i've come to the conclusion that chris evans doesn't actually enjoy the experience of driving...

he may like nice cars and their stats, but the act of driving doesn't give him any enjoyment...


matt leblanc is good and i think if they get him interacting with chris harris and sabine more that would be good.

the new interview/superstar stuff is crap... although the rallycross course is fun.

I've only watched the first 2 episodes so far, but I agree with what everyone is saying: less Chris Evans. Some of the challenges seem like they are trying too hard and the chemistry just isn't there yet.  Matt and Tinie Tempah were fun to watch on the SUV challenge though.

ikbrown wrote:

Don't think a New Top Gear thread has been started so ... what are your thoughts on the new british Top Gear that's not entirely british?

Someone posted this on our local subie forum which says Chris Evans is to take a smaller role in the show moving forward due to poor audience reaction to his first few episodes.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/06 … -audience/

Are you watching it? Nope, but I'll give it a try some day.

Are you refusing to watch it due to no Clarkson et all? No; I was quite fond of Top Gear up until 2007 or so, when I grew tired of the schtick. Their antics started to overshadow the car stuff. So a departure from them is actually a bit of a relief. Fair warning, I say this having liked the American version after they developed some chemistry

What do you like about it? I like Joey, Sabine and Chris Harris (all from previous exposure). I'm curious to see how their camaraderie grows over time- everyone compares to the Clarkson TG but it was rubbish the first few years (I only saw those
seasons in retrospect, but they were certainly lacking compared to the seasons I first became familiar with)

N/A to the rest of your questions until I've seen it.
What do you absolutely hate about it?
Why so many presenters?
Who do you like/dislike?
Why is Chris Evans so enthusiastic?
Why is there so much vomiting out of cars?

I was hoping Sabine would be part of the new show and I'm glad she is but I would like to see more of her and less of Chris Evans (no surprise).  Everybody seems tense and awkward, and call me juvenile but I like to see things getting blown up and other shenanigans.  Even parts that could be really funny, like when they had those drag queens on, just seemed so stuffy and forced.  Maybe they will get better over time I'm hoping.

It can't help but boost ratings.  Chris Evans was annoying most of the time and shrill enough of the time to rally grate on my nerves.

That's pretty messed up that someone can come forward 20+ years after an event, with no details at all except that the accuser is pointing a finger at someone. And the press is happy to provide the name of that someone.

Sabine is okay.  She is a great driver and is good at being German, but I'm not sure if its her English or just her presenter skills but I wouldn't want to watch a 10 minute segment of her reviewing a car like I would with Chris Harris.

Yeah, Eddie Jordan is the Irish guy. Former race driver and F1 team owner. He's just a bit eccentric. Hammy's right about Sabine. The Laguna Seca challenge was really good, but even in the Italy race, she wasn't as interesting to watch when it wasn't her pushing flat out.

General consensus is correct. Star segment blows