[01x02] October 6th, 2008

SL65 · October 6th, 2008, 10:27 AM

Discuss. Oh and remember to vote!

fbc · October 6th, 2008, 10:28 AM

Some great action this week, but more importantly we're already seeing some of the rough edges come off. The pace was much better - the right mix & amount of pieces for the time they have. Even though it's only Ep 2, the presenters are starting to relax a bit too. All good progress.

How can you not love the GT? You shouldn't be able to get a car film wrong with something that looks & sounds like that - and the boys didn't, good piece.

The conclusion of the HSV v FPV was spot on - both brilliant cars, unbeatable for the money. We need to get over the ridiculous cringe factor some people have for these cars.

I really don't want to know what shape those utes (and the Proton...) were in after that challenge - take note of the rego's and look for them on carsales methinks. Fun challenge though - and seeing Stiggie in the truck was gold.

Good, good episode. A sign of things to come.

stevanford1 · October 6th, 2008, 10:30 AM

The noise of the GT images/smilies/love.gif

raisinberry777 · October 6th, 2008, 10:31 AM

That was so, so much better than the first ep. Very entertaining (even though the hearse thing could have been a bit better).

An 8 from me

Glopaticki · October 6th, 2008, 10:31 AM

7

Better then last week, not as rushed i just wish Cox stopped waving his arms about so much!

Liked all the segments and it was funny to see the STIG pay respect to his fallen mate. Footage of the track was improved but they still didn't introduce the track properly.

Would have liked to see the HSV and FPV go around the track, but that is something that also plagues TG UK, alot of the cars they don't test around the track which i find weird.

Can't wait for next!!

MikeW1975 · October 6th, 2008, 10:31 AM

What an improvement over last week, less segments but they had more of a point and went for longer. Nice work. I am really looking forward to next weeks episode.

I am getting more used to the track but it would still be nice to have it all explained. I gave it a 9/10.

Richmondgal · October 6th, 2008, 10:32 AM

Really good episode. Better than last week and can't wait for next week.

They did good conclusions to both the GT and the Ford/Holden reviews and the challenges were very entertaining and the Ute one was quite relevant when you think about it. The Smart Car Challenge-lol. They look ridiculous but that doesn't matter. Charlie Cox still needs to relax and be more calm rather than be loud and outspoken. Other than that, a great episode tonight. Really enjoyed it.

ykickamoocow · October 6th, 2008, 10:32 AM

MUCH MUCH better. It felt much more like the Top Gear well grown to love.

SL65 · October 6th, 2008, 10:33 AM

I gave a 6/10 last week. I'll give this one a 7/10....but only just.

It was better but mainly because I didn't cringe once, unlike the first episode where I did so many times. So that was a positive.

Everything was very well done. The filming, music and presenting was all worth a 7/10. The presenters all seemed much more comfortable with each other and everything around them, and Charlie was bearable.

I think the Ford GT was privately owned because he didn't seem to trash it about. The only time he did - he spun images/smilies/tongue.gif

I liked the Ford v Holden battle. Good mix of hooliganism, humour and something informative.

The guest was much better this week. It was a mistake to make Vince their first guest, he was such a tosser.

So all in all - a nice improvement and lots of positives to be taken away from it. Its just a bit dry, lacking the humour and lacking the outright entertainment factor we'd expect from Top Gear. But that'll come in time, I hope.

Hidden_Hunter · October 6th, 2008, 10:33 AM

I thought that was quite good, a solid 7 or 8

aussie_eagle2512 · October 6th, 2008, 10:34 AM

Already it seems TGA is starting to innovate a bit with segments and this is a good sign, also though it wasen't terribly obvious perhaps the refinement of the presenting style has already begun, certainly a worthy improvement for a 2nd episode. Well done Charlie, Steve and Warren and all of the other crew involved.

Philpax · October 6th, 2008, 10:35 AM

Longtime fan of Top Gear. I love the service you guys are providing.

Anyway, I think that they're getting better! It doesn't have the "no ending" problem of the first episode. However, they still fail at making things look fast.

But overall, they're catching onto the Top Gear formula.

Gman333-X-ferrari · October 6th, 2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbc

Some great action this week, but more importantly we're already seeing some of the rough edges come off. The pace was much better - the right mix & amount of pieces for the time they have. Even though it's only Ep 2, the presenters are starting to relax a bit too. All good progress.

How can you not love the GT? You shouldn't be able to get a car film wrong with something that looks & sounds like that - and the boys didn't, good piece.

The conclusion of the HSV v FPV was spot on - both brilliant cars, unbeatable for the money. We need to get over the ridiculous cringe factor some people have for these cars.

