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GranTurismoEra

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  1. So wear the highest heels when already 6 feet 2. Not that it matters when horizontal
  2. Looks good. Functional. Did you have to pay customs?
  3. So like Batman and Bats.... Face your fears head on!
  4. Some nice quieter custom exhausts are possible. Bigger resonators or custom back box. Pipes look better just get bigger resonators
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    HFCs

    Even though I had an automatic GT I felt the pressure from your Nismo after initially legging it. Lol
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    HFCs

    There will be a check engine light for 02 sensor. But that can be mapped out. Best to add everything intakes, headers etc then remap. Lol. If its just HFC should be good. Up to 20hp apparently. Shop around tarmac and torqen both do them.
  7. At point of sale would require auditing by third party on which products are being sold....ie decat systems and pops and bang tuning....tuning beyond reasonable limits ie GTR stage 5/6. Similar tuning is made illegal in some countries. Sounds like it all ties into proposed tampering laws. Or maybe they're trying to copy US system especially in places like California where they clamp down on loud exhausts. Noise cameras will be rolled out on high streets and residential areas. On the highway it's a bit of a tricky one. PS in London DVSA can stop at anytime any vehicle to conduct a roadside MOT test as been the case with a mate. Usually they set up at the side on a layby pulling HGV and trucks over. They're usually there with traffic officers. I've also seen traffic cops looking under the hood of a guys car. He may or may not have a clue what he's looking at.
  8. All v8 F types, Mustangs, Porsche 911 pre OPF and the like should either go to the dealer to get a software update or stay out of dynamic!/sport modes... 🤬. They're all loud stock from factory. Even with software and loss of pops and bangs. V8 cause vibrations. V10 V12 and W16 are even louder. V12 cold starts are harsh and sudden... Built for residences with their own land not terraced housing Goodluck trying to convince officer perkins it's a stock exhaust while he writes you a ticket.
  9. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/consumer-news/361602/uk-firm-fitting-pop-bang-aftermarket-exhausts-fined-landmark-court-case
  10. Great programme. Not seen beyond season 1 and one of my old colleagues is now a farmer abroad. I sent him this series. He loved it.
  11. According to multiple sites today including Sky News, Guardian etc Top Gear TV programme has been shelved for the foreseeable future.
  12. If they could cut the useless talking with Yiannimize and co down and make it more concise like some other channels. IE 3 drag races and rolling race in quick succession no silly brake challenge. Can cram the intro and the main bits into 5-6 minutes Lol. Most people skip straight to race and skip the talking bits with less people watching till the end. Usually a comment that tells you when the race starts lol hard to avoid spoilers though There was a time 911 Turbo S held the title against all comers. Cheap and quick entertainment. Thats what the masses want as Youtube is so saturated with the average person subscribed to multiple channels and times limited in daily life. They do get some amazing exclusive cars on there.
  13. Tough call but they're lagging behind in views compared to Car Wow and the like. With 8 million subs compared to Carwows 8 mill + you'd expect more views. The drag racing format bring in views. The carwow format suits people's attention spans. I suppose not enough Chris Harris. Sometimes the host is the draw. Mat Watsons well known and personality matters. Get Clarkson back and the views skyrocket. Harris is on a different channel (collecting cars) . I suppose he can still freelance from Time to time at a cost! More freedom on YouTube within reason. Interesting to see the likes of Autotrader coming up on subscribers. Still a way to go. Lots of competition in this area like Hagerty etc.
  14. True. YouTube side isn't going away. Although their numbers could be a bit better.
  15. Unfortunately the money from Youtube (couple grand per upload) may not be on the same level as Top Gear have been pouring into their shows. Either get investors on or find a bigger budget or scale down the entertainment side and focus a bit more editing and cinematic style reviews. Amazon spent £4.5 million per show apparently on Grand Tour. BBC Spent around £833,000 per show. I think this includes wages of the 3 freelancers lol. Lets say they took on Chris Harris, Rory and Matt Le Blanc on a new show. I reckon they will spend significantly more on renegotiated contracts, stunts and special effects. Around 1- 2 million per episode. As Davey said you spend the money and theres a 3+ month delay from filming to screens. Youtubers have already got first dibs on new products. Youtubers are releasing content as quickly as a day or two. Especially if they are good at speed editing.
  16. The landscape has changed. Online reviews are doing the job. Although the entertainment part is often missing (explosions, stunts and movie like scenes). Thats where a budget is required. Obviously a media company that makes its money from advertising etc can make it happen and create an online platform without needing a TV Channel. Anyone that manages to do this can possibly extract more viewers online than CarWoW who often get around a million plus per drag race video.
  17. Wow. Corvette is no joke. Both impressive cars. Something about the Jaguar
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