The truth behind the idiot (Clarkson) crashing the A610

In conversation with people I quite often hear about the crashing of this A610 on one of his videos. I admit to not knowing the true facts behind this stunt which I can only assume was done for publicity, along with the super injunction and the recent series of Top Gear my feelings towards Mr Clarkson have gone from one of tolerating him to one now where he truly outshines Boris in bafoon ranking. I read somewhere that the steering lock problem was due to the car being set up for the remote controlled crash, if so I guess again like the truth behind the recent Wheeler Dealers slight of hand just highlights what crap we are prepared to consume. So does anyone have the facts behind the crash?

In conversation with people I quite often hear about the crashing of this A610 on one of his videos. I admit to not knowing the true facts behind this stunt which I can only assume was done for publicity, along with the super injunction and the recent series of Top Gear my feelings towards Mr Clarkson have gone from one of tolerating him to one now where he truly outshines Boris in bafoon ranking. I read somewhere that the steering lock problem was due to the car being set up for the remote controlled crash, if so I guess again like the truth behind the recent Wheeler Dealers slight of hand just highlights what crap we are prepared to consume. So does anyone have the facts behind the crash?

I think you pretty much have it, it was due to them faffing with the car. I had known for sometime that a lot of the stuff on Top Gear is set up as I know someone in the Porsche Club who directs some of the short clips and he has never tried really hard to deny this is the case. Having said that was the A610 stunt for a solo video or Top Gear?

The full story is on here somewhere .Use the search facility .
It was just a stunt for one of his vids .....if they could have bought a Venturi cheaper then that would have been crashed .....
The engine and box turns up every now and then for sale .

Thanks for the replies, I've been caught out a couple of times as I knew nothing about it when the matter was brought up. I found the clip on You Tube and it's obvious he wasn't in it, but I'll have a look through the forum so that I have the correct version of events. Still a waste of what looked to be a nice car and it's strange how a bit of negative false publicity like this hangs over the car.

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This is the main thread:

http://www.renaultalpineownersclub.com/ ... t=a610+dvd

I remember just after it came out at Chumley a guy came over to me:

"These are the cars that have all the steering problems aren't they?"

Found it and have read through, enough said I think.

Still a waste of what looked to be a nice car

it was the best one in the country

Still a waste of what looked to be a nice car

it was the best one in the country

No it wasn't mine is (I expect we would all say that wouldn't we)

I wouldn't because I haven't got one

Still a waste of what looked to be a nice car

it was the best one in the country

No it wasn't mine is (I expect we would all say that wouldn't we)

No you are right she is a stunner, should never of sold it!! Glad you are looking after her!

Still a waste of what looked to be a nice car

it was the best one in the country

No it wasn't mine is (I expect we would all say that wouldn't we)

No you are right she is a stunner, should never of sold it!! Glad you are looking after her!

it was at the time....... but not anymore,

best you bring yoursto prescott and prove it's the best..... better than
F1 ALP?

park them side by side it will be a very close contest, but we need a totaly impartial judge maybe the renault representative.if this ever happens i don't think could watch because we are talking about this car

Shiny-shiny ...shiny boots of leather .......open bonnets....boots and doors

Now thats nice that yellow one is, I'll swap you for my GTA - 1 careful owner form new, unfortuantely it then had 8 not so careful

The full story is on here somewhere .Use the search facility .
It was just a stunt for one of his vids .....if they could have bought a Venturi cheaper then that would have been crashed .....
The engine and box turns up every now and then for sale .