TGA Ep 4 - What did you think?

[MrRhino]

getting better but still a loooooooong way off

[Martyvan]

I think its actually growing on me....

Although strange having the energiser bunny and John Farnhams twin brother running around the bush in an overpowered lawn tractor, but... I think i like it... there is enough difference from the UK one for my liking...

I can see something happening in the future, similar to the Top Gear UK v D motor show germany......

The Top Gear Ashes, Australia versus UK......... Bring that on...

Best Aussie cars versus the best the poms have to offer... lol

[Darkr]

Originally Posted by fordel

Oh please god no, its just a waste of space having 1 new thread each week.

One thread would be better and leave everything in that.

Its just plain damn pointless crap having a new thread each week, as they all say the same thing

Disagree.

The threads are popular so they are not a waste of space.

It's better for the database to have smaller threads anyway.

[prydey]

as spectacular as power oversteer looks, it is not the fastest way around a track. having said that the w427 still set a pretty impressive time.

i must admit though that i didn't see it live. watched the youtube link on p1. watched the start live then flicked back to 2 and a half men. i would never even reach for the remote with the uk version which sums it up really. its not so much the content as the very annoying people presenting it.

still very stale and segmented.

[fordel]

Originally Posted by Darkr

Disagree.

The threads are popular so they are not a waste of space.

It's better for the database to have smaller threads anyway.

More then welcome to disagree that is just my opinion.

Its just getting stupid to make a new thread for each episode when they all start the same and contain basically the same comments thats all.

May as well just have 1 thread with the same comments in it, or a sticky.

Top Gear Thread xx it was good / it was bad... and lock that thread, it pretty much covers everything ;)

[jcat58]

watched the first episode.looked like they were trying to copy the british show..where did they get them presenters from.none were funny..switched off

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by jcat58

watched the first episode.looked like they were trying to copy the british show..where did they get them presenters from.none were funny..switched off

Top Gear is copying Top Gear? Oh my god, no way!

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[Late braker]

It's fairly lame. I never got the point about taking the hands off the wheel at 165km/h in the Walkinshaw 427 then setting the cruise control just because the banking allowed it.

[Spudz27]

I voted no. Episode 1 was imo rubbish, then they seemed to redeem themselves with episode 2 (which I enjoyed), episode 3 was fairly plain, and now episode 4 was again quite boring. I am also not enjoying the whole let's do donuts. It portrays us aussies as only wanting to do burnouts.

Also they don't really seem to review the cars they are driving, I really never feel any more informed about a car after they have tested it. I shouldn't compare them, but when TGUK review a car I often sit back and go "that would be a sweet car" or "that would be a heap of ****" with these guys I get none of those feelings.

I don't think it will last.

[BHDOGS]

This episode sucked i hope sbs pull it off air and we never hear of this nonsence again.

[Rodp]

Originally Posted by BHDOGS

This episode sucked i hope sbs pull it off air and we never hear of this nonsence again.

Seems a pretty extreme reaction. How about just not tuning in again?

[BlackLS]

Originally Posted by BHDOGS

This episode sucked i hope sbs pull it off air and we never hear of this nonsence again.

No one's forcing you to watch it, and there's a lot worse shows on TV that have been running for ages.

Some people actually enjoy it. I did.

[baboon]

Did anyone spot the dude in the gorrilla suit in the background about 30mins into the episode? This is funny.

[Jayden]

I missed it because our one year old Sony Bravia LCD died.

*Insert obligatory "they dont make them like they used to" whinge.*

[DBourne]

i think its getting better.
the little hyper-active knob is settling down a bit which was good.

i think they've taken it on board to hold back on the "australianisms" that no one uses, so all in all the presenting is getting better.

the astra bowls was good, specially since the missus has one and now wants to go bowling with it haha.

and i doubt it cost them anything as they were probably media muels that will get crushed anyway.

[RG]

I can't wait for the thread title "TGA series 3 episode 5 - What do you think, will it last?"

Seriously these threads are just getting ridiculous and are far beyond a joke.

[Falconio]

I'm a fence sitter.Probably would prefer pommy presenters with Aussie cars.The old feller in the Aussie TG is a FW IMO.

