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Ah yes, the Gran Turismo series. Hundreds and hundreds of some of the most beautifully modelled, often redundant, mundane, uninspiring, sh*tty little cars that anyone in the world wouldn't dream of driving in real life, much less in a game. ed: the utter disappointment and ripped-off feeling I got from the bug-ridden debacle that was Gran Turismo 2 is what made me swear off console gaming to this very day...

Ach! I don't sprikenze deutch! Very cool though. Always kinda liked the Stratos. Ironically, though, from the readup at the link it seems this car has nothing to do with Lancia. It appears to be a one-off custom by Pininfarina; much like the Ferrari P4/5 built for James Glickenhaus?

To quote another of my all-time favorite movies: "The chain in those cuffs is high-tensile steel. It'd take you ten minutes to hack through it with this. Now, if you're lucky, you could hack through your ankle in five minutes. Go." Although, I must admit, I'm not sure of the "average time" it takes to hack through a wrist or ankle with a hacksaw...but that guy was definitely pressed for time.

How absolutely embarrassing. And I don't even live anywhere near Detroit... Ah the beauty of Democracy: the people get exactly the government they deserve. ed: oh yeah. this movie's not Macross, so it's probably gonna suck.

eh? So the Juke is popular in Japan then? To each his own, I suppose. To quote a wise and travelled philosopher: One man's meat is another man's poison, I always say. --Bugs Bunny

Can't think of a more fitting insult than this: The bums that designed that f'ugly bas***d--and anyone who buys one--ought to have to hear something like that.

Well, you've got a point, there...

NNOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Why? Why did they have to f**k with the original designs? They look all clunky and boxy. Meh...

I like the lines of the "originals" [hah! even though there's nothing original about this car--oh, the irony] somewhat better than the newer cars. It's like young and trim Elvis vs old and fat Elvis. But admittedly, the Eleanor body kit is becoming a bit of an automotive cliche--it's getting so there are so many, in varying colors and configurations. I do like the '04-'09 body style, better than the latest facelift. If I could have my pick of a new musclecar, I think I'd go with the blue oval. Challenger's just too big and heavy (but here's hoping Ralph Gilles can help keep Chrysler's performance image on the upswing). GM's [new] cars are sh*t. ed: damn, I love those "cobra" style wheels. want some of those for my own car...

the only thought I can keep coming back to when watching trailers for this new crop of "alien invasion" movies is: meh, when the hell am I gonna see a Nousjadeul-Ger, Regult, or a Queadluun-Rau?!

That was a real stand-up thing for Burton to do/say afterwards. I imagine J. Gordon will feel a bit like a heel if/when he ever reviews the tapes later.

Okay, I finally checked out a little bit of a couple eps. Not bad, not bad. I caught the tail end of the latest ep, and initially thought: now why the hell'd he do that to his own hand?! It would have taken about 10+ mins, but he could have just cut the f'in chain in the cuffs? Then I saw the beginning of the ep during the encore broadcast later that night. Did a lot to explain why he was so, er--pressed to get free. Needless to say, it's gonna make for some serious antagonism when he crosses paths with Rick & co. again (or did I miss something else? I was trying to watch from another room at the time). ed: LOL, I wonder how many MW'ers are gonna enter AMC's "Play Dead" contest?

Ah yes--until the arrival of the DBS, that was my favorite AM, and still my favorite Bond car (The Living Daylights?)

damn sure looks better than the Veyron. *gojira! gojira!* Stomp a mudhole in yo' ass....

hear, hear! Mmmm, sexy. Now, if only one could get the HP--and torque--of say, an AMG 5.5 or 6.0 biturbo, and shoehorn it into that gorgeous chassis. Heaven and hooning, all in one package. As for best of the '70s? Now that one's debatable. I just love the birds of prey.

Well, if you want something cost-effective, there's always this: Ah, poor, poor, naive Mr. Rutan. He ought to have known something like this would never appeal to the military. It's not big; it's not expensive; it's not heavy; it's not stuffed to the gills with sophisticated avionics, radar, fire-control systems and such. Think it mentions a titanium tub for pilot protection? But the rest of the airframe doesn't look like it would take much punishment. Almost like the disposable-razor of attack aircraft design. ed: LOL! 1:48 - you can see the damned thing SLOW DOWN from the recoil when it fires its gatling! Keep yer finger on that trigger too long, and you might stall!

Oh noes! He's become a follower of the Prince of Darkness--Lucas Electrics!

Indeed. It would be a question of whether the hosts could build the same sort of chemistry and play off of each other successfully the way Clarkson, Hammond and May do. And they'd have to get up to speed rather quickly (hah!), since so many American shows only get a make-it-or-break-it period of about 1 season--if that. Ah, so you're in essence hoping for a show that will give American viewers something that'll be intelligent, witty, insightful, funny and zany when it wants to be, uncompromising and honest when it should be.....nope--it wouldn't stand a chance in hell.

