[DCTepper]

I've obtained a copy of the 1992 (Episode #6) Top Gear where Jeremy Clarkson test drives and reviews the "upcoming" 968. The file is 178MB and is somewhat crude (transfered from VHS) courtesy of a member on the FinalGear.com forums. I can edit it down to only include the 968 review possibly. I'd like to create a sticky for everyone to enjoy it, just need someone to host it for us.



- Dave

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[sasilverbullet]

Edit it down as much as you can then PM me and I'll see what I can do...

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[chris]

I'd love to see it!

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[chris]

Give this a shot:

http://f-forge.com/

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[banditsc]

Either http://video.google.com or http://www.youtube.com/ would be a good place to put it.

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[ether_joe]

yesss! oh yesss! can't wait!! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[saxman]

awesome! can't wait to see it!

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[flash]

not that it helps anybody else, but i have an unlimited email account (not the one here) where you can send it to me

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[SILVY968]

Please post the link when you get it on a site.

I would also love to see it.

Thanks Brian

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[sasilverbullet]

link, need link! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[DCTepper]

For some reason Adobe Premiere wouldn't open the file (something about unsupported compression), so I tried using several other free AVI editors and couldn't get it to work. To make a long story short, I took Bandit's advice and uploaded it using my GMail account, link is below. ENJOY!



http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=...8449028520



Like I said before, it's somewhat crude since it came from VHS, you can ignore the tracking lines in the begining, it clears up, and I wouldn't view it full screen either because the pixels are the size of legos. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[flash]

got it - very cool - thanks a bunch

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[rhudeboye]

They limited my T3 here at work. Could their timing be any worse!



<img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/sad.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[PorscheDude]

Very interesting! Thanks for taking the time to do that. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/cool.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[rhudeboye]

Am I the only one that plans on deleting that video after listening to Jeremy's remarks near the end. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/mad.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[DCTepper]

Yeah, he wasn't a fan. I have a book that is a compilation of 968 reviews and most of them state the fact that the 968 was priced to high for what it was, even though it was the "best handling sports car in the world." It's main competition at the time was the 300ZX and the RX-7, both of which were faster (more power). At the end of the day, I feel more comfortable stating I own a Porsche and knowing I can out corner and out brake just about anything on the road to this day.

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[rhudeboye]

[quote name='RoadRacer' date='Sep 20 2006, 01:21 PM']Yeah, he wasn't a fan. I have a book that is a compilation of 968 reviews and most of them state the fact that the 968 was priced to high for what it was, even though it was the "best handling sports car in the world." It's main competition at the time was the 300ZX and the RX-7, both of which were faster (more power). At the end of the day, I feel more comfortable stating I own a Porsche and knowing I can out corner and out brake just about anything on the road to this day.

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I agree. I've heard the RX7 statement a number of times but never heard the ZX scenario. I drove the RX and i must say that the twin T rotary is a blast. Rotaries and turbos are a match made in heaven. however most of the RX7s from the early 90s are in scrap yards with burn marks on them. I was planning on getting one as a project car but now would rather have a 951.

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[flash]

what is amazing is to compare slalom speeds - the 968 is MUCH slower than even a 2005 3.0 Z4, let alone a 2005 bosxter s - the difference is staggering - it isn't all the tires either - they had good tires on the 968 - mostly it's the suspension design - the 968 has a rabbit beetle suspension that just isn't up to today's designs



however, the 968 is a lot more pleasant to drive than the others, because it is softer and more compliant



you're bang on about the condition of the rx7 - it was a faster car, even in the corners, but today they all look like and run like crap - that extra 20 grand seems to have bought longevity for the 968



can't have it all i guess



i still prefer the 968, and am finally getting close to decent handling

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[jeff968]

That was great!!! Thanks for posting. i got a laugh on the jag MPG joke.

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[jeff968]

[quote name='RoadRacer' date='Sep 20 2006, 03:21 PM']It's main competition at the time was the 300ZX and the RX-7, both of which were faster (more power).[/quote]



Remember, there was a period car & driver test with the 968 cab vs the C4 vette convertible and the 300zx and the 968 won the test.

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