Wish Tiff went back to Top Gear?

Blake B · April 12th, 2005, 11:32 PM

Anybody wish that Tiff would join up with Top Gear again? I wish he would replace James because James is rather dull and boring and none of the presenters on Top Gear have a racing backround now. I know it isn't likely because there is probably some friction between them from when Jeremy's ego got a little too big but wouldn't it be great if he did?

Edit: James is not bad and has a lot chemistry with the other presentors.

SPG900 · April 12th, 2005, 11:38 PM

James has to stay. Tiff's driving is awesome but his presenting is horrible. He'd make a decent Stig. images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Renesis · April 12th, 2005, 11:55 PM

Tiff is a good presenter too, I like how he's at 5th Gear cause with him in that show it makes both worth watching

SiR_dude · April 13th, 2005, 12:19 AM

James is not dull - his classical tastes provides the perfect balance between Jeremy's sumptuous ones and Hammond's squeaky little cute car tastes. Losing him would greatly affect the charisma of the show. I could care less that none of them have a racing background - who says you need to have raced in order to appreciate a car? Just because Tiff can powerslide like none other doesn't mean he's that great...I think the way the shows are set up now, and their respective presenters, is just perfect.

bihus · April 13th, 2005, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Renesis

Tiff is a good presenter too, I like how he's at 5th Gear cause with him in that show it makes both worth watching

I too prefer having two great shows than have him back to TG.

fnorre · April 13th, 2005, 12:47 AM

Some guy in here said it best, Top Gear are journalists/entertainers trying to be race drivers, while Fifth Gear are race drivers trying to be journalists/entertainers. That's why Tiff belongs at Fifth Gear for sure.

On a forum about cars like this, I'm always surprised to see people prefer entertainment (TG) over real facts about cars and driving (FG).

TG have cars jumping across caravans or motorbikes. That's funny. FG are trying to build a car that'll go 200mph... now that's _interesting_ images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Go FG! And Tiff, please don't leave images/smilies/smile.gif

Null · April 13th, 2005, 12:47 AM

I actually like the current Top Gear presenters, but Tiff might make things more interesting, since he drives so well.

Gobbo · April 13th, 2005, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SPG900

James has to stay. Tiff's driving is awesome but his presenting is horrible. He'd make a decent Stig. images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Couldn't agree more. That and FG would turn to a puddle of goop without Tiff on it... as far as I'm concerned, he's the only part of FG that makes it somewhat entertaining.

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Originally Posted by fnorre

On a forum about cars like this, I'm always surprised to see people prefer entertainment (TG) over real facts about cars and driving (FG).

The only problem that I find with FG is that the way they present facts makes it more an advertisment for the cars rather than a review of them. Especially with the comps every 10 minutes during the show. That and they never seem to outright say 'this car is crap' like TG does; instead they just mope around the point, and try not to step on any feet. Probably trying to avoid another Clarkson incident I suppose images/smilies/wink.gif

Blake B · April 13th, 2005, 01:45 AM

The more I think about the more I agree with you guys now. I still don't like James so much but he does have a totally different view from Clarkson and Hammond. I still think it would be nice to have a racer on Top Gear but the presentors now are incredibly entertaining. Thanks for your opinions. images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

ChaoZ · April 13th, 2005, 01:48 AM

I would be very interested in seeing Jeremy and Tiff bump heads. Jeremy has stage prescense while Tiff has years of racing experience.

I wish they'd have a crossover show one day. Top Gear vs. Fifth Gear

roundhead · April 13th, 2005, 01:50 AM

i really like tiff. for me, his excitement and the way he presents sort of feels like he's a mate's dad taking me for a ride in his new car 8)

but having said that, i really like interaction and banter the current top gear guys have, and wouldn't want to gamble that chemistry, even for tiff. last thing we want is a guy who just doesn't fit in (might as well have that fat bloke back).

Viper007Bond · April 13th, 2005, 01:53 AM

I like things how they are. Each show has it's own personality. images/smilies/smile.gif

ChaoZ · April 13th, 2005, 02:50 AM

Does anybody have footage from old Top Gear that had both Jeremy and Tiff in it? That would be most interesting.

nismo33 · April 13th, 2005, 04:10 AM

yeah it would be ChaoZ. The last episode with Tiff in and first one without him would be interesting too.

bihus · April 13th, 2005, 04:19 AM

The first without him would be the first of the new format, I guess. I have 1 or 2 tapes with older Top Gear series, but the quality isn't that high and I don't have a way to encode it. Besides, a lot of the segments are available on P2P networks.

