[ragingclue]

Originally Posted by .:bHd:.

If it wasn't called top gear a lot of you guys would love watching it because frankly, there is no other car show on TV that's better. If you do not compare it to the original, it is a very good show.

I agree with this. I was thoroughly impressed with Tanner's evaluation of the Raptor and how he beat the shit out of it and it didn't even flinch. Seriously I knew the Raptor was a beast, but I did not know the extent of it until I saw that. This is the kind of stuff I like to get out of watching a show like TopGear.

I liked the moonshine piece too. They seem to be getting a bit of chemistry and comfortability going, although there are still some crazy awkward moments (almost always involving Rutledge).

I think they're doing ok and they'll continue to get better.

[E90SLAM]

Originally Posted by .:bHd:.

If it wasn't called top gear a lot of you guys would love watching it because frankly, there is no other car show on TV that's better. If you do not compare it to the original, it is a very good show.

getting better...i like it...

[KTS1010]

Originally Posted by ragingclue

I agree with this. I was thoroughly impressed with Tanner's evaluation of the Raptor and how he beat the shit out of it and it didn't even flinch. Seriously I knew the Raptor was a beast, but I did not know the extent of it until I saw that. This is the kind of stuff I like to get out of watching a show like TopGear.

I liked the moonshine piece too. They seem to be getting a bit of chemistry and comfortability going, although there are still some crazy awkward moments (almost always involving Rutledge).

I think they're doing ok and they'll continue to get better.

I agree with you, what is up with that Rutledge character? He is always saying and doing weird shit to be funny but it just makes the other two people feel awkward.

[rzm3]

Originally Posted by Crimson92

its getting better

Im a fan

+1

Now the hosts just need to become a bit more arrogant and start attacking each other... then it would be perfect.

[SnakeKiller]

Top gear need some real automotive host, not some nascar guy and that crappy comedian. the reason why Top Gear UK is so successful is because all its host have been real automotive journalist, with real car experience. Have you ever read some of their work? Wow easily some of best car writing I've ever read. Tanner is really the only good host on top gear USA, and certainly the only one that can drive. Speed channel is getting ready to make a original car show, not some copy with Adam Carolla and Dan Neil who is among the very best and most entertaining and irreverent automotive writers (and he has a Pulitzer Prize to prove it), John Salley and Matt Farah from The Smoking Tire

"the untitled Speed show comes from Mandt Bros. Prods., which also just scored a series order from Food Network for the docu-series “Ice Brigade.”

Carolla has been eager to do an auto-based TV show for some time. He previously hosted NBC’s attempt to adapt U.K. hit “Top Gear,” but that version never made it to air. (He’s not involved in the U.S. “Top Gear” that just recently launched on the History channel.)

The untitled show has been described as a cross between “Top Gear” and Fox Sports Net’s old “The Best Damn Sports Show Period” franchise, which featured Salley was a regular.

According to the pitch, the show will feature news and conversation centered around cars, as well as pre-recorded features shot on the road.

Carolla, whose podcast frequently rates among the most-downloaded on the web, has been behind series such as “The Man Show,” “Crank Yankers” and “Too Late with Adam Carolla.”
link:http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/13/r...channel-pilot/

[ragingclue]

Originally Posted by SnakeKiller

....Matt Farah from The Smoking Tire...

Looks excellent. I'm definitely glad they got Matt Farah. I'm a big fan of The Smoking Tire.

[NewYearsBoy]

??? I watched the Raptor and SLS episode and they are so boring.... Its like having 3 James Mays... Not a fan at all.... Its not witty, cool, or creative....

[Silver-Bolt]

Originally Posted by Stoutnj89

??? I watched the Raptor and SLS episode and they are so boring.... Its like having 3 James Mays... Not a fan at all.... Its not witty, cool, or creative....

Ditto here. The bit they did on the SLS had way too many special effects going on. Show me the car in action. I don't need to see cartoon flames blocking most of the screen. The Raptor screne was entertaining but again too many drama shots. The UK version I feel very entertained after an episode. The U.S. version I feel like I want my 60 minutes of life back.

[SnakeKiller]

Originally Posted by ragingclue

Looks excellent. I'm definitely glad they got Matt Farah. I'm a big fan of The Smoking Tire.

