National Geographic Ultimate Factories: BMW X3 (Spartanburg) Airing November 1st

gemuk · 02-09-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dnw

Bump... Just a quick reminder to UK members that this is on tonight at 9pm on Nat Geo & Nat Geo HD.

Set Sky Plus on record

Sky+ set

sfax · 02-09-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DEVM

Yes, Please Record and SHARE ON THE Internet!
Would be great. Cheers

Watching it at the moment....

It will be available soon on Sky Go to download but I assume it's encrypted so not sure I can get it onto youtube

lbjgh · 02-09-2012, 03:37 PM

can you create an xvid then provide on a torrent site?

sfax · 02-09-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lbjgh

can you create an xvid then provide on a torrent site?

Only if it's not encrypted. I think they encrypt everything so that you can only view it using their proprietary desktop viewer. But I will have a play around and let you know

sfax · 02-09-2012, 04:03 PM

Not looking good I'm afraid

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[asf @ 01C09160] Ext DRM protected stream detected, decoding will likely fail!
[asf @ 01C09160] DRM protected stream detected, decoding will likely fail!
[asf @ 01C09160] Digital signature detected, decoding will likely fail!

lbjgh · 02-10-2012, 07:44 AM

sfax, what was the x3 episode like? I've seen the Z4 National Geographic episode so I assume it's much the same.

sfax · 02-10-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by lbjgh

sfax, what was the x3 episode like? I've seen the Z4 National Geographic episode so I assume it's much the same.

It was very interesting and very impressive IMO. Quite strange seeing the car you've been driving around for a year get put together and dipped in baths!

I haven't given up on providing a download as I could potentially record my desktop whilst viewing it but I'm not sure what the quality will be like

lbjgh · 02-10-2012, 09:54 AM

I'm pretty sure we have some sharp I.T. forum members that could assist if need be...

edit: It looks like the easiest solution is to use analog out to a PC capture card then encode to dvix. Too bad you are across the pond I think I've got an analog USB capture device kicking around.

sfax · 02-10-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lbjgh

I'm pretty sure we have some sharp I.T. forum members that could assist if need be...

edit: It looks like the easiest solution is to use analog out to a PC capture card then encode to dvix. Too bad you are across the pond I think I've got an analog USB capture device kicking around.

Think it's only fair that you fly over to sort this out for the forum

lushulika · 02-10-2012, 01:20 PM

There is a movie on Youtube with the US version of the National Geo movie - but it is blocked due to copyright issue et cetera.

Tangsta · 02-10-2012, 01:35 PM

You can watch here:
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/...e-bmw-x3-body/
might need to use a proxy if it's blocked

edit: Just realized that's just a short clip of it...

sfax · 02-10-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tangsta

You can watch here:
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/...e-bmw-x3-body/
might need to use a proxy if it's blocked

edit: Just realized that's just a short clip of it...

you tease

Fryguy29 · 02-10-2012, 02:38 PM

This aired before I bought my X3 and therefore was not looking for it and I missed it.
What I don't understand is, why it is so difficult to see? If I miss an episode of anything else. I can literally download it and watch it the day after it airs. That is not to mention that on cable channels usually programs repeat ad infinitum.
This show was never re-aired, and it can not be purchased or viewed at any price. In fact, there is little to no evidence on the Nat Geo website that it ever existed at all, with the exception of a 3 minute clip.
It is nowhere to be found on Hulu, Amazon, Netflix, or Nat Geo.
I can find 25 year old episodes of St Elsewhere, or the episode of 30 Rock that aired last night with ease.
What is so damn special about this program?

lbjgh · 02-10-2012, 03:08 PM

[tin foil hat] National Geographic must have aired some trade secret and Fritz over at BMW eliminated all evidence of the show [/tin foil hat]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fryguy29

This aired before I bought my X3 and therefore was not looking for it and I missed it.
What I don't understand is, why it is so difficult to see? If I miss an episode of anything else. I can literally download it and watch it the day after it airs. That is not to mention that on cable channels usually programs repeat ad infinitum.
This show was never re-aired, and it can not be purchased or viewed at any price. In fact, there is little to no evidence on the Nat Geo website that it ever existed at all, with the exception of a 3 minute clip.
It is nowhere to be found on Hulu, Amazon, Netflix, or Nat Geo.
I can find 25 year old episodes of St Elsewhere, or the episode of 30 Rock that aired last night with ease.
What is so damn special about this program?

lbjgh · 02-10-2012, 08:47 PM

Next best thing for those who want to see the X3 in production:
http://www.5min.com/Video/BMW-X3-Pro...g-SC-517146608

tank531 · 02-11-2012, 12:46 PM

A few too many pages to read so my comment might have been discussed: having watched the Ultimate Factory X3 on the UK channel I was impressed and concerned that all our F25 only have 4L of colour paint and, if I recall correctly only one colour coat?

I think I had better remove the bird shit a bit quicker and not rub so hard with the chamois

Nahoa · 02-11-2012, 02:16 PM

The disadvantages of greener solutions!

paul386 · 02-11-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nahoa

The disadvantages of greener solutions!

