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Originally Posted by Bezza

Probably about time she got a new car ;)

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Why? Only a person who doesn't know much about cars thinks that a car is worn out because it goes over 200k miles :)

What did folks think of last night's episode. Well the last item in particular - the disabled servicement planning on doing Dakar. Amazing bunch of guys.

I missed last night's programme and for the first time wasn't bothered. It's on my Sky hard drive but I'm not sure I'll get a chance to watch it. For me, it's gone from "must-see" to "meh".

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Originally Posted by Dave B

I missed last night's programme and for the first time wasn't bothered. It's on my Sky hard drive but I'm not sure I'll get a chance to watch it. For me, it's gone from "must-see" to "meh".

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Fast forward through the Louis Walsh bit..... the rest is actually decent enough.

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Originally Posted by henners88

It was yes, truly inspirational and I hope they make it to the start. They all spoke about their experiences with such bravery and it was hard watching when one of the chaps broke down with Hammond, but apart from the physical injuries it highlighted how much these guys have to deal with day to day. A nice segment overall.

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One thing I noticed was that they weren't wearing their HANS devices properly in the Freelander, I hope if they do the Dakar they wear them properly.

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Originally Posted by henners88

I'm sure it'll be a requirement and will be checked when they enter the actual event.

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Your equipment doesn't get checked for how you're wearing it when you enter an event, simply that it is there, that it's functional and not damaged. The straps on their belts were simply too loose to hold the HANS device in place or the belts were under the HANS device, and not above as is meant to be. If you watch again you'll see what I mean.

http://onebadwheel.com/img/articles/hans-device-02.gif

The clips they showed when the HANS was above the belts was only from 1 run and not several runs. You've got to bare in mind this was their first ever off road event, and first time in competition.

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Originally Posted by 306 Cosworth

The clips they showed when the HANS was above the belts was only from 1 run and not several runs. You've got to bare in mind this was their first ever off road event, and first time in competition.

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I guess, it's not a criticism, I just hope someone shows them how to use it properly that's all :) It would be very sad if either of them got injured even further. Their HANS devices seemed to be used properly in the Wildcat which was good.

First Tesla, now Nissan.

Nissan hits back at Top Gear - Telegraph

I know modes of transport Jeremy doesn't like don't get a fair showing on Top Gear but this is stretching things too far.

I think the part about the disabled parking bays is a blown out of proportion on the account of Disabled Motoring UK, to be honest. But the 40% charged battery did an injustice to the report on the car - speaking as someone who did not actually see the episode, by the way.