Top Gear USA

[popo8]

Its back on! Not the best of the TOP GEARS... but its all we have anymore!

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[hokeplaya05]

never really been a fan of the USA top gear, just didn't do it for me when we had UK top gear to watch, maybe its time to give it another shot.

side note: UK top gear will be coming back with Matt Leblanc and some other dude as hosts. looks like they are trying to hard to be like Clarkson Hammond and May to me.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTWcEjj0w3s

[Formula218]

Chris Harris is a part of the "new" UKTG, which sucks because i think he's a great auto-journalist but I won't watch the new one based off principal. As much as they try, it's not going to be Top Gear. The good news is that the REAL top gear will be back (probably with a new name) and will be on Amazon Video when it starts i believe. Clarkson, Hammond, and May are all supposed to be on it.

The US one isn't as good as the real UKTG one but it's still watchable if you're not trying to compare it to the original. I think it would be better if they made up their own format and shows rather than copying old UK episodes to the T with different cars. I will pretty much watch anything car related if it's on TV because even terrible car shows are better than normal programming.

[gmpowered]

I always found ustg better, I always got bored with the UK and their constant USA condescending comments.
They actually go and do stuff that's more relatable to me.

[popo8]

Didnt realize my dvr recorded 2 new episodes. Just watched the 2nd one 2nite. Better than the 4x4 one.

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[Shilaeli Hugger]

I always liked the us version better. never liked the snobby brits anyways. they tried runnin it like the UK version but then started breaking away from that before the hiatus. I don't really see brits goin and drivin lifted American trucks thru crap like the us version does. and the US guys are more my speed and sense of humor... plus I'm usually drunk when I'm watchin it.

[Formula218]

I always liked the us version better. never liked the snobby brits anyways. they tried runnin it like the UK version but then started breaking away from that before the hiatus. I don't really see brits goin and drivin lifted American trucks thru crap like the us version does. and the US guys are more my speed and sense of humor... plus I'm usually drunk when I'm watchin it.

I think them always bashing on american sports cars was funny, and they weren't wrong in their claims. Until the last 10 years they were pretty much terrible cars with good motors shoehorned in. Also they flew to the North America and did a US truck one with a silverado Z71 and a Hennessey raptor : http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2jyj9j_top-gear-hammond-saved-from-a-mountain-in-canada_auto
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I think with time the US one will get better, the UK one was on for 22 seasons before they killed it, that's a long time to get the chemistry of the hosts right. I think Adam could be replaced with someone better, Chris Harris for example since he's the only good one from the new group of hosts.

[popo8]

.... I don't really see brits goin and drivin lifted American trucks thru crap like the us version does. ...

The uk version did the same lifted off road truck through a jungle...

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[hokeplaya05]

yeah the UK version did a bunch of episode with offroading and trucks.... I think what made the UK version better was the chemistry the hosts had and it didn't seem as scripted as the US version to me. I haven't seen the US version in a couple years so I don't know what is like now though

[Catmaigne]

UK top gear is best top gear... Or should I say "was"

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[gmpowered]

I think them always bashing on american sports cars was funny, and they weren't wrong in their claims. Until the last 10 years they were pretty much terrible cars with good motors shoehorned in. Also they flew to the North America and did a US truck one with a silverado Z71 and a Hennessey raptor : http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2jyj9j_top-gear-hammond-saved-from-a-mountain-in-canada_auto
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I think with time the US one will get better, the UK one was on for 22 seasons before they killed it, that's a long time to get the chemistry of the hosts right. I think Adam could be replaced with someone better, Chris Harris for example since he's the only good one from the new group of hosts.

this episode was awful, and is prime example of them failing.
The disconnect between them and a "pickup truck" was fantastically proving the point trying to be made that they cant compare.
Every farmer/redneck jeep/truck enthusiast i know abuses their tucks more than that its boring to watch. The foreigners just dont get it.

Driving cars or trucks I grew up with on their show is great, dreaming and armchair comparing cars that ill never own or care to own by someone who doesn't understand me or my culture then criticizes us for it does nothing for me.
Dont get me wrong its cool seeing new super cars, new luxury cars ect and reviews can be interesting.

Adam imo is the best host as well, just your average guy who loves cars. Funny genuine and doesn't have to act.

[Formula218]

They were on 22 seasons and there was outrage when they were canned until they got picked back up, I think it's safe to say they got it pretty well lol. Different strokes, Different folks. To me reviews of cars we all have is pretty boring, because we already have them. Some people can take more poking fun at things than others, I can see how some people now a days couldn't handle that.

[gmpowered]

They were on 22 seasons and there was outrage when they were canned until they got picked back up, I think it's safe to say they got it pretty well lol. Different strokes, Different folks. To me reviews of cars we all have is pretty boring, because we already have them. Some people can take more poking fun at things than others, I can see how some people now a days couldn't handle that.

Yeah it's just like fast n loud fake soaps for guys. Lol. It seems the less knowledgeable "car" people really eat it up. They see it as real.

There were alot of long time shows with "outrage" the golden girls mash Johnny Carson ect.
Fast and furious has a larger following its a load of crap that idiots eat up and gets integrated into our culture.

[popo8]

UK top gear is best top gear... Or should I say "was"

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[Formula218]

Yeah it's just like fast n loud fake soaps for guys. Lol. It seems the less knowledgeable "car" people really eat it up. They see it as real.

There were alot of long time shows with "outrage" the golden girls mash Johnny Carson ect.
Fast and furious has a larger following its a load of crap that idiots eat up and gets integrated into our culture.

You can't honestly say you didn't like Golden Girls...

[popo8]

Yeah it's just like fast n loud fake soaps for guys. Lol. It seems the less knowledgeable "car" people really eat it up. They see it as real.