I really don't want to know what shape those utes (and the Proton...) were in after that challenge - take note of the rego's and look for them on carsales methinks. Fun challenge though - and seeing Stiggie in the truck was gold.

Good, good episode. A sign of things to come.

+1 Overall, is was a much better episode than last week. Oh, and Stig in the dump truck... images/smilies/lmao.gif

?t7y8f^{!!e\Y] j<5_Sa%U_o" · October 6th, 2008, 10:37 AM

I agree with Glopaticki that Cox and the rest should stop waving their hands about so much. Otherwise, a great example of the lunacy and fooling around Top Gear is renowned for.

SL65 · October 6th, 2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Gman333-X-ferrari

Oh, and Stig in the dump truck... images/smilies/lmao.gif

And The Stig in a cemetery images/smilies/lol.gif

metallix · October 6th, 2008, 10:40 AM

I liked it, as most have already said it was a great improvement and it's only going to get better.

Can't believe how much damage they did to the Utes! Hope they are going to pay for it otherwise I doubt manufacturers are going to keep giving them cars.

I believe the Ford GT is owned by the Supercar Club group.

GazMan86 · October 6th, 2008, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philpax

Longtime fan of Top Gear. I love the service you guys are providing.

Anyway, I think that they're getting better! It doesn't have the "no ending" problem of the first episode. However, they still fail at making things look fast.

But overall, they're catching onto the Top Gear formula.

I agree... they're definitely catching on. It's gonna be good if they keep improving at this rate images/smilies/biggrin.gif

.

Definitely much better than last week's episode, and quite good in general. I'm looking forward to the rest of the season!

GazMan86 · October 6th, 2008, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metallix

Can't believe how much damage they did to the Utes! Hope they are going to pay for it otherwise I doubt manufacturers are going to keep giving them cars.

And the Rav4 last week... Glad I'm not their insurer

L2D · October 6th, 2008, 10:43 AM

I missed the first few minutes then I had a poor TV, I watched the GT segment and it was a meh, wow car 001.
Ford V Holden - I loved the braking one where he said he won because he had gone further.
Steve Bisley - Meh
Quarry thing - That was alright, but that Proton Jumback is just a load of shit. Loved the part with the cheating and the guy was cheating behind him
Hearse - WTF?!

An 8 from me.

torana74 · October 6th, 2008, 10:47 AM

Alot better than Ep1. Still want to throw something at the tele everytime i hear Cox's voice but overall a solid improvement. Hopefully keeps going on the up.

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October 6th, 2008, 10:27 AM	#1
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	[01x02] October 6th, 2008 Discuss. Oh and remember to vote!

October 6th, 2008, 10:28 AM	#2
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: 10:42 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,763 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 128	Some great action this week, but more importantly we're already seeing some of the rough edges come off. The pace was much better - the right mix & amount of pieces for the time they have. Even though it's only Ep 2, the presenters are starting to relax a bit too. All good progress. How can you not love the GT? You shouldn't be able to get a car film wrong with something that looks & sounds like that - and the boys didn't, good piece. The conclusion of the HSV v FPV was spot on - both brilliant cars, unbeatable for the money. We need to get over the ridiculous cringe factor some people have for these cars. I really don't want to know what shape those utes (and the Proton...) were in after that challenge - take note of the rego's and look for them on carsales methinks. Fun challenge though - and seeing Stiggie in the truck was gold. Good, good episode. A sign of things to come. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

October 6th, 2008, 10:30 AM	#3
stevanford1 Joined: Jan 11th, 2007 Last Online: 10:40 AM Location: Sydney Australia Age: 21 Posts: 2,143 Car: 1988 Nissan Pintara Rep Power: 62	The noise of the GT __________________ THE FLAT EARTH SOCIETY "Deprogramming the masses since 1547" "Jean Todt's system will never succeed, not even with Michael Schumacher" - Niki Lauda, 1995

October 6th, 2008, 10:31 AM	#5
Glopaticki Joined: Aug 17th, 2007 Last Online: August 3rd, 2009 Location: Sydney,Australia Age: 20 Posts: 49 Rep Power: 10	7 Better then last week, not as rushed i just wish Cox stopped waving his arms about so much! Liked all the segments and it was funny to see the STIG pay respect to his fallen mate. Footage of the track was improved but they still didn't introduce the track properly. Would have liked to see the HSV and FPV go around the track, but that is something that also plagues TG UK, alot of the cars they don't test around the track which i find weird. Can't wait for next!! __________________ -Common sense......soo rare its a superpower-

October 6th, 2008, 10:31 AM	#4
raisinberry777 Joined: Sep 7th, 2006 Last Online: October 15th, 2008 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	That was so, so much better than the first ep. Very entertaining (even though the hearse thing could have been a bit better). An 8 from me

October 6th, 2008, 10:31 AM	#6
MikeW1975 Joined: Jul 8th, 2008 Last Online: March 30th, 2009 Location: Canberra Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	What an improvement over last week, less segments but they had more of a point and went for longer. Nice work. I am really looking forward to next weeks episode. I am getting more used to the track but it would still be nice to have it all explained. I gave it a 9/10.

