Top Gear America

Matthew · 11-21-2010, 11:25 PM

All I'm saying is 370z lazer tag at my place!!

Ricochet48 · 11-21-2010, 11:52 PM

I enjoyed it. Sure they are trying to copy the original, hence the same name. I don't want to judge too early. I think it'll be good to have an american take on the show. The overall previews looked solid. I just don't know how much I like the hosts yet.

kevr6 · 11-21-2010, 11:54 PM

DVRed it! Haven't watched it yet!

Chris_1 · 11-22-2010, 12:45 AM

It wasnt bad, but it was an exact copy. I mean at least they couldve named their track guy something different then the STIG. I mean the Stig should not be the name, something else.

I agree with everyone, they need to find their own on this to succeed. Everyone is acting way to professional too, I mean come on you are being given an amazing job, be more excited, act like a kid. They do it on the UK show and it works great, it makes you kind of feel how their feeling about the cars.

crash1369 · 11-22-2010, 12:52 AM

not only did they name him the stig, but they made damn sure you knew it. I think they said stig more in one lap then the rest of the damn time the UK show has been on TV

nuTinmuch · 11-22-2010, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris@WheelsDirectOnline.com

It wasnt bad, but it was an exact copy. I mean at least they couldve named their track guy something different then the STIG. I mean the Stig should not be the name, something else.

I agree with everyone, they need to find their own on this to succeed. Everyone is acting way to professional too, I mean come on you are being given an amazing job, be more excited, act like a kid. They do it on the UK show and it works great, it makes you kind of feel how their feeling about the cars.

The format should be an exact copy, imo. Same with the Stig.

My full opinion:

Review: Top Gear USA, Episode 1

spearfish25 · 11-22-2010, 03:40 AM

The show grew on me as it progressed. However, parts of it felt forced (stupid helicopter locking onto the car with Tanner drifting around.....come on). Also, the 'standing mile' in the Lambos seemed just like Battle of the Supercars as did the trash talking about 'my car' and 'your car'.

I think it's a mistake to make an exact copy of one of the most popular shows on worldwide TV. Also, they'd be better off with three guys who have great repport rather than three hodge-podge selections. Imagine if the hosts were three of the Baldwin brothers.

From the preview, it looks like they have a segment on the 370Z next week. I'll have to watch at least one more...

Jamaica · 11-22-2010, 03:57 AM

the show wasnt bad but i did expect a lil more.

CrownR426 · 11-22-2010, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

The show grew on me as it progressed. However, parts of it felt forced (stupid helicopter locking onto the car with Tanner drifting around.....come on). Also, the 'standing mile' in the Lambos seemed just like Battle of the Supercars as did the trash talking about 'my car' and 'your car'.

I think it's a mistake to make an exact copy of one of the most popular shows on worldwide TV. Also, they'd be better off with three guys who have great repport rather than three hodge-podge selections. Imagine if the hosts were three of the Baldwin brothers.

From the preview, it looks like they have a segment on the 370Z next week. I'll have to watch at least one more...

I fell asleep during the lambo's!
I hope the 370z comes out lmao, Tanner's going to want to drive that!

ChrisSlicks · 11-22-2010, 08:04 AM

The show was just okay. The only segment that worked was the Viper vs Cobra because the hosts put a bit of energy into it. The reason the UK show works is because of the hosts personality, you have to be a bit over-the-top on TV for it to carry to your audience - these hosts are just too dry most of the time. Especially Tanner, he needs a personality injection stat.

PapoZalsa · 11-22-2010, 08:40 AM

Forgot to watch it!

bullitt5897 · 11-22-2010, 08:52 AM

The show does show some promise and it looks as though the 370z will be making it into several episodes

... Now honestly, I have been around filming and host talent for a little while being as I film racing and dear lord must I say these guys are dry!!! they are trying way too hard! I so wish I could buy a ticket and show them what they need to do and how easy it is to talk about cars with passion and using inflection in their voices to stress points! maybe its because I have done voiceover work and no-one gets to see you but dang!!! they need to stop trying so hard and just have fun!

The Cobra/Viper scene definitely was there! it made you want to watch the rest of the show... Now the lambo drag race was cool too but the fat guy short shifted like a b*tch! And what made the original crew top gear crew was that they made wagers and bets having fun not "ohhh I beat Tanner Foust!!! oOoOo..." Freaking retarded...

Will I watch more episodes yes! Will I write in and give them criticism you bet your @ss I will!

spearfish25 · 11-22-2010, 08:58 AM

Tanner just doesn't have the literacy to express himself. For example:

"The shifter in the Balboni...it makes a metallic click when you shift....it's just.....INSANE!"

Not sure 'insane' is the proper adjective for a cool clicking sound when you shift.

m4a1mustang · 11-22-2010, 09:05 AM

Did not watch because 1) I don't like Tanner Foust and 2) I don't like Rutledge Wood.

However I will probably watch the episode featuring the Z.

