[01x01] February 22nd, 2009

freefall · March 1st, 2009, 3:45 PM

Vote, discuss. Torrent talk not allowed images/smilies/wink.gif

Subtitled version is out and about.

Lyon4ik · March 1st, 2009, 5:30 PM

6 points for the first try which actually deserves 5. Unperfect production but it looked somehow fresh and boyish. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Wardriver · March 1st, 2009, 7:32 PM

Just watched the subtitled version, and thought it was pretty good for a first effort. It was a PIA to have to use the subtitles, but that's not the show's fault. Good first effort.

ruuman · March 1st, 2009, 8:12 PM

just watched it, not bad at all. Better than the aus version, I'll be watching the next ep

EJ25RUN · March 1st, 2009, 8:16 PM

I thought the bit with the celebs was dumb.

And the SIARPC, why is it in the shape of a race car? It had hood pins, exhaust work, and a racing hub steering wheel.

Ladas are not sold like that.

I guess the "Jeremy" one is into Porsches no matter how bad they are.

Oh, was the Miata slower than the Range Rover around the track? How is that possible?

I gave 2/10 (And I'm Russian)

the Interceptor · March 1st, 2009, 8:25 PM

So does anyone know where they're located at?

Lyon4ik · March 1st, 2009, 9:53 PM

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Originally Posted by the Interceptor

So does anyone know where they're located at?

I think, TG RE test track is located here in the area of Moscow called Mnevniki at the sight of a former fair market. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

EL_3grab · March 1st, 2009, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruuman

just watched it, not bad at all. Better than the aus version, I'll be watching the next ep

X2

jasonof2000 · March 2nd, 2009, 5:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EJ25RUN

Oh, was the Miata slower than the Range Rover around the track? How is that possible?

I gave 2/10 (And I'm Russian)

On a power track, especially a wet power track I can see it happening, no Miata was ever built for straight line speed. It is a car that is best suited for autocross, a nice twisty road, or a road circuit, not a mostly straight, soaking wet track. Plus it was a PRHT so it is heavier than a standard MX-5.

To be honest I stopped watching after that bit.

The MX-5 had bad traction? Wobbly? Badly made? Those comments fly in the face of EVERY review I've ever read about ANY Miata, it also the opposite of my experience as well. For them to say that the MX-5 is crap is hugely ignorant of the facts.

I'm done with this show, I can deal with the subtitles but I can't deal with massive stupidity and ignorance of what a good handling car is.

Unconnected · March 2nd, 2009, 7:02 AM

i agree, they must have some kind of shit MX5 (miata) in russia, the way they drove it was horrid aswell. bouncing all over the shop, i was wtfing the entire way through.

so far, i think its good,

"soon the smell of kebab and glory attracted more folks" images/smilies/tongue.gif

NooDle · March 2nd, 2009, 10:41 AM

I like. 6/10 for the first show.

Yeah it isn't as polished as 'real' TG but then it'll never be like that on a first show.
Really liked the "let's test each others cars" bit, SIARPC was crap though

All in all they seem to have captured the "blokes arsing about" spirit of TG well.

And MASSIVE kudos to whoever did the subtitles.

LordKor · March 2nd, 2009, 4:21 PM

About Mazda.
One of the creators of the russian version explained: "We decided to blame mazda so we're doing it. May be later we will decide to blame BMW". So that's how the things work in TGR.

jasonof2000 · March 2nd, 2009, 5:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordKor

About Mazda.
One of the creators of the russian version explained: "We decided to blame mazda so we're doing it. May be later we will decide to blame BMW". So that's how the things work in TGR.

That's utterly retarded, I don't think I'll be watching the show again.

javierel22 · March 2nd, 2009, 5:30 PM

Ok, i've just watched the chapter 1 of TG Russia:

I wasn't expecting something as good as the originals, but for something as bad as the aussie version. It was bad, but better than the austrialian ones, that version is crap

The show is kinda weird, a low-budget TG imitation...they tested their own cars in the TG Russia track (the worst track i've ever seen, i've watched go-karts tracks here much better than that), that wasn't that bad, but i don't believe that a MX-5 is slower than a nearly 3 tonns Land Rover, in Russia, in China or anywhere....

The news section was rubbish. The multi-celebrities reunion was dumb. Then they wanted to imitate the car vs powerboat TG races and they fail miserably.

SIARPC in TG Russia should be called PSIAFCC (pseudo-star in a full crap car). A race-prepared Lada Kalina (god help us!!!!!!!!!!)

I would give it 4/10, and i'm magnanimous, because it was the first try. I don't know if i'm gonna watch the next episode....

freefall · March 2nd, 2009, 7:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordKor

About Mazda.
One of the creators of the russian version explained: "We decided to blame mazda so we're doing it. May be later we will decide to blame BMW". So that's how the things work in TGR.

Who exactly is this mysterious "one of the Creators"?

Making obviously humorous, albeit offensive, implications about brand's owners or even factory workers and management is one thing. Making false statements and libeling is a totally different matter, and is considered a crime under the law (if proven so, that is).

Probably, it's the other way round in Russia - you make an offensive comment about a CEO or a politician - and you're out in the woods the next day, while no one cares what you say about the car images/smilies/lol.gif

LordKor · March 2nd, 2009, 7:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freefall

Who exactly is this mysterious "one of the Creators"?

