nimz Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Wish they'd turn the sodding traction control off for the celebs that can actually pedal! Do we know if they're running full traction control or the Sport mode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Good question, I've no idea. I assume full, as it doesn't look like the car is allowing any slip at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Okay, Ep3 was good, but TG is back on point with ep4. Chiron cheesecake. Pacman was surprisingly good. Guest bit worked really well. And that race was fantastic and really reminiscent of old TG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Disagree ... tonight's episode was nowhere near as good as last week's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) Dunno, I found the DB11 vs Merc bit kinda cringey and the police chase really wasn't my cup of tea. Muck spreader seemed pointless too, wasn't particularly entertaining. Matt's obsession with "diggers" etc is lost on me too. Golf at the Ring didn't really make sense either. Not sure how staged it was, but we all know that you have to let a faster car past on a track day, and that often slower cars with good drivers overtake faster cars for a multitude of reasons. Plus it seemed too focused on Rory and Sabine screaming rather than anything else. Edited March 26, 2017 by Strudul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Dunno, I found the DB11 vs Merc bit kinda cringey and the police chase really wasn't my cup of tea. Muck spreader seemed pointless too, wasn't particularly entertaining. Matt's obsession with "diggers" etc is lost on me too. Golf at the Ring didn't really make sense either. Not sure how staged it was, but we all know that you have to let a faster car past on a track day, and that often slower cars with good drivers overtake faster cars for a multitude of reasons. Plus it seemed too focused on Rory and Sabine screaming rather than anything else. Agree, last weeks episode was pants IMO, Gladly this weeks was a big improvement, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aashenfox Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Meh, call me childish, but I'm starting to like MLB, he's starting to be himself. I also liked the muck spreader bit, I had no idea those things could shred a car!! Sabine was awwesome, but yeh, a little too much screaming Rory (pun intended). In fact, can we swap Rory for someone else after all? Too fake... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Dunno, I found the DB11 vs Merc bit kinda cringey and the police chase really wasn't my cup of tea. Muck spreader seemed pointless too, wasn't particularly entertaining. Matt's obsession with "diggers" etc is lost on me too. Golf at the Ring didn't really make sense either. Not sure how staged it was, but we all know that you have to let a faster car past on a track day, and that often slower cars with good drivers overtake faster cars for a multitude of reasons. Plus it seemed too focused on Rory and Sabine screaming rather than anything else. Agree, last weeks episode was pants IMO, Gladly this weeks was a big improvement, Disagree ... tonight's episode was nowhere near as good as last week's Sorry Hugh I agree with Strudul and Russ. Tonight's episode was great imo and last weeks only meh. Loved the race between the small city cars and that Bugatti is incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Yeah this week's felt like the most cohesive episode so far. When MLB was waiting for CH in Oman was the highlight... with the 'stuck in 2nd gear' line! Rory is okay... happy to give him more of a chance. It's CH's terrible acting which is my biggest annoyance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) I'd go as far to say that I enjoyed this weeks TG more than any of TGT episodes, which actually got quite good towards the end of the series. I've watched almost everything that Chris Harris has done on the internet and I do think he's struggling a bit with the studio stuff. You have to remember though, that he isn't a TV personality and this is only his 4th episode as a main host. I'm sure he'll become more natural over time. TGT guys struggled with the first episodes and they've all been doing it for years. Overall, very positive with the new TG and the dynamic between presenters. Edited March 27, 2017 by Paddy78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 All in all I have to say that this new series is great in my opinion. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeW Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Just watched the trailer on page 1, since I gave up with last series very early on I had no intention of watching this one. However the shots of the cars look really good, just can't get past the presenters on TG, irritating to watch and listen to. Willing to give it another go after seeing so many positive reviews on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Just watched the trailer on page 1, since I gave up with last series very early on I had no intention of watching this one. However the shots of the cars look really good, just can't get past the presenters on TG, irritating to watch and listen to. Willing to give it another go after seeing so many positive reviews on here! Everyone's tastes are different, but I'd suggest that if you don't like watching Chris Harris or Rory, then you don't like motoring journalism. Go on youtube and search for Chris Harris on Cars. If you don't like those, you'll never like him. For me, I think they both have a very good balance between driving knowledge / skill, understanding of cars and entertainment. Not easy to do, but when you see some of the bland, turgid, dirge on youtube that call themselves journalists, you really start to appreciate when someone does it well. Chris and Rory do in my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Totally agree with above comments from Paddy and thought the last episode was up there with the best Top Gear has ever done, be that Woolard, Goffey, Needell, Wilson, Jason fatbloke, VBH, Mason, the 3 amigos or the Chris Evans series. Pacman could have been better but was original and raised a smile, the race was good, Tinie was sooooo much better than previous guests (although they could have asked about his cars a bit more) and the Chiron bit couldnt have been done bettr by anyone else than Harris and the TG production team - beautifully shot, beautifully driven, just fantastic motoring journalism. If it keeps improving like this the next series will be the best thing on TV, full stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Agreed it was excellent and the presenters seemed to be enjoying themselves, even at the end with the beer joke it didn't feel as staged as it might have done last series. Chiron parts were amazing, what a machine, and the noise! Seems they are also drilling out a role for Rory to be in the slower cars...without calling him captain slow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I love how much they trust Chris Harris... first the Vulcan, then the FXXK, then the Chiron... poor Rory not even getting a look in when it comes to the really quick stuff! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I think they mentioned something about Harris and Sabine racing in the next episode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 yeah that'll be good - assuming they do a proper job of it and they're not racing mobility scooters or something silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Saw the episode with the golf and the db11 last night and have to say I really enjoyed it. Miles better than the last episode which I watched. The hosts seemed much more relaxed and worked together much better than I saw previously. When they talked it all seemed to flow naturally and didnt come accross awkward like they were following a script. The muck shredder bit seemed a little odd on a car show, but I thought it was great and a good laugh. Cant wait to watch the next episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Best yet tonight, made all the better by virtually zero input by the Rory fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Yep, another good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Best episode by far. That was mint. Eddie Jordan cracked me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Decent 7/10 episode for me - not overly interested in the off road buggy racing section, just didnt see the relevance........... The new Ford GT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Yeah, I thought they got a bit self indulgent on the buggy bit too - while Sabine can obviously pedal I dont see what the fascination with her is really. Ford GT bit was great, and a celeb that can actually drive in the car, amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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