Matt Farah is great i love his show.
but there is someone that could be a really good host, Leo parente from Fast lane daily.

[SnakeKiller]

Originally Posted by Silver-Bolt

Ditto here. The bit they did on the SLS had way too many special effects going on. Show me the car in action. I don't need to see cartoon flames blocking most of the screen. The Raptor screne was entertaining but again too many drama shots. The UK version I feel very entertained after an episode. The U.S. version I feel like I want my 60 minutes of life back.

the raptor bid was great and tanner is such a good driver, this stig driving the raptor was also great. the other two host are a joke

[adrianBMW99]

Don't want to rain on anyone's parade but I thought last night's episode was sub par once again. I think given the show's idea; the show has potential especially if anyone saw the preview of the next episode but the hosts just seem to ruin it. Way to stiff and when they present stuff on stage, the show seems way too serious and staged. Also, why was there no car review last night?

[Kerosene Hat]

fail

[Chewy734]

no comments on the hotties in last night's episode?

[krnboy817]

well has anyone watched the morgan episode? tanner has seemed to be picking up richard hammond's style in the show from what i noticed. which isnt a bad thing...

but nonetheless TG usa hosts needs character. not some dude trying to fill in someone else's shoes thats already filled.

and what i also noticed was that so far in all their episodes, none of them give their own personal attachment/feelings/likes/hates/etc. about the vehicle they are talking about. i mean who cant read spec sheets & numbers?

[majin ssj eric]

Last night's episode was genuinely laugh-out-loud funny IMO. The used car salesman bits were priceless as was the end where Rutledge gave the random audience member his Lexus for his "Member's Only" jacket. Tim Allen was also pretty good as the guest.....

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Well Tina...yes the history channel great but you cant masterbate to it..now foodnet work ..has some great soft porn...like ..racheal ray..and the italian chef..gina..or something..and the hot blond..I forget her name..but she was wearing a hot dress tonite..showwing off her shoulders..on man..

[adrianBMW99]

Content definitely getting better, show is actually interesting... but hosts are still boring!

[E90PAT]

Did anybody see the last episode?! what lazy sack-o-crap producer decided to do a "best of top gear" episode so early into release?!

[ragingclue]

Originally Posted by majin ssj eric

Tim Allen was also pretty good as the guest.....

Tim Allen is a great car guy.

[FStop7]

Originally Posted by E92PAT

Did anybody see the last episode?! what lazy sack-o-crap producer decided to do a "best of top gear" episode so early into release?!

i'm not sure if that's a good sign or not. it could be good - it could mean they have more advertising buys than they do show material, which forced them to do a best of. or it could be bad - it could mean they're having budget problems and had to do a best of because they can't afford to make more shows.

[E90SLAM]

I was going to support them heading the right direction of Top Gear America. But the last one really disappointed me.
I ended went to bed half way through the show...

I mean...if they ran out of footages...just don't do the 10th episode. Don't come and show us "season review"!!!

Damn...History channel is literally HISTORY....reminding us what happened...not looking into the future...

[Twisted Six]

Originally Posted by ptack

Slavish mimicry, but what's worse is they will NEVER be as honest and upfront about current cars they don't like as our friends from the UK.

Jay Leno should have taken this idea and run with it instead of pathetically trying to get back to late night. You need people who love cars, can be funny, and have the wherewithal to offend car makers and others. These three guys are are going nowhere.

When you consider the years it took the UK version to please the masses.....its obvious the same applies here in US demographics as well.

One thing for sure though.....nowadays,they'll have to fill the gap with MORE genre's of car enthusiasts due to so many age groups looking for an AUTO related show.

1)-Vintage car lovers.
2)-F1,CART etc.
3)-NASCAR etc.
4)-DRIFT-Gymkana etc.
5)-Classic Muscle cars
6)-Tech,engineering,state of the art etc.
7)-Off road,dirt racing.
8)-Endurance etc.
9)-HHRA,drag racing.

How does ONE show cover ALL of this in WIN fashion ??

All the while trying to please everyone at the same time AND stay in contention ,budget,good graces of a network bidder,get their rhythm down??

The reaction here alone should show their challenge just on ONE of those levels.

Not a task for the light heart-ed for sure.