Top Gear Rearview

Tonight’s segments – School run vehicles featuring the Toyota Landcruiser Prado and Volvo XC90, adding speed and lightness to a Jaguar XJS, the 2nd gen Subaru Forester, a hot hatch comparison of the VW Golf R32 and Honda Civic Type R, our first non-car challenge of racing a Radical SR3 against an aerobatic plane, and star in a reasonably priced car Gordon Ramsay Hell yeah Kia hood scoop! – https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dc/2003.kia.sedona.arp.jpg 3000 sunk BMWs – http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/2576179.stm Trial by combat – http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1416262/Court-refuses-trial-by-combat.html 2017 cars that could appreciate in value – https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2017/02/10/2017-cars-that-could-become-coveted-collectibles/#5e3ae313a1f3 Ben Collins drives all the GTI generations – http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/entertainment/videos/a31081/ben-collins-stig-vw-gti/ The VR6 is not 15 liters.  It’s 15 degrees. Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Tonight’s segments – Hot premium saloons featuring the Audi RS6 and the Mercedes Benz E55 AMG, the crew from Lotus modifying a rather beige Lada Riva 1.5e, the latest batch of superminis, a hot lap in the Maserati Coupé, finding the fastest White Van Man, and infamous star in a reasonably priced car Michael Gambon They did make an M5 wagon – http://www.bmwblog.com/2016/01/22/e61-bmw-m5-touring-one-of-the-best-m-cars-of-all-time/ And they made an E55 AMG wagon as well – http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2005/05/mercedes-e55-amg-wagon/ Lada Riva – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lada_Riva Some other terrible specific horsepowers – https://www.carthrottle.com/post/8-engines-with-pathetically-low-specific-outputs/ Supermini definition – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermini Citroen was sold in the US for a bit, but hasn’t been since 1974. HARRY DID YOU PUT YOUR NAME IN THE GOBLET OF FIYAH!?!?!?! – http://i.imgur.com/e7UT02F.gif Ian McKellen was offered the Dumbledore role – http://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2017/04/04/sir-ian-mckellen-refused-play-dumbledore-harry-potter-films/ Tom Cruise almost rolls it – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVcVP8tm134 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Tonight’s segments – The Saab 9-3 (?), a weird diesel/hybrid/electric/school children segment, the second-generation Lotus Elise, finding the fastest religious leader, and star in a reasonably priced car Rick Parfitt A brief history of Saab – https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motoring/saab-history-picture-special Bucket funk – https://soundcloud.com/gieau Why doesn’t the US like diesel cars? – http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-34329596 Ford Th!nk – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_TH!NK Propane conversions – http://www.gotpropane.com/ Understeer vs. oversteer – https://jalopnik.com/the-idiots-guide-to-oversteer-vs-understeer-and-how-to-1795389460 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Tonight’s segments – The Honda NSX Type R, the new design language of Renault featuring the Vel Satis, the slightly-less-girly-than-the-Z3 BMW Z4, the first appearance of the Cool Wall, our favorite grannies trying their hand at handbrake parking a Mini, Jeremy’s own Mercedes SL55 AMG, and star in a reasonably priced car Tara Palmer-Tomkinson This says the NSX sales stopped in 2000 in the USA but I think it’s lying – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_NSX_(first_generation) Regular Car Reviews – https://www.youtube.com/user/RegularCars Geoff writes these show notes and thus it’s definitely Arthur Negus – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Negus 2 Fast 2 Furious cars – http://fastandfurious.wikia.com/wiki/Category:2_Fast_2_Furious_Cars Bond Cars (the