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(Message started by: Geoff_W on Sep 26^th, 2006, 2:02pm)

Title: Save Top Gear
Post by Geoff_W on Sep 26^th, 2006, 2:02pm

With the Beeb running scared of government and public safety monkeys they need a bit of encouragement or at least some back bone.

You may already be aware of the online petition to save Top Gear at http://www.petitiononline.com/tg100/petition.html

I have just signed in at 29441 >:(

Have a look and see what you think.

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by andyjones on Sep 26^th, 2006, 5:08pm

i've just done it 3 hours after geoff and im 30659 :o

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by Matt on Sep 26^th, 2006, 5:47pm

just signed it and im 30959

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by Bobbit on Sep 26^th, 2006, 6:15pm

done it, i'm number 29945

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by Kjetil S on Sep 26^th, 2006, 8:44pm

32176

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by DJWerkz on Sep 26^th, 2006, 11:11pm

33077,...;)

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by taliban on Sep 27^th, 2006, 12:02am

33244.....

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by mr._floppy on Sep 27^th, 2006, 12:07am

Sorry, but I can't find it in my heart to forgive Clarkson and Co. for the mean and nasty comments they made, and continue to make, about the car we all love.

I doubt that Clarkson will be unemployed for long.

The show was getting rather childish anyway, how old are they ?, still racing each other like they were still at school.

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by VSBlue on Sep 27^th, 2006, 12:09am

just signed it and im 33264

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by jonnycab on Sep 27^th, 2006, 2:02am

on 09/27/06 at 00:07:29, mr._floppy wrote:

Feel the same. ;)

I can't help thinking that this show has inspired so many car drivers into thinking that pushing your car to the limit on a public road is a good thing to do. {}

'Top Gear' never seems to promote any kind of road safety issues or how to drive responsibly. :(

All us Scorp drivers who have had years of experience know better....don't we?. ;D

But what about 17 year olds who've just passed their test.
They don't know what it's really like on the roads....they think it's like Top Gear....& the Fast & Furious.
The faster you can drive then the better driver you are ???....what about considering other road users? ::)

Where are we going?.....Apparently they don't teach the green cross code or do cycle proficiency training in schools anymore. :o

If you don't realise how dangerous roads are from an early age then you are not going to appreciate the dangers when you are old enough to drive :o

So there :P

P.S.......get well soon hamster & don't do it again. {}

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by LiverpaulH on Sep 27^th, 2006, 9:32am

Number: 34569 together with mini rant!

We may not have agreed with his comments but the one thing about clarkson is that he isn't scared to say what he thinks and that is what makes him so entertaining and unusual. Most broadcasters just suck up to people and try too hard to be PC. I love clarksons columns and the fact he won't bow down to those ruining the uk.

I'm just pig sick of the nanny state and the way namby pamby liberals are trying to remove our rights to enjoy life. Soon you'll be expected to write a risk assessment for getting up in the morning. Although a criminal can just carry on so as not to breach their human rights, while those attempting to stop them get locked up.

Just my opinion, I'll calm down and get off the soap box now!

Regards
Paul

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by cossieguy on Sep 27^th, 2006, 10:00am

34736, Where else will I get to see a NOS'd up XJS fly off the end of an aircraft carrier (Priceless).

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by taliban on Sep 27^th, 2006, 11:20am

top gear (when i watched it) was fun and entertaining, a light hearted look to be taken with a pinch of salt; if you had a couple of hundred grand to spend on a supercar would you take topgears advice? i very much doubt it, the show is what its meant to be, a bit of fun, entertaining, its not about road road safety, doesnt advertise itself as being so and theres no reason why it should be.
if you're worried about the influence on youngsters you'd be far better off targeting cr*p gloss mags like max power.

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by taliban on Sep 27^th, 2006, 11:26am

also, if the instant demise of the scorp was in part due to clarksons comments, shouldnt we be thanking him? we all own cars that we 'know' are superb, if clarkson had praised them and sales taken off, would we be able to afford them now?

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by cossieguy on Sep 27^th, 2006, 1:23pm

on 09/27/06 at 11:26:09, taliban wrote:

[] I'd shake the hand of anyone slagging the Scorps off :) How else could I have a 208 Bhp V6, a spec that would put some German execs to shame full main dealer service history with 78,000 on clock for £1380? }{ }{ }{ }{ }{ }{

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by john_smiffy on Sep 27^th, 2006, 1:52pm

ive done it

36197 Signatures Total

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by monghad on Sep 27^th, 2006, 6:55pm

39558th signature. :)

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by mr._floppy on Sep 27^th, 2006, 11:46pm

<<<also, if the instant demise of the scorp was in part due to clarksons comments, shouldnt we be thanking him? we all own cars that we 'know' are superb, if clarkson had praised them and sales taken off, would we be able to afford them now?>>>

The point being that had the 1994 Scorp been a huge sucess then Ford would still be making huge numbers of the 2006 Mk 4 Scorpio giving us many years of used Scorpios to come.

