mannix Posted June 18, 2007 Report Posted June 18, 2007 While cruising thru YouTube today, ran into an old review of the Turbo Grand Prix from MotorWeek TV. It looks like it was just posted recently. Never knew this existed!!! http://youtube.com/watch?v=JGcEqvOgEVw Quote
mfewtrail Posted June 18, 2007 Report Posted June 18, 2007 Awesome! That road course in Savannah(few hours from me) looked like it would be fun as hell. I couldn't help but laugh about how loud everything was in that car(moving the gear selector, headlight switch, turn signals, etc.). EDIT: I downloaded this, converted it to .mpg format and then uploaded it to rapidshare. The file is ~19.5mb in size. http://rapidshare.com/files/37865710/tgp_motortrend.mpg Click the link, scroll down to click the "free" button there, and then enter the little code it shows you and the download will start. Quote
Addicted To Boost Posted June 18, 2007 Report Posted June 18, 2007 Sound goes in and out a bit, but otherwise it is the BEST VID EVER! Quote
mfewtrail Posted June 19, 2007 Report Posted June 19, 2007 Sound goes in and out a bit, but otherwise it is the BEST VID EVER! I was hoping someone here knows what show # this is so I could order a copy from MotorWeek if it's still available. I might contact motorweek and see what they say... EDIT: Emailed them, hopefully they remember what episode # I'm after. I'm almost certain that it's still available since they offer from show #101 to current(they're up into the 2K-3K range now I believe). I believe the TGP episode is going to be between 1,000-1,100ish. Quote
mannix Posted June 19, 2007 Author Report Posted June 19, 2007 Let us know what you find out. Hopefully they have it !!! Wonder if they did one for the 1989 TGP model? Quote
GOT2B GM Posted June 19, 2007 Report Posted June 19, 2007 Sound goes in and out a bit, but otherwise it is the BEST VID EVER! I was hoping someone here knows what show # this is so I could order a copy from MotorWeek if it's still available. I might contact motorweek and see what they say... EDIT: Emailed them, hopefully they remember what episode # I'm after. I'm almost certain that it's still available since they offer from show #101 to current(they're up into the 2K-3K range now I believe). I believe the TGP episode is going to be between 1,000-1,100ish. Thats a great idea, I'll definately pick one up. Quote
mediabandit Posted June 20, 2007 Report Posted June 20, 2007 i wonder if they have one for the '91 lumina Z34? i looked on the site but the episodes only go back to 98-99. if anyone comes across the one for the z34 please let me know. sorry to mildly hijack, lol Quote
mfewtrail Posted June 20, 2007 Report Posted June 20, 2007 i wonder if they have one for the '91 lumina Z34? i looked on the site but the episodes only go back to 98-99. if anyone comes across the one for the z34 please let me know. sorry to mildly hijack, lol Like I said, 1990 year model is going to fall into the range I listed above, so yes, if they done a Lumina, it should be available. I did some figuring based on some "original airing" dates I found online. I'll post here when I get an email back from them. Quote
mediabandit Posted June 20, 2007 Report Posted June 20, 2007 i wonder if they have one for the '91 lumina Z34? i looked on the site but the episodes only go back to 98-99. if anyone comes across the one for the z34 please let me know. sorry to mildly hijack, lol Like I said, 1990 year model is going to fall into the range I listed above, so yes, if they done a Lumina, it should be available. I did some figuring based on some "original airing" dates I found online. I'll post here when I get an email back from them. Sweet. Quote
RareGMFan Posted June 23, 2007 Report Posted June 23, 2007 THAT.....was pretty freaking cool. Maybe it's just me, but I feel like a kid in a candy store when something about one of my cars is publicized this way (mostly due to their rareness/the fact most people haven't heard of them). I would most definitely be interested in obtaining a copy. I'll try asking the guy who posted the video. Quote
Robby1870 Posted June 23, 2007 Report Posted June 23, 2007 I found it funny that even in 1990 they were able to tell the HVAC controls were shitty. Quote
RareGMFan Posted June 24, 2007 Report Posted June 24, 2007 Ok, the guy responded on Youtube: local701 (4 hours ago) Show 919. No date. Quote
mfewtrail Posted June 24, 2007 Report Posted June 24, 2007 Ok, the guy responded on Youtube: local701 (4 hours ago) Show 919. No date. Thanks Dikran. Motorweek still hasn't responded to my email. I sent a copy to the main site and the "shop" site where you can purchase the videos. Quote
compu_85 Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 Ha, I just stumbled across this and was going to post it up. Seems you guys beat me to it -Jason Quote
Garrett Powered Posted June 26, 2007 Report Posted June 26, 2007 its funny to hear them bitch about stuff thats the least of your worries. like the seat belts and heater controls. they look like they had it screamin around that one corner though. Quote
mannix Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Posted June 27, 2007 Well, I'll be the guinea pig. I've ordered the DVD, show #919 thru the "shop" site.... Should get it in about 2-3 weeks.... let's see what happens Quote
GOT2B GM Posted June 27, 2007 Report Posted June 27, 2007 right on. If it all works out for you I'm going to order a copy as well. Quote
Robby1870 Posted June 27, 2007 Report Posted June 27, 2007 its funny to hear them bitch about stuff thats the least of your worries. like the seat belts and heater controls. they look like they had it screamin around that one corner though. Those are the least of most car guy's worries, but for "regular" people those are a big deal maybe? Quote
Addicted To Boost Posted June 28, 2007 Report Posted June 28, 2007 right on. If it all works out for you I'm going to order a copy as well. x2 Quote
no1kicker Posted June 28, 2007 Report Posted June 28, 2007 The stopping distance for 1989 was good, but when I saw the rear end lift up... Quote
Garrett Powered Posted June 28, 2007 Report Posted June 28, 2007 ...they are totally in love with the gauge cluster but cant figure out the heater controls? I am sorry but anyone who has owned one has to see the irony. that vid is funny, who honestly leaves the seatbelts plugged in while getting in and out the car? the turn signal switch looks like a tree branch busting and the car is brand new still. ahhhahahaha! "welcome to the lifestyles of the rich and famous"-->its that guy.. course hes not a car guy. I would buy a copy though, for the novelty of it. Quote
ns87 Posted June 30, 2007 Report Posted June 30, 2007 I never thought the TGP would have the same annoying key dinger I have That is a really cool video Quote
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