woodster
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posted on 1/6/16 at 09:16 PM |
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3617569/Fans-say-Gear-spin-Extra-Gear-BETTER-main-event.html
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loggyboy
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posted on 5/6/16 at 08:32 PM |
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Well that was better. Still a few niggles but reviews and africa challenges were much better.
[Edited on 6-6-16 by loggyboy]
Mistral Motorsport
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adithorp
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posted on 6/6/16 at 06:39 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by loggyboy
Well that was better. Still a few nigglea but reviews and africa challenges were much better.
Agreed. Still needs more polishing but much improoved.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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scootz
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posted on 6/6/16 at 01:00 PM |
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Sure, they've not gelled (yet), but the new presenters seem far more sincere than the outgoing crew (well, Clarkson and Hammond).
Get's a thumbs-up from me for that alone!
I've not watched the last few series of TG, but I'm hopeful it will return to my viewing schedule.
It's Evolution Baby!
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Ugg10
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posted on 6/6/16 at 01:32 PM |
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First week - trying a bit too hard and way too shouty
This week - as said, much better but probably because is was much more like the old topgear of about three season ago, only bit I do not like is the
contrived "who's got the best ....." in the star spot, stick to promo-ing the star's latest album/film/book/TV show etc. with
a few car q's thrown in. Still need to work on interaction with the crowd.
Best bit about it is that the production crew were obviously retained as the cinematography/post processing is still up there with the best.
So the formula is - fast car only 0.0001% of the population can dream of owning with lost of fancy photography, put it on the test track with stig,
silly challenge or multi car test with forfeits (x2), star promo slot with timed lap of the track - repeat for as long as you can get away with it.
Be interesting to see what the two new guys are like next week.
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Benzine
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posted on 6/6/16 at 02:35 PM |
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No Hammond so it's instantly better than last series
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NeilP
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posted on 6/6/16 at 07:25 PM |
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Yep. Enjoyed that one...
If you pay peanuts...
Mentale, yar? Yar, mentale!
Drive it like you stole it!
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nobrakes
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posted on 6/6/16 at 08:16 PM |
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I didn't see the first episode but last nights was alright I suppose - would be much improved if Chris Evans was quieter (mind you, I
don't like him anyway).
I thought he looked extremely uncomfortable when he was a passenger in the McClaren, definately had that look of terror on his face. Highly
unprofessional IMHO.
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StevieB
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posted on 6/6/16 at 09:03 PM |
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I'd defy anyone to keep a straight face while in the passenger seat of a super car while an F1 driver lets loose on a track!
I thought this week was much better - it'll find its feet at the same time we all come to terms with the fact that it's not Clarkson May
and Hammond. Personally, I liked the old presenters but think they out stayed their welcome by a series or two. I like Evans a lot and think
it'll come together over time.
When I think back to the first few series of the newer format Top Gear, it was a clunky pile of shite. Over time they swapped out presenters for long
enough until they ended up with the 2 that's worked well off Clarkson.
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bi22le
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posted on 6/6/16 at 10:05 PM |
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While watching this weeks one i realised what it was i wanted and this is still missing it.
Chris Evans is a petrol head he owns and has driven some of the best cars in the world. He knows alot about cars so expected him to be more passionate
and at home with them. Some of this come across when he spoke to Jenson about where the maclaren sat in the line up but i want more.
I want an insiders view. I have not watched the extra show but hope to get this from Chris harris.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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hearbear
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posted on 7/6/16 at 12:06 AM |
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I hate it I found myself fast forwarding through it, I think they should have ditched the format and started from scratch. They will never be the same
as the previous tenants so why try and act like them. This weeks Africa challenge would have been better if they just stuck with the music people as
they were far more entertaining than the presenters.
3.9Ltr SSC Stylus should be fun
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JoelP
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posted on 7/6/16 at 06:52 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by Irony
quote: Originally posted by JoelP
quote: Originally posted by twybrow
Can we stop bashing Chris Evans for the colour of his hair please? Bash him because you don't like the show or his style, but can we stop
slumping so low as to discriminate against his hair colour? My daughter has beautiful hair, and I don't relish the idea of her growing up in a
country where hair colour is reason enough to discriminate.
Ditto. It just seems like some people need to hate on something, anything. Then again, that's probably why political correctness takes such a
bashing.
Doesn't your signature bash people with tourettes?
That's a weak line of reasoning. Bourettes is the fictional condition that Brian Badonde suffers from. But even if it was linked to tourettes,
it's hardly a bash, even by the most sensitive measures.
Beware! Bourettes is binfectious.
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adithorp
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posted on 12/6/16 at 09:00 PM |
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Think they pretty much nailed it tonight.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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Ugg10
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posted on 12/6/16 at 09:09 PM |
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Keep the R8 and the Fezza, I WANT Ken Block's Mustang!!!
All did well but Sabine is no presenter, best to stick to in-car footage.
Still don't like the celebrity game show slot though. Just chat and then do the lap.
[Edited on 12/6/16 by Ugg10]
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perksy
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posted on 12/6/16 at 09:56 PM |
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Better this week
hopefully a sign of better things to come
Thought Chris Harris and the Ken Block bits were the highlights
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JC
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posted on 13/6/16 at 06:40 AM |
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I don't get the love in for Matt Le Blanc that seems to be happening - once again he was wooden and obviously scripted!
Most of it was quite good this week, Harris' piece was awesome but Rory was a bit bland. Sabine should stick to driving...
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scootz
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posted on 13/6/16 at 10:21 AM |
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Easily the best episode of TG in years!
It's Evolution Baby!
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nick205
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posted on 13/6/16 at 10:29 AM |
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Watched it last night and very pleased to finally see Ken Block on there - should be a presenter or permanent car tester IMHO. Really like his car as
well, properly fast and ground hugging with sparks. My son was glued to it and then asked for more Ken on YouTube, but sadly it was his bedtime after
TG had finished.
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40inches
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posted on 13/6/16 at 11:22 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by scootz
Easily the best episode of TG in years!
The Wife agrees with you, so it must be true
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ali f27
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posted on 13/6/16 at 11:39 AM |
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Enjoyed tonight generally Matt l getting better not his fault he is american always liked Chris Harris just need to replace ging the gob shite and the
crap mini.
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Yazza54
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posted on 13/6/16 at 11:59 AM |
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I think Matt is decent, just need to can Chris Evans and it'll be watchable
I'm unhappy cos I eat and I eat cos I'm unhappy
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nick205
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posted on 13/6/16 at 12:00 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by ali f27
Enjoyed tonight generally Matt l getting better not his fault he is american always liked Chris Harris just need to replace ging the gob shite and the
crap mini.
I too am not a Mini fan (must be a BMW marketers wet dream) and preferred the cheap car approach myself - a bit more "real world" than
thrashing a Mini on/off road.
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