

Chris

MikeW · 01-08-2005, 12:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan M

But did anyone notice that Clarkson said the Beemer was the first diesel car they'd ever had on their track? He must have forgotten about the Fabia/Cooper race.

Yes, i noticed that too, must be due to Clarkson's failing memory, he is (according to the show) 70 years old!

Shifty · 01-08-2005, 17:02

@Mil

How is a 4.5 v8 the equivalent of a 3.5 diesel? The 3.0 Bmw would have been more of an equivalent, and is identical performance wise to the diesel. But that wouldnt have suited Clarksons hatred of diesel power, so he had to get the bigger engined car, driven by a racing driver whom he didnt have a hope of catching anyway. A wholly unfair comparison in my view. At the end of the day, poeple who buy diesels are mainly high mileage drivers who are looking for economy and long engine life. I cant see that someone would be stood in the BMW dealers umming and aarrghing over which one to have, the 545 or the 535d.

I drive a diesel simply because I like them, not because I believe them to be better in any way than a petrol. I like the torque and economy combined with the performance gained from a remap. I also like petrol cars, such as the Octy, just for sheer enjoyment and the sound of high revs etc.

@Bengie - No i don't always react like that, only when someone posts a truly pathetic post. Just couldn't see why 2 BMWs had any link to "Fabia Drivers" whatsoever. You only do it to get a rise, and you got one. Posting afterwards saying you were joking seemed a bit lame to me aswell. How would you take to Octavia Estate drivers constantly being referred to in derogatory ways just because you only have 150bhp and a torque deficiancy? Eventually it would hack you off.

bengie · 01-08-2005, 17:16

shifty you are a bit touchy, if you read back then you will find that i am usually of a comedy nature and would take things like that with a pinch of salt.

150bhp i hear you cry!!! not me sir! probably not much less torque than you either

if you we're to look back through my posts from way back you would see that i have alwya s taken the piddle out of myself before anyone else and don't get wound up about digs at estate's as i have more to worry about in life. if you we're to look back or talk to the people that sat on the briskoda stand about what i say about my car then may hear words like tractor/van/barge etc being used as i actually have a sense of humour.

and again the only reason i mentioned the BMW's was to show that more torque doesn't mean faster, they chose those two cars because the petrol one had more power but the diesel had more torque which sits with what happens on hear with reagards the 2 vRS's that are on the market.

bit of advice, take a step back, have a chill pill and lighten up. all your going to gain by going on the offensive all the time is enemies.

Fabia 12v · 01-08-2005, 17:21

woah calm down people! after all if your gonna do octy vs fabia digs.... then you may as well hav fab vRS' ganging up on those of us with 1.2s! its all the same thing, different cars for different people

31-07-2005, 20:23	#1
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,498 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 761 Times in 639 Posts	Top Gear madness Bouncing accross a lake in an off roader with 800 bhp! Keep your foot in or it will sink. Mental, where do I sign up __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

31-07-2005, 20:26	#2
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,476 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 58 Thanked 362 Times in 333 Posts	That was amazing, even more so when they raced the snowmobile. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

31-07-2005, 20:30	#3
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,759 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 31 Thanked 196 Times in 147 Posts	I've pulled a muscle in my back and it really hurts when I breathe deeply or laugh. I was in agony during that feature. __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

31-07-2005, 20:57	#4
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,256 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 17 Thanked 144 Times in 125 Posts	that was funny as fook, actually cried man tears!! btw will that BMW test actually shut fabia drivers up?? __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

31-07-2005, 21:05	#5
andy2407 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,595 Members Car: Yellow Fabia vRS Thanks: 59 Thanked 224 Times in 181 Posts	JC on Celebrity Big Brother would be good. Almost worth watching! Hope he takes Davina up on her invite __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

31-07-2005, 21:07	#7
Moose Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: I'm a monkey from outer space, woooooooo ahhhhhhhhh hehe hooohaa Posts: 4,938 Members Car: None Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Is Mr Clarkson really 70? He looks a bit old for 70. __________________ Sunlight Silver MX-5 1.8 Sport

31-07-2005, 21:16	#8
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 5,026 Members Car: Skoda Fabia >> VW Golf >> Seat Ibiza >> VW Polo Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	What a program... where do i get a buggy! Argos now sell quadbikes for 900 quid! __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK6 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v

31-07-2005, 21:18	#9
lfc958 500 Power Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 4,071 Members Car: Fiat 500 Thanks: 16 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Snowmobile racing across Lake Windemere, Wonder if it would catch on ? __________________ Steve Man-Bag ? Girlie Car ? - You Decide ( I have - it's neither )

31-07-2005, 21:20	#10
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	The beemer test was hardly fair... 535 vs 535D would have been better. Ah well. I want a RAGE buggy please, oh, and an 800bhp off roader thing that drives on water.... __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

31-07-2005, 21:21	#11
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,484 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 79 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	wonder if anyone would be interested in the dirt buggy thing? briskoda event perhaps? was lookin a while back at a place in nottingham.. would be about £65 per driver.. with buggys with 6-speed sequential gearboxes, and 600cc honda CBR engines. __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