[RAREV8]

I don't really think that we need an Australian Top Gear- like any copy, the original is what we are used to and love, I don't think that it would matter who presented it, it still wouldn't be the team that we have known and loved for such a long time.
Frankly, I would much rather that the Pommy TG team had come to Australia, US, etc and done a series of local episodes...this would negate the repeat reviews, avoid the issue of saying the "wrong" thing regarding the Holden versus Ford arguements....at the least the Pommy presenters would happily provide a less biassed conclusion.

I want to support the local TG but I'd rather just watch the new UK series instead..nobody's fault, just my point of view.

[Jim83]

I don't know why so many people keep whinging about Top Gear. It's the best Australian car show I've ever seen (by a huge margin!).

Maybe you should all go back to watching Glen Ridge on "The car show".

[RAREV8]

Originally Posted by Jim83

I don't know why so many people keep whinging about Top Gear. It's the best Australian car show I've ever seen (by a huge margin!).

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Maybe they don't like it?????

"The best Australian car show" isn't a particularly good yardstick to measure against really!

I think that it is good that they are giving it a go, no-one will deny that, its just that in many peoples view, it isn't working too well at the mement.

[Full Noise]

Originally Posted by Jim83

Maybe you should all go back to watching Glen Ridge on "The car show".

Noooooooooooo.

I’d rather have sharpened bamboo growing up my fingernails than watch The Car Show with him.


I’m not really interested in watching a few blokes treat Astras with a total lack of respect. I see this every day on the road anyway. :hihi:

This show is set at a certain demographic which may not be "full on" car enthusiasts. At the end of the day, if you don’t like it, don’t watch it. I don’t, however, I just look at a few bits and pieces on YouTube.

In my opinion, if you want to watch decent cars shows, you can’t go past:
Classis restos
Gasolene
In pit lane
Cruizin
Speedweek

[Boosh Brus]

Originally Posted by Full Noise

Noooooooooooo.
In my opinion, if you want to watch decent cars shows, you can’t go past:
Classis restos
Gasolene
In pit lane
Cruizin
Speedweek

Add Mal's Big Green Hell! Its only a five part documentary but awesome IMO

I kind of wish SBS spent the money sponsoring and developing shows like cruzin, gasolene etc but I suppose there is no money in that.

[XR06T]

remember the uk top gear soccer?

i didn't mind the ep, so i voted yes. few wtf moments: w427 on dirt? that dodgy ramp for the astra segment?

i enjoyed the bush segment, and the 427 lap.

we will also see the f6 and clubsport around the track before the end of the series.

[Quicksand]

[RG]

I wonder what Holden had to say after that little incident.

[outback_ute]

Interesting to read the comments & that different people like different parts of the show. I imagine the producers would be fairly happy with that.

I heard them get a bit of stick on the radio the other day for driving the Hilux off the tracks in the Kimberly, not to mention doing donuts (because its always funny...), and while its not the end of the world its probably something they don't need to do.

Agree with comments on Cox, the other guys are ok but he needs the most improvement. I think they are putting too much time into the "star in a..." interview, it can drag a bit, and some of the tests need more "structure".

Originally Posted by Russell

I wonder what Holden had to say after that little incident.

That will actually buff out! Not like Tander's effort at Oran Park

[Biggav]

if you dont like seeing a new thread each week dont click on the link to open it... quite simple there!

but to the thread question at hand... yes its getting better by the episode some polish here and a vaccumm there and it will be a polsihed up show in no time.

TRD segment was quite boring to say the least, jack tompson interview was "what were they thinking" material how slow and monotone was that interview/driving. wheres the drag, circuit, motorsport in general/sporting/celebs/singers ect enough of these "dont you know who i am, i was once a very popular person many moons ago" type guests.

longer reviews is all thats needed and better info given during said reviews. but i did LOL at the w427 taking out the post that was gold IMO

[DJM83]

Anyone have any footage of the W427 in action and it on the dirt?

[prydey]

Originally Posted by 51RTE

Anyone have any footage of the W427 in action and it on the dirt?

youtube link on pg 1 !!

[Lukeyson]

Originally Posted by 51RTE

Anyone have any footage of the W427 in action and it on the dirt?

For those after a bit better res of the dirt bit, i will leave thise here a few days RIGHT CLICK SAVE AS (18MB)