Z3 was in Goldeneye) – http://www.007james.com/articles/list_of_james_bond_cars.php The 4th gen Supra is 10” longer than the 2nd gen Z4 Insurance groups – https://www.theaa.com/car-insurance/advice/car-insurance-groups BMW Z1 – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_Z1 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Tonight’s segments – The Mercedes Benz S Class vs. the Audi A8, a used car review of the Peugeot 206, the new Maybach 62, the not-so-new Bentley Arnage, a budget Bond car built with the help of Edd China, and star in a reasonably priced car Jonathan Ross Vehicle Frame Types – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_frame Nissan Z Lineage – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Z-car Fuel Economy Testing – https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/fe_test_schedules.shtml Dodge Neon Hood Asymmetry – http://consumerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/96103431990102.jpg Rolls Royce Silver Seraph – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_Silver_Seraph Bentley Mulsanne – https://www.bentleymotors.com/en/models/mulsanne.html Wheeler Dealers – https://www.velocity.com/tv-shows/wheeler-dealers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Tonight’s segments – The Aston Martin V12 Vanquish vs. the Ferrari 575M Maranello, a used car review of the different generations of the Nissan Skyline, a look at the Bond cars from Die Another Day, hot laps in reasonably priced ~2.0L sedans offered by the F1 competitors, and star in a reasonably priced car Steve Coogan Formula 1 technology trickle down – https://www.budgetdirect.com.au/interactives/special-feature/f1-trickle-down-effect.html Niki Lauda’s fan car (Brabham BT46B) – https://jalopnik.com/5442597/brabham-bt46b-fan-car-making-lemonade-from-lemons 90’s Japanese sports car bonanza – http://oppositelock.kinja.com/what-90s-japanese-coupe-would-you-have-1156473522 Own an R34! (Only $150k) – https://www.importavehicle.com/vehicles/19/1999-nissan-skyline-gt-r Die Another Day trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTznf1x4khc Toyota Avensis – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Avensis Taurus SHO – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Taurus_SHO Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Tonight’s segments – The new Mini One vs. the Toyota Yaris Verso, a historical review of the Citroen DS, Jeremy getting too excited about the Aston Martin DB7, Grannies doing donuts in a Honda S2000, a hot lap in the featherweight Westfield XTR, and star in a reasonably priced car Ross Kemp Billing Aquadrome – https://www.billingaquadrome.com/ Project Binky – https://www.youtube.com/user/badobsessionmsport Secret Whackadoo Porsche Vault – https://jalopnik.com/going-inside-porsches-secret-vault-left-me-on-the-edge-1798658991 Merkur XR4Ti – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkur_XR4Ti BaT Citroen DS 20 – https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-citroen-ds/ Mangle – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangle_(machine) Aston Martin Lagonda – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_Lagonda Flyin Miata – https://www.flyinmiata.com/ Westfield XTR Build Manual (it has reverse) – http://www.manikllc.com/manuals/Westfield_XTR2_-_Build_Manual-2003-02-25.pdf Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Tonight’s segments – The new Ford Focus RS, Jumping a bus over motorcycles, the Noble M12 GTO, the second gen Ford Escort RS1800, and the first appearance of special guest Jay Kay Quaife – http://quaife.co.uk/quaife-products/quaife-limited-slip-differential/ Wankel Issues – https://hackaday.com/2016/03/03/broken-promises-of-the-wankel-engine/ Lotus 15 – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_15 Ascari FGT – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascari_Ecosse Ford Escort – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Escort_(Europe) Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

