Top Gear America

Jamaica · 11-25-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by I want a Z

I know a lot of people didn't like it but I thought it was pretty good.
Looking forward to the next Z episode

Lemers · 11-25-2010, 05:24 PM

I liked it. I'm gonna watch the next one with the Z and so one until something better comes along.

wilsonp · 11-25-2010, 05:29 PM

There is something better - Top Gear on BBCA. But they might get better with enough time.

Pushing_Tin · 12-17-2010, 01:02 PM

I've still been watching, it's gotten a little better but has a long way to go. The most recent episode with the F150 Raptor and the HALO jumper was pretty good.

red6spd · 12-17-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I've still been watching, it's gotten a little better but has a long way to go. The most recent episode with the F150 Raptor and the HALO jumper was pretty good.

Really? I thought that was the worst so far.

Pushing_Tin · 12-17-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

Really? I thought that was the worst so far.

Well they finally had the stig run a car and then they ran the Raptor which was really cool to see. Not sure it was the best episode of the four, but it wasn't the worst either. The BBC version has had 10+ years to perfect the show and chemistry, so I'm willing to keep watching.

crash1369 · 12-17-2010, 11:00 PM

everyone keep saying BBS has had so much time to fine tune things. Yes the first episodes were no where near as entertaining as they are now, that is irrelevant becuase it does not take any time to tune an exact copy. The scene with the rapotor, besides every other show was just a reenactment of the english show. They swapped a lander rover for a f150 to appeal to the Americans and then just remade the other show almost exactly, down to the camera angels and "photo finish" as he swoops by.
They do have an impressive ability to take all of the entertainment out of the shows during this process though.

For a second I actually thought they might at least test the truck, but they just did the same simple things they've show it doing everywhere else with so many cutaways you can never really be sure what is going on anyway. It did take a few easy hit at least though, but I'm still not impressed. That truck is over priced and 87% marketing, but that is another issue

I could care less if they did a lap in it or not, but they did say they were going to test every car. So they took an Off-Road pickup truck around a race track but not a sports car they actually should have, that people would actually want to see.

VQinside · 12-17-2010, 11:16 PM

I hate Taner Faust when he was doing the "battle of the supercars" show
he would always lose even if he had the faster car because he is a drifter not a race car driver.

ThoriumHotdog · 12-21-2010, 10:04 PM

I thought Top Gear America was getting better until I saw the new Top Gear UK that came on yesterday... wow. I know its unfair to compare but I sure am glad the TG UK is back.

Another episodes airs on Christmas day.

BanningZ · 01-23-2011, 09:54 PM

They summarized the entire season into one episode. Not in a good way. In a way that you could actually watch the entire season in one episode. IMO that is lame. Not something I have ever seen with FatHead, Captain Slow, and Hamster (Even in the first few seasons).

Most episodes were practically a shot for shot remake of Top Gear UK episodes, sometimes even down to the same car.

Foust was funny at times, and is an excellent driver, and was impressive to watch at times.

Rutledge is a lovable comic gold mine and help make the show somewhat watchable.

ADAM FERRARA NEEDS TO FALL OFF THE PLANET! He is not funny (though he thinks he is) and can't driver a car, nor name anything outside of a domestic or the exotics that 12 year olds have hanging on their walls in the form of poster.

First season was passable, but they need to drop Ferrara like a bad habit.

Thoughts now that the season is over?

Cmike2780 · 01-23-2011, 10:16 PM

The "best American truck" episode was one of the better episodes. It didn't seem as "forced." A big part of the apeal of Top Gear is the comradery, something that has been lacking from the beginning. I'd watch the 2nd season if it happens, but they do need to drop Adam. He's worst than the fat guy from the first season of Top Gear UK.

