Top Gear Twingo stunt

[Chris]

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00133/ferry-pics_133622s.jpg
Making a splash: the little Renault Twingo plunges into the Lagan as the water is churned up by the engines of the Stena HSS


Stars of BBC show Top Gear were in Northern Ireland yesterday for their latest madcap stunt — firing a car at the Stena HSS in Belfast.

Television crews were at Clarendon Dock where Jeremy Clarkson spent the day filming for the new series of the popular car show.

Yesterday’s stunt involved firing a Renault Twingo runabout at the back of the Stena HSS.

The car containing a dummy was launched off the docks, hurtling through the air before crashing into the water below.

A spokesman for the show refused to give any details, stating: “Viewers will have to tune in to the next series to see what happens.”

[justinallsop]

twingo abuse :( ..... Not funny >:(

[steve-o]

What a waste... :(

[Penn]

We NEED to write to them and complain like the marina owners club does, we'll be on Top Gear!!!!!!

NB. Looks like an RS :(

[Sammi]

i hate it when they waste cars for the purpose of entertainment. if they had of decided to use a fiat 500, i would think differently

[Aidy]

We NEED to write to them and complain like the marina owners club does, we'll be on Top Gear!!!!!!

NB. Looks like an RS :(


A mention on Top Gear would be nice, however I'm not sure I want to be associated with those types!

[betty02]

We NEED to write to them and complain like the marina owners club does, we'll be on Top Gear!!!!!!

NB. Looks like an RS :(


We should put a twist in and write saying that we are not like the marina owners club we found it hilarious and very entertaining and stuff atleast it ets us a shout and will turn things on its head lol!

[Paul]

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00133/07_10_09MMPEYE_Top__133804s.jpg

Yes, it does appear to be an RS.

Another report and some more pics here (http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/top-gear-stunts-hit-new-heights-in-belfast-14524097.html)

[Aidy]

I'm 100% behind Bettys idea!

[Sarah]

Lol that Twingos a right daredevil!

[betty02]

I'm 100% behind Bettys idea!


i say we deffinatly get it done once its been aired :P

[Twingo Geekeo]

I'm 100% behind Bettys idea!


i say we deffinatly get it done once its been aired :P

yup i think its a good idea

[Paul]

Yep, definately should get in touch once it is aired. Be nice to hopefully get some publicity from them.

Some more pics here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jka380/sets/72157621842358666/with/3758974554/) and here (http://www.reallymeansounds.com/forum/car-chat/109647-my-top-gear-experience.html) - found via Final Gear.

[betty02]

Sweeeeet once its aired we will get something written asap so we can get it in!

[Graham]

Why don't we get something written up before hand and see if we can get on the recording lol or at least our letter read out when it's being recorded so it's in the same show...!?!

Seems pointless waiting imo when we know they've destroyed a Twingo!!

Bytway, LOL, even though it's a Twingo LOL!! Aaaahhhh TG, love it! Anyone see in the news May and his shanannigins, he flew a caravan blimp into some trees :D :D

[danmaca]

Betty's idea sounds good - shame its an RS though!

[Paul]

We are mentioned in the Daily Mail....!!!!

Here (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1219051/Top-Gear-team-latest-madcap-stunt-family-hatchback-ferry.html)

Check out some of the comments as well.

Not sure if it's in the published paper, will check later.

[Chris]

Hilarious!! Sammi's comment is up there!

I also saw a link to another story:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1218526/Richard-Hammond-shows-150k-helicopter--neighbours-arent-happy.html

"But while he appears thrilled with his new purchase, Hammond's neighbours in Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire aren't so pleased."

I haven't even noticed him flying overhead haha, will keep an eye out. We're really not a miserable bunch in Ross Vegas, I promise ;D

[Sammi]

awesome they printed mine! cheers for the voicemail chris hehe!

[orbitalwalsh]

wonder if they fish it out and see if it will still work..maybe win the drag this time? ;D

[Sarah]

LOL awesome! Congrats Sammi :P!

[Twingo Geekeo]

a few of you are now famous

Sammi
steve-o
justinallsop

[Aidy]

Aww, I would have made a better comment if I'd known :D

[Sammi]

wonder if they fish it out and see if it will still work..maybe win the drag this time? ;D


if they do i'll have it lol!

[danmaca]

lol, the article makes us sound like the marina club!

[betty02]

lol, the article makes us sound like the marina club!


Unfortinatly it does hopefully we don't get bad press from this!

[Paul]

Nothing in today's printed Daily Mail, but it may be in tomorrow.

[Sammi]

lol, the article makes us sound like the marina club!


Unfortinatly it does hopefully we don't get bad press from this!


its just a laugh... :-\

[betty02]

lol, the article makes us sound like the marina club!


Unfortinatly it does hopefully we don't get bad press from this!


its just a laugh... :-\


i know that, we know that but its how other people portray it unfortinatly.

[Sammi]

lol, the article makes us sound like the marina club!


Unfortinatly it does hopefully we don't get bad press from this!


its just a laugh... :-\


i know that, we know that but its how other people portray it unfortinatly.


wey anyone who takes them comments seriously must be canny daft. people are more interested in hearing about complaints than compliments unfortunatly thats just what the press like.

