Top Gear OZ ep 2

[baboon]

See how low the rear end of the falcon ute was in the mine segment! And how much fun did the little one have getting the *** end out with the full load. Would sure make working in a mine more fun if you used the ute

[vanman_75]

watched it now ,not bad just got to fix up the facts bucket a little .
getting raw info wrong would turn me off .
i think the blokes will grow on me they do have character

[dreadly]

Freakin Heaps better!

[vanman_75]

Originally Posted by baboon

See how low the rear end of the falcon ute was in the mine segment! And how much fun did the little one have getting the *** end out with the full load. Would sure make working in a mine more fun if you used the ute

we got the little old 793's and they drift quite well .and ours do 58 :

[DaveTE]

A lot better than the first episode. Still think the Stig(OZ) should be called something with an Oz slant on it. Stigo or Stiggy.

[baboon]

Originally Posted by vanman_75

we got the little old 793's and they drift quite well .and ours do 58 :

Noice

[antoni]

Originally Posted by FairmontPom

Clarkson bought then sold a GT back in '06 I believe... seem to remember it being quite unreliable !

He got rid of it because the aftermarket car alarm that was fitted by Ford UK kept going off and his wife was getting sick of it. :ticking: At least that was his claim. They made a few hints as to the extremely poor fuel economy during the show though. He's now driving a Lambourghini Gallardo.

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Top Gear was much better this week. Still needs to grow into it's boots UK sized boots though.

[oooooooooo]

The Ford v holden thing was utterly rediculous. Driving around sideways is real world driving? The segment was completely wasted with them frigging around. How about in gear acceleration tests. In the real world thats where these cars prove their worth, overtaking and so on. No lap times? WTF

This show has so far proven that they will sit on the fence. By not taking sides they don't loose half of their audience. ****weak.

[baboon]

Originally Posted by DaveTE

A lot better than the first episode. Still think the Stig(OZ) should be called something with an Oz slant on it. Stigo or Stiggy.

Or Bundy!

[MethodX]

It was better than the first episode.
But they could have gone more in depth in the FPV v HSV.

[WASP]

Originally Posted by tex

if you get really stuck Colville, I burnt a disc on my HD recorder....

Appreciate that Tex. If something doesn't turn up I'll let you know.

Thanks bud
Colville

[XlR8TED]

Any of you guys see the original UK Top Gear episodes? Before they had James May, and instead had that fat bloke who smiled a lot, but didn't say anything? They were utter crap! It's amazing the show was kept on air...but look at it today.

I think we might just need to give these guys a bit more than a couple of episodes to get it right.

[XR6_661]

Like someone said in the other thread. The UK top gear is a prime example that hosts can be replaced ;-)

[4.0i_SiX]

I dont mind the aussie version but they really should have tried to be different from the UK team. They do lack the charisma of Jeremy and the boys though. The Holden vs Ford camparo was pretty poor, should have spent more time and maybe handed over to the stig afterwards. Learn how to boost a turbo off the line and it would have been a very different story. Aussie muscle? crate motor from the US perhaps...

It was definitely an improvement but they lack detail. trying to cram too much in to each episode. Next week back to high priced irrelevant cars...although I am looking forward to resurrecting a wreck

[baboon]

Did u see the old man crossing the road thinking what a great idea, when he saw the SMART car hearse driving by. Might be a good thing for some seeing as the economic downturn has wasted most super funds.

[rodderz]

Originally Posted by XRSex

Any of you guys see the original UK Top Gear episodes? Before they had James May, and instead had that fat bloke who smiled a lot, but didn't say anything? They were utter crap! It's amazing the show was kept on air...but look at it today.

I think we might just need to give these guys a bit more than a couple of episodes to get it right.

Ah but some of the members here are obviously experts and have experience in being hosts on a TV show as well! :alien2:

It's honestly not bad, no doubt the UK version is one of the best shows if not the best show on telly, but they worked up to what it is. I reckon over the course of the series they will get better

[Mr. Whippy]

The F6 vs R8 comparison was rushed and meaningless. No stats or facts about the cars, no timed laps or overall conclusion, just two lame tests (with the R8 jumping/F6 missing the start in the drag race) and some close up shots of them smoking up the tires. So basically a (two year old VE model) R8 Commodore is just as good as a (brand new FG model) F6?? You can just picture the producer saying "Well we cant afford to alienate half our audience" in the meeting to plan the episode.

I just cant ever imagining liking any of the presenters. Charlie reminds me of Glenn Wheatley and he generally shits me, Warren is awkward and that cartoon segment is horrible, and that Steve guy has the kind of over the top earnest manner that would be more suited to childrens television.

Sorry to be a knocker but I doubt I'll watch it again, I might pick it up later in the year or next year to see if the presenters have developed any charisma and the stories about the cars arent so lightweight.

[Swordsman88]

As expected by many of us it looks like it will keep getting better over time as the presenters work better together. The F6 vs R8 was nicely done really, as expected the comments about 'mechanical girp' on the F6 is also the tyres, both lack of width (rear) and tyre choice. They also need to spool up the F6.......still you can see the performance of the I6T motor when it starts to haul that R8 in....... Anyone see what brakes the F6 had (optional 6pot??) If the guy want's more immediacy from the falcon in terms of power delivery has he heard of the GT??? Worth mentioning in the segment i felt at least.

