370z is SUBZERO in Top Gear

shumby · 08-03-2009, 01:42 PM

soon to be kitten tmie

shumby · 08-03-2009, 01:43 PM

oh ya and JC is a dink. his show is for ratings and that is that. I have no doubt he might have some really good views on cars when he comes out of scripted mode.

RCZ · 08-03-2009, 03:22 PM

no doubt do I enjoy watching the show, but sometimes I don't agree with the things he says. He has gotten progressively more biased over the years. If I want to be entertained, I'll watch topgear, if I want a real review, I'll watch 5th Gear with Tiff.

ssqpolo · 08-03-2009, 05:19 PM

if the same exact 370z was made in england...it would be rated seriously cool. i love topgear, but i definitely know of the bias

INSURANCE101 · 08-03-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I respect his opinion on any car, but 50 something, balding paunchy white Biritish men generally aren't up on what's cool and what's not.

bullseye

Forrest · 08-03-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ssqpolo

if the same exact 370z was made in england...it would be rated seriously cool. i love topgear, but i definitely know of the bias

i think you hit the nail on the head right with that.

355890 · 08-03-2009, 07:19 PM

I am English so I guess maybe it is me who is biased.

Still looking for an answer to my original question:

Is the 370Z motor at high revs Cool or Uncool?

Forrest · 08-03-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 355890

I am English so I guess maybe it is me who is biased.

Still looking for an answer to my original question:

Is the 370Z motor at high revs Cool or Uncool?

i will answer you honestly, it doesnt affect me as cool or uncool.

I really dont know if to feel positive or negative. Since i dont think its disrupting its handling and it kind of lets me know when to shift i am so far okay with it.

I do know friend behind me thought the sound of my car as i shifted through gears to get away from her tail gating the coolest thing she ever heard.

MightyBobo · 08-03-2009, 08:29 PM

Top Gear is great entertainment. But entertainment is ALL it is. Its full of bias. If its made in England, that's +50 bonus points right there. American? Immediate failure, no matter how good it is. Japanese is in the middle of the road. If its made by the krauts, well....

They must cry rivers every time their Aston's get thumped on by a lesser-powered, lighter Porsche.

MightyBobo · 08-03-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Forrest

i will answer you honestly, it doesnt affect me as cool or uncool.

I really dont know if to feel positive or negative. Since i dont think its disrupting its handling and it kind of lets me know when to shift i am so far okay with it.

I do know friend behind me thought the sound of my car as i shifted through gears to get away from her tail gating the coolest thing she ever heard.

I think what they are talking about, is valve train thrashing noise. The exhaust noise is one of the most wonderful things you can get that doesn't end in "orshe" and "errari" (or cost as much for that matter).

Ellz · 08-04-2009, 03:36 AM

Hammond loves it.
Top Gear Australia love it.
Fifth gear love it.
Clarckson couldn hardly say a bad thing about it around the track, but his pride made sure he rated the Z4 above it.

The Cool wall is no big deal, it's just one mans opinion

Lug · 08-04-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellz

Hammond loves it.
Top Gear Australia love it.
Fifth gear love it.
Clarckson couldn hardly say a bad thing about it around the track, but his pride made sure he rated the Z4 above it.

The Cool wall is no big deal, it's just one mans opinion

Clarkston actually said he'd be happy with either at the end of the previous show. He's just trying to get bitchy email to make fun of!

semtex · 08-04-2009, 01:48 PM

According to Wikipedia,

Clarkson and his family own or have owned:

* Ford Escort RS Cosworth
* Ford GT
* Ford Cortina
* 1980s Alfa Romeo GTV6
* Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
* Ferrari F355
* 2 VW Sciroccos
* Jaguar XJR
* BMW 3.0 CSL
* BMW Z1 (for his wife)
* Ford Fiesta (for his daughter)
* Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon
* Honda CRX
* Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG
* Aston Martin V8 Vantage (for his wife)
* BMW Z4 (for his wife)
* Ford Focus
* Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
* Mercedes-Benz 600 Grosser
* Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG
* An ex-military Land Rover Defender
* Mercedes-Benz CLK-AMG Black Series
* Volvo XC90[56]
* Caterham Seven R500 (for his wife)
* Range Rover TDV8 Vogue SE
* Austin-Healey Sprite

Infer from that what you will.