WHAT’S ALL THIS NOW?!?! Not just a new episode, but a whole new podcast for your listening pleasure!  We’re stepping back 15 years to the very first season of the “new” Top Gear and going through, episode by episode, presumably until we reach the end. Or die. This episode, as well as old DIomgY episodes, will soon transition to a new RSS feed, so keep an eye on the DIomgY Facebook feed for more information. Citroen Berlingo Multispace – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_Berlingo Ford GT – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_GT Katy Freeway – http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2016/apr/13/sylvester-turner/worlds-widest-highway-not-where-sylvester-turner-t/ Pagani Zonda – http://www.pagani.com/zonda-c12/ Lamborghini Murcielago – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini_Murci%C3%A9lago Average Speed Cameras – https://www.speedcamerasuk.com/specs.htm TVR Griffith – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TVR_Griffith Clarkson Island – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMuO-8S_0Wg Mazda 6 – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda6 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/topgearrearview/ Music – In Heaven by DeCreek, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

WOO GO RAMS!  Is an eclipse DIY?  Not so much, but it is fun to talk about, especially when a demolition derby precedes it.  Cabinets, empty promises of gardening talk, and a bit of a change to the future of the DIomgY universe. New Belgium Old Aggie Superior Lager – http://www.newbelgium.com/beer/old-aggie Modern Times Orderville – http://www.moderntimesbeer.com/beer/orderville Eclipse – https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/eclipse-who-what-where-when-and-how Bike Chain – http://chain-guide.com/applications/1-5-1-bicycle-chain.html Right Proper Bike Tool – http://amzn.to/2erIeXQ Donate Your Eclipse Glasses – https://astronomerswithoutborders.org/awb-programs/resource-sharing-programs/eclipse-glasses-donation-program.html CHMSL – https://one.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/regrev/evaluate/808696.html Manayunk El Rio – https://www.manayunkbrewery.com/tap/el-rio Bearded Superheroes – http://www.ranker.com/list/best-comic-book-facial-hair/ranker-comics Larping – http://www.larping.org/ Red Fang – Prehistoric Dog – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VufilzHKTqk Boise Public Library – https://www.instagram.com/boisepublib/?hl=en Amazon Affiliate Link – http://amzn.to/2koMdFe Youtube – http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJVznIdQnf0pFTJWLDkIMw Twitter – http://twitter.com/diomgy Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/diomgy/ Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/DIomgY/ Email – DiomgY@gmail.com Reddit – https://www.reddit.com/r/DIomgY/ Music - Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Brady finally reveals his not-at-all-secret lust for woodworking.  And city politics.  Also we have a running racecar! Two Roads/Evil Twin Two Evil Geyser Gose – https://tworoadsbrewing.com/beers/view/two-evil-geyser-gose Goodlife Comatose – https://www.goodlifebrewing.com/comatose-imperial-ipa/ Exocet First Start – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCTbB9QLiPE Kirkwoodworking Twitch Channel – https://www.twitch.tv/kirkwoodworking Kirkwoodworking Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kirkwoodworking/ Stillwater Yacht – http://www.stillwater-artisanal.com/yacht.html Belching Beaver Deftones Phantom Bride – https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/30923/251067/ Pop-A-Plate – http://amzn.to/2vNSLRg Emmett’s Most Excellent Triathlon – http://boiseaeros.com/Emmett/ AirBnB Experiences – https://www.airbnb.com/experiences Amazon Affiliate Link – http://amzn.to/2koMdFe Youtube – http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJVznIdQnf0pFTJWLDkIMw Twitter – http://twitter.com/diomgy Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/diomgy/ Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/DIomgY/ Email – DiomgY@gmail.com Reddit – https://www.reddit.com/r/DIomgY/ Music - Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

For travel related reasons (thanks Delta!) these notes are going to be garbage this week. The episode isn't. I promise. Fish tacos, oil analysis, and non-American beers!  WOO! Amazon Affiliate Link – http://amzn.to/2koMdFe Youtube – http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJVznIdQnf0pFTJWLDkIMw Twitter – http://twitter.com/diomgy Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/diomgy/ Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/DIomgY/ Email – DiomgY@gmail.com Reddit – https://www.reddit.com/r/DIomgY/ Music - Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

