Chopper would be an AWESOME host.Notch Nut wrote:My wife was watching Top Gear with me and was wondering if Chopper Reid has got himself some prosthetic ears so he can present the show!!.🙄🙄
kmesh Casual Dubber
34 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·
Australian Top Gear
Rommel Slammed & Awesome Dubber
85 posts · joined Sep 2008 ·
😂 Chopper
vwkg Schnell
314 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
Much better tonight I think. Hopefully it continues to improve.
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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
First show
it wasn't too bad....
although the small guy should have been left in the sand dunes... lol
The Lightburn ZETA car that did 60 mph Forwards...
and also did it backwards..
as the engine was started in reverse and the 60 MPH could be driven in reverse..
At least the show is not as bad as "Rodders Life"
on Aurora.. the community channel...
one camera - one microphone...
and people who don't know how to ask the right questions and don't know how to delete the stupid questions....
Lee
it wasn't too bad....
although the small guy should have been left in the sand dunes... lol
The Lightburn ZETA car that did 60 mph Forwards...
and also did it backwards..
as the engine was started in reverse and the 60 MPH could be driven in reverse..
At least the show is not as bad as "Rodders Life"
on Aurora.. the community channel...
one camera - one microphone...
and people who don't know how to ask the right questions and don't know how to delete the stupid questions....
Lee
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Rommel Slammed & Awesome Dubber
85 posts · joined Sep 2008 ·
Speaking of Chopper...Eric Banner should be a star in a bog stock car, apparently he's a good driver & a funny bugger too!
kmesh Casual Dubber
34 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·
you mean 'Poitar' (Peter) lol
Rommel Slammed & Awesome Dubber
85 posts · joined Sep 2008 ·
Yeah that's him😂
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2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·
am getting tickets organised for when clarkson and his crew come to australia in feb next year to do some shows. held in sydney so will fly down and saty for a few days and be in the crowd. should be awesome!!!
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amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·
I finally got around to watching a recorded episode. I too think it is crap. The guy who plays hammond should stop drinking so much coffee. The whole show should try to stop being a clone. It doesnt work. Just like the american version of 'the office' didnt work. You can copy the format without trying to imitate the whole show. You can have road tests, celebs in satrias etc, just dont try and make it word for word.
Dont know that the Satria is a good car to let them loose in. Its actually too good. If they are anything at all like the Gti you'll never see excitement.I went to the launch at Eastern Creek years ago and I was blown away by the grip. No grunt + heaps of grip will mean boring TV.
What shits me about both versions of the show is the constant talking. Just once I would like to listen to the cars rev out. All I ask for is 10 seconds of engine noise per car. Is it too much to ask?
Destroying a classic moke wasnt cool either.
Dont know that the Satria is a good car to let them loose in. Its actually too good. If they are anything at all like the Gti you'll never see excitement.I went to the launch at Eastern Creek years ago and I was blown away by the grip. No grunt + heaps of grip will mean boring TV.
What shits me about both versions of the show is the constant talking. Just once I would like to listen to the cars rev out. All I ask for is 10 seconds of engine noise per car. Is it too much to ask?
Destroying a classic moke wasnt cool either.
ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell
3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·
Its getting better😊
😂🤪😂🤪😂
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1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
Damn I missed it, we had a blackout, but I've bought tickets to the Top Gear thing next February, belated birthday gift for me, better than a curling wand.
Steve
Damn I missed it, we had a blackout, but I've bought tickets to the Top Gear thing next February, belated birthday gift for me, better than a curling wand.
Steve
Dilbert Slammed & Awesome Dubber
89 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·
I can't stand to watch the show. i keep trying but then i just get sidetracked due to boredom and it runs as background thing in case something interesting happens on it.
By copying the original show it feels like they are playing roles that were never meant for them.
By copying the original show it feels like they are playing roles that were never meant for them.
DUB64 Officially Full-On Dubber
266 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·
Where do you get tickets to the Sydney clarkson show?
First I heard of it!
Help anyone?
First I heard of it!
Help anyone?
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1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I agree, last nights show wasn't bad, the first couple were almost painful to watch.ian.mezz wrote:Its getting better😊
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1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
HiDUB64 wrote:Where do you get tickets to the Sydney clarkson show?
First I heard of it!
Help anyone?
From Ticketec.
Steve
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Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser
2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Getting better. Tonites was pretty good. Liked the Audi A8 road test. The tractor on Toorak Road was funny.👍
DubCrazy Custom Title Time!
1,295 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
well when i heard they were going to do a Aussie topgear i thought "please try and be there own and not a copy".
All i heard was they are not going to copy the uk show, its going to be there own thing. Great i thought heres hoping it will be.
Watched the first half hour of the first show and TOTAL SHIT! they were trying to be there uk counterparts, the format was the same,the warehouse was the same shit they even had a stig!!!
I have had no intrest in watching it since. Now tonight my 3 year old changed the channel and it was on, i didnt realy take much notice untill i see them turning a audi into a boat!!! i mean for fu*k sake the uk show did it ages ago and they say they are not trying to copy????
i wont watch it again it a sham and a disgrace. Heres waiting for the new pommie season
steff............
All i heard was they are not going to copy the uk show, its going to be there own thing. Great i thought heres hoping it will be.
Watched the first half hour of the first show and TOTAL SHIT! they were trying to be there uk counterparts, the format was the same,the warehouse was the same shit they even had a stig!!!
I have had no intrest in watching it since. Now tonight my 3 year old changed the channel and it was on, i didnt realy take much notice untill i see them turning a audi into a boat!!! i mean for fu*k sake the uk show did it ages ago and they say they are not trying to copy????
i wont watch it again it a sham and a disgrace. Heres waiting for the new pommie season
steff............