John@Z1 · 11-22-2010, 10:23 AM

My girl made me mute it when Adam started talking. Tanner was full of himself. The bearded guy was kind of ok(but still sucked). Stig prob=Tanner since he mentioned Stig this and Stig that. UK says things like our tamed driver and what not.

I will watch it again because they actually love to let you hear the car.

11-21-2010, 11:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
Ricochet48 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Darien, IL Posts: 117 Drives: 06 Acura RSX Type S Rep Power: 16	I enjoyed it. Sure they are trying to copy the original, hence the same name. I don't want to judge too early. I think it'll be good to have an american take on the show. The overall previews looked solid. I just don't know how much I like the hosts yet. __________________ I feel like some RWD and torque!

11-21-2010, 11:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 666	DVRed it! Haven't watched it yet! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

11-22-2010, 12:52 AM	#20 (permalink)
crash1369 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tobyharlem Age: 42 Posts: 474 Drives: C300 - 6spd Rep Power: 729	not only did they name him the stig, but they made damn sure you knew it. I think they said stig more in one lap then the rest of the damn time the UK show has been on TV __________________ "At no point during your rambling, incoherent response did you ever come close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. We are all now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may god have mercy on your soul."

11-22-2010, 03:40 AM	#22 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	The show grew on me as it progressed. However, parts of it felt forced (stupid helicopter locking onto the car with Tanner drifting around.....come on). Also, the 'standing mile' in the Lambos seemed just like Battle of the Supercars as did the trash talking about 'my car' and 'your car'. I think it's a mistake to make an exact copy of one of the most popular shows on worldwide TV. Also, they'd be better off with three guys who have great repport rather than three hodge-podge selections. Imagine if the hosts were three of the Baldwin brothers. From the preview, it looks like they have a segment on the 370Z next week. I'll have to watch at least one more... __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

11-22-2010, 08:04 AM	#25 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	The show was just okay. The only segment that worked was the Viper vs Cobra because the hosts put a bit of energy into it. The reason the UK show works is because of the hosts personality, you have to be a bit over-the-top on TV for it to carry to your audience - these hosts are just too dry most of the time. Especially Tanner, he needs a personality injection stat. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

11-21-2010, 11:25 PM	#16 (permalink)
Matthew Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 519 Drives: Red Rocket Rep Power: 16	All I'm saying is 370z lazer tag at my place!!

11-22-2010, 12:45 AM	#19 (permalink)
Chris_1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Statewide Posts: 838 Drives: Nissan 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 16	It wasnt bad, but it was an exact copy. I mean at least they couldve named their track guy something different then the STIG. I mean the Stig should not be the name, something else. I agree with everyone, they need to find their own on this to succeed. Everyone is acting way to professional too, I mean come on you are being given an amazing job, be more excited, act like a kid. They do it on the UK show and it works great, it makes you kind of feel how their feeling about the cars.

11-22-2010, 03:57 AM	#23 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	the show wasnt bad but i did expect a lil more.

11-22-2010, 08:40 AM	#26 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Forgot to watch it! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

11-22-2010, 08:52 AM	#27 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	The show does show some promise and it looks as though the 370z will be making it into several episodes ... Now honestly, I have been around filming and host talent for a little while being as I film racing and dear lord must I say these guys are dry!!! they are trying way too hard! I so wish I could buy a ticket and show them what they need to do and how easy it is to talk about cars with passion and using inflection in their voices to stress points! maybe its because I have done voiceover work and no-one gets to see you but dang!!! they need to stop trying so hard and just have fun! The Cobra/Viper scene definitely was there! it made you want to watch the rest of the show... Now the lambo drag race was cool too but the fat guy short shifted like a btch! And what made the original crew top gear crew was that they made wagers and bets having fun not "ohhh I beat Tanner Foust!!! oOoOo..." Freaking retarded... Will I watch more episodes yes! Will I write in and give them criticism you bet your @ss I will! __________________ Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

11-22-2010, 08:58 AM	#28 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Tanner just doesn't have the literacy to express himself. For example: "The shifter in the Balboni...it makes a metallic click when you shift....it's just.....INSANE!" Not sure 'insane' is the proper adjective for a cool clicking sound when you shift. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

11-22-2010, 09:05 AM	#29 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Did not watch because 1) I don't like Tanner Foust and 2) I don't like Rutledge Wood. However I will probably watch the episode featuring the Z. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-22-2010, 10:23 AM	#30 (permalink)
John@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Posts: 1,589 Drives: Turbos Rep Power: 20	My girl made me mute it when Adam started talking. Tanner was full of himself. The bearded guy was kind of ok(but still sucked). Stig prob=Tanner since he mentioned Stig this and Stig that. UK says things like our tamed driver and what not. I will watch it again because they actually love to let you hear the car. __________________ Z1 Motorsports will beat any advertised price on Nissan OEM Parts! 770-838-7777 ext 311 AIM: JohnatZ1 email: John@Z1motorsports.com

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