Another Thursday recording to accommodate travel.  A wanderer of an episode that includes a trip report from the bus, Brady’s house turning against him, and the wives choosing the beers for the evening. Verboten Badrinath – http://www.verbotenbrewing.com/verboten_new/templates/beerlist.html Alpine Windows Up – http://alpinebeerco.com/the-beers/current-beer-available/ White Bird Summit – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Bird_Hill_Summit Fresnel Lens – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresnel_lens Bus Shower – http://amzn.to/2tL7Ksq Lath & Plaster – https://www.thespruce.com/plaster-and-lath-came-before-drywall-1822861 Woodland Empire Set Em Wild, Set Em Free – http://woodlandempire.com/project/set-em-wild-set-em-free/ Elevation 8 Second Kolsch – http://elevationbeerco.com/beer/8-second-kolsch/ Exocet Gauge Cluster – http://exomotive.com/exocet/build-guide/bodywork/ Gar Hackney Y-Not Triathlon – http://www.ymcatvidaho.org/runs/gar-hackney-y-not-triathlon/ How to Make Jerky – https://www.threejerksjerky.com/pages/how-to-make-your-own-beef-jerky Top Gear America – http://jalopnik.com/top-gear-america-is-here-and-here-its-three-hosts-1793443905 Amazon Affiliate Link – http://amzn.to/2koMdFe Youtube – http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJVznIdQnf0pFTJWLDkIMw Twitter – http://twitter.com/diomgy Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/diomgy/ Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/DIomgY/ Email – DiomgY@gmail.com Reddit – https://www.reddit.com/r/DIomgY/ Music - Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

CROWLER DAY!  It’s an early show before a long holiday weekend, so we decided to celebrate with America-sized cans of beer.  DIY in there as well somewhere. WTF is a crowler? – https://www.oskarblues.com/crowler/ Deschutes Cultivateur – https://www.deschutesbrewery.com/beer/cultivateur-provision-saison/ Equinox Haver – http://equinoxbrewing.com/beers/index.php RateBeer Purchase – https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/18/business/media/anheuser-busch-inbev-ratebeer.html Shimano FF System – http://bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.com/2016/01/here-we-go-again-freewheeling-cranks.html SRAM GX Eagle Groupset – https://www.sram.com/sram/mountain/family/gx-eagle#sm.0000uvza48fi2ey5uas19536iaqgq Dworshak – https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/dworshak Heyburn – https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/heyburn Removing Linoleum – http://www.improvenet.com/a/diy-how-to-remove-old-vinyl-flooring-linoleum-and-glue Amazon Affiliate Link – http://amzn.to/2koMdFe Youtube – http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJVznIdQnf0pFTJWLDkIMw Twitter – http://twitter.com/diomgy Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/diomgy/ Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/DIomgY/ Email – DiomgY@gmail.com Reddit – https://www.reddit.com/r/DIomgY/ Music - Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License

We’re back! With a new little DIYer to boot! Brady is off paternity leave and back to DIY! Sort of… Some stuff got done! Sort of… Enjoy! Sort of… Black Shirt Barrel Aged String Bender – https://www.blackshirtbrewingco.com/stringbender Hop Valley Citrus Mistress – https://www.hopvalleybrewing.com/beer/ Door Types – http://www.diyadvice.com/diy/doors-windows/planning/door-styles-types/ S’mores Cinnamon Rolls – http://snackcellar.com/2016/05/06/review-pillsbury-grands-limited-edition-smores-rolls/ Dworshak Dam – http://www.nww.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Locks-and-Dams/Dworshak-Dam-and-Reservoir/ River Mile – https://waterdata.usgs.gov/wa/nwis/current?type=rivermi Rivnut – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet_nut New Belgium Citradelic – http://www.newbelgium.com/beer/citradelic Dogfish Head Seaquench – https://www.dogfish.com/brewery/beer/seaquench-ale Troy Tulowitzki Unassisted Triple Play – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYoyxTf9RzA Eufy RoboVac 11 – http://amzn.to/2s1VCm3 Bruneau Beast – http://bruneaubeast.com/ Amazon Affiliate Link – http://amzn.to/2koMdFe Youtube – http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJVznIdQnf0pFTJWLDkIMw Twitter – http://twitter.com/diomgy Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/diomgy/ Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/DIomgY/ Email – DiomgY@gmail.com Reddit – https://www.reddit.com/r/DIomgY/ Music - Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License