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599 GTO on this weekends Top Gear

Discussion in '612/599' started by AlexO91, Jan 28, 2011.

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  1. AlexO91

    AlexO91 F1 Rookie

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  2. TrojanHorse

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    Let's all guess:

    1. It's impossible to drive...really it is.
    2. I don't like the electronics...I want to feel I'm in control.
    3. It's too noisy...I can't hear myself talking full time.
    4. I can't keep from spinning out...really, I'm a good driver.
    5. It's impossible to drive...even Stig couldn't handle it.
    6. It's the worst Ferrari since...well, the last one.
    7. It looks like a 599...jeez, what makes it cost so much more.
    8. I can't seem to make it drift for the camera...really, I'm a great driver.

    All in all, the usual Clarkson Clown act is expected.

    Do enjoy :)
     
  3. Tifosi15

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    It will either be exactly like this as it was in his DVD or it will be a complete turnaround from what he originally said. Either way I love the car and can't wait to see it's lap time
     
  4. Maximus

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    Sometimes I'd wish I had a mute button for Clarkson's voice.

    Just the sound of the 599 GTO is enough.
     
  5. crinoid

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    Yes. Remember in the DVD he said Stig hated it because it "pitched" him off the track. Will be interesting indeed.
     
  6. Maximus

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    Well that was Old-Stig ;) The new one comes from a better cradle from what I've heard. Let us hope that the new baby-who-grows-fast-Stig did some renewed laps with the GTO.
     
  7. crinoid

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    You mean Sacked Stig. Lol. I hope they show it pitching him off.
     
  8. AlexO91

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    Would be funny if after all that it was Hammond that tested it.
     
  9. Maximus

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    Make it Captain Slow. I just don't like that Hammond, reminds me of that irritating bloke you always had in your class.
     
  10. AlexO91

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    Yeah I only said Hammond cause he hasn't done a power test in a while and May did one last episode so I thought it might been him.
     
  11. M-individual

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    :D :D That will not spoil the fun for all of us that can get to drive this "piece of sh.t" every day ;)
     
  12. Maximus

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    Well, perhaps he could support the depreciation-rates so I can buy a GTO in 15-20y time :D ;)
     
  13. TurboFreak650

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    At least the Brit version is vastly better than the American version Top Gear. Have you seen it? :eek:
     
  14. Maximus

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    I did indeed. Saw the California "review" and I wasn't really impressed. UK TG is very amuzing yet it isn't a show for information.
     
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  16. Ferrari 360 CS

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    Well my take is anyone that has been fortunate enough to experience a 599 GTO will be able to attest to the fact its a phenomenal car and lets be honest I tend to think anyone lucky enough to have a GTO in the garage wouldnt really care to much about what Clarkson thinks of it...
     
  17. Maximus

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  18. Trax

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    As you expected Clarkson just complains about the electronics

    Then on the track it gets a time that is slower than the Scuderia

    Sorry but having had both the Scuderia and the GTO - there is simply no way the Scuderia can be faster on that track imo
     
  19. arakisfilip

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    do you know stigs laptime
     
  20. Maximus

    Maximus Formula Junior

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    I just love the GTO :)

    No matter what Clarkson's opinion is.
     
  21. AlexO91

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    You know it's funny reading people getting all worked up about someone else's opinion. It's an epic car end off... the rest doesn't matter.
     
  22. lmunz22

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    Spoilers.



    599 GTO: 1:19.8

    430 Scuderia: 1:19.7

    458 Italia: 1:19.1

    Enzo: 1:19.0

    To give a comparison though, the 599 GTB did it in 1:21.2
     
  23. rcraig

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    Do you realize that the old Stig set scud time, and new Stig set GTO time.
    That may be comparing apples to cumquats.


    Just sayin.
     
  24. mkultra

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    anyone have a link to the episode? tried youtube and google but couldn't find anything
     
  25. lmunz22

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    There has always been more than one Stig at a time, so comparing any times at all is open to debate. There is also the weather to take into account. This is the best that we can do for this particular track. These times are just something to take note of.
     

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