Top Gear US version premiere last night: opinions?

MawdR8 · 11-24-2010, 11:37 AM

The trio seem very uncomfortable and nervous. I think given some time and experience, they should start getting better. Time will tell.

Seether13 · 11-24-2010, 01:14 PM

I actually liked it. It seems though if a lot of people from the US has preconceived perceptions of the hosts which makes it difficult to really evaluate the show objectively.

G Fo12ce · 11-24-2010, 01:32 PM

I thought it was entertaining. I'll leave it scheduled on the DVR.

I got to go to the taping of one of the last episodes where they talk about the Panamera they tested. Live the chemistry among the hosts seemed pretty good to me so I'm guessing it gets better.

The lead writer (a Britt) was on set as he is writing the lines and stuff so it should have some of the same flavor. The hosts did say they weren't trying to copy the UK hosts. They have thier own style, I think it's pretty good.

Adam was the funniest and seemed like a total pro. He'd do a lot of stuff in 1 take. But I thinks thats the guy from Rescue Me right? So I guess he has a lot of TV practice.

Rutledge was funny, not as polished as the other 2 but still good. I was surprised for a guy known to be associated with NASCAR he was the biggest import fan. Talked about how his project car was a SOHC Civic and how he liked BISIMOTO stuff...

Tanner is a good guy, decent sence of humor but comes off like the straight man to me. Great driver. I wonder if they saved money and use him as the Stig too lol???

We got to watch some of the Z episode. It's pretty funny, I think you'll find it entertaining. I read in an article Tanner used to be a track day instructor and that plays into that segment.

ThoriumHotdog · 11-24-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

I thought it was entertaining. I'll leave it scheduled on the DVR.

I got to go to the taping of one of the last episodes where they talk about the Panamera they tested. Live the chemistry among the hosts seemed pretty good to me so I'm guessing it gets better.

The lead writer (a Britt) was on set as he is writing the lines and stuff so it should have some of the same flavor. The hosts did say they weren't trying to copy the UK hosts. They have thier own style, I think it's pretty good.

Adam was the funniest and seemed like a total pro. He'd do a lot of stuff in 1 take. But I thinks thats the guy from Rescue Me right? So I guess he has a lot of TV practice.

Rutledge was funny, not as polished as the other 2 but still good. I was surprised for a guy known to be associated with NASCAR he was the biggest import fan. Talked about how his project car was a SOHC Civic and how he liked BISIMOTO stuff...

Tanner is a good guy, decent sence of humor but comes off like the straight man to me. Great driver. I wonder if they saved money and use him as the Stig too lol???

We got to watch some of the Z episode. It's pretty funny, I think you'll find it entertaining. I read in an article Tanner used to be a track day instructor and that plays into that segment.

Thats what I was thinking actually. The Stig looked very short, or at least he looked short in the Viper, and the hosts don't seem to be too tall or broad shouldered. Maybe you're right.

christian370z · 11-24-2010, 03:13 PM

I liked it for the most part, I still remember all the first couple of seasons with the original Top Gear: much of the appeal with Clarkson/May/Hammond comes from the epic journeys and challenges they did previously. I hope that over time, it will happen to TG USA as it did (somewhat) for TG Australia.

Interestingly, I liked the premier better when I watched it online than when I finally saw it on TV.

JACKPAC · 11-24-2010, 05:22 PM

One thing that was lacking from the original version is that these host like everything they drove. The best thing about Clarkson is that he hates 90% of what he reviewed, and the other 10% was "epic", or "biblical".

11-24-2010, 01:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Seether13 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jhb, South Africa Age: 49 Posts: 89 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 15	I actually liked it. It seems though if a lot of people from the US has preconceived perceptions of the hosts which makes it difficult to really evaluate the show objectively. __________________

11-24-2010, 01:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	I thought it was entertaining. I'll leave it scheduled on the DVR. I got to go to the taping of one of the last episodes where they talk about the Panamera they tested. Live the chemistry among the hosts seemed pretty good to me so I'm guessing it gets better. The lead writer (a Britt) was on set as he is writing the lines and stuff so it should have some of the same flavor. The hosts did say they weren't trying to copy the UK hosts. They have thier own style, I think it's pretty good. Adam was the funniest and seemed like a total pro. He'd do a lot of stuff in 1 take. But I thinks thats the guy from Rescue Me right? So I guess he has a lot of TV practice. Rutledge was funny, not as polished as the other 2 but still good. I was surprised for a guy known to be associated with NASCAR he was the biggest import fan. Talked about how his project car was a SOHC Civic and how he liked BISIMOTO stuff... Tanner is a good guy, decent sence of humor but comes off like the straight man to me. Great driver. I wonder if they saved money and use him as the Stig too lol??? We got to watch some of the Z episode. It's pretty funny, I think you'll find it entertaining. I read in an article Tanner used to be a track day instructor and that plays into that segment. __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here! Last edited by G Fo12ce; 11-24-2010 at 01:35 PM.

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11-24-2010, 11:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
MawdR8 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 52 Drives: 2009 Z, PW MT Rep Power: 15	The trio seem very uncomfortable and nervous. I think given some time and experience, they should start getting better. Time will tell.

11-24-2010, 05:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
JACKPAC Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 516 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 17	One thing that was lacking from the original version is that these host like everything they drove. The best thing about Clarkson is that he hates 90% of what he reviewed, and the other 10% was "epic", or "biblical".