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Message |
David Tra
TryHard
qld
TT
Posts: 203
Reg: 11-2007
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5mins!!!! aghhhhh
holden vs ford... who will win!!!!
Top gear aus has the answer |
Ryan Rankovic
Goo Roo
Victoria
Soarer TT GT-TL
Posts: 1137
Reg: 07-2005
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i thought tonights episode was great! |
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
Soarer Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 2599
Reg: 11-2005
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Oh, I shall briefly watch and laugh at the show when it comes on youtube.  |
Ben Lipman
DieHard
NSW
Soarer TT manual
Posts: 915
Reg: 04-2006
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I am trying to determine if last nights effort WAS better, or do I just NEED it to be better.
It all seemed a little less forced. Once again no factual information, nor solid opinions were delivered. More fluff than substance.
The blond twit still needs a smack in the mouth though.. |
Bruce Passfield
TryHard
Qld
V8
Posts: 135
Reg: 09-2005
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My two Bob's worth, Tooo many flashy camera changes (can't get a good view of the vehicle). Tooo many different Camera angles, (Director trying to be Trendy), And lastly the hosts are talking to bloody fast and are Acting (not being themselves)!!! |
Jeff Bedsor
TryHard
QLD
TT
Posts: 452
Reg: 10-2006
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I thought it was no better than the first one, I lost interest half way through. Like others have said they need to be themselves and not copy or try to like Clarkson and co, otherwise I think they will be flogging a dead horse. |
David Tra
TryHard
qld
TT
Posts: 207
Reg: 11-2007
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Jeff Bedsor wrote on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 11:23 am:I lost interest half way through
dude we are in the same boat!
I didnt like the "what were you thinking nissan segment though....." |
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
Soarer Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 2605
Reg: 11-2005
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I watched a bit of episode 2 yesterday,
I tried to see the good in it, but there is none, its all just false and an act.
It has no genuine qualities like the UK Top Gear has making it totally uninteresting for me.
Never again shall I waste my bandwidth or time viewing this version! |
Mike Bradberry
Goo Roo
Queensland
V8 UnLimited
Posts: 1065
Reg: 07-2005
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So we have a RHD GT40. Ah, that's great, but what is it powered by? What's the top speed? What is the 0-100 time? Does it predominantly oversteer?
Not happy with the show yet, however I think it was a slight improvement on last weeks. |
Joshua Rao
Goo Roo
WA
JZZ30 vvti GT-L
Posts: 1140
Reg: 09-2006
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Hey Mike, where can I watch it online? All this talk has got me interested |
Mike Bradberry
Goo Roo
Queensland
V8 UnLimited
Posts: 1066
Reg: 07-2005
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7.30 SBS Monday night. This side of the world anyway.
Let's see what you think. |
Luke Middleton
TryHard
NSW
V8 Limited
Posts: 182
Reg: 07-2005
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Is there any point trying to compare it to the UK version???
The UK lads are the more entertaining of the two - no doubt.
It's an Aussie version and will always be different.
"Good on em" I say. |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla
Posts: 4176
Reg: 09-2005
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I'm with Luke and all the others willing to give the show a chance, however there are many blaringly obvious things they should be doing such as what Mike said.
The UK boys may not be as serious about road testing as shows like Fith Gear, however they still get some technical info out. |
Ross Spataro
TryHard
victoria
uzz31
Posts: 411
Reg: 09-2005
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if the producers didnt think that the show wasnt going to be benchmarked against Top Gear Pom, then theyre delusional...they were always going to be on a hiding to nothing producing this tripe...and just because the Aussie version is always going to be 'different', it doesnt mean it has to be abysmal....id be surprised to see it run its 7 or 8 episode course...its THAT bad... |
Daniel Salt
TryHard
NSW
TT 2.5L
Posts: 186
Reg: 07-2006
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There test track is 2 minutes from my house i should go and tell them to stop trying so hard . |
Ben Dowdell
TryHard
SA
GT Limited V8
Posts: 121
Reg: 07-2005
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i thought the show was much better tonight i think however still too much gesticulating.I feel the camera angles are somewhat annoying as i think they are trying to be too fancy and are not focusing on the cars for as long enough. |
Matt Sartori
Tinkerer
Western Australia
TT
Posts: 22
Reg: 08-2008
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I missed last weeks episode, but yeah it was much better.
