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    That Top Gear Episode Where Clarkson Tests The New Ford Fiesta
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    06/18/09

    In reply to That Top Gear Episode Where Clarkson Tests The New Ford Fiesta
    Slow news day?
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    06/18/09

    @OG_: Perhaps. Clever much?
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    06/18/09

    In reply to That Top Gear Episode Where Clarkson Tests The New Ford Fiesta
    I am incredibly fortunate in that I get a new car to drive pretty much every week...


    I enjoy and love this perk of my job very much.


    However... being one of the Top Gear three is possibly the best job for a car enthusiast on the entire planet, slightly edging out Ray's Burberry Wardrobe Consultant.

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    06/18/09

    In reply to That Top Gear Episode Where Clarkson Tests The New Ford Fiesta
    not all roadtests are "boring, videoed articles smattered with excell spreadsheets":



    + Watch video
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    06/18/09

    @Nurburgringer:


    if it won't play, copy paste:



    + Watch video
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    06/18/09

    @Nurburgringer: I love how they piped in V-8 engine noise and fake tire squealing. 6.2 secs to 60...impressive for the time.
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    Image of Unregular Unregular
    06/18/09

    In reply to That Top Gear Episode Where Clarkson Tests The New Ford Fiesta
    Can I ask?


    why do we Americans drool over the idea of diesels, but those in the countries that actually have them (including these three guys) invariably hate them/call them shite?

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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    06/18/09

    @Unregular: People always want what they can't have. Especially if someone else has it, and they don't.
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    Image of mechimike mechimike
    06/18/09

    @Unregular: Because diesels, by and large, are appliances (except the ones we get here, like the VW TDI, which is a pretty decent hot rod) and motor press people generally don't like appliances. How much fun would it be to review a 3500 pound car with a 68hp diesel engine?


    But yes, even I can make a 240D perform a 4 wheel drift.

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    Image of Schm, enjoying his first desert winter. . Schm, enjoying his first desert winter. .
    06/18/09

    @Unregular: Diesels are actually the better daily drivers, at least in Euro-land, which is beset by crazy taxes.


    Not as sporty as petrol, thus JC and co. like them much better. But if you go to Whatcar.com and watch any of their road tests, in 90% of them, they favor the diesel.

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    06/18/09

    In reply to That Top Gear Episode Where Clarkson Tests The New Ford Fiesta
    Let's suppose you hit your head and suddenly wanted to buy a horse. You might research breeds, consult an experienced friend, talk to a rancher, ask a veterinarian to do a physical exam, and then you'd buy the horse.


    That, my friends, is what normal motoring programs want to be a part of.


    Top Gear, on the other hand, is what a Rodeo would be like if the clowns were put in charge of all the decisions. I love it like I love power-on oversteer, and I am so excited about season 13, I might jizz in my pants.

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    06/18/09

    In reply to That Top Gear Episode Where Clarkson Tests The New Ford Fiesta
    Can you do donuts in the middle of Times Square if you have a press pass?


    Officer: What do you think you're doing!!??


    Ray: It's okay, I have a press pass.


    Dave Chappelle's friend riding shotgun: We didn't know we couldn't do that.

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    06/18/09

    In reply to That Top Gear Episode Where Clarkson Tests The New Ford Fiesta
    The production meeting went like this:

    Production manager: "So, this idiot thinks we can't do a proper car test. Let's do one and take the mickey out of him at the same time."

    Hammond: "Great idea. James can do the driving. He likes small cars. We can make all sorts of subtle jabs--you know, the ones Americans won't understand. It will be hilarious."

    Clarkson: "I'd rather be chased by baddies in a Corvette in a shopping center."

    ...

    Production manager: "Okay."

    May: "Preposterous, you might as well do an amphibious landing with the Royal Marines!"

    ...

