livi1982 0 Posted September 2, 2013 Haven't seen the program but just saw an advert for Fifth Gear with Plato crouching next to a white VR6. Anyone seen the episode? Know if its been on already? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted September 2, 2013 25/3/13 Today the car was taken to Millbrook Proving Ground by TV programme 'Fifth Gear' where Jason Plato drove it and kindly signed the sun visor for posterity (apparently he "loved" the car). The programme will be broadcast in August 2013 and I can't reveal any further info on it until then. Taken from this thread http://www.volkswizard.co.uk/carsforsale/n817byb.htm Shall look forward to the episode Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted September 2, 2013 A quick search brought this up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ_qyIyo65A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted September 2, 2013 Preferred the similar item link on the right with "sexy sarah in 800bhp mk2 golf". :norty: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted September 2, 2013 Yeah theres a few of them on youtube Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Lee 0 Posted September 2, 2013 L88king forward to this.. Wonder when its on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billzeebub 1 Posted September 2, 2013 I have been looking forward to seeing this for a few weeks now, he originally said August, but that was rather optimistic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 3, 2013 Indeed - I sold my Octavia VRS to Volkswizard and when he found out about me being in the CCGB, he had a good chat about his Corrado and it being on Fifth Gear. The item is basically not about the Corrado (as in like a history piece of anything) but actually about taking an older car and just showing the benefits of simply servicing it, and what improvement it has on performance. But apparently Plato did track the VR6 for the feature, and really enjoyed it.. so hoping there's a bit of Corrado enthusiasm and something worth watching when the feature actually airs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted September 3, 2013 I had a similar conversation with the same person Jim, as we already know ;) lol I checked the fifth gear site to see if there were any schedule listings for this episode but drew a blank......has anyone got any ideas how we find out when it will be aired? jon_vr6 - that video was taken outside of volkswizard's unit......i remember it from when the gf picked up her storm from there ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted September 3, 2013 Fifth gear is on discovery channel for the new series Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted September 3, 2013 They have also tested a mk2 golf gti for this series.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted September 3, 2013 Fifth gear is on discovery channel for the new series Indeed, discovery shed IIRC thanks jon_vr6 - i thought id check the discovery website & ...... http://www.discoveryuk.com/web/fifth-gear/episode-guide-new-series/ series starts Sept 19th at 9PM but i cant figure if the rado's will be in..... episode 2...... 'Jonny reveals his petrolhead investments – three classic cars that you should buy now to make a profit in the future.' or episode 4...... 'And Jason reveals three incredible value sports cars that can be bought for just £5,000' :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 3, 2013 Indeed, discovery shed IIRC thanks jon_vr6 - i thought id check the discovery website & ...... http://www.discoveryuk.com/web/fifth-gear/episode-guide-new-series/ series starts Sept 19th at 9PM but i cant figure if the rado's will be in..... episode 2...... 'Jonny reveals his petrolhead investments – three classic cars that you should buy now to make a profit in the future.' or episode 4...... 'And Jason reveals three incredible value sports cars that can be bought for just £5,000' :D Unfortunately I think they're the synopsis's for last series :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted September 3, 2013 Yeah checked that myself, the mk2 belongs to Ray Partner its a red 16v small bumper car he was told it should feature September time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted September 20, 2013 178bhp? Am always noticing rolling roads results of 190bhp+ on here etc White corrados must be slower imo, like a base model kinda thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 20, 2013 I think still a lot of people don't realise that the Corrado got a slightly different engine to the one in the MK3 Golf, and tend to quote MK3 Golf figures. It is only 12BHP but.. it all counts I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted September 20, 2013 Thats what its says it got on the fifth gear rolling road video Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted September 20, 2013 178 for an old engine is pretty good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 20, 2013 Certainly based on my experiences at countless rolling road days over the years, the VR is a consistent performer and always puts out near to it's originally quoted performance figures unless there's something actually wrong with it - like a duff Cam Position Sensor. I don't entirely subscribe to the Top Gear mantra that old engine = lost a load of horsepower. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 20, 2013 Yeah checked that myself, the mk2 belongs to Ray Partner its a red 16v small bumper car he was told it should feature September time Bloody hell, I remember that from the early 90s magazines. It was minter than mint! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 23, 2013 I think it's tonights episode for the Corrado! :) Sky+ is set!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted September 23, 2013 Set as well. I'd watch it at 8, but it'll be a mad fight for the remote as she will want to watch Eastenders! Not that I don't have full control of what goes on in our house though............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 23, 2013 One of the (few) joys of being single I guess. No argument for control of the TV! Sniff :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Lee 0 Posted September 23, 2013 Think corrado episode is next week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 23, 2013 Not sure mate - synopsis for tonight on Radio Times says: Jason Plato tries to bring a tired engine back to full health, and Jonny Smith is in Spain, where he tests the Jaguar F-Type. The Corrado was used specifically for this kind of feature, so I reckon it's the one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