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amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·
channel 7 had the decency to axe american Kath and Kim after 2 shows.... not that I am particularly fond of the aussie one.
American The Office didnt come close to the English one.
You just cant copy shows and expect them to do well.
American The Office didnt come close to the English one.
You just cant copy shows and expect them to do well.
Brian Officially Full-On Dubber
263 posts · joined Jun 2007 ·
It was funny tonight,
yeh they did the Boat thing it was also mildly amusing.
yeh they did the Boat thing it was also mildly amusing.
trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away
1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 ·
Tonight was rubbish. They didnt even road test the Audi, what the hell does 100 doughnuts prove? The tractor crash was scripted and the car boat has already been done. If that cartoonist draws 1 more of his shitty picture I'll show him where he can put it.
Simon
Simon
JVLRacing Custom Title Time!
1,100 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·
have to agree....😂enjoyed it toniteGrey 57 wrote:Getting better. Tonites was pretty good. Liked the Audi A8 road test. The tractor on Toorak Road was funny.👍
RISKYBUG Seriously Crusin Dubber
187 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·
if we wanted to see a car boat we would watch an old ep form the uk!
Taz Devil King of scrapped knuckles
117 posts · joined Feb 2007 ·
I must say that the first few shows I thought were crap......Again tried to clone tonite with the sail boat car, already been done by Clarkson and crew....
Must say though that it seemed better. Especially liked Warren with the Torak tractor....
It took Clarkson and crew a few seasons to get it going, so I will give the Aussie version some more time, however, not a real fan of Charlie Cox....Trying to be Clarkson and that will never happen.
Adam
Must say though that it seemed better. Especially liked Warren with the Torak tractor....
It took Clarkson and crew a few seasons to get it going, so I will give the Aussie version some more time, however, not a real fan of Charlie Cox....Trying to be Clarkson and that will never happen.
Adam
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Brian Officially Full-On Dubber
263 posts · joined Jun 2007 ·
That R8 was good before Charlie drove it,
He drives like a dickhead , and for sure would have damaged more than just the tyres,
I was waiting for a hot chicky babe to wiggle her smallest finger at Charlie , it would have been apprpriate.
They guy has child like mentality.
He drives like a dickhead , and for sure would have damaged more than just the tyres,
I was waiting for a hot chicky babe to wiggle her smallest finger at Charlie , it would have been apprpriate.
They guy has child like mentality.
Sides Veteran Volks Folk
2,220 posts · joined May 2007 ·
I agree - it's definitely nowhere near the UK show, but I think it is slowly getting better. I only survived to ep2 because of the Ford v Holden thing, but I'll keep watching it now I think.
From ep1, to 2 & 3 there was a noticeable difference in the little guy (who the f*** remembers his name ?)... obviously where the show's producers etc. felt their weakest link was. Now that they've improved him, they've moved focus to Charlie...yes he's a goose and he's trying too hard to be Clarkson, but last nite he was definitely "toned down" over previous episodes, and I reckon next week will probably be improved still more.
Once they've got the presenters being a bit more natural, I reckon some format changes are in order. "What were they thinking?" should go bye bye, which would open up some more time for road tests etc.
The track also needs to be made more obvious, some higher camera angles etc. Putting the map of it up on the SBS website is a good start to that process tho http://www.sbs.com.au/topgearaustralia/web/images/circuitmap_large.png
From ep1, to 2 & 3 there was a noticeable difference in the little guy (who the f*** remembers his name ?)... obviously where the show's producers etc. felt their weakest link was. Now that they've improved him, they've moved focus to Charlie...yes he's a goose and he's trying too hard to be Clarkson, but last nite he was definitely "toned down" over previous episodes, and I reckon next week will probably be improved still more.
Once they've got the presenters being a bit more natural, I reckon some format changes are in order. "What were they thinking?" should go bye bye, which would open up some more time for road tests etc.
The track also needs to be made more obvious, some higher camera angles etc. Putting the map of it up on the SBS website is a good start to that process tho http://www.sbs.com.au/topgearaustralia/web/images/circuitmap_large.png
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Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser
2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I agree with the comment that they are trying to be too much like the UK show and Clarkson. And thats the bits of the show I dont like. When they stop being Top Gear UK clones it actually gets better.
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it's been a while since the 1st show since ihave been about to watch it again..
what can I say it was shite! IMO
circle work shoulda been reserved for bogan pride
I'm at a loss as the loser in the audi even looked bored whilst doing them so no real challenge there on a fookin runway of all places
it might of looked good n exotic on paper for scheduling but in reality boring boring boring
however the show following this one - swift n shift was an absolute cracker!
there was more racing, stunt jumping n road testing on this showthan the purpose made clone from uk
bring back orig repeats pls!
h
what can I say it was shite! IMO
circle work shoulda been reserved for bogan pride
I'm at a loss as the loser in the audi even looked bored whilst doing them so no real challenge there on a fookin runway of all places
it might of looked good n exotic on paper for scheduling but in reality boring boring boring
however the show following this one - swift n shift was an absolute cracker!
there was more racing, stunt jumping n road testing on this showthan the purpose made clone from uk
bring back orig repeats pls!
h
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the customer Learner Dubber
13 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
have to agree that it seems to be getting a little better, the segments probably won't improve much because I think they have fiilmed most/all of them already. but the studio work has improved slightly.
can't warm up to charlie though, his voice is just too annoying!
cheers
Matt
can't warm up to charlie though, his voice is just too annoying!
cheers
Matt
Brian Officially Full-On Dubber
263 posts · joined Jun 2007 ·
swift and shift
Very Funny🙅😵💫😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
Very Funny🙅😵💫😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