The Car Show
08-11-2011, 08:43 PM
#16
uninformed gas bag
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What's it about?
Actually there are flashes of brilliance followed by moments of wtf. I think the writing staff is a bit uneven in their abilities. Given time they could work the kinks out
Actually there are flashes of brilliance followed by moments of wtf. I think the writing staff is a bit uneven in their abilities. Given time they could work the kinks out
08-11-2011, 10:02 PM
#18
The Penguin King
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I've been watching it. It may not be Top Gear UK, but it's light years ahead of TG US. I'd like to see a little bit more technical car content, but I'll keep watching.
08-12-2011, 10:13 AM
#19
Drifting
It's not the same as TG (UK) for sure but I actually like it. It could be better if they had some more depth to the individual segments.. And it would be nice to have a shoe on there when testing some cars.
08-12-2011, 03:32 PM
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Been watching them. Fine to pass 45 minutes. Wife loves "real" Top Gear, and sits through this one.
Re: getting someone who can drive. Anyone notice the quip from website dude on the last show on the Cayenne Turbo/MX5 segment that he said he was going through Willow 8 and 9 as fast in the Cayenne as he did in the R8 (though it was a cab)? And earlier they mentioned doing 80 through 8. It's been a long time since I towed down to Willow, but I think in my '92 C4 I was ~120 through 8 and borderline not shifting back down into 3rd for 9. Someone with data help me out..........
Re: getting someone who can drive. Anyone notice the quip from website dude on the last show on the Cayenne Turbo/MX5 segment that he said he was going through Willow 8 and 9 as fast in the Cayenne as he did in the R8 (though it was a cab)? And earlier they mentioned doing 80 through 8. It's been a long time since I towed down to Willow, but I think in my '92 C4 I was ~120 through 8 and borderline not shifting back down into 3rd for 9. Someone with data help me out..........
08-12-2011, 06:05 PM
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Burning Brakes
08-15-2011, 03:45 AM
#23
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Top Gear UK has set the bar way too high. TG US I think will grow on us eventually. The Car Show has promise but I dont get John Sally, a basketball player??? I agree with it needs a driver, even a retired driver.