Cmike2780 · 01-23-2011, 10:27 PM

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

ThoriumHotdog · 01-23-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

The "best American truck" episode was one of the better episodes. It didn't seem as "forced." A big part of the apeal of Top Gear is the comradery, something that has been lacking from the beginning. I'd watch the 2nd season if it happens, but they do need to drop Adam. He's worst than the fat guy from the first season of Top Gear UK.

I agree. It is getting better. No where near as polished as the original but it's getting entertaining.

Jamaica · 01-24-2011, 12:32 AM

the show is ok.

VQinside · 01-24-2011, 06:36 AM

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.

11-25-2010, 05:24 PM	#62 (permalink)
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11-25-2010, 05:29 PM	#63 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	There is something better - Top Gear on BBCA. But they might get better with enough time. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

12-17-2010, 11:00 PM	#67 (permalink)
crash1369 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tobyharlem Age: 41 Posts: 474 Drives: C300 - 6spd Rep Power: 728	everyone keep saying BBS has had so much time to fine tune things. Yes the first episodes were no where near as entertaining as they are now, that is irrelevant becuase it does not take any time to tune an exact copy. The scene with the rapotor, besides every other show was just a reenactment of the english show. They swapped a lander rover for a f150 to appeal to the Americans and then just remade the other show almost exactly, down to the camera angels and "photo finish" as he swoops by. They do have an impressive ability to take all of the entertainment out of the shows during this process though. For a second I actually thought they might at least test the truck, but they just did the same simple things they've show it doing everywhere else with so many cutaways you can never really be sure what is going on anyway. It did take a few easy hit at least though, but I'm still not impressed. That truck is over priced and 87% marketing, but that is another issue I could care less if they did a lap in it or not, but they did say they were going to test every car. So they took an Off-Road pickup truck around a race track but not a sports car they actually should have, that people would actually want to see. __________________ "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."

01-23-2011, 09:54 PM	#70 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 28	Season 1 Finale They summarized the entire season into one episode. Not in a good way. In a way that you could actually watch the entire season in one episode. IMO that is lame. Not something I have ever seen with FatHead, Captain Slow, and Hamster (Even in the first few seasons). Most episodes were practically a shot for shot remake of Top Gear UK episodes, sometimes even down to the same car. Foust was funny at times, and is an excellent driver, and was impressive to watch at times. Rutledge is a lovable comic gold mine and help make the show somewhat watchable. ADAM FERRARA NEEDS TO FALL OFF THE PLANET! He is not funny (though he thinks he is) and can't driver a car, nor name anything outside of a domestic or the exotics that 12 year olds have hanging on their walls in the form of poster. First season was passable, but they need to drop Ferrara like a bad habit. Thoughts now that the season is over? __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

01-23-2011, 10:16 PM	#71 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	The "best American truck" episode was one of the better episodes. It didn't seem as "forced." A big part of the apeal of Top Gear is the comradery, something that has been lacking from the beginning. I'd watch the 2nd season if it happens, but they do need to drop Adam. He's worst than the fat guy from the first season of Top Gear UK. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

12-17-2010, 01:02 PM	#64 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 227	I've still been watching, it's gotten a little better but has a long way to go. The most recent episode with the F150 Raptor and the HALO jumper was pretty good.

12-17-2010, 11:16 PM	#68 (permalink)
VQinside Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 109 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 14	I hate Taner Faust when he was doing the "battle of the supercars" show he would always lose even if he had the faster car because he is a drifter not a race car driver.

12-21-2010, 10:04 PM	#69 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 16	I thought Top Gear America was getting better until I saw the new Top Gear UK that came on yesterday... wow. I know its unfair to compare but I sure am glad the TG UK is back. Another episodes airs on Christmas day.

01-23-2011, 10:27 PM	#72 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	Top Gear UK Season 16 Episode 1 - Car Videos on StreetFire __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

01-24-2011, 12:32 AM	#74 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	the show is ok.

01-24-2011, 06:36 AM	#75 (permalink)
VQinside Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 109 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 14	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.

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