01-08-2005, 05:53	#15
gallego1968 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South East UK Posts: 468 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I want a Rage buggy, which has the Fireblade engine. __________________ 2002 Fabia 1.4 16v 100bhp 2006 Gilera Nexus 500

01-08-2005, 07:00	#16
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,877 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 46 Thanked 86 Times in 76 Posts	<skipping mode on>hmm torque</end skipping mode, resume read of interesting bits> 800 bhp - sounds quick 535 should beat 535D due to usable rev range and similar output, less heavy too When is the repeat on for this, I found myself enjoying yet another weekend at the office... 9-5 my @rs* more like 7-7-7 Now for the next mod suggestion - how about Jason (dev) fitting an 800 bhp engine in his PD100 <Backspace,Backspace,Backspace> PD130 <Backspace,Backspace,Backspace> PDxxx and turn it into a '800' __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

01-08-2005, 07:55	#18
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,877 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 46 Thanked 86 Times in 76 Posts	People drive like it's a common thing in London - To me a car with that kinda power sounds like it would be a 'twitchy beast', hardly useable That said I may have a go if offered the opportunity __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

01-08-2005, 08:18	#19
Alan M Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North East UK, Gateshead Posts: 350 Members Car: Red 2005 Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	But did anyone notice that Clarkson said the Beemer was the first diesel car they'd ever had on their track? He must have forgotten about the Fabia/Cooper race. __________________ *Vorsprung DERV Technik*

01-08-2005, 09:56	#20
heresmo Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,570 Members Car: Thanks: 52 Thanked 150 Times in 126 Posts	How about skimming over Loch Ness? Then if they sank they wouldn't be swallowing what they were on the quads, at least if they themselves didn't get swallowed first The programme did answer how they those do those rather exotic spins in Dubai - i.e. get the road closed, but I don't know if I could get our High Street closed so I could get to the supermarket in about 30 seconds, just so's I could queue at the checkout for 20 mins Mo

01-08-2005, 17:02	#23
Shifty www.oscarli.com Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackpool. Posts: 6,499 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Images: 1 Thanks: 91 Thanked 159 Times in 96 Posts	@Mil How is a 4.5 v8 the equivalent of a 3.5 diesel? The 3.0 Bmw would have been more of an equivalent, and is identical performance wise to the diesel. But that wouldnt have suited Clarksons hatred of diesel power, so he had to get the bigger engined car, driven by a racing driver whom he didnt have a hope of catching anyway. A wholly unfair comparison in my view. At the end of the day, poeple who buy diesels are mainly high mileage drivers who are looking for economy and long engine life. I cant see that someone would be stood in the BMW dealers umming and aarrghing over which one to have, the 545 or the 535d. I drive a diesel simply because I like them, not because I believe them to be better in any way than a petrol. I like the torque and economy combined with the performance gained from a remap. I also like petrol cars, such as the Octy, just for sheer enjoyment and the sound of high revs etc. @Bengie - No i don't always react like that, only when someone posts a truly pathetic post. Just couldn't see why 2 BMWs had any link to "Fabia Drivers" whatsoever. You only do it to get a rise, and you got one. Posting afterwards saying you were joking seemed a bit lame to me aswell. How would you take to Octavia Estate drivers constantly being referred to in derogatory ways just because you only have 150bhp and a torque deficiancy? Eventually it would hack you off. __________________ Official 0 to 60 mph - 5.85 seconds. Standing 1/4 mile - 14.3 seconds. 251.5 BHP and 400 lbs/ft of torque. Oh - and 55 mpg on a run My car is for SALE!! www.fyldeperformancecars.com

01-08-2005, 17:16	#24
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,256 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 17 Thanked 144 Times in 125 Posts	shifty you are a bit touchy, if you read back then you will find that i am usually of a comedy nature and would take things like that with a pinch of salt. 150bhp i hear you cry!!! not me sir! probably not much less torque than you either if you we're to look back through my posts from way back you would see that i have alwya s taken the piddle out of myself before anyone else and don't get wound up about digs at estate's as i have more to worry about in life. if you we're to look back or talk to the people that sat on the briskoda stand about what i say about my car then may hear words like tractor/van/barge etc being used as i actually have a sense of humour. and again the only reason i mentioned the BMW's was to show that more torque doesn't mean faster, they chose those two cars because the petrol one had more power but the diesel had more torque which sits with what happens on hear with reagards the 2 vRS's that are on the market. bit of advice, take a step back, have a chill pill and lighten up. all your going to gain by going on the offensive all the time is enemies. __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

01-08-2005, 17:21	#25
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 5,026 Members Car: Skoda Fabia >> VW Golf >> Seat Ibiza >> VW Polo Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	woah calm down people! after all if your gonna do octy vs fabia digs.... then you may as well hav fab vRS' ganging up on those of us with 1.2s! its all the same thing, different cars for different people __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK6 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode