Top Gear America

Falcor · 01-24-2011, 08:17 AM

They are relying on the top gear "formula" to make the show entertaining, which isnt what made the original good. It is the Chemistry and the personalities that made it a worth while show. I have to say though I cant stand the gimmicks like the races between bikers and cars and skydivers and trucks. I know that this was part of the original series but it is just so fake. Everyone knows that they are staged, why try to force such a ridiculous concept. How amazing that in every match up the races come down to withing minutes of each other at the finish and almost always cross paths in the middle of the race.

And don't even get me started on that New Yorker guy, did they let him on the show because of his accent? I would rather watch Snookie from the jersey shore than that POS.

wilsonp · 01-24-2011, 07:03 PM

I thought the truck/Alaska episode was pretty good.

And I think British Top Gear does a recap show, but I don't believe they have such a short season.

Oh, and besides drifting, Tanner is also an American Rally Champion, did European Rally Cross, and the Race of Champions.

Lemers · 01-24-2011, 07:58 PM

This was a typical first season. Just a few episodes to see if it is sellable. I think the production quality was pretty good but the writing and commentary could improve. I'll keep watching

wretched_z · 01-24-2011, 10:05 PM

They need to get rid of rutledge, he is very annoying.

Matthew · 01-24-2011, 10:57 PM

Keep Tanner, fire the other two. And bring Simmon Cowell and Paula Abdul.

ThoriumHotdog · 01-24-2011, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VQinside

Tanner Faust is a drifter not a racer.
In "battle of the super cars" he would always make the fastest car lose cuz he doesn't know how to drive.
I think the show is awful, it's just so wannabe.
Also who finishes a season with a recap of the show?!!!
That just means they don't know what else to do already.

Got to agree with you on that. It's like they took every commercial they had for the show, slapped them together, added a bit of voice over and aired it. I would have rather seen the Stig take the Z around the track.

Lemers · 01-25-2011, 12:11 AM

Every reality show has a reunion show near the end or as the last episode. The real question is " how do you do a recap with about 10 episodes". Like anyone can't remember that far back.

Falcor · 01-25-2011, 08:34 AM

I think Tanner and Rutledge are fine, I think they have good chemistry together. I just think they need to get more comfortable in front of the camera. there are a few scenes that seem natural that were pretty good in my opinion.

I just wish they would spend more time with some cool cars, it seems like whenever they get an exotic they just fly by the interesting stuff so they can get to the "faux reality TV" stuff.

crash1369 · 01-26-2011, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Top Gear UK Season 16 Episode 1 - Car Videos on StreetFire

Is it just me, or does the new stig look like a much better driver then the old one? I know it's only been one race (that I've seen) but I am looking forward to seeing what he can do, he appeared to be driving much more aggressively then the other guy used to

It's probably no coincidence either that the first person on the track under him beat everyone else's times, significantly, either. It could just be the driver but there's an awful big gap compared to all the others which were relatively close together.
Or it could just be staged like the rest of the show

haggomyeggo · 03-15-2011, 01:44 PM

I forced myself to finally watch the entire season after I saw the announcement that they are getting a second season.

I agree they are way too forced and there is no fluidity with the show.

Only honestly funny comment was made surprisingly by Tanner on his thoughts on the New Boss Mustang. "well this front splitter looks cool but since its about 3 feet off the ground it isnt going to do much but probably lift the car"

at least he hit the nail on the head about American cars in general. look cool more than be able to properly go around a corner. This is why I like my Z. It can handle and go fast. Might not be the fastest but it has that connected feel.

The US boys will never replace the UK boys. No chance and I will always love the original but if you ever go to Top Gear UK website, I think someone forced James May to support the new show and say its hosts were amazing.

Maybe someone offered to trade his F430 spider and give him a 458 instead. This would be the least I would take for writing in support of the US hosts.

I want to see the UK show come back to America and compete Stig and all in a 24 hour of Lemons race.

google it if you havent heard about it

red6spd · 03-15-2011, 06:49 PM

When does the new season start?????????

crash1369 · 03-15-2011, 08:05 PM

so they managed to find somebody dumb enough to pay for another season huh

Bad hosts or not the show would be tolerable, and maybe even get better... eventually. If they even had One independent, or better yet, Original thought.

Guess we'll see how it goes

Mike · 03-15-2011, 09:36 PM

Just my humble opinion, but if there was no Top Gear UK, and this was just a new show, people wouldn't give them such a hard time. Enjoy it for what it is, which is not just another food show on cable.

crash1369 · 03-16-2011, 07:11 AM

If there was no top gear UK your right that would help, because they wouldn't be copying it practically word for word. But then it would still come down to the hosts, who it seems most people agree are not very entertaining, although admittedly that probably also has allot to to with their desperate attempt to be the same as the other guys.