HowYouDoin · April 13th, 2005, 05:21 AM

Noway - James is great presenter!
I'm currently watching season 1 and i really miss James there...
Well about tiff - i didn't watched many 5th gear episodes, but what i have seen is mostly: "Yeah it's fantastic car bla bla bla but it has one or two minuses" Thats it :/ Well don't be mad about it on me, maybe i have seen too less episodes, but... TG for me is the BEST show images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

jet190rs · April 13th, 2005, 06:00 AM

This is how I see the FG vs. TG presenters debate:

FG has better drivers, so I respect them.
TG has funnier drivers, so I laugh.

Back to the question - yes I wish Tiff was back on TG.

subymaster · April 13th, 2005, 06:51 AM

I love both shows and all of the presenters. IDK what you ppl are talking about, but Tiff is as interesting to watch as anyone else....

James is awsome, he is so old school and rides bikes.. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

I hope TG/FG stay the way they are right now. But if I had to choose between them...it would be hard.

SPG900 · April 13th, 2005, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaoZ

Does anybody have footage from old Top Gear that had both Jeremy and Tiff in it? That would be most interesting.

I have one full 30 min episode with both of them. I uploaded it to Hokie but apparently it got deleted. I would upload it again but maybe he didn't want it on there. images/smilies/dunno.gif

andyhui01 · April 13th, 2005, 11:59 AM

tiff doesn't match well for TG... all tiff has is driving abilities, TG is more on a show for non-gearheads as well so driving doesn't matter as much, its the ability to make people laugh

April 12th, 2005, 11:32 PM	#1
Blake B Joined: Apr 11th, 2005 Last Online: April 30th, 2005 Location: Florida, U.S.A. Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	Wish Tiff went back to Top Gear? Anybody wish that Tiff would join up with Top Gear again? I wish he would replace James because James is rather dull and boring and none of the presenters on Top Gear have a racing backround now. I know it isn't likely because there is probably some friction between them from when Jeremy's ego got a little too big but wouldn't it be great if he did? Edit: James is not bad and has a lot chemistry with the other presentors. __________________ "I shall also ignor my prejudices, you see I think Of Ferrari as a scaled down version of god and Porshce 911 as a jumped up Volkswagon Beetle." - Jeremy Clarkson Top Gear episode on May 25th, 2004

April 13th, 2005, 12:47 AM	#6
fnorre Joined: Mar 25th, 2005 Last Online: May 4th, 2008 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 218 Rep Power: 0	Some guy in here said it best, Top Gear are journalists/entertainers trying to be race drivers, while Fifth Gear are race drivers trying to be journalists/entertainers. That's why Tiff belongs at Fifth Gear for sure. On a forum about cars like this, I'm always surprised to see people prefer entertainment (TG) over real facts about cars and driving (FG). TG have cars jumping across caravans or motorbikes. That's funny. FG are trying to build a car that'll go 200mph... now that's _interesting_ Go FG! And Tiff, please don't leave

April 13th, 2005, 01:45 AM	#9
Blake B Joined: Apr 11th, 2005 Last Online: April 30th, 2005 Location: Florida, U.S.A. Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	The more I think about the more I agree with you guys now. I still don't like James so much but he does have a totally different view from Clarkson and Hammond. I still think it would be nice to have a racer on Top Gear but the presentors now are incredibly entertaining. Thanks for your opinions. __________________ "I shall also ignor my prejudices, you see I think Of Ferrari as a scaled down version of god and Porshce 911 as a jumped up Volkswagon Beetle." - Jeremy Clarkson Top Gear episode on May 25th, 2004

April 13th, 2005, 01:53 AM	#12
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	I like things how they are. Each show has it's own personality. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

April 13th, 2005, 04:10 AM	#14
nismo33 Joined: Mar 25th, 2005 Last Online: August 7th, 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 87 Rep Power: 0	yeah it would be ChaoZ. The last episode with Tiff in and first one without him would be interesting too. __________________ www.skylinesaustralia.com \| www.fordxr6turbo.com \| www.toymods.com.au

April 12th, 2005, 11:38 PM	#2
SPG900 Joined: Jan 14th, 2004 Last Online: January 6th, 2009 Location: België Posts: 567 Rep Power: 0	James has to stay. Tiff's driving is awesome but his presenting is horrible. He'd make a decent Stig.

