Hamster's jet car crash - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Vronsky · #1 01-30-2007, 05:00 AM

Here's footage of BBC Top Gear's Hamster crashing his jet car:
http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/9484/904b3802

Amazing he survived...

G-Benz · #2 01-30-2007, 03:07 PM

That was long painful rollover crash! I suspect his flameproof suit and racing seat were soaked!

tc20 · #3 01-31-2007, 08:19 AM

Caught the crash on the first episode of the new series on sunday. Wow, what a lucky guy...

Vronsky - do you get 'live' BBC? Episode featured the boys trying to complete roadworks in under 24hrs, that would normally take a week. The usual fun stuff and playacting ensued...

Vronsky · #4 01-31-2007, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tc20

Caught the crash on the first episode of the new series on sunday. Wow, what a lucky guy...

Vronsky - do you get 'live' BBC? Episode featured the boys trying to complete roadworks in under 24hrs, that would normally take a week. The usual fun stuff and playacting ensued...

We have the BBC here, but for some reason I only see the Top Gear episodes on Dutch TV, and these usually lag 6 months or so behind. Show's absolutely first class

tc20 · #5 01-31-2007, 08:32 AM

I lived in Aachen for a couple of years, very close to the dutch border. IIRC we got BBC world (this was 93-95), so i guess with all the satellite & digital tv nowadays it should be floating around somewhere.
They also tested the new Jag XKR, and had Jamie Oliver (tv chef) in the 'Star in a reasonably priced Car' slot - he did v well on a soaking wet track.
I know the 'jollies' the boys go on are far removed from insightful motor critiques, but thats half the fun of tuning into the show

Vronsky · #6 01-31-2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tc20

I lived in Aachen for a couple of years, very close to the dutch border. IIRC we got BBC world (this was 93-95), so i guess with all the satellite & digital tv nowadays it should be floating around somewhere.
They also tested the new Jag XKR, and had Jamie Oliver (tv chef) in the 'Star in a reasonably priced Car' slot - he did v well on a soaking wet track.
I know the 'jollies' the boys go on are far removed from insightful motor critiques, but thats half the fun of tuning into the show

Oliver has been in Top Gear before. I believe the live show is scheduled on Sunday evenings, and re-run on BBC World on Mondays. Many of TG's 'tests' are on You Tube aswell.

tc20 · #7 01-31-2007, 09:29 AM

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Oliver has been in Top Gear before.

I seem to recall an episode where he was in the back of his VW (Porsche engined) camper trying to make an omelette or somesuch as the Stig hurtled him round the track - hilarious stuff.
Sorry if im spoiling the show for ya

Vronsky · #8 01-31-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tc20

I seem to recall an episode where he was in the back of his VW (Porsche engined) camper trying to make an omelette or somesuch as the Stig hurtled him round the track - hilarious stuff.
Sorry if im spoiling the show for ya

I know, seen it

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