October 6th, 2008, 10:32 AM	#7
Richmondgal Not A Dude Joined: Feb 19th, 2008 Last Online: 10:39 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,013 Car: Not a Holden Monaro, but a Hyundai Getz will do Rep Power: 37	Really good episode. Better than last week and can't wait for next week. They did good conclusions to both the GT and the Ford/Holden reviews and the challenges were very entertaining and the Ute one was quite relevant when you think about it. The Smart Car Challenge-lol. They look ridiculous but that doesn't matter. Charlie Cox still needs to relax and be more calm rather than be loud and outspoken. Other than that, a great episode tonight. Really enjoyed it. __________________ Too slack/depressed/hypnotized/occupied/ignorant/tired/underachieving to write in this blog at the moment

October 6th, 2008, 10:32 AM	#8
ykickamoocow Joined: Mar 3rd, 2007 Last Online: July 29th, 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 166 Rep Power: 14	MUCH MUCH better. It felt much more like the Top Gear well grown to love.

October 6th, 2008, 10:33 AM	#9
SL65 Ambitious but rubbish! Joined: Jul 12th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 9,299 Car: 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Rep Power: 46	I gave a 6/10 last week. I'll give this one a 7/10....but only just. It was better but mainly because I didn't cringe once, unlike the first episode where I did so many times. So that was a positive. Everything was very well done. The filming, music and presenting was all worth a 7/10. The presenters all seemed much more comfortable with each other and everything around them, and Charlie was bearable. I think the Ford GT was privately owned because he didn't seem to trash it about. The only time he did - he spun I liked the Ford v Holden battle. Good mix of hooliganism, humour and something informative. The guest was much better this week. It was a mistake to make Vince their first guest, he was such a tosser. So all in all - a nice improvement and lots of positives to be taken away from it. Its just a bit dry, lacking the humour and lacking the outright entertainment factor we'd expect from Top Gear. But that'll come in time, I hope.

October 6th, 2008, 10:33 AM	#10
Hidden_Hunter D: Joined: Oct 7th, 2006 Last Online: 10:41 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,722 Car: '08 Honda Accord Euro Rep Power: 76	I thought that was quite good, a solid 7 or 8 __________________ My car is dark grey not black!

October 6th, 2008, 10:34 AM	#11
aussie_eagle2512 Joined: Sep 29th, 2008 Last Online: June 15th, 2009 Posts: 15 Car: 97 EP91 Toyota Starlet Rep Power: 0	Already it seems TGA is starting to innovate a bit with segments and this is a good sign, also though it wasen't terribly obvious perhaps the refinement of the presenting style has already begun, certainly a worthy improvement for a 2nd episode. Well done Charlie, Steve and Warren and all of the other crew involved.

October 6th, 2008, 10:35 AM	#12
Philpax Joined: Oct 6th, 2008 Last Online: June 26th, 2009 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Longtime fan of Top Gear. I love the service you guys are providing. Anyway, I think that they're getting better! It doesn't have the "no ending" problem of the first episode. However, they still fail at making things look fast. But overall, they're catching onto the Top Gear formula.

October 6th, 2008, 10:37 AM	#14
?t7y8f^{!!e\Y] j<5_Sa%U_o" Joined: Jul 28th, 2008 Last Online: September 6th, 2009 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0 $?t7y8f^{!!e\Y] j<5_Sa%U_o" has between 10 and 49 reputation$	I agree with Glopaticki that Cox and the rest should stop waving their hands about so much. Otherwise, a great example of the lunacy and fooling around Top Gear is renowned for.
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October 6th, 2008, 10:40 AM	#16
metallix Joined: Jul 17th, 2008 Last Online: August 11th, 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 55 Car: Holden VY Ute Rep Power: 6	I liked it, as most have already said it was a great improvement and it's only going to get better. Can't believe how much damage they did to the Utes! Hope they are going to pay for it otherwise I doubt manufacturers are going to keep giving them cars. I believe the Ford GT is owned by the Supercar Club group.

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October 6th, 2008, 10:47 AM	#20
torana74 Joined: Sep 29th, 2008 Last Online: October 28th, 2008 Location: Sydney, Aus Posts: 2 Car: wheels and engine,nothing but mechanical means Rep Power: 0	Alot better than Ep1. Still want to throw something at the tele everytime i hear Cox's voice but overall a solid improvement. Hopefully keeps going on the up.

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