There were alot of long time shows with "outrage" the golden girls mash Johnny Carson ect.
Fast and furious has a larger following its a load of crap that idiots eat up and gets integrated into our culture.
Hey... i like f&l

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[Formula218]

I don't like it because those texans don't understand my culture lol

[gmpowered]

I don't like it because those texans don't understand my culture lol

I do t understand dumpy Lansing culture either.

[Formula218]

I do t understand dumpy Lansing culture either.

Assuming you meant "don't" and not "do t", since when has Lansing had any culture to understand? An abundance of corrupt politicians, shit heads, and a high crime rate, sure. It's almost like someone took a scoop of some shithole like NY and dropped it in podunk MI and decided to make it the capitol. You might be the first person in history to use "Lansing" and "Culture" together.

[popo8]

Relaxxxxx fellas.

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[Formula218]

But did you see what he said about Golden Girls!?!?!?!

[popo8]

But did you see what he said about Golden Girls!?!?!?!
Lol.

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[SS RRR]

I think them always bashing on american sports cars was funny, and they weren't wrong in their claims.
Exactly. Having carte blanche to drive the shit out of the finest cars in the world, the bar isn't set real high in the American car category. IIRC they had nothing but praise for the ZR1.

[hokeplaya05]

they didn't like the base c6, but loved the zr1. I wanted to see them review a c7z to see what they thought but that obviously never happened. maybe on their new show....

[popo8]

Exactly. Having carte blanche to drive the shit out of the finest cars in the world, the bar isn't set real high in the American car category. IIRC they had nothing but praise for the ZR1.
Other than the cheap bumper skins.

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[popo8]

24 hours of Lemons... copied right from a UK episode.

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[Formula218]

And once again, Adam was terrible. I don't think I've ever met a "car guy" with not a single clue on any aspect of cars other than "just don't crash, just don't crash, just don't crash" and even my wife commented on how terrible his racing lines were lol. Him and Rut should have been back handed with a helmet for bolting all the BS into the car.

That one:1 though, holy tits! CVK is a genius!

[popo8]

And once again, Adam was terrible. I don't think I've ever met a "car guy" with not a single clue on any aspect of cars other than "just don't crash, just don't crash, just don't crash" and even my wife commented on how terrible his racing lines were lol. Him and Rut should have been back handed with a helmet for bolting all the BS into the car.

That one:1 though, holy tits! CVK is a genius!
Hell yeah... the 1 to 1 was sick!!!

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[popo8]

Watching the past episode on dvr... this military vehicle one sucked. Wtf.

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[popo8]

That Petty Car Is SICK!!!!

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[Formula218]

900hp yowzas!!!! They had lots of good to say about the Camaro, would have been nice to see someone who could drive piloting it.

[popo8]

2nites episode was kinda lame. The mail truck replacement episode tests were just ridiculous... although I did like the 3000gt with the matching trailer.

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[Shilaeli Hugger]

stupid but you know you'd have fun doin the stuff they do. atleast Rut went in right direction with makin it 'right hand drive'...

[popo8]

stupid but you know you'd have fun doin the stuff they do. atleast Rut went in right direction with makin it 'right hand drive'...
Hell yeah I would...

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[Shilaeli Hugger]

I think my favorite one was when they got the trucks and drove 'em thru Alaska. I love my old square body chevy trucks.... plus ya ever notice most of the cars they pick that end up winnin their 'challenges' are gm haha.

[Shilaeli Hugger]

just saw on yahoo.... they gave it the axe. tonites the final episode on history. they may shop around for another network tho.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/top-gear-usa-just-killed-history-channel-150000914.html

[Formula218]

It's Adam's fault.

[popo8]

It's Adam's fault.
Unfortunately. .. i do agree.

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[Formula218]

And as much as i liked Tanner, he was almost TOO good of a driver to compete with 'normal' car guys in driving contests.

[Shilaeli Hugger]

there were times it was suprising to watch Rut drive. he could handle a car fairly well for wearing skinny jeans hahahaha

[Formula218]

Jay leno would have made a great replacement for Adam.

[popo8]

Jay leno would have made a great replacement for Adam.
Thats a great idea.


Btw... did anyone watch the CUBA episode???

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[Shilaeli Hugger]

leno might flip something... well rut has already.

I watched. the folks are extremely resourceful. just kinda sucks that some of the cars look good outside but have nothing inside. wonder if them bein open to us will affect the car hobby up here in any way/shape/form

[popo8]

There was a show last season called cuban chrome... the mechanic they took the cars 2 was on that show.

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[Formula218]

leno might flip something... well rut has already.

I think Adam totaled a Ram truck too lol

The Cuba episode was good, i'm bummed they got canceled. Thankfully the UK guys new show starts in a couple months.

[popo8]

I think Adam totaled a Ram truck too lol

The Cuba episode was good, i'm bummed they got canceled. Thankfully the UK guys new show starts in a couple months.
The uk one has been kn... u mean with Matt Leblanc, right?

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[Formula218]

The uk one has been kn... u mean with Matt Leblanc, right?

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No, I don't even consider that to be a car show with those nobodies on it. I mean Clarkson, Hammond, and May's new show starting soon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/b/?node=10257739031

[popo8]

Oh... where is the new one on?

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[Formula218]

Amazon TV

[popo8]

Amazon TV
Oh
.. so i have to have that PRIME thingy to see it?

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[Formula218]

I'm not sure if you can get Amazon TV without Prime, but yeah prime will get it for you. I'm sure you'll be able to watch it other places online like you can anything else on TV. I love prime's free 2-day shipping so this is just another plus with Amazon for me.