The Grand Tour

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johnxjsc1985

15,948 posts

164 months

Saturday 19th January 2019
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yonex said:
Enjoyed it.

Still think Hammond is annoying and talentless but he’s part of the formula.

Glad the show is back.
its a bit like that saying about the sum of the parts etc ….it works well just enjoy them whilst we can

Stan the Bat

8,916 posts

212 months

Saturday 19th January 2019
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That was a great show. thumbupthumbup

anonymous-user

54 months

Saturday 19th January 2019
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Stan the Bat said:
Smollet said:
cerb4.5lee said:
TTmonkey said:
Enjoyed that. Senna is a weapon, but it’s also bloody ugly.
It does just show how subjective looks are, the Senna is the only McLaren that I actually like the look of. I think all the other McLaren models look bland/not particularly striking. I found the Senna a nice pleasant change.
I have to agree although it did remind me of an Exige on steroids.
Which is good.
Had one in my mirrors at Kop Hill, that was a bit surreal.

Evercross

5,951 posts

64 months

Saturday 19th January 2019
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Adam B said:
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"England Cricket Captain" - LOL!

Can someone explain that joke - Went straight over my head
James said "I could declare myself England cricket captain - doesn't mean I'd be any good at it."

Conversely, an ex-England cricket captain could take a job presenting a car show.....

Edited by Evercross on Saturday 19th January 19:01

Otispunkmeyer

12,593 posts

155 months

Saturday 19th January 2019
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macushla said:
Definitely the best one they’ve done, if this continues then they’ve found their stride, just as it moves to specials only.

The Mustang was the o lay car that made sense for me, as it was actually useable in real life compared to one that runs on unobtanium liquid gold and the other needed rebuilding to do the really silly stuff.

Clarkson and May might not care about their appearance, but their health should be something they consider. Both are in serious need of some moderation in their lives. I speak as an ex-smoker who ballooned to 16 stone and is now struggling to shed it, despite cycling 20-30 miles daily.

For those of you slating Detroit, it’s not all crumbling factories. It has huge problems, but the sheer size of the city means large swathes can effectively be abandoned and a new bit developed. We struggle with that concept as a small island.

I did chuckle listening to Clarkson’s rant about the urban farming bit and thought how many PHers worship at his altar. He k own he’s a parody of what he once was, many on Ph, especially in NP&E seem to act like that as a badge of honour.
Yeah, right in the center, Detroit is quite nice. Does get a bit ropey as you go outwards though. But as you say, they just have acres of space. The airport, for example, is just one long building! With a monorail that goes down a straight track from one end to the other. Our airports are contorted and folded around themselves to fit all the gates in and use the least space. No need for that out there, just build it as wide and as long as you need it.

Would be nice if they restored or used old buildings like the Michigan Grand Central. But, might not be viable if full of asbestos etc.

If anyone ever gets chance to go to Detroit, get down to the Henry ford museum. It’s absolutely superb.

kingkongsfinger

243 posts

171 months

Saturday 19th January 2019
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Whats the new Stig called, she has lovely eyes and would like to see more.

MartG

20,677 posts

204 months

Saturday 19th January 2019
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kingkongsfinger said:
Whats the new Stig called, she has lovely eyes and would like to see more.
Abbie Eaton

dvshannow

1,580 posts

136 months

Saturday 19th January 2019
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Looks like they will be putting a Lamborghini SUV against a 911 but did anyone spot which 911 it was?

SydneyBridge

8,602 posts

158 months

Saturday 19th January 2019
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dvshannow said:
Looks like they will be putting a Lamborghini SUV against a 911 but did anyone spot which 911 it was?
If it is light blue, it's a turbo. Pic in last Sunday's times magazine, with Abbie Eaton next to it, in Sweden

dvshannow

1,580 posts

136 months

Saturday 19th January 2019
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It was light blue - thought so thanks !

ashleyman

6,985 posts

99 months

Saturday 19th January 2019
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The posts about the teeth are spot on. Couldn’t stop seeing them. Clarksons belly is also quite hilarious.