Hopefully this season will be better but I'm not getting my hopes up.
That's my opinion, but it seems some people do claim to enjoy the show... although I can't understand why

red6spd · 03-16-2011, 10:22 AM

Its a show about cars, I like it.

01-24-2011, 07:03 PM	#77 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	I thought the truck/Alaska episode was pretty good. And I think British Top Gear does a recap show, but I don't believe they have such a short season. Oh, and besides drifting, Tanner is also an American Rally Champion, did European Rally Cross, and the Race of Champions. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black Last edited by wilsonp; 01-24-2011 at 07:07 PM.

01-24-2011, 07:58 PM	#78 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	This was a typical first season. Just a few episodes to see if it is sellable. I think the production quality was pretty good but the writing and commentary could improve. I'll keep watching __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

01-24-2011, 10:57 PM	#80 (permalink)
Matthew Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 519 Drives: Red Rocket Rep Power: 16	Keep Tanner, fire the other two. And bring Simmon Cowell and Paula Abdul. __________________

01-25-2011, 12:11 AM	#82 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Every reality show has a reunion show near the end or as the last episode. The real question is " how do you do a recap with about 10 episodes". Like anyone can't remember that far back. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

03-15-2011, 06:49 PM	#86 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	When does the new season start????????? __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

01-24-2011, 08:17 AM	#76 (permalink)
Falcor Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 347 Drives: 2010 370 CFR edition Rep Power: 15	They are relying on the top gear "formula" to make the show entertaining, which isnt what made the original good. It is the Chemistry and the personalities that made it a worth while show. I have to say though I cant stand the gimmicks like the races between bikers and cars and skydivers and trucks. I know that this was part of the original series but it is just so fake. Everyone knows that they are staged, why try to force such a ridiculous concept. How amazing that in every match up the races come down to withing minutes of each other at the finish and almost always cross paths in the middle of the race. And don't even get me started on that New Yorker guy, did they let him on the show because of his accent? I would rather watch Snookie from the jersey shore than that POS.

01-24-2011, 10:05 PM	#79 (permalink)
wretched_z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 63 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	They need to get rid of rutledge, he is very annoying.

01-25-2011, 08:34 AM	#83 (permalink)
Falcor Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 347 Drives: 2010 370 CFR edition Rep Power: 15	I think Tanner and Rutledge are fine, I think they have good chemistry together. I just think they need to get more comfortable in front of the camera. there are a few scenes that seem natural that were pretty good in my opinion. I just wish they would spend more time with some cool cars, it seems like whenever they get an exotic they just fly by the interesting stuff so they can get to the "faux reality TV" stuff.

03-15-2011, 01:44 PM	#85 (permalink)
haggomyeggo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: IL Posts: 1,723 Drives: Steves old cars Rep Power: 17	I forced myself to finally watch the entire season after I saw the announcement that they are getting a second season. I agree they are way too forced and there is no fluidity with the show. Only honestly funny comment was made surprisingly by Tanner on his thoughts on the New Boss Mustang. "well this front splitter looks cool but since its about 3 feet off the ground it isnt going to do much but probably lift the car" at least he hit the nail on the head about American cars in general. look cool more than be able to properly go around a corner. This is why I like my Z. It can handle and go fast. Might not be the fastest but it has that connected feel. The US boys will never replace the UK boys. No chance and I will always love the original but if you ever go to Top Gear UK website, I think someone forced James May to support the new show and say its hosts were amazing. Maybe someone offered to trade his F430 spider and give him a 458 instead. This would be the least I would take for writing in support of the US hosts. I want to see the UK show come back to America and compete Stig and all in a 24 hour of Lemons race. google it if you havent heard about it

03-15-2011, 08:05 PM	#87 (permalink)
crash1369 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tobyharlem Age: 42 Posts: 474 Drives: C300 - 6spd Rep Power: 729	so they managed to find somebody dumb enough to pay for another season huh Bad hosts or not the show would be tolerable, and maybe even get better... eventually. If they even had One independent, or better yet, Original thought. Guess we'll see how it goes __________________ "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."

03-15-2011, 09:36 PM	#88 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	Just my humble opinion, but if there was no Top Gear UK, and this was just a new show, people wouldn't give them such a hard time. Enjoy it for what it is, which is not just another food show on cable. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

03-16-2011, 07:11 AM	#89 (permalink)
crash1369 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tobyharlem Age: 42 Posts: 474 Drives: C300 - 6spd Rep Power: 729	If there was no top gear UK your right that would help, because they wouldn't be copying it practically word for word. But then it would still come down to the hosts, who it seems most people agree are not very entertaining, although admittedly that probably also has allot to to with their desperate attempt to be the same as the other guys. Hopefully this season will be better but I'm not getting my hopes up. That's my opinion, but it seems some people do claim to enjoy the show... although I can't understand why __________________ "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."

03-16-2011, 10:22 AM	#90 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Its a show about cars, I like it. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

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