Where is Greasemonkey ??
04 September 2004, 09:14 PM
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Saw a scoob that looked very much like his (and loads of others) at Whitton near Prestiegn whilst visiting a friend there 
I think it was the Woodpecker Stages was he entered ??
Tony
I think it was the Woodpecker Stages was he entered ??Tony
05 September 2004, 10:26 AM
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The video gives no bearing on his technical knowledge, just shows how he got a rally drive. And ok, he crashed off while being filmed. ever seen a raly without a crash?!
Dont see what the fuss is about, bit of jealousy maybe??
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Dont see what the fuss is about, bit of jealousy maybe??
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05 September 2004, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DevilHimSelf
Anyone have the link to the full movie, want to watch before i make up my mind about all that has been posted.
http://www.home.no/happybeaver/richard-hopkins.wmv
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06 September 2004, 10:42 AM
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Cool, i remember watching this when it was on TV but didn't realise it was Greasemonkey.
Fair play to him, i suspect not many on here have managed to get a drive in a proper WRC car.
How come he never posts anymore? It's not because of the 5th gear gcrash is it?
Fair play to him, i suspect not many on here have managed to get a drive in a proper WRC car.
How come he never posts anymore? It's not because of the 5th gear gcrash is it?
06 September 2004, 11:15 AM
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I just watched the video as well, and respect to GreaseMonkey!
GM has obviously got vast technical experience, as he has proven on the technical forums.
He has also obviously done quite well in a real rally car (the production class), so I don't understand why everyone's picking on him? If he was as crap as everyone is saying, I'm sure he wouldn't have any sponsors.
GM has done what most people on here can only dream about, i.e. got himself a drive in a WRC Impreza. The guy deserves respect, not to be slated on here. I hope he will do very well in future rallies.
GM has obviously got vast technical experience, as he has proven on the technical forums.
He has also obviously done quite well in a real rally car (the production class), so I don't understand why everyone's picking on him? If he was as crap as everyone is saying, I'm sure he wouldn't have any sponsors.
GM has done what most people on here can only dream about, i.e. got himself a drive in a WRC Impreza. The guy deserves respect, not to be slated on here. I hope he will do very well in future rallies.
06 September 2004, 01:30 PM
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Well said.
He has posted on here since 5th gear, but it was not known that he and Greasemonkey were the same. I suspect he hasn't been on because he's busy with rallying.
MB
He has posted on here since 5th gear, but it was not known that he and Greasemonkey were the same. I suspect he hasn't been on because he's busy with rallying.
MB
06 September 2004, 02:22 PM
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Anyone can get a private ride, If there willing to break the bank.
If Rich ever wins anything im sure people who have posted will eat there words.
As to some of the comments he knows why that is, Doesnt he everyone !!!!
Also anyone wanting to feed his ego a little, He is still reading this i can confirm.
If Rich ever wins anything im sure people who have posted will eat there words.
As to some of the comments he knows why that is, Doesnt he everyone !!!!
Also anyone wanting to feed his ego a little, He is still reading this i can confirm.
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06 September 2004, 05:53 PM
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Is anyone picking on him ?, maybe pulling a leg or three , I meant by my post that I did not realise that was the famous GM when I saw the 5G program. Good luck to him, would love a drive in my own WRC car.
Greasemonkey, we salute you !!!!, come back soon
, I meant by my post that I did not realise that was the famous GM when I saw the 5G program. Good luck to him, would love a drive in my own WRC car.Greasemonkey, we salute you !!!!, come back soon
07 September 2004, 03:18 AM
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GM, have to say that was a very close thing dude, as posted above i salute you, and i have changed my mind about you and your posts.
Brave man to go out in a WRC even Braver to do it again after a crash.
One thing i will say NEVER ask a TV Journo if they have Stopped recording!
Good look on Rally of Wales.
Brave man to go out in a WRC even Braver to do it again after a crash.
One thing i will say NEVER ask a TV Journo if they have Stopped recording!
Good look on Rally of Wales.
07 September 2004, 12:11 PM
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Call me a cynic, but I do not believe for one minute that Richard Hopkins is GreaseMonkey.
How could an IT Manager have so much technical knowledge through playing Rally Games on the PS2.
Who started this crazy rumour in the first place ?
How could an IT Manager have so much technical knowledge through playing Rally Games on the PS2.
Who started this crazy rumour in the first place ?
07 September 2004, 01:00 PM
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You start somewhere, and soon learn
07 September 2004, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Danny B
I'm sorry but I disagree, you can't get to his level of expertise by reading "Haynes Manuals", you need to have hands on experience and being an IT manager and a night time gamer you would not get this level of knowledge.
Lol @ Danny b
Obviously you dont get it.
It is proven that They are the same person.
Im sure more proof can be found if needed
07 September 2004, 02:40 PM
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I'm sorry but I disagree, you can't get to his level of expertise by reading "Haynes Manuals", you need to have hands on experience and being an IT manager and a night time gamer you would not get this level of knowledge.
Imprezas are hobbys, and entirely possibly to build up a vast technical knowledge from a hobby.
07 September 2004, 03:39 PM
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Well whether he is or he isn't that bloke from 5th Gear my opinion of him hasn't changed except that he is too old to be living at home
What is your problem Sti8sam1, why are you so keen to see his true identity revealed?
What is your problem Sti8sam1, why are you so keen to see his true identity revealed?