    Production manager: "Okay."
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    06/18/09

    @Joshman-Maggots-Becketts-Chapel...: Very funny. Good stuff ol'chap.
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    06/18/09

    In reply to That Top Gear Episode Where Clarkson Tests The New Ford Fiesta
    That's not an AK.


    I'd like to say it is a Steyr Aug- but I can't tell from the picture and there have been many copycats.


    I can't watch this video at work.

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    06/18/09

    @leavethegun-takethecannoli: That my good man is an L85A1 I believe, many european armed forces have taken to using the bullpup style firearm. Better balance, and more weapon in a smaller package.
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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    06/18/09

    @2Wheelsor4: Ze Ümlaüt in Motörhead: Thank you. I knew it was a bullpup style, but I couldn't discern exactly what it was from the picture. Does it have a smoked magazine?
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    06/18/09

    @leavethegun-takethecannoli: Dude look at the above posts its an L85 of some sort. besides the Steyr AUG looks more futuristic than that.
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    06/18/09

    @Nothing_Now: That's why I thanked them. I then asked another question about the magazine.
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    06/18/09

    @leavethegun-takethecannoli: Just look at the above posts and they tell you it's an Enfield L85.
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    Image of jodark jodark
    06/18/09

    @2Wheelsor4: Ze Ümlaüt in Motörhead: The L85 is utter rubbish. I've heard so many complaints about it and it is pretty reviled amongst most firearms communities for being way over-complex, too heavy and having basic reliability issues. The Famas, another bullup, is also in the same category and also suffers from the same issues.


    The Steyr Aug is a better bullup than the other two because it is a simpler design.


    The other issue all bullups tend to run into is in how customizable they are. Rail systems aren't easily added which means that they can't be quickly modified to add mission essential components. Also, the trigger systems are difficult to modify and can't be easily tuned because they have long bars and more joints instead of directly controlling the disconnector.

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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    06/18/09

    @despisethesun: What are you, a parrot?
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    06/18/09

    @jodark:

    It also has to be cleaned quite often, and it's unbalanced. :\
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    Image of jodark jodark
    06/18/09

    @UglyDuckCar: Yep. Very rear heavy.
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    Image of UglyDuckCar UglyDuckCar
    06/18/09

    @jodark:

    That's the one thing I appreciate about the design of the FAMAS. It's handle is in the center and the weight is perfectly distributed 50/50, they say you can have the handle in your palm and it wouldn't tip over. (I don't know I havent tried, the handle is curved at the bottom so it would be hard to perfectly try this, I'm assuming you cup your palm a bit)


    We need a military jalopnik so I can rant on weapons and military vehicles :(

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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    06/18/09

    @UglyDuckCar: A military Jalopnik would be a great idea. Hey Gawker, are you listening?
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    06/18/09

    In reply to That Top Gear Episode Where Clarkson Tests The New Ford Fiesta
    On the note of Top Gear: [www.dailymail.co.uk]


    I want to be James May when I grow up.

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    06/18/09

    @Madness: Megan Fox, eat your heart out.
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    Image of If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face
    06/18/09

    @Madness: So do I. Except, like Clarkson, I don't plan on growing up.
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    Image of GeeHalen GeeHalen
    06/18/09

    In reply to That Top Gear Episode Where Clarkson Tests The New Ford Fiesta
    Bocs, most magyarul írok.


    Péter, szerintem ha Karotta ovlassa ezt a bejegyzést, ő lenne az első, aki tiltakozna, hogy nem olyan mint JC. Bár haja göndör, nem olyan magas, és oxfordi kiejtéssel sem megy neki az angol. Ezek fontos különbségek! :D


    In English: Microsoft Excel sucks ;)

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    06/29/09

    @GeeHalen:

    Jo napot kivanok amerikabol!

