Comments on: Will We Ever See a U.S. Version of Top Gear?

By: Foxie

Foxie — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:40:57 +0000

That’s really not the point I was trying to make, though. It was a nearly brand new AMG Mercedes, of course the attention to detail is going to be impeccable…. That entire ENGINE is a masterpiece with exquisite attention paid to every last bolt that went into it.

If I’m going to watch a show that claims to be about cars, and Super Cars at that, I want some of the details about the car’s internals, I really couldn’t care less about what you think of the alcantara leather seats. The way she said it made it completely obvious that they rounded up the girl for the pretty face, she had no idea what to say about the car otherwise. (Not what I want representing the rest of us, to be honest. Those who can actually turn wrenches and tune cars, not coo over something so trivial in the large scheme of the car.)

By: Tina

Tina — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:51:23 +0000

Ah but see, stitching of the seats is very important – it shows quality craftsmanship, and those of us who restore cars don’t believe having an interest in quality craftsmanship – like upholstery and stitching – make us idiots. Instead, it shows we have an eye for detail, and it really does matter.

I’m currently restoring a Duster that has seen better days – in fact, it’s proving to be quite an undertaking. Last week we pulled out the seats to examine them and they are going to need to be completely reupholstered. Since I can’t do the kind of work needed, they’ll be done by a friend who does excellent work in this area; in fact, it’s what she does for a living; her area of expertise is automotive interior design.

There really is an art to the trade and not everyone can do it – or do it well.

By: Foxie

Foxie — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:51:43 +0000

In one word: No. You won’t.

People here don’t want cars the way Top Gear does cars. It would be another horrendous show, a la Super Cars Exposed. Cool name, backed by the Top Gear we all know… But it would lack substance. I doubt Americans can work technical information into a show like Top Gear actually does… It’d either be too technical for most, or so bland that real car people wouldn’t care to watch.

Especially when they wanted Foust on the show. Guy can drive, sure, but he can’t talk cars for…. Ya. Super Cars Exposed makes me want to cry when I watch it. I mean, a car show should be about cars…. So WHY was he giving a ride to this blonde in an AMG Mercedes and she was talking about the STITCHING IN THE SEATS?!? (Way to go, make all women look like idiots. Thanks.)

For those of us who can appreciate British humor, Clarkson, Mays and Hammond are the only way to go. Even Top Gear’s rival show doesn’t get me as excited… Nothing could ever come close to Clarkson’s style of reviews. (My personal favorite ever is the review of the Ford Fiesta. Priceless.)

Anyhow, here’s some more info, from wikipedia on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Gear_(U.S._TV_series)