Actually did a review on the merc this time atleast, though they really need to drop the stig jokes(just not funny) and the "what were they thinking" |
Rod Iseppi
DieHard
wa
uzz31 v8 limited, 86 chev silverado
Posts: 707
Reg: 01-2006
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tonites ep wasnt too bad, i actuly had a laugh at a few things. |
Ross Spataro
TryHard
victoria
uzz31
Posts: 415
Reg: 09-2005
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was it better?...i didnt actually bother to watch it.... |
Miles Baker
Goo Roo
Vic
66 Mustang GT Convertible, 55 Chevy Bel Air, 69 Firebird 455
Posts: 1367
Reg: 08-2005
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I watched the first 10 minutes. The guy in the merc review made me turn it off. |
Harry Newman
Tinkerer
ACT
TT
Posts: 25
Reg: 10-2008
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Cry Cry... at least we have an Aussie car show... Stop complaining... |
Rod Iseppi
DieHard
wa
uzz31 v8 limited, 86 chev silverado
Posts: 708
Reg: 01-2006
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geez all you guys wanna bag it out, get over it, it will only get better, give it time... |
Ross Spataro
TryHard
victoria
uzz31
Posts: 416
Reg: 09-2005
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Harry...the Car show, with Glenn Ridge, is also Australian....and equally crap....so at least we have 2 aussie car shows we can cry about...
i didnt even see it last night...crap is crap.....is crap...you can only polish a turd so much... |
Miles Baker
Goo Roo
Vic
66 Mustang GT Convertible, 55 Chevy Bel Air, 69 Firebird 455
Posts: 1368
Reg: 08-2005
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Oh it's made here so we shouldn't say the truth.. |
Evan Kaio
TryHard
The Hutt
'91 UZZ31
Posts: 254
Reg: 01-2007
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Ross Spataro wrote on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 06:32 pm:you can only polish a turd so much...
The more you polish a turd, the more it smells. |
Leon Wright
DieHard
WA
V8 UZZ31
Posts: 958
Reg: 08-2006
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For my 2 cents, the first episode didn't really grab me, but I decided to give the show a go anyway. Top Gear, with an Australian twist, whilst I agree it needs more twist, I'm not complaining.
The reviews need a bit more tech info, but what I really enjoy is the "Celeb in a Bog Standard Car", I really think that's great. That's one thing really saves it for me, as quite often with the UK version I have no idea who they are interviewing. Where as I can relate with the Aussies, know what they are talking about and find out some interesting information.
The other thing I think is pretty funny, is the blatant disregard for the brand new vehicles. Thrashing the crap out of them, smashing them up. The Astra lawn bowls last night, had me in stitches, smashing into each others cars, the way the bottomed out going down the ramp... couldn't think of a better use!
At the end of the day, they'll never replace Clarkson, Hammond and May, Top Gear UK will always be on the top of my watch list, but I really hope Top Gear Australia finds it's place and persona, feeding me humour and info in the 8 month gap of no Top Gear UK! |
Mike Bradberry
Goo Roo
Queensland
V8 UnLimited
Posts: 1069
Reg: 07-2005
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Couldn't see the point in wetting the tarmac and doing donuts. Bloody hell, you could do that in getz. |
Leon Wright
DieHard
WA
V8 UZZ31
Posts: 959
Reg: 08-2006
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Probably running low on tread by that stage! Although I must admit, considering the track was wet, I wasn't particularly impressed by the circle work. Done better nuts in ma crusty old diesel hilux!
Probably Holden getting there knickers in a twist! Although did you see the marker post he took out on the Holden test track!  |
Gary Redman
TryHard
NSW
UZZ31
Posts: 134
Reg: 09-2005
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The Show is a complete embarressment. Why even bother with it. We can all watch and enjoy the UK version. The OZ one is crap. Do we need it? I don't think so. Would you watch an Aussie version of Seinfeld? When there is an existing classic that everyone can enjoy there doesn't seem much point in poorly copying it. I gave it a try but that experience is now time out of my life I will never get back. |
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
Soarer Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 2663
Reg: 11-2005
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I think Gary hit the nail on the head there!
Is this stupid show still on the air? Whens it getting removed? |
Mike Bradberry
Goo Roo
Queensland
V8 UnLimited
Posts: 1073
Reg: 07-2005
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In it's defence, I think last nights show was a definite improvement. At last they are giving some specs and some idea of how these cars perform.
Yes, I think some of the antics are somewhat inane and may appeal to some of the child viewers, but it is getting better. |
Andrew Ferres
DieHard
WA
'90 C-F Celsior V8, '84 Soarer V8, '91 Supra V8
Posts: 975
Reg: 07-2005
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Go back and watch the first season of the UK Topgear. That was just as woeful, if not worse.
Give the Aussie version a season or two to get a good 'fan base' and then as the fan base gets bigger, the budget gets bigger, and they'll start to do some of the more crazy things that the UK version does. |
Kate Green
TryHard
NSW
HJ Holden Ute (350 Chev)
Posts: 374
Reg: 07-2005
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it is starting to grow on me, well I haven't missed an episode yet so I don't think it's that bad. I too enjoy the celeb bit, how about Shannon's run last night! There are other things I'd like to see on it but it's only early days. It's very simple really, if you don't like it/hate it, fine, don't watch it. I also want an R8 |
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
Soarer Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 2672
Reg: 11-2005
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COME ON, IT'S RUBBISH!
Haha I'm sorry I just like to put my negative comments on it, but I do understand where you guys are coming from in giving it a chance which is fair enough...
I still can't stand it however, even after looking at the most recent episode. It's just not for me simply put! If others like it good on them!
Just means I won't be watching it!
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Anthony Weller
Tinkerer
QLD
Twin Suckkas
Posts: 83
Reg: 08-2008
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Will never be as good as the Uk version. |
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