[betty02]

lol, the article makes us sound like the marina club!


Unfortinatly it does hopefully we don't get bad press from this!


its just a laugh... :-\


i know that, we know that but its how other people portray it unfortinatly.


wey anyone who takes them comments seriously must be canny daft. people are more interested in hearing about complaints than compliments unfortunatly thats just what the press like.


Couldn't be more right in my eyes, either way it's always down to personal opinion

[Sammi]

i'll watch what i say in future then :(

[Sarah]

Thats you telt Sammi :P!

[Evilbobo]

Wow, site didn't come too great out of that one.
I think it somewhat lays to rest the whole turbo vs non-turbo chatter, as the Abarth tested is likely a 1.4 turbo.

[betty02]

i'll watch what i say in future then :(


Hold tight, i wasn't having a go at you? Infact the oposite i agreed with you?

[Sarah]

Lets not bicker peeps its what the daily mail wants lmao!!

[Paul]

Tomorrow's article in the Mail:

Twingo Owners Club members fall out over Top Gear Stunt

;)

[Chris]

fame and publicity is tearing us apart and it's breaking my heart :'(


;D

[Sam]

Whats the big deal? I am sure the episode will be funny!

[Chris]

I think Sammi was just summing up your earlier post, Betty, where you inferred that Sammi's comments were potentially detrimental to the club's profile.

I just thought it was funny - I guess the journalist did too!

[Aidy]

Some official details (http://transmission.blogs.topgear.com/2009/10/09/jeremys-twingo-accident/) from Top Gear, not giving away much!

[Paul]

Was it someone here, posting the comment with the link to TOC?

[Penn]

We should still write to Top Gear!

[danmaca]

We should still write to Top Gear!


Yup we should - show the Marina Club how its done and take it all with good heart

[Sammi]

We should still write to Top Gear!


Yup we should - show the Marina Club how its done and take it all with good heart


yeah but am i missing the point or are we the TWINGO owners club :-\ there arent many of the cars about, and its sad to see them distroyed, plus clarkson and the gang are more likley to mention an angry mob than a happy bunch of twingo owning weirdos who like to see their car destroyed? :-\ :-\ i cant understand whats funny about telling them we loved it, unless we were writing on behalf of a fiat 500 owners club... maybe im just fussy lol!

[danmaca]

We should still write to Top Gear!


Yup we should - show the Marina Club how its done and take it all with good heart


yeah but am i missing the point or are we the TWINGO owners club :-\ there arent many of the cars about, and its sad to see them distroyed, plus clarkson and the gang are more likley to mention an angry mob than a happy bunch of twingo owning weirdos who like to see their car destroyed? :-\ :-\ i cant understand whats funny about telling them we loved it, unless we were writing on behalf of a fiat 500 owners club... maybe im just fussy lol!


I'll concede, that's a very good point!

We are enraged that it wasn't the overly common Fiat 500 that was destroyed!

[Aidy]

Will we tell them they've been nominated for Twingo Crash of the Year 2009? ;D

[Sammi]

Will we tell them they've been nominated for Twingo Crash of the Year 2009? ;D


YES :) !

[Aidy]

I don't think Sgtard will be pleased :D

[twingotwingo]

We are mentioned in the Daily Mail....!!!!

Here (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1219051/Top-Gear-team-latest-madcap-stunt-family-hatchback-ferry.html)

Check out some of the comments as well.

Not sure if it's in the published paper, will check later.


This is how i found out about the Twingo owners club :)

[Paul]

Reading a blog on the Top Gear site, it appears that the Twingo feature will be shown in episode 4 - on 6th December.

[JSG]

Reading a blog on the Top Gear site, it appears that the Twingo feature will be shown in episode 4 - on 6th December.

My Birthday! Yay! :)

[k3n]

Reading a blog on the Top Gear site, it appears that the Twingo feature will be shown in episode 4 - on 6th December.


Cheers for that ;) been hunting for the date.

[Paul]

Twingo episode is now confirmed (http://www.radiotimes.com/ListingsServlet?event=10&channelId=105&programmeId=107053085&jspLocation=/jsp/prog_details_fullpage.jsp) for 6th December.

Please note start time is 20.30 and not 21.00.

[Twingo Geekeo]

happy days

i know where ill be 6th december at 830 :D

[plaskett89]

im quite offended by this stunt! i mean poor old me wrecks mine by accident in a load of water and these idiots are just throwing them in like nothing else!!

[JSG]

What a Birthday present for me! :) Can't wait for the episode!

[Graham]

Twingo episode is now confirmed (http://www.radiotimes.com/ListingsServlet?event=10&channelId=105&programmeId=107053085&jspLocation=/jsp/prog_details_fullpage.jsp) for 6th December.

Please note start time is 20.30 and not 21.00.


Sky+'d, well will be ;D

Wonder if anyone of us are gunna make it on there ;) :P

[sgtard]

I don't think Sgtard will be pleased :D


lol :'(

[Ollie133CUP]

I dont think there doing it as a hate campaign against the Twingo tho as there literally licking its backside in Topgear Mag , i think supposedly the Stig goes mad and kills himself or something going to be like where he flys of the edge of that aircraft carrier. WOOO new Stiggy