Apart from that I thought the episode was great! I would take The Exorcist.

ajprice

27,474 posts

196 months

Saturday 19th January 2019
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Sensible isn't the point, but the Demon needed the ethanol along with the crate of stuff for its drag race mode, and the Camaro needed ethanol all the time. So it's the Mustang for me if I was being sensible, and the Demon for the supercharger noise, and leave the drag race stuff in the box.

Just been through the episode again on the Xbox game, no Senna in the game for TV reasons, so you drive the 720S from the last series with Hammond.

stuttgartmetal

8,108 posts

216 months

Saturday 19th January 2019
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It’s good to have these three back.
The humours feels right, and they have genuine depth of friendship. That easily seen.
Such a well produced programme. The subliminal cuts of Ayrton Senna were a cracking add. And in that subject, great car, I just would want to be in it when I crashed it. Had the look of being about as strong as a bond bug.
Flimsy.
On the inevitable Derby Kelly issue
They’re in USA. I bet they stuffed their boats.
However, Jezza had the profile of Peter Griffin in a few shot.
James genuinely looked as if he had congested heart failure, his face drawn grey and tired.
Celebs, I particular, fifty year old geezers, drop like flies
Dawson
Morecambe
Sellers.
Mayall
It’s a dangerous time.
And medicine I should also heed.

Doofus

25,810 posts

173 months

Saturday 19th January 2019
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stuttgartmetal said:
It’s good to have these three back.
The humours feels right, and they have genuine depth of friendship. That easily seen.
Such a well produced programme. The subliminal cuts of Ayrton Senna were a cracking add. And in that subject, great car, I just would want to be in it when I crashed it. Had the look of being about as strong as a bond bug.
Flimsy.
On the inevitable Derby Kelly issue
They’re in USA. I bet they stuffed their boats.
However, Jezza had the profile of Peter Griffin in a few shot.
James genuinely looked as if he had congested heart failure, his face drawn grey and tired.
Celebs, I particular, fifty year old geezers, drop like flies
Dawson
Morecambe
Sellers.
Mayall
It’s a dangerous time.
And medicine I should also heed.
Are you a beat poet?

Xaero

4,060 posts

215 months

Saturday 19th January 2019
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bingybongy said:
I know less than nothing about cricket so didn't get the joke.
Enjoyed the show though.
Adam B said:
Evercross said:
"England Cricket Captain" - LOL!

Can someone explain that joke -
Went straight over my head
New top gear presenter is the former England cricket captain. It was James taking the piss.

RBH58

969 posts

135 months

Sunday 20th January 2019
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toasty said:
The Senna looks like a radio controlled model. It just seems to sit too high for the type of car it is. I'd expect it to drop an inch for track like the Ford GT.
Yeah...McLaren don’t have clue how to setup a suspension. LOL

dvshannow

1,580 posts

136 months

Sunday 20th January 2019
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RBH58 said:
toasty said:
The Senna looks like a radio controlled model. It just seems to sit too high for the type of car it is. I'd expect it to drop an inch for track like the Ford GT.
Yeah...McLaren don’t have clue how to setup a suspension. LOL
Would love a longer driver POV shot for that senna lap it looks like it was sped up the thing is so fast it’s almost comical

anonymous-user

54 months

Sunday 20th January 2019
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Meh

kowalski655

14,640 posts

143 months

Sunday 20th January 2019
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Liking it so far
Senna look a bit "Hot Wheels" but not too bad
Genuine LOL at the blind bend called Stevie Wonder and "Palm oil is ruining it for the orangutan"."Just that one"

What's the snag with the $2K house? Crack dens all around?

Edited by kowalski655 on Sunday 20th January 12:32

Gary C

12,431 posts

179 months

Sunday 20th January 2019
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RBH58 said:
toasty said:
The Senna looks like a radio controlled model. It just seems to sit too high for the type of car it is. I'd expect it to drop an inch for track like the Ford GT.
Yeah...McLaren don’t have clue how to setup a suspension. LOL
As recent F1 results have shown wink
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