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Ronin_2SS · 03-21-2010, 04:10 PM

Clarksons favorite car is a the ford gt. and in the muscle car episode he loved his ZR1. the guys in top gear are a little biased. but they are the first to be admit wrong when they are surprised by a good car.

AdnanHfuda · 03-21-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by masterofpuppets

If they do it, pray Hammond does it. He's the secret American. Don't let Clarkson drive it.

id love to see clarkson drive it without being bias, or saying the word american more then 10 times

Blade · 03-21-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AdnanHfuda

that was like saying "their improving their cars?! the idiots

"

the guy burns me up, why is he making fun of independant suspension? he hasnt ridden one, he hasnt heard one, he hasnt crunched the numbers, he hasnt compared to its competitors. racist fool

His point was that Euros have been using independent suspension all around for years compared to Chevy and Ford's insistense on using fixed rear axels. Even Hammy was excited that the Camaro was using a full independent suspension.

I wouldn't have bought the 5th Gen if they had rolled out the old fixed rear axle yet again.

But I agree with the fact that Clarkson still doesn't let up and puts down the Camaro for no reason.

AdnanHfuda · 03-21-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

His point was that Euros have been using independent suspension all around for years compared to Chevy and Ford's insistense on using fixed rear axels. Even Hammy was excited that the Camaro was using a full independent suspension.

I wouldn't have bought the 5th Gen if they had rolled out the old fixed rear axle yet again.

But I agree with the fact that Clarkson still doesn't let up and puts down the Camaro for no reason.

my example was over exaggerated i know

i guess it was the camaro fanboy in me coming up

levi1922 · 03-21-2010, 04:43 PM

I think they will bash the camaro for its mild understeer that they will play up and make it seem like the worst they have tested, unless they pull out the lead foot they used for the monaro, and have some fun with it.

Spiv · 03-21-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by levi1922

I think they will bash the camaro for its mild understeer that they will play up and make it seem like the worst they have tested, unless they pull out the lead foot they used for the monaro, and have some fun with it.

They'll probably play it up, if it's Clarkson. He does that with every car he drives. It'll be good in a certain area with a slight flaw, and all of a sudden that flaw is why kittens are killed.

ViperTomcat · 03-21-2010, 05:34 PM

He's not wholly biased against all American cars..he loves the Z06 and ZR1.

levi1922 · 03-21-2010, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ViperTomcat

He's not wholly biased against all American cars..he loves the Z06 and ZR1.

but hes very very quick to point out its flaws

sask-man · 03-21-2010, 06:01 PM

Man there are a LOT of shitty Brittish cars and a bunch mostly made in Germany then shipped to the UK for final assembly and stamped "made in the UK" that they like. and they love to poke fun of the NA built cars. However they do admire the raw power and muscle of the american cars, like when he was taking the Z01 on the track and it was smoking its tires everywhere. He was as giddy as a school girl, talked baout how it was so unpracticle but aslo so damm much fun.

Dont kid yourself, they love em, they just talk smack for there UK audience.

AdnanHfuda · 03-21-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sask-man

Man there are a LOT of shitty Brittish cars and a bunch mostly made in Germany then shipped to the UK for final assembly and stamped "made in the UK" that they like. and they love to poke fun of the NA built cars. However they do admire the raw power and muscle of the american cars, like when he was taking the Z01 on the track and it was smoking its tires everywhere. He was as giddy as a school girl, talked baout how it was so unpracticle but aslo so damm much fun.

Dont kid yourself, they love em, they just talk smack for there UK audience.

i heard about top gear america becoming a reality, i wonder what would happen then with what they say against each others opinions

El Diablo · 03-21-2010, 06:16 PM

When they compared the ZR1 and the Audi R8 he said the R8 was more refined and faster. Then when the Stig drove them the Vette was quicker. He should stick to the commentary(He is funny) and leave the driving to someone who can. But is fun to watch what he breaks next.

AdnanHfuda · 03-21-2010, 06:18 PM

its all good until 4:54 where he starts showing his clear bias 'like an american car' IMO a car is a car and stereotyping is wrong

otherwise

Edit: nvm, hes talking about fast food not the actual car

my bad

levi1922 · 03-21-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by El Diablo

When they compared the ZR1 and the Audi R8 he said the R8 was more refined and faster. Then when the Stig drove them the Vette was quicker. He should stick to the commentary(He is funny) and leave the driving to someone who can. But is fun to watch what he breaks next.

yeahhh, but i think what he meant was the the R8 could be driven fast by just about anyone, and the ZR1 required stiggy at the wheel. Idr though, its been a while since i saw that one.

El Diablo · 03-21-2010, 07:27 PM

levi1922 it was something like that.I think he looked over at James and Richard and said he didn't think any of them could get close to the Stig's Vette time . He did think that they could be fairly close in the R8.

03-21-2010, 04:10 PM	#197
Ronin_2SS Loving My LS3 Drives: 2010 Summit white 2SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Modesto CA Posts: 828 View My Garage	Clarksons favorite car is a the ford gt. and in the muscle car episode he loved his ZR1. the guys in top gear are a little biased. but they are the first to be admit wrong when they are surprised by a good car. __________________

03-21-2010, 04:43 PM	#201
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	I think they will bash the camaro for its mild understeer that they will play up and make it seem like the worst they have tested, unless they pull out the lead foot they used for the monaro, and have some fun with it. __________________

03-21-2010, 06:18 PM	#208
AdnanHfuda Drives: none :( Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,123	its all good until 4:54 where he starts showing his clear bias 'like an american car' IMO a car is a car and stereotyping is wrong otherwise Edit: nvm, hes talking about fast food not the actual car my bad __________________ one day my love http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83005

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03-21-2010, 07:27 PM	#210
El Diablo Drives: 67 Camaro rs/ 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort St. John B C / Vancouver Posts: 237	levi1922 it was something like that.I think he looked over at James and Richard and said he didn't think any of them could get close to the Stig's Vette time . He did think that they could be fairly close in the R8.