History Ch. to air American ver of Top Gear, beginning Nov 21... http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/11/judging-an-american-top-gear-by-its-trailer/ I dunno; can this cast recreate the chemistry and offbeat humor of the original show's hosts? (Probably not) and more: (it's from wikipedia, so it must be true ) "In 2005 Discovery Channel made a pilot for an American version of the show featuring actor and IHRA driver Bruno Massel as one of the hosts, but it was not picked up by the network. A short time later Discovery Channel began airing a slightly "Americanized" version of the British Top Gear show with presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May. This show featured clips of features and challenges from Series 1-5 from the BBC Two show with introduction segments recorded by Clarkson, Hammond and May at the Dunsfold Aerodrome studio especially for the US audience. Regular features like "The News" and "Star in a Reasonably Priced Car" were not shown on the Discovery Channel version. The show was not a ratings success and was soon taken off the air.[citation needed] In April 2007, the BBC was still looking to export an American produced version of Top Gear to the United States.[4] NBC announced, in January 2008, that it had ordered a pilot for an American version of the show, retitled Sixth Gear.[5] BBC Worldwide has been contracted to produce the pilot for NBC.[6] According to NBC reality chief Craig Plestis, many automakers have already shown interest in America's version of Top Gear.[7] On June 16, 2008, NBC and BBC officially announced an American version of Top Gear, to be hosted by Adam Carolla, Tanner Foust and Eric Stromer.[8][9] The studio segments for the pilot were taped on July 26, 2008 to generally favorable reviews citing close following of the UK version's format.[10] NBC was expected to have Top Gear premiere as a mid-season replacement in 2009.[11] On December 11, 2008, NBC reversed its decision to place the show as a mid-season replacement, citing concerns about the potential success of a car-themed show in light of the failure of Knight Rider. NBC allowed the BBC to shop it around to cable networks to possibly pick it up.[12] In February 2009 Jeremy Clarkson stated that the American version had been "canned", claiming that focus groups "... just don't understand a single word we're on about. They just don't get it really."[13] Jay Leno, who originally turned down offers to host the show, expressed concern over whether or not a show like Top Gear could be successful in America.[14][15] In a column published by The Sunday Times, Leno expresses concern that an American version could lack the critical reviews the British version is known for.[16] The British show is produced for the BBC with public funds while the American show will air on commercial television. Leno believes that the show may have to worry about offending current and potential sponsors by giving their products poor reviews, leading to a compromise in the journalistic integrity and freedom of the original show. On August 6, 2010, the first Top Gear trailer was published on the web, giving fans a preview on what to expect on the upcoming episodes to be broadcast on the History Channel. In this trailer, new hosts Adam Ferrara, Tanner Foust, and Rutledge Wood are seen participating in a Moonshine Challenge and Tanner Foust also takes a Dodge Viper for a test drive.[17]" I'd have to agree with Leno's concerns; they're valid enough. Besides, I think I'm predispositioned to prefer Clarkson et al's cheeky British wit and lingo regarding all things automotive.

It sure doesn't appear to be faked (jet wash shakes his earphones). Note: while this bravest-of-the-brave individual is standing on the centerline of the tarmac, the pilot does appear to place the plane--and that drop tank--just barely off to the right; maybe 1-2 ft? And yes--I'd wager this man can not pass through airport metal detectors, due to them balls of steel he's got...

JEEEE-ZUS!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml_e5KJy5r4&feature=related

Smart Cars. Hah! I'll just smile to myself, as I blow by them in my 15 mpg, loud, politically incorrect, knuckle-dragging, petol-guzzling dinosaur, and let them get a whiff of my 110-octane-tainted exhaust as I floor it and think: kiss. my. entire. a$$. But I don't wish to stay in the dark-ages forever. Eventually, I'd like to get a 5-speed to put in 'er, to make it a 19-20 mpg, loud, politically incorrect, knuckle dragging, petrol-guzzling dinosaur...

If I'm not careful, you guys are going to persuade me to actually check this show out (never been big on zombie fare). Hmm, this may belong in the weapons-banter thread; but just what would the ideal weapons loadout be--considering it'd have to be something the average layman could scrounge up themselves, from local gun shops, etc? My initial thought is: damn a Baretta. Against the undead, that 9mm's liable to just make some pretty little holes in 'em--I'd want some more stopping power, like something in .45 ACP (preferably two). Gimme: M1911 or S&W .45 Mossberg 590 or Remington 870, a "tactical" if possible Drawback to the Mossberg might be the longish 20" barrel--but I suppose the extra rd capacity would be worth it, and just try to practice and learn to work with it in close quarters. I know some might wanna go over-the-top and say something like: "yeah, I'd try to make myself a home-made flame thrower, like in The Thing or something." But something like that could wind up blowing up in your face--pun intended. (And someone more versed in zombie lore help me out here if this is already debunked as a valid option) But I'm thinking: since they're undead, zombies don't have the same oxygen requirements as living creatures, and as such, may very well not be affected immediately by immolation (O2 deprivation, scorched lungs, etc); i.e., you might "light they a$$ up," only to have them keep coming at you. And about the only thing that could be worse than a zombie coming at you, is a flaming zombie coming at you. I just need to go ahead and give this show a looksee, don't I?

Wow. That's kinda scary.

Gotta admit, it is pretty impressive, being able to get 8000+ rpms from engines using "antiquated" pushrod/ohv technology--and on a sustained basis, not just quick sprints. While I'm not a fan of that style of racing, I still have a healthy respect for the guys who build and race the cars--particularly at the grassroots level, the racers who hold down a regular job and do it on the w'ends.