April 12th, 2005, 11:55 PM	#3
Renesis Lazier than Viper Joined: Nov 27th, 2003 Last Online: December 29th, 2008 Location: Quebec, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 9,677 Car: 2007 Pontiac G5 GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 30	Tiff is a good presenter too, I like how he's at 5th Gear cause with him in that show it makes both worth watching

April 13th, 2005, 12:19 AM	#4
SiR_dude Joined: Mar 5th, 2004 Last Online: December 12th, 2008 Location: Somewhere in rural Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,640 Car: 2000 Civic SiR Rep Power: 24	James is not dull - his classical tastes provides the perfect balance between Jeremy's sumptuous ones and Hammond's squeaky little cute car tastes. Losing him would greatly affect the charisma of the show. I could care less that none of them have a racing background - who says you need to have raced in order to appreciate a car? Just because Tiff can powerslide like none other doesn't mean he's that great...I think the way the shows are set up now, and their respective presenters, is just perfect.

April 13th, 2005, 12:47 AM	#7
Null Joined: Jan 2nd, 2005 Last Online: December 28th, 2005 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 0	I actually like the current Top Gear presenters, but Tiff might make things more interesting, since he drives so well.

April 13th, 2005, 01:48 AM	#10
ChaoZ Joined: Oct 25th, 2004 Last Online: 12:24 AM Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 299 Car: Mazda Miata Rep Power: 19	I would be very interested in seeing Jeremy and Tiff bump heads. Jeremy has stage prescense while Tiff has years of racing experience. I wish they'd have a crossover show one day. Top Gear vs. Fifth Gear

April 13th, 2005, 01:50 AM	#11
roundhead Joined: Feb 8th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Iceland Posts: 152 Car: FD3S RX-7 Rep Power: 16	i really like tiff. for me, his excitement and the way he presents sort of feels like he's a mate's dad taking me for a ride in his new car 8) but having said that, i really like interaction and banter the current top gear guys have, and wouldn't want to gamble that chemistry, even for tiff. last thing we want is a guy who just doesn't fit in (might as well have that fat bloke back).

April 13th, 2005, 02:50 AM	#13
ChaoZ Joined: Oct 25th, 2004 Last Online: 12:24 AM Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 299 Car: Mazda Miata Rep Power: 19	Does anybody have footage from old Top Gear that had both Jeremy and Tiff in it? That would be most interesting.

April 13th, 2005, 04:19 AM	#15
bihus Joined: Dec 7th, 2003 Last Online: December 18th, 2008 Location: Portugal Posts: 4,618 Car: BMW 330Cd LFS Status: Rep Power: 25	The first without him would be the first of the new format, I guess. I have 1 or 2 tapes with older Top Gear series, but the quality isn't that high and I don't have a way to encode it. Besides, a lot of the segments are available on P2P networks.

April 13th, 2005, 05:21 AM	#16
HowYouDoin Joined: Mar 5th, 2005 Last Online: December 21st, 2008 Location: Vilnius, Lithuania Posts: 64 Rep Power: 0	Noway - James is great presenter! I'm currently watching season 1 and i really miss James there... Well about tiff - i didn't watched many 5th gear episodes, but what i have seen is mostly: "Yeah it's fantastic car bla bla bla but it has one or two minuses" Thats it :/ Well don't be mad about it on me, maybe i have seen too less episodes, but... TG for me is the BEST show __________________ Start your engines... VW Jetta '87 - 1.8l GT DOHC 16V - 129HP - not working Citroen ZX '93 - 1.4i - almost 1001HP Monster BMW 318 '91 - quite nice

April 13th, 2005, 06:00 AM	#17
jet190rs Joined: Feb 22nd, 2005 Last Online: September 17th, 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	This is how I see the FG vs. TG presenters debate: FG has better drivers, so I respect them. TG has funnier drivers, so I laugh. Back to the question - yes I wish Tiff was back on TG.

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April 13th, 2005, 06:51 AM	#18
subymaster Joined: Apr 9th, 2005 Last Online: June 30th, 2008 Location: PA Age: 21 Posts: 128 Car: meth injected 20g STi Rep Power: 0	I love both shows and all of the presenters. IDK what you ppl are talking about, but Tiff is as interesting to watch as anyone else.... James is awsome, he is so old school and rides bikes.. I hope TG/FG stay the way they are right now. But if I had to choose between them...it would be hard. __________________ http://www.gscdownloads.com/leh/sti/leh-sti.mov

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andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 8,515 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	tiff doesn't match well for TG... all tiff has is driving abilities, TG is more on a show for non-gearheads as well so driving doesn't matter as much, its the ability to make people laugh __________________

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