Top Gear thread

Started by Mustangfan2003, November 17, 2010, 09:32:40 PM

Mustangfan2003

Look forward to seeing how it stacks up  :popcorn:

Mustangfan2003

and I see that everyone else here is too. 

BimmerM3

If I remember, I'll set my DVR to record it. I doubt it'll be anywhere near as good as the original, but I'm sure it'll still be miles ahead of any other American auto-related show.

Mustangfan2003

That's my thoughts on it too.  It's something to keep me going until the new UK season comes out. 

93JC


Mustangfan2003

It will air on History Channel. 

93JC


giant_mtb

I'm excited to see how it goes.  I'm not going to hold high expectations for the first episode.  Can't expect the crew to "click" as well as the Brit crew in the first few episodes.

Madman

#8
My DVR is already set.  I don't have high hopes but it can't be any worse than Motorweek.

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Mustangfan2003

Quote from: 93JC on November 19, 2010, 10:02:54 AM
Hmm, don't get that one.

So you Canadians missed out on Ice Road Truckers?

93JC

#10
It airs on our "History Television", a totally different network. I suspect History Television may air Top Gear USA at some point, but we'll probably be a year or two behind (as is the case with Pawn Stars).

SVT666

Quote from: giant_mtb on November 19, 2010, 10:12:14 AM
I'm excited to see how it goes.  I'm not going to hold high expectations for the first episode.  Can't expect the crew to "click" as well as the Brit crew in the first few episodes.
Go back and watch the first few seasons of the new Top Gear and it was almost unbearably bad.  This will be light years better than those first few seasons, but it won't be as good as the current Top Gear...but that's to be expected.

hotrodalex

I'm not going to bother watching it on Sunday; I figure the History channel will repeat it often enough that I'll catch it sometime Monday or Tuesday.

Gotta-Qik-C7

It's showing at 10 and 11 the first day.
Quote from: hotrodalex on November 19, 2010, 01:57:33 PM
I'm not going to bother watching it on Sunday; I figure the History channel will repeat it often enough that I'll catch it sometime Monday or Tuesday.
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Madman

Quote from: 93JC on November 19, 2010, 11:42:39 AM
It airs on our "History Television", a totally different network. I suspect History Television may air Top Gear USA at some point, but we'll probably be a year or two behind (as is the case with Pawn Stars).


I'm sure you'll be able to download US Top Gear within a few hours after it's broadcast, same as UK Top Gear.

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Quote from: Madman on November 19, 2010, 10:28:57 AM
My DVR is already set.  I don't have high hopes but it can't be any worse than Motorweek.



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Atomic

if on the "history channel", it will likely be repeated several times throughout the week. i will tune in  :clap:!

MX793

According to Inside Line's report, the show's not bad and has potential.  They said it wasn't as good as the UK version, but a large part of that is the chemistry between the hosts of the UK version which isn't really there in the US version.  Granted, I wouldn't expect the same level of chemistry between the hosts right out of the gate unless said hosts had worked on other programs together, which isn't the case here.  I'm holding out hope that the show lasts long enough for things to click.  As much as I love the British Top Gear, it would be nice to have a similarly entertaining program that covers more cars that can actually be purchased in America (and that may not even be available elsewhere in the world).
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Morris Minor

#19
I'm guessing that the fat guy "Rutledge," will not last. Hopefully Adam Carolla can step in for season two.
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Mustangfan2003

Quote from: Morris Minor on November 21, 2010, 08:31:10 PM
I'm guessing that the fat guy "Rutledge," will not last. Hopefully Adam Corolla can step in for season two.

I agree.  Also, the guy that interviewed Buzz Aldrin sucks.  That interview was terrible. 

CJ


Mustangfan2003

Tanner is an ok host, but he needs help. 

Mustangfan2003

I know what's wrong, they need an older host like Clarkson. 

The Pirate

Yeah, part of the awesomeness of the original Top Gear is the relationship between Clarkson, May and Hammond.  Those guys all seem to be pretty good storytellers too.

Not feeling the click with the these hosts, but that hopefully changes.  And I agree re: Buzz Aldrin's interviewer.  Not good.
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giant_mtb

It's been one episode you nutjobs.  Give their relationships a goddamn chance to develop. :rolleyes:


the Teuton

Quote from: giant_mtb on November 21, 2010, 09:07:56 PM
It's been one episode you nutjobs.  Give their relationships a goddamn chance to develop. :rolleyes:




They need to bond? :wub:
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Onslaught

The northern sounding guy who interviewed Buzz Aldrin sucked. And you have a man like Buzz Aldrin and you can't think of anything good to ask him?
Also a Viper wouldn't make it out of the parking lot vs a Cobra. But I realize it's just for entertainment so that's ok. And I know the real Top Gear did something like this too.
Not so sure about the fat guy. But I'll hold off on him until he's had some time. The Yankee sucks however.
The young guy who looks like Apollo from  Battlestar Galactica seems ok to me. And it's obvious he's the one with skills in driving.
The camera work was good and in the end that's what I want to see. Nice cars with good shots.

giant_mtb

Yeah, the dude that interviewed Mr. Aldrin was pretty pathetic.  The fat dude seems to be there for relative comedic value, regardless of his driving skills (a May character).  And the other guy does indeed seem to be the one with the real driving skills.  He handled that Viper like a boss.

Mustangfan2003

Tanner has that sportscar show on Speed and he's a pro drifter so he's a pretty legit.