    Hal istennek hogy van youtube, mar reg leszedtek ezt a musort itt... Valami hulye ok miatt. =\
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    06/18/09

    In reply to That Top Gear Episode Where Clarkson Tests The New Ford Fiesta
    Top Gear: Motorweek
    as


    A) Autocrossing : Knitting
    B) Dirty Harry: The Notebook
    C) Study Hall: Algebra Class
    D) Megan Fox: Girl Next Door

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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    06/18/09

    @Corvette_Thunder: I live next door to Megan Fox.
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    06/18/09

    @leavethegun-takethecannoli: Really? What a coincidence! You should come over for tea one of these days: I'm just across the street from you.
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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    06/18/09

    @Dwegmull, preview free since March 2009.: You're the guy with a view of the bathroom. All the rest of the neighbors are jealous of you. I only have a view of her pool, and master bedroom.
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    06/18/09

    @leavethegun-takethecannoli: You should show her your all the man she needs. You could be like "Hey Baby, come to thecannoli" [SIC]
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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    06/18/09

    @AF_H1VLTG3 makes rotary love: She makes me nervous- she said she wants to strangle an ox.
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    06/18/09

    @leavethegun-takethecannoli: Sorry if we've been keeping you up.
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    Image of NilesStonne NilesStonne
    06/18/09

    @leavethegun-takethecannoli: Wow, the coincidences are all over the place... I live right next to you.


    just look for me in the attic.

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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    06/18/09

    @FormerlyPreferredCustomer: It is definitely a forgivable offense.
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    Image of leavethegun-takethecannoli leavethegun-takethecannoli
    06/18/09

    @NilesStonne: You live in her attic? Does she know yet?
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    Image of Braff Braff
    06/18/09

    In reply to That Top Gear Episode Where Clarkson Tests The New Ford Fiesta
    That is what Ray needs just to test the Camaro in NY...
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    Image of NewbiusMaximus NewbiusMaximus
    06/18/09

    @BrAff: Question is, which mall in New York would be perfect for a Ray's Camaro/ Diddle's Fiesta showdown?
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    Image of Franzouse Franzouse
    06/18/09

    @BrAff: That would make for some exciting tweets.
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    06/18/09

    @NewbiusMaximus: they should just race to the Cross Sound Ferry, then loser buys a beer in the bar...
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    Image of Quattro-luvr Quattro-luvr
    06/18/09

    In reply to That Top Gear Episode Where Clarkson Tests The New Ford Fiesta
    I watched that episode again a few days ago. I still don't believe that Jezza didn't hydrolock that Fiesta after coming of the landing craft.
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    06/18/09

    @Quattro-luvr with Peugeot humility: If he drove through fast enough there would be a bow effect which would keep water out of the engine
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    Image of Bedheadjc Bedheadjc
    06/18/09

    In reply to That Top Gear Episode Where Clarkson Tests The New Ford Fiesta
    "Azt hiszem, az autósműsor el van készítve. Keressünk másik feladatot." Which roughly translates to: One ring to rule them all and in the darkness bind them.
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    06/18/09

    @Bedheadjc:
    "One 'Ring to rule them all and in the darkness bind them"


    I think what Tolkien was really getting at with that verse, was the eventually the 'Ring would eventually become the most supreme car testing site and race track in the world.


    And you thought Tolkien was amazing before, turns out he was a Hoon-prophet.

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    06/18/09

    @jodark: Hobbit = Richard Hammond

    Elrond = James May

    Aragorn = Jeremy Clarkson?


    and last but not least:


    Gandalf the Grey = The Stig.

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    06/18/09

    @Mobius_1 now with a Star in Freakonomics!: Sabine = Arwen
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    06/18/09

    @Mobius_1 now with a Star in Freakonomics!:

    The Stig = Gandalf the White

    Gollum = Chryslerberus

    Ferdinand Porsche = Elrond

    Rudolf Diesel = Tom Bombadil

    Joseph Lucas = Balrog
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    06/18/09

    @subscript: Rudolf Diesel killed himself. I don't think Tom Bombadil was very depressed; quite the opposite, actually.
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