Hudson Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 http://www.streetfire.net/video/top-gear-18x06_2378488.htm Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thanks for the link. That was a pretty good episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Funny!!!!! Thanks for posting. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 You can always grab all the Top Gear episodes in torrent format here and its updated a day after each new episode airs, all 720p/1080i versions are in MKV format, i have grabed every episode from series 01 -18 and have them on my media center. http://www.finalgear.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimrankin Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Great episode. Thanks for the post. Did they end up putting Captain Slow in the R500 just so there would be some chance for the other two? Biggest surprise of the episode was the Morgan replica being as good as it was. I have turned several "non car nut" friends of mine onto watching top gear and the typically understated English humor and the chemistry between the three of them has made them all fans. A couple of them have actually started to understand the addiction some of us have about ours and others cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 The car Hampster was driving wasn't a replica car it's was a Morgan built by them. I was supprised how well it went too and think it would be a real neat c,ar to own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnyG Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Thoroughly enjoyable episode! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Loved that episode. In the first of the series I saw the Morgan in the video trailer and I have been excitedly waiting to see it. Little did I know there would be a Se7en in the same segment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimrankin Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I think it was pointed out by someone on this blog before that the "Morgan" is a replica made somewhere like Oregon and uses an S&S or other aftermarket supplied "Harley" type big V twin. It doesn't really matter because the simple fact it was even close to competative with those skinny front tires and the single rear wheel was eye opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) I think it was pointed out by someone on this blog before that the "Morgan" is a replica made somewhere like Oregon and uses an S&S or other aftermarket supplied "Harley" type big V twin. It doesn't really matter because the simple fact it was even close to competative with those skinny front tires and the single rear wheel was eye opening. While there are kits available state side, the one in the show is an actual Morgan. (morgan-motor.co.uk) The Morgan company started with the 3 wheeler again in 2011, and deliveries are expected to start at the end of this year, into early next. The motor is indeed a HD Screaming Eagle though. I think as far as fun factor, the Morgan was right up there. My experience with the Se7en is still limited, but I feel that the 3 Wheeler could be just as fun to hit a track day with, and I would bet it would get just as many looks from the crowd as a Se7en. Edited March 6, 2012 by Jackal Added detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimrankin Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 The only point of view on a seven that doesn't look "special" is from the back. Nothing like a "boat tail" rear to really grab some looks. But having said that, the big V twin sitting out front for everyone to look at pretty much comes in as a tie with the back. Go Morgan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoPho Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I think it was pointed out by someone on this blog before that the "Morgan" is a replica made somewhere like Oregon and uses an S&S or other aftermarket supplied "Harley" type big V twin. It doesn't really matter because the simple fact it was even close to competative with those skinny front tires and the single rear wheel was eye opening. Competitive? It was nearly 23 seconds slower around the short 1.75 mile TG test track* http://www.websmileys.com/sm/sad/533.gif I am sure the Morgan is a blast down a back road and 6/10ths or so, but I don't think it is something I would want to push hard around a track. I have never driven one, but my experience in a 3-wheeled T-Rex was pretty scary and it has a lot more suspension and tire than the Morgan. Think the Mog is very cool though *if you believe anything TG says...... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball7754 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I think (not sure) that Morgan purchased the rights to the 3-wheeler developed by the Oregon company - and then did further development on it before releasing into production. This article was in the Sunday NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/04/automobiles/collectibles/Auto-Ego-Kit-With-Few-Instructions-Inspires-an-Improv-Act.html?_r=1&ref=automobiles Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 It's actually a Seattle company. I saw a couple of these in the flesh a few years ago at the local All British Field Meet. They were very well put together and looked like a lot of fun. http://libertyace.com/ -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) I think (not sure) that Morgan purchased the rights to the 3-wheeler developed by the Oregon company - and then did further development on it before releasing into production. This article was in the Sunday NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/04/automobiles/collectibles/Auto-Ego-Kit-With-Few-Instructions-Inspires-an-Improv-Act.html?_r=1&ref=automobiles Steve Morgan will always be the origional 3 wheeler in my opinion. The first Morgan to sport three wheels was back in 1911, and ran to 1939. The early 3 wheelers look very similar to the current version of the car. Duane It's actually a Seattle company. I saw a couple of these in the flesh a few years ago at the local All British Field Meet. They were very well put together and looked like a lot of fun. http://libertyace.com/ -John Thanks for the link John. I was looking around for it without success. Duane Edited March 7, 2012 by Jackal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball7754 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Seattle it is, and Morgan did purchase the rights, etc., and did further development. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/goodwood-festival-of-speed/8618417/Morgan-Three-Wheeler-review.html The Liberty Ace site shows "Constructed Under License from Morgan". The Telegraph article indicates that they were going to be a dealer of the UK product. Wonder if they (Liberty Ace) are still producing them? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimrankin Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Some of my friends still don't understand why I like my 7, think it's kind of a joke as far as being a "car" goes and they are probably right. Even after I take them for a ride in it and do things that they did not think were posible the "real car" part still doesn't compute. Lack of a heater, stereo or even a proper windshield just doesn't get trumped for them by the pure joy of the car itself. You have to look at the 3 wheeled Morgan in kind of the same light. It has all of the drawbacks of a 7, along with not being anywhere near the road or track car, but it does stir up some real feelings of what motoring once was all about and the joy of driving something where it's "all on you". Plus the added bonus of the ability to not just know how it works, but being able to fix it without having a laptop and six million dollars in special tools. Don't get me wrong, fuel injection and electronic engine management are great and I love them in my daily drivers and boats. If you want it to start, always run great and make lots of power without a fuss it's the only way to go, and my Honda powered 7 is all of that. It does though take away some of the experience of "the old days" (my young days)when jetting, distributor advance curves and timing were all kind of hit and miss and "lets try this" till you gained some real world experience. The first time you blew off a 390 Ford with your really well tuned 283 kept you smiling for a week. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Don't get me wrong, fuel injection and electronic engine management are great and I love them in my daily drivers and boats. If you want it to start, always run great and make lots of power without a fuss it's the only way to go, and my Honda powered 7 is all of that. It does though take away some of the experience of "the old days" (my young days)when jetting, distributor advance curves and timing were all kind of hit and miss and "lets try this" till you gained some real world experience. The first time you blew off a 390 Ford with your really well tuned 283 kept you smiling for a week. LOL. :iagree: I think that is displayed right here on the board. There is passion for the Se7en, and for the Morgan, but none displayed for the X-bow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimrankin Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Every time I see an X Bow all I can think is "Oh, must be a new Transformers movie coming out"! I'm sure that the prople that own them love them like we do our 7's but your right, just not the same as a 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnr Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I'm sure that the prople that own them love them One very famous X-Bow fan is Sebastian Vettel - the reigning double F1 world champion. My favourite story about it was that he drove his X-Bow from Germany to Monza (Italy) qualified on pole, won the wet race and then drove the X-Bow back home. http://axisofoversteer.blogspot.com/2008/09/sebastian-vettel-has-crossbow.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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