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by taliban on Sep 28^th, 2006, 12:41am

' The point being that had the 1994 Scorp been a huge sucess then Ford would still be making huge numbers of the 2006 Mk 4 Scorpio giving us many years of used Scorpios to come.'

but thats it floppy, they'd hold value and we'd all want the latest out of price range model.....if we had any interest in them; i think for a lot of us it is the rarity of a marque that was ignored by just about everyone, because of their rarity we cherish them. if they were still in production now would there be this website with people holding meets and swapping parts etc? i doubt it.
when i give mates lifts they get in, look around and say what car is this? i reply a ford, they say they know that from the badge but what model? i say scorpio, a lot of em go quiet and then say dont know that model, is it american?

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by mr._floppy on Sep 28^th, 2006, 9:55am

Agreed taliban.

To replicate the level of trim we get on the Scorp on a modern car we would need to invest a fair amount of dosh. []

Every modern Eurobox car I get into I sniff in disgust and feel superior when I gaze at the poor level of spec that passes for top of the range.

That's the reason I declined buying a 2001 Yank LHD Ford Crown Victoria .

No Tacho
No Heated Seats
No Heated Front Screen
No CD Player !!!!!!
No Climate Control
No On Board Computer
No Remote Locking
No Passenger Airbag
No Leather Steering Wheel /Seats
No Bonnet Soundproofing

General poor construction and plasticky cheapness compared to the Germanic build quality. @

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by taliban on Sep 28^th, 2006, 11:43am

thats unusual for a yank, the couple i owned years ago were fully loaded, in fact the term fully loaded is american.

i've got a couple of mates who own base model beemers, sturdy cars but so basic for the money.....

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by twinturbo on Sep 28^th, 2006, 1:48pm

I would not be sad to see it go.

5th Gear is a far superiro car show now.

TG has been getting silly, the very obviously STAGED caravan park incidents were painful to watch if you had any sense...

TT

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by Geoff_W on Sep 28^th, 2006, 11:16pm

Sorry guys you seem to be missing the point here.

Yes Clarkson is a jerk and is paid to be, yes the cool wall is a bit of a joke but actually there are also some decent features and comparisons and some corny escapist stuff that can be fun to watch.

If it is still on the air those that don't wish to watch can pig out on wall to wall big brother or some other nonsense. But if you actually enjoy Top Gear the reruns will run out at some point and there will not be any new programming unless the beeb sees fit to green light the next series.

For those folk that want to see Top Gear as history why not set up a counter petition / thread?

Realistically this is the best chance you will ever have to get it ditched.

For the others keep plugging away and stick with the topic.

;)

ps You may have guessed that I am a bit of a fan. (still don't agree with anihilating scorps though)

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by twinturbo on Sep 29^th, 2006, 3:25pm

I don't wan't to see it go, but the format needs to change IMO.

TT

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by julie_quaife on Oct 1^st, 2006, 9:23pm

just signed up, no. 70664

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by derekne on Oct 6^th, 2006, 9:47am

All sorted.
80041 Signatures Total

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by RichardMS on Oct 6^th, 2006, 6:23pm

Heard on the radio yesterday that Clarkson was filming for the new series putting a Lotus through it's paces

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by Geoff_W on Oct 8^th, 2006, 12:11am

Ah the sound of a buffoon playing with peoples futures ;)

But its good to hear that they are getting back into production!

I guess we can stand down on the petition front for the moment then 8)

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by Adam_2000 on Oct 15^th, 2006, 8:38pm

Done... 83258 ;)

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by Zombie on Oct 17^th, 2006, 6:12pm

#83641

Title: Re: Save Top Gear
Post by cossiedave on Nov 5^th, 2006, 9:17am

yep granted top gear is getting silly but what else is there?
there is a program on sky auto mundial? and the bloke is so boring, there is the audi channel on sky and er, ..........er.........5th gear when it does show..........and thats about it.
yep i agree its not for a saftey briefing but it is good entertainment with some serouis(ish) write ups about cars.
i like it so i signed up

number 85634