What to do with the worst car of all time, the 1985 Nissan Sunny? Series Two, Episode One.How much faster will a car go if you strip it to save weight? Series One, Episode Nine.Lotus give a Lada Riva a £100,000 makeover Series One, Episode Eight.Who is Britain's fastest white van man? Series One, Episode Eight.What is Britain's fastest faith? Series One, Episode Seven & Ten.Can Grannies do handbrake turns? Series One, Episode Six.Can you make an 'average' car into a 007/Bond car, for less than £300? Series One, Episode Five.Can Grannies do doughnuts? Series One, Episode Three.How many motorcycles can a double-decker bus jump over? Series One, Episode Two.How fast do you have to drive to be undetected by a speed camera? Series One, Episode One.These features became less prominent over the course of the programme (they were much more regular during the first four series) they were superseded in later series by the "How hard can it be?" and Cheap car challenges, which are much larger in scope. The novelty challenges and short stunt films in the programme are typically based on absurd premises, such as jumping a bus over motorcycles (instead of the more typical scenario of a motorcycle jumping over buses), or a nun driving a monster truck. Top Gear challenges is a segment of the Top Gear television programme where the presenters are tasked by the producers, or each other, to prove or accomplish various tasks related to vehicles. ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) ( March 2023) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Please help by spinning off or relocating any relevant information, and removing excessive detail that may be against Wikipedia's inclusion policy. Of course the car was destroyed, but it sure made for an awesome scene.This article may contain an excessive amount of intricate detail that may interest only a particular audience. The car flew up into the air off the ramp and landed almost exactly where it was supposed to be. They launched a car up onto a ramp, that was on a bridge. TG: Which single film car stunt stands out for you as a personal favourite, and why?ĭA: The best stunt I've watched being performed was a car jump on Need For Speed. They took an interest in how the stunt was going to be performed, and watched. Aaron Paul from Need for Speed was very hands on. TG: Which actors have you worked with who are really handy behind the wheel, and why?ĭA: I've worked on several different movies. Even the smallest of stunts, can and do go wrong. Every stunt has its own particular level of danger. Don't attempt to perform any stunt work, without professional training. One of the better schools here in the US is the Rick Seaman school. It takes time, training, money, and practice. Most people don't just ‘jump’ into performing stunts. Seek out professional stunt folks, and start out by watching them perform their craft. TG: What’s the one piece of advice you can give to an aspiring stunt driver?ĭA: My best piece of advice for those wanting to do stunts, is training. Any vehicle can be used as a stunt vehicle to be honest, provided the driver has the training and talent. Rear wheel drive vehicles handle better spins and J-turns, while the smaller vehicles are best for drifting. TG: In your opinion, what are the best base cars to set up for stunt driving – rear wheel drive, front wheel drive or four, and why?ĭA: In my opinion, the best cars are either the full size cars, like the Ford Crown Victoria or smaller sized cars, like Mini Coopers or the like. Just simply take your foot off the gas pedal when you want to exit the spin and release the clutch, then straighten out the wheel simultaneously. As soon as the rear end slides, release the handbrake. Step on the clutch and pull the handbrake. You should be doing or attempt to be doing a ‘perfect’ circle. Once the wheel is locked, increase your speed. The best way is to start at a standstill, then start driving in circles, making the circle smaller & smaller. The easiest cars to do it in are those with a manual gearbox and a handbrake. TG: And how about the ultimate 360-degree spin?ĭA: A 360 spin isn't all that difficult. The best cars for this, are ones that have the shift lever on the steering column. Once you're facing the opposite direction, bump the shift lever into drive, and continue on. Then turn the steering wheel to the left and the front end will start to come around. Accelerate up to approximately 35mph or slower, depending on the area in which this will be performed (the slower you go, the more difficult). TG: Let’s get down to it: how do you perform a J-turn for the screen?ĭA: Start in reverse.
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