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Powershift posted:It would be great if they could get 30 of them together for the review. Let Ferrari sink their own loving ship. This would be seriously awesome. Failing that, they should just buy the Ferrari that Hammond insists is a proper Ferrari and Clarkson insists it isn't (the 308 I think?), put some "La Ferrari" decals on it and test it against the P1 and 918. Act extremely surprised when it comes in last, much hilarity ensues and Ferrari look like a bunch of arseholes.
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webmeister posted:This would be seriously awesome. or get some backwoods shop in poland to build a convincing looking replica out of a fiero, but keep the iron duke.
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Feb 23, 2015 23:39
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I wish they'd stop with the overdone camera work/effects when reviewing things. I couldn't pay attention to anything during the Corvette review because of the wobbly camera and smokey poo poo everywhere. 
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Feb 23, 2015 23:49
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You should probably stop watching Top Gear and any of the last 4-5 years or so of their content. Fancy reviews like that is kind of their signature.
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mod sassinator posted:You should probably stop watching Top Gear and any of the last 4-5 years or so of their content. Fancy reviews like that is kind of their signature. At least they've stopped colouring in the corners of the screen with a felt-tipped pen.
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If you're watching top gear to get a clear view and a straight forward review you're in the wrong place.
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Last night felt like they went beyond the usual 10 on the effects scale and took it up to 11. I was used to 10; 11 was annoying.
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El Scotch posted:Last night felt like they went beyond the usual 10 on the effects scale and took it up to 11. I was used to 10; 11 was annoying. If last night was 11 what would you classify the LFA review?
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Quite like that Porsche is completely blase about the 918 being tested. "Track test against P1 and LaFerrari? Yeah bring it back on Monday or something. If we're not around chuck the keys in the mailbox."
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I think it needs to be on the top gear track, even if Mclaren doesn't want that. Or maybe on there plus another track to make them happy if the Porsche goes faster.
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Someone really liked the Winter Soldier soundtrack.
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jamal posted:I think it needs to be on the top gear track, even if Mclaren doesn't want that. Or maybe on there plus another track to make them happy if the Porsche goes faster. I have a feeling the long sweeping turns and the hammerhead would hugely favor the 918.
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Of the three I'd still have the P1, and it's not even close. 
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jediguy posted:Quite like that Porsche is completely blase about the 918 being tested. It'd be well deserved if it turned out the Porsche was the fastest of the lot and left the other two looking like chumps in its wake.
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I'm happy they stuck all of Ferrari's (and to a lesser extent, McLaren's) dirty laundry out in public instead of publicly ignoring it or glossing it over.
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El Scotch posted:I'm happy they stuck all of Ferrari's (and to a lesser extent, McLaren's) dirty laundry out in public instead of publicly ignoring it or glossing it over. Oh, for sure. Speaking personally, I think looking like you have something major to hide is worse for your image than simply being confident, even if you know you'll probably lose. Why would I want to buy something whose manufacturer wasn't even confident enough to let it be compared against its competitors?
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It probably would've been a non story if the Ferrari was something like 0.2 seconds behind the other two. People would talk about it for a week then totally forget about it. I don't really understand why Ferrari gets so defensive about reviews, they've got the most brand equity of any super car makers where buyers are willing to buy one of their cars purely for the nameplate. I highly doubt any potential La Ferrari buyers would change their mind and buy a P1 just because it was faster.
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1500quidporsche posted:It probably would've been a non story if the Ferrari was something like 0.2 seconds behind the other two. People would talk about it for a week then totally forget about it. I wonder what percentage of La Ferrari owners also own a P1 and/or 918 (or could easily do so if they wished). It's probably pretty high.
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 Did the Cayman really have glowing red front brake discs during the lap?
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I wish we could get an update on the 7 series and S-class they bought for cheap a few seasons ago. I know what the update is... but I want to hear them say it.
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bolind posted:
Yeah, it was especially obvious at hammerhead.
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PT6A posted:Oh, for sure. I honestly don't believe Ferrari is concerned with being faster or slower. It's a prestige thing. They don't want to even be seen with the other manufacturers. The way Ferrari manages their brand isn't so much about competing against McLaren; they don't want those people who would consider a 650S over a 458. They desire customers who just want a Ferrari and will do everything required to own one. Owning a McLaren isn't sexy (to people like us, it totally is, though). But owning a Ferrari? Yea man, you're doing alright. Porsche carries a reputation based on racing pedigree and fine German engineering. They make usable cars with one suitable for most every lifestyle. McLaren is an engineering firm who just so happens to indulge in racing and road cars. Ferrari is a 5'10" Italian brunette who knows you want to gently caress her. bloops fucked around with this message at 20:56 on Feb 24, 2015 |
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Spiffness posted:I wish we could get an update on the 7 series and S-class they bought for cheap a few seasons ago. I thought one was an 8-series.
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Spiffness posted:I wish we could get an update on the 7 series and S-class they bought for cheap a few seasons ago. 8-series and CL class
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Spiffness posted:I wish we could get an update on the 7 series and S-class they bought for cheap a few seasons ago. I assumed that it would appear in Top Gear Magazine. (Don't know if it did, I don't read it)
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Spiffness posted:I wish we could get an update on the 7 series and S-class they bought for cheap a few seasons ago. And the Mini of Paddy Hopkirk's that they were going to rebuild
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pik_d posted:Yeah, it was especially obvious at hammerhead. I also did this, for some reason: http://i.imgur.com/8eEXQfN.gif nmfree fucked around with this message at 00:41 on Feb 25, 2015 |
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neckbeard posted:8-series and CL class Ah, thank you. Yes, these.
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nmfree posted:http://i.imgur.com/LT56SMG.gif This also needed to be done: http://i.imgur.com/Nm1tIhy.gifv And well this one from earlier in the season while I'm at it: http://i.imgur.com/WNkb4tg.gifv pik_d fucked around with this message at 02:40 on Feb 25, 2015 |
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bolind posted:
Yea, I think most cars they put around the track with carbon ceramics have shots of the rotors glowing. The brakes are designed to operate at high temps and due to their low mass, get up to temp pretty quickly.
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If I remember the physics behind brakes correctly, brakes don't work via "apply friction = slow down" but by actually: "convert kinetic energy into thermal energy" The quicker you can do that, with higher thermal energy storage capacity, the better the brakes.
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Which, I believe, is why steel brakes lose effectiveness after heavy usage.
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Cakefool posted:If you're watching top gear to get a clear view and a straight forward review you're in the wrong place. How 95% of all the reviews shown at the start of the show go: "It's great except it's terrible!" Or: "This car's great, so let's review a completely different one instead!" And yet I always enjoy them 
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jediguy posted:Quite like that Porsche is completely blase about the 918 being tested. I'm fairly certain the Germans love being evaluated and theres a disappointed team at Porsche right now
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Gorilla Salad posted:How 95% of all the reviews shown at the start of the show go:
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8ender posted:I'm fairly certain the Germans love being evaluated and theres a disappointed team at Porsche right now I'm entirely certain this is the case. 
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Clarkson's timing with "Maniac!" was amazing.
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Jealous Cow posted:Clarkson's timing with "Maniac!" was amazing. I've found myself saying that when driving now.
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Grumpwagon posted:I've found myself saying that when driving now. Going to have to work that in with "Auntie, reverse auntie. Reverse reverse reverse."
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