Well, he's a chief editor of TGR. BTW, he's the owner of the Vantage from the 01x02 comparison with manual Sportshift transmission - yes, he insisted it's manual, not automatic or semi-automatic.

freefall · March 2nd, 2009, 7:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordKor

Well, he's a chief editor of TGR. BTW, he's the owner of the Vantage from the 01x02 comparison with manual Sportshift transmission - yes, he insisted it's manual, not automatic or semi-automatic.

Sportshift not a semi-automatic transmission? Bloody hell, he sure is well informed, then. Case closed.

images/smilies/cry.gif

ruuman · March 2nd, 2009, 8:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unconnected

i agree, they must have some kind of shit MX5 (miata) in russia, the way they drove it was horrid aswell. bouncing all over the shop, i was wtfing the entire way through.

must admit I thought the shocks were blown the way it was riding compared to the other two cars. These were their own cars and any car drives like crap with shagged suspension, me thinks the servicing my have lapsed a little images/smilies/smile.gif

LordKor · March 2nd, 2009, 9:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freefall

Sportshift not a semi-automatic transmission? Bloody hell, he sure is well informed, then. Case closed.

images/smilies/cry.gif

Actually there was more. He said Sportshift-like transmission is not automatic because even in the drive-auto mode it's the driver who selects the gear and the right moment of changing by stepping on the accelerator.

MrBooby · March 2nd, 2009, 10:54 PM

I liked it for a first attempt. I'm Russian

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March 1st, 2009, 3:45 PM	#1
freefall Joined: Sep 1st, 2008 Last Online: 10:03 AM Posts: 505 Rep Power: 27	[01x01] February 22nd, 2009 Vote, discuss. Torrent talk not allowed Subtitled version is out and about.

March 1st, 2009, 8:16 PM	#5
EJ25RUN Joined: Nov 28th, 2007 Last Online: October 30th, 2009 Posts: 100 Car: Impreza STI Rep Power: 13	I thought the bit with the celebs was dumb. And the SIARPC, why is it in the shape of a race car? It had hood pins, exhaust work, and a racing hub steering wheel. Ladas are not sold like that. I guess the "Jeremy" one is into Porsches no matter how bad they are. Oh, was the Miata slower than the Range Rover around the track? How is that possible? I gave 2/10 (And I'm Russian) Last edited by EJ25RUN; March 1st, 2009 at 8:17 PM.

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March 2nd, 2009, 5:30 PM	#14
javierel22 Joined: Aug 25th, 2008 Last Online: October 1st, 2009 Location: Drifting somewhere in South America Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Ok, i've just watched the chapter 1 of TG Russia: I wasn't expecting something as good as the originals, but for something as bad as the aussie version. It was bad, but better than the austrialian ones, that version is crap The show is kinda weird, a low-budget TG imitation...they tested their own cars in the TG Russia track (the worst track i've ever seen, i've watched go-karts tracks here much better than that), that wasn't that bad, but i don't believe that a MX-5 is slower than a nearly 3 tonns Land Rover, in Russia, in China or anywhere.... The news section was rubbish. The multi-celebrities reunion was dumb. Then they wanted to imitate the car vs powerboat TG races and they fail miserably. SIARPC in TG Russia should be called PSIAFCC (pseudo-star in a full crap car). A race-prepared Lada Kalina (god help us!!!!!!!!!!) I would give it 4/10, and i'm magnanimous, because it was the first try. I don't know if i'm gonna watch the next episode.... Last edited by javierel22; March 2nd, 2009 at 5:32 PM.

March 1st, 2009, 5:30 PM	#2
Lyon4ik Joined: Dec 20th, 2008 Last Online: September 15th, 2009 Location: Moscow Posts: 28 Rep Power: 5	6 points for the first try which actually deserves 5. Unperfect production but it looked somehow fresh and boyish.

March 1st, 2009, 7:32 PM	#3
Wardriver Joined: Mar 1st, 2009 Last Online: June 18th, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 4 Car: 2001 Golf TDI Rep Power: 0	Just watched the subtitled version, and thought it was pretty good for a first effort. It was a PIA to have to use the subtitles, but that's not the show's fault. Good first effort.

March 1st, 2009, 8:12 PM	#4
ruuman Joined: Sep 16th, 2004 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: surrey, UK Age: 29 Posts: 627 Car: Range Rover, Defender 90, Suzuki DL-650 Rep Power: 22	just watched it, not bad at all. Better than the aus version, I'll be watching the next ep

March 2nd, 2009, 7:02 AM	#10
Unconnected Banned Joined: Dec 28th, 2008 Last Online: June 24th, 2009 Posts: 37 Rep Power: 0	i agree, they must have some kind of shit MX5 (miata) in russia, the way they drove it was horrid aswell. bouncing all over the shop, i was wtfing the entire way through. so far, i think its good, "soon the smell of kebab and glory attracted more folks"

March 2nd, 2009, 4:21 PM	#12
LordKor Joined: Feb 25th, 2009 Last Online: April 15th, 2009 Location: Saratov, Russia Posts: 14 Car: MCC Lancer 1.6 '04 Rep Power: 0	About Mazda. One of the creators of the russian version explained: "We decided to blame mazda so we're doing it. May be later we will decide to blame BMW". So that's how the things work in TGR.

March 2nd, 2009, 10:54 PM	#20
MrBooby Joined: Jul 20th, 2008 Last Online: 5:39 AM Location: new jersey, usa Posts: 94 Rep Power: 0	I liked it for a first attempt. I'm Russian __________________

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