355890 · 08-04-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

According to Wikipedia,

Clarkson and his family own or have owned:

* Ford Escort RS Cosworth
* Ford GT
* Ford Cortina
* 1980s Alfa Romeo GTV6
* Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
* Ferrari F355
* 2 VW Sciroccos
* Jaguar XJR
* BMW 3.0 CSL
* BMW Z1 (for his wife)
* Ford Fiesta (for his daughter)
* Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon
* Honda CRX
* Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG
* Aston Martin V8 Vantage (for his wife)
* BMW Z4 (for his wife)
* Ford Focus
* Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
* Mercedes-Benz 600 Grosser
* Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG
* An ex-military Land Rover Defender
* Mercedes-Benz CLK-AMG Black Series
* Volvo XC90[56]
* Caterham Seven R500 (for his wife)
* Range Rover TDV8 Vogue SE
* Austin-Healey Sprite

Infer from that what you will.

Whow ! What a selection. The Cosworth was a beast. The Alpha was a fantastic vehicle as well. Lamborghini and Ferrari, well, enough said.

08-03-2009, 01:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	soon to be kitten tmie __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

08-03-2009, 01:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	oh ya and JC is a dink. his show is for ratings and that is that. I have no doubt he might have some really good views on cars when he comes out of scripted mode. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

08-03-2009, 07:19 PM	#22 (permalink)
355890 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 416 Drives: GP Z Base+Sport (6m) Rep Power: 541	I am English so I guess maybe it is me who is biased. Still looking for an answer to my original question: Is the 370Z motor at high revs Cool or Uncool? __________________ *"Burnley Football Club supporter" ENGLAND...ENGLAND...ENGLAND*

08-03-2009, 08:29 PM	#24 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Top Gear is great entertainment. But entertainment is ALL it is. Its full of bias. If its made in England, that's +50 bonus points right there. American? Immediate failure, no matter how good it is. Japanese is in the middle of the road. If its made by the krauts, well.... They must cry rivers every time their Aston's get thumped on by a lesser-powered, lighter Porsche. __________________ I don't own a car anymore. Last edited by MightyBobo; 08-03-2009 at 08:31 PM.

08-04-2009, 01:48 PM	#28 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	According to Wikipedia, Clarkson and his family own or have owned: * Ford Escort RS Cosworth * Ford GT * Ford Cortina * 1980s Alfa Romeo GTV6 * Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder * Ferrari F355 * 2 VW Sciroccos * Jaguar XJR * BMW 3.0 CSL * BMW Z1 (for his wife) * Ford Fiesta (for his daughter) * Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon * Honda CRX * Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG * Aston Martin V8 Vantage (for his wife) * BMW Z4 (for his wife) * Ford Focus * Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X * Mercedes-Benz 600 Grosser * Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG * An ex-military Land Rover Defender * Mercedes-Benz CLK-AMG Black Series * Volvo XC90[56] * Caterham Seven R500 (for his wife) * Range Rover TDV8 Vogue SE * Austin-Healey Sprite Infer from that what you will. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

08-03-2009, 03:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	no doubt do I enjoy watching the show, but sometimes I don't agree with the things he says. He has gotten progressively more biased over the years. If I want to be entertained, I'll watch topgear, if I want a real review, I'll watch 5th Gear with Tiff.

08-03-2009, 05:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 267	if the same exact 370z was made in england...it would be rated seriously cool. i love topgear, but i definitely know of the bias

08-04-2009, 03:36 AM	#26 (permalink)
Ellz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 103 Drives: 370z 6MT Black Rep Power: 16	Hammond loves it. Top Gear Australia love it. Fifth gear love it. Clarckson couldn hardly say a bad thing about it around the track, but his pride made sure he rated the Z4 above it. The Cool wall is no big deal, it's just one mans opinion

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