Top Gear/5th Gear/Automotive TV shows thread - Page 5

dubie7006 · Nov 23, 2010, 3:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeProte83

Dubie, IT IS AN AMERICAN SHOW FOR AMERICAN AUDIENCE MADE BY AMERICANS. It will not have English accents, nor English humor. Just get over it and understand the principle behind the show. This is an AMERICAN SHOW. Does TGUK use English cars in reasonable priced car section? There goes your answer!!! People need to understand that this is not a UK Show. They will mimic some things from the UK show but with American spice!! Let's just enjoy it for what it is and stop comparing it with the original one!!

I'm aware of that. All I was saying by including the English accents bit was that I preferred it. Not that American accents suck. Calm down. And yes, it is an American show. The English show does not use English cars for RPC, but they DID use an American car for a while (chevy). It would make too much sense to use an American car on an American show, I suppose. I will continue watching the show and hope it succeeds, but all I'm saying is I prefer the original. Is that worth getting worked up over?

1deano1 · Dec 04, 2010, 7:34 PM

Top Gear News:

There is going to be a Top Gear special on Boxing Day but on the 21st there will be a brand new episode airing.

http://transmission.blogs.topgear.co...-more-details/

Driftster · Dec 04, 2010, 8:45 PM

I like the american version better..

More car, less stupid...

There are some moments i wish they wouldn't have...but that's the same to be said for every "potentially awesome show" that is just "alright/watchable"

I prefer a car focused auto show than a person/journalistic humor focused one...

I hope this top gear sticks around for a while, and i hope they don't fall into the same lame cyclical holes Top Gear UK fell into

clutch · Dec 04, 2010, 8:57 PM

Driftster · Dec 04, 2010, 9:14 PM

No..just an observation after sitting through the ep a second time...

Medical related question....What is the risk of developing testicular cancer from having certain members of the board always swinging from the sack?

Jared · Dec 04, 2010, 9:20 PM

I believe the number is still 1 in 6. ^

clutch · Dec 04, 2010, 9:33 PM

About as likely as having certain members deliver illogical arguments based on semantics.

Driftster · Dec 04, 2010, 9:42 PM

Illogical..yes so true...

anyway in other reposted news..

I'd like to reiterate that i saw this...

After adjusting light source in photoshop

Continue the Discussion on how clutch's idea of logic is everyone elses idea of comedy

clutch · Dec 04, 2010, 9:47 PM

Oh look, Ty is trying to get another thread closed!

Silly illogical Ty.

Driftster · Dec 04, 2010, 9:54 PM

Well considering i came to this thread, and stated something clearly on topic and my opinion.....

In which you followed it up with a stupid cat picture......I'd say you're the tard trying to get it closed...
now stow it.

clutch · Dec 04, 2010, 10:02 PM

Stupid?

It was inquisitive.

I was wondering if you were still mad at Clarkson for no reason. You've mentioned your (unfounded) distaste for him before and I am just surprised you haven't gotten over the fact that they don't take themselves too seriously when reviewing American made cars.

So really, you shouldn't be mad. And if Top Gear USA became TG:UK, it would help bring automotive culture to the forefront of social media. Because right now, we have reality TV shows about housewives and pregnant teens. (Sarah Palin's Alaska)

Oh, and I am not the one mentioning male genitalia.

Driftster · Dec 04, 2010, 10:17 PM

Little girl, no need to continue arguing..

VTEC_Dreams · Dec 04, 2010, 11:03 PM

You two...I swear I don't which one is worse.

Anyways, I agree with Drift. UK Top Gear has blown for a number of years now.

The US Top Gear is far more an actual enthusiast's show from what I could tell. Less about the actors and more about the cars.

And there is a real driver, which is awesome.

Jared · Dec 04, 2010, 11:32 PM

I think that's the appeal about TG:UK for me. They are all just "blokes" (they're more celebrities than anything now) but they maintain that identity.

A professional racing driver helps out with stunts and specific analysis about how a car can be better set-up. However, I think the "blokes" identity is more our speed because that's what we are (pun not intended).

I think TG:USA is a good idea because it hopefully will shed light on a great subculture and on something quite important to America, the car.

I hope these guys pull a gag like TG:UK did and enter an endurance race.

Cooper "s" · Dec 06, 2010, 3:03 PM

yesterdays show was decent.

No mention of any real cars, except for that one thing with solid rear axle.

but the next weeks episode looks good.

on a semi related note

OCC starts today on the discovery channel at 9 pm.

