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Top Gear, Series 11, Episode 6 - 7/28/2008 8:11:24 AM

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If anyone watches Top Gear, then you saw the XJ40s used in the double-decker challenge last night.

Added another pic:

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RE: Top Gear, Series 11, Episode 6 - 7/28/2008 2:14:11 PM

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More pics!

Basically, the bottom driver has a throttle and brake, but no sterring wheel. The upper driver has the wheel and steers the lower car. Takes a bit of teamwork, this.

And since teamwork was crucial, things didn''t go well for Richard and James.

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RE: Top Gear, Series 11, Episode 6 - 7/29/2008 4:44:08 AM

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I watch the new episodes on BBC America every Monday. The one that aired last night was not the one you mention here. Look forward to seeing this one - looks like a lot of fun.

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RE: Top Gear, Series 11, Episode 6 - 7/29/2008 8:06:22 AM

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i would totally do something like that! i didnt even know that was a show. ill have to get on that and catch it sometime. Its on every monday nite you guys say?

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RE: Top Gear, Series 11, Episode 6 - 7/29/2008 8:20:18 AM

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Yes, Monday nights on BBC America. They''re showing the previous series (10) now, which was a great run. The "real" BBC in England just finished showing series 11. You have to download it in order to stay current. It is the best combination of cars and television... ever.

There will be an American version coming out on NBC this fall/winter. It is being taped in California now.

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RE: Top Gear, Series 11, Episode 6 - 7/30/2008 9:28:44 AM

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nice nice very nice. Ill def keep an eye out for that one!

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RE: Top Gear, Series 11, Episode 6 - 7/30/2008 4:14:28 PM

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finalgear.com always has up to the minute download torrents, thats my source for getting them. I live for this show everyweek! too bad its hte last episode for this season :(! at least 5th gear will be back in a couple of weeks even tho its maybe 1/3 as good

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RE: Top Gear, Series 11, Episode 6 - 7/31/2008 6:44:42 AM

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...and Top Gear will be back in October, which isn''t too far away. (Unless you are anxiously awaiting it, as we are.)

Hopefully they will air the classic racing film, which they didn''t fit into Series 11.

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RE: Top Gear, Series 11, Episode 6 - 8/3/2008 6:15:33 AM

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Yep Top Gear rocks for sure, glad you gusy enjoy it.
I do think sometimes though that JC can be a bit harsh on ( our American cousins ) and cars etc ..
The one with the rednecks in Mobile I think it was is an absolute classic...If you haven''t seen it..........Its a MUST see.

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RE: Top Gear, Series 11, Episode 6 - 8/5/2008 4:12:11 AM

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I finally got around to watching episode 6...it was hilarious. The two parts I liked the most were when Hammond steered them into the gravel pit, and when Hammond approached the German after the SUV race.

Very funny stuff.

I am saving (mostly) my opinion until after I see it, but I just don''t see how they are gonna reproduce this show in America. The chemistry of the Clarkson, Hammond, and May is very special and some of the things they do on the British version just won''t be doable in America.

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