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Old 04-13-2007, 05:59 PM   #1
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Default 5th Gear - S11 EP1 - 30th April, 2007 - Discussion

Tom discovers what it’s like to be a paparazzi photographer hot on the trail of celebrities in an unassuming black Kia Cee’d – the perfect car for “spies, getaway drivers and paparazzi”. After a briefing from Big Pictures boss Darryn Lyons he’s off, and soon has Madonna firmly in his sights. But will he come up with a big money picture?

There’s also a big car crash investigation. Two identical cars meet in a head-on collision, one in perfect condition and one which has been badly repaired. The results are shocking and demonstrate the importance of carrying out a vehicle history check before you buy second-hand.

Also this week, Tiff Needell has the first TV test of the car everyone’s talking about: the Audi R8.

And regular racing mogul Jason Plato puts his foot to the floor when he takes the Brabus Rocket, the world’s fastest four-door saloon, to the German Autobahn to try and top 200mph.

And Vicki puts the Fiat Panda 100 HP through a stern test as she races it against a Ferrari around a track –with some surprising results.
Oooo, good way to start off the new season

Also, i'm not sure but.. can it be true?... no more Lovejoy
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Old 04-13-2007, 06:06 PM   #2
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I hope they got rid of that poof Loverboy!

But R8 and Brabus Rocket sound very nice!
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Old 04-13-2007, 06:21 PM   #3
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R8!!!!!!!!!!! jeeeeeeeeeeey
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nicee nice .. Brabus rocket and the R8 ....
the rest is all gonna be crap im sure ...
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Vicky should be doing her segments topless
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Old 04-13-2007, 06:46 PM   #6
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The first two paragraphs almost put me off the whole series... a car crash and a Kia... what more could anybody possibly want ? :roll: An R8 and a Brabus I guess
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Originally Posted by blinkmeat
Vicky should be doing her segments topless


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Originally Posted by ARMAN
Originally Posted by blinkmeat
Vicky should be doing her segments topless


+1
I agree. Beat that Top Gear !
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Old 04-13-2007, 08:17 PM   #9
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^exactly

plus it would really make us appreciate some finer engineering given proper g-forces
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Old 04-13-2007, 08:24 PM   #10
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I wonder what they have with car carsh Is it that interesting ?? Not for me ...
But I like the rest wich sounds very good !!
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Old 04-14-2007, 12:07 AM   #11
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Wow looks like they got lots of substance this time around. I am actually looking forward to it.

Yeah Lovejoy just didn't fit at all. Good thing he isn't around anymore.
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Old 04-14-2007, 02:00 AM   #12
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Cool ... they are way ahead top gear now
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Old 04-14-2007, 07:59 AM   #13
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Though it´s only 5th Gear, this first ep seems to be quite nice actually R8 and Brabus Rocket is definitely something i wanna see Let´s hope they can hold this level for the entire series though i very much doubt it :roll:
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Old 04-16-2007, 12:36 AM   #14
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The R8 feature with Tiff will be great for sure. :good:
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Also, i'm not sure but.. can it be true?... no more Lovejoy
If its true, tears of joy would be appropriate, that guy knew absolutely nothing about cars, what a loser...I think they realised their mistake
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