Dec 04, 2010, 8:45 PM	#63
Driftster Bimmer DBAG Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 48,560	I like the american version better.. More car, less stupid... There are some moments i wish they wouldn't have...but that's the same to be said for every "potentially awesome show" that is just "alright/watchable" I prefer a car focused auto show than a person/journalistic humor focused one... I hope this top gear sticks around for a while, and i hope they don't fall into the same lame cyclical holes Top Gear UK fell into __________________ R.I.P. Randy

Dec 04, 2010, 8:57 PM	#64
clutch Exit, stage right. Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 17,766	/\

Dec 04, 2010, 9:14 PM	#65
Driftster Bimmer DBAG Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 48,560	No..just an observation after sitting through the ep a second time... Medical related question....What is the risk of developing testicular cancer from having certain members of the board always swinging from the sack? __________________ R.I.P. Randy

Dec 04, 2010, 9:20 PM	#66
Jared SCF Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 5,732	I believe the number is still 1 in 6. ^ __________________ Your mom has a beautiful interior - JPeters Your mom enjoys my live axle - Jpeters

Dec 04, 2010, 9:42 PM	#68
Driftster Bimmer DBAG Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 48,560	Illogical..yes so true... anyway in other reposted news.. I'd like to reiterate that i saw this... After adjusting light source in photoshop Continue the Discussion on how clutch's idea of logic is everyone elses idea of comedy __________________ R.I.P. Randy

Dec 04, 2010, 7:34 PM	#62
1deano1 Poster Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 365	Top Gear News: There is going to be a Top Gear special on Boxing Day but on the 21st there will be a brand new episode airing. http://transmission.blogs.topgear.co...-more-details/

Dec 04, 2010, 9:33 PM	#67
clutch Exit, stage right. Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 17,766	About as likely as having certain members deliver illogical arguments based on semantics.

Dec 04, 2010, 9:47 PM	#69
clutch Exit, stage right. Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 17,766	Oh look, Ty is trying to get another thread closed! Silly illogical Ty.

Dec 04, 2010, 9:54 PM	#70
Driftster Bimmer DBAG Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 48,560	Well considering i came to this thread, and stated something clearly on topic and my opinion..... In which you followed it up with a stupid cat picture......I'd say you're the tard trying to get it closed... now stow it. __________________ R.I.P. Randy

Dec 04, 2010, 10:02 PM	#71
clutch Exit, stage right. Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 17,766	Stupid? It was inquisitive. I was wondering if you were still mad at Clarkson for no reason. You've mentioned your (unfounded) distaste for him before and I am just surprised you haven't gotten over the fact that they don't take themselves too seriously when reviewing American made cars. So really, you shouldn't be mad. And if Top Gear USA became TG:UK, it would help bring automotive culture to the forefront of social media. Because right now, we have reality TV shows about housewives and pregnant teens. (Sarah Palin's Alaska) Oh, and I am not the one mentioning male genitalia.

Dec 04, 2010, 10:17 PM	#72
Driftster Bimmer DBAG Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 48,560	Little girl, no need to continue arguing.. __________________ R.I.P. Randy

Dec 04, 2010, 11:03 PM	#73
VTEC_Dreams Slow car enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 12,781	You two...I swear I don't which one is worse. Anyways, I agree with Drift. UK Top Gear has blown for a number of years now. The US Top Gear is far more an actual enthusiast's show from what I could tell. Less about the actors and more about the cars. And there is a real driver, which is awesome. __________________ Anyhow...

Dec 04, 2010, 11:32 PM	#74
Jared SCF Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 5,732	I think that's the appeal about TG:UK for me. They are all just "blokes" (they're more celebrities than anything now) but they maintain that identity. A professional racing driver helps out with stunts and specific analysis about how a car can be better set-up. However, I think the "blokes" identity is more our speed because that's what we are (pun not intended). I think TG:USA is a good idea because it hopefully will shed light on a great subculture and on something quite important to America, the car. I hope these guys pull a gag like TG:UK did and enter an endurance race. __________________ Your mom has a beautiful interior - JPeters Your mom enjoys my live axle - Jpeters

Dec 06, 2010, 3:03 PM	#75
Cooper "s" Coop DeVille Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 17,916	yesterdays show was decent. No mention of any real cars, except for that one thing with solid rear axle. but the next weeks episode looks good. on a semi related note OCC starts today on the discovery channel at 9 pm. __________________ The closest thing they have to the Fit is the off button...- Evo

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