This is one of those "green solutions" that makes sense. I am opposed to mandated / feel good "green" solutions like solar power and what not that doesn't actually offer real financial benefits. Recycling, methane power (BMW gets a good portion of the plants power from methane extracted from a landfill), and combination primer / paint offer both financial and environmental advantages. Win win.

Nahoa · 02-11-2012, 09:55 PM

I didn't mean to say I opposed it, but that there are disadvantages we have to live with. Easier chips in the paint from stones and the like and, as the other poster suggested, perhaps susceptibility to bird shit stains or the like.

VaPouR · 02-20-2012, 03:18 PM

While I was searching for comparison tests for the X3 I came across the airing of the Ultimate Factories episode. In my search for the episode I came across this thread. I'm surprised it has yet to be found, so I went hunting myself.

If you use the usual torrent mediums, and search for the episode under the UK name 'Megafactories'. You will find it. I did a simple search of 'Megafactories BMW X3' and was able to find it. It is SD, but still watchable.

Good luck in your quest for the elusive X3 episode!

sfax · 02-20-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by VaPouR

While I was searching for comparison tests for the X3 I came across the airing of the Ultimate Factories episode. In my search for the episode I came across this thread. I'm surprised it has yet to be found, so I went hunting myself.

If you use the usual torrent mediums, and search for the episode under the UK name 'Megafactories'. You will find it. I did a simple search of 'Megafactories BMW X3' and was able to find it. It is SD, but still watchable.

Good luck in your quest for the elusive X3 episode!

Good shout. Found this one uploaded today for example...

http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/70464...PDTV_x264_AC3_

lbjgh · 02-20-2012, 03:28 PM

Good Work VaPouR and sfax!

Downloading now.

I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for an HD version.

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lbjgh Lieutenant Colonel 105 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2013 AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North of Toronto iTrader: (0)	sfax, what was the x3 episode like? I've seen the Z4 National Geographic episode so I assume it's much the same.
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lbjgh Lieutenant Colonel 105 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2013 AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North of Toronto iTrader: (0)	I'm pretty sure we have some sharp I.T. forum members that could assist if need be... edit: It looks like the easiest solution is to use analog out to a PC capture card then encode to dvix. Too bad you are across the pond I think I've got an analog USB capture device kicking around. Last edited by lbjgh; 02-10-2012 at 10:09 AM..
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lushulika Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: X3 20d Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bucharest, Romania iTrader: (0)	There is a movie on Youtube with the US version of the National Geo movie - but it is blocked due to copyright issue et cetera.
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Tangsta Private First Class 29 Rep 131 Posts Drives: '22 x3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	You can watch here: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/...e-bmw-x3-body/ might need to use a proxy if it's blocked edit: Just realized that's just a short clip of it... Last edited by Tangsta; 02-10-2012 at 01:45 PM..
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Fryguy29 Private First Class 14 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	This aired before I bought my X3 and therefore was not looking for it and I missed it. What I don't understand is, why it is so difficult to see? If I miss an episode of anything else. I can literally download it and watch it the day after it airs. That is not to mention that on cable channels usually programs repeat ad infinitum. This show was never re-aired, and it can not be purchased or viewed at any price. In fact, there is little to no evidence on the Nat Geo website that it ever existed at all, with the exception of a 3 minute clip. It is nowhere to be found on Hulu, Amazon, Netflix, or Nat Geo. I can find 25 year old episodes of St Elsewhere, or the episode of 30 Rock that aired last night with ease. What is so damn special about this program?
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lbjgh Lieutenant Colonel 105 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2013 AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North of Toronto iTrader: (0)	Next best thing for those who want to see the X3 in production: http://www.5min.com/Video/BMW-X3-Pro...g-SC-517146608
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tank531 Deckhand 5 Rep 389 Posts Drives: F25 2.0D SE xDrive (Sep 11) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Coventry - UK iTrader: (0)	A few too many pages to read so my comment might have been discussed: having watched the Ultimate Factory X3 on the UK channel I was impressed and concerned that all our F25 only have 4L of colour paint and, if I recall correctly only one colour coat? I think I had better remove the bird shit a bit quicker and not rub so hard with the chamois
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Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,876 Posts Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I didn't mean to say I opposed it, but that there are disadvantages we have to live with. Easier chips in the paint from stones and the like and, as the other poster suggested, perhaps susceptibility to bird shit stains or the like. __________________
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VaPouR The wanna-be Bavarian 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Honda Accord (LOL) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	While I was searching for comparison tests for the X3 I came across the airing of the Ultimate Factories episode. In my search for the episode I came across this thread. I'm surprised it has yet to be found, so I went hunting myself. If you use the usual torrent mediums, and search for the episode under the UK name 'Megafactories'. You will find it. I did a simple search of 'Megafactories BMW X3' and was able to find it. It is SD, but still watchable. Good luck in your quest for the elusive X3 episode!
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lbjgh Lieutenant Colonel 105 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2013 AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North of Toronto iTrader: (0)	Good Work VaPouR and sfax! Downloading now. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for an HD version.
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