The comments about the falcon were a bit misleading RE sales.....hell commodore is down just as much year on year. Doesn't put the company in much of a positive light when you say things like 'they can't sell them', also was a bit wierd after plugging the FPV product so heavilly in the segment before, then totally ignore the impact poor sales of the base car would have..... Something along the lines of 'this is bad caus it could kill off cars like the F6'.

[buggerlugs]

They were as funny as a funeral. The Ford V Holden test was a joke. The audience looked bored shirtless. One episode was enough for this black duck.........

[whingey]

How many Stigs are there in the world? He can't be in 2 places at the same time. The little guy with the beard tries too hard, he needs to take a valium before shooting. They were at Wakefield and it's not an easy track for the big rear wheel drive cars, still, could have done without the burnout session.

[Creampuff]

The show improved from unbearable last week to crap this week. i am a huge Top Gear fan but, I won't watch this dribble again!!

[Peuty]

Originally Posted by CDAA

Appreciate that Tex. If something doesn't turn up I'll let you know.

Thanks bud
Colville

Mate www.finalgear.com is the best place to get a copy.

[xr8ted]

I think that a lot of the comments above are pretty harsh. I actually didnt mind this weeks show too much.

How many of us really want to know all the stats on a program like this? Honestly if you want the stats, go read a catalouge. I am sure that most of us car enthusiests know the stats of these cars anyway, so I dont really think this is a problem. Actually, I think people are silly for saying they want more facts. I would rather them spend time on the visually pleasing stuff.

I think that we need to give these guys a while to get sorted and feel comfortable. They have huge shoes to fill, and its almost an impossible task to expect the same chemistry that we see in the UK version in 2 weeks.

I am just wrapped that there is a car show where they test aussie cars, that is enough to make me watch every week.

On a negative, I was a little peeved at the tests done with the FPV/HSV. It could have been a bit more scientific. It might have been an idea to have someone wave a flag on the start of the drag or something...but I am being picky now.

[viper333]

after watching this episode dont think i will be watching it next week, i know we cant compare it to the british version but the aussie version is like puting lipstick on Sarah Palin sorry sorry i mean lipstick on a pig..... why do i get these mixed up

[Mr. Whippy]

Originally Posted by xr8ted

I think that a lot of the comments above are pretty harsh. I actually didnt mind this weeks show too much.

How many of us really want to know all the stats on a program like this? Honestly if you want the stats, go read a catalouge. I am sure that most of us car enthusiests know the stats of these cars anyway, so I dont really think this is a problem. Actually, I think people are silly for saying they want more facts. I would rather them spend time on the visually pleasing stuff.

I think that we need to give these guys a while to get sorted and feel comfortable. They have huge shoes to fill, and its almost an impossible task to expect the same chemistry that we see in the UK version in 2 weeks.

I am just wrapped that there is a car show where they test aussie cars, that is enough to make me watch every week.

On a negative, I was a little peeved at the tests done with the FPV/HSV. It could have been a bit more scientific. It might have been an idea to have someone wave a flag on the start of the drag or something...but I am being picky now.

So its silly to want more facts and stats in a car review, but you wanted the comparison to be more scientific?

[Bobman]

Well said xr8ted.

At least we have a friggin' Top Gear Australia.

How many other countries were lucky enough to be selected? I sincerely doubt that half of those who hate it could do any better.

[tapeworm]

Originally Posted by Mr. Whippy

The F6 vs R8 comparison was rushed and meaningless. No stats or facts about the cars, no timed laps or overall conclusion, just two lame tests (with the R8 jumping/F6 missing the start in the drag race) and some close up shots of them smoking up the tires. So basically a (two year old VE model) R8 Commodore is just as good as a (brand new FG model) F6?? You can just picture the producer saying "Well we cant afford to alienate half our audience" in the meeting to plan the episode.

I just cant ever imagining liking any of the presenters. Charlie reminds me of Glenn Wheatley and he generally shits me, Warren is awkward and that cartoon segment is horrible, and that Steve guy has the kind of over the top earnest manner that would be more suited to childrens television.

Sorry to be a knocker but I doubt I'll watch it again, I might pick it up later in the year or next year to see if the presenters have developed any charisma and the stories about the cars arent so lightweight.

ha, yeah I that blond idiot reminds me of Glenn Wheatley too, such an annoying bloke...the other two are pretty weak especially that screaming little runt. I loved the intro of the HSV engine as "pure aussie v8" haha...yes very Australian that v8 is....I'm not watching it again, not that anyone gives a flying what I do in my spare time.

[joblue]

I turn the crap off then went on to the SBS website to tell what I thought

I own a BF F6 and a Bf cobra and believe me the F6 smacks the gt of the mark. I have driven a new GE6 turbo and same thing they get off the line hard the so called test tonight was a farce and did nothing for either manufacture or the australian motor industry. The commentators are morons who apparently raced cars once apon a time ago in land far far away (What we they thinking)

[Darkr]

Hahaha heaps better this week?

About the same I thought? Or are you guys just getting over the fact it's not Top Gear UK?

[BFZ Wagon]

Have I missed the point? What was the point of putting a turbo 6 against the V8? Was it just to show that Turbo's are fast cars too?
I would have throught V8 vs. V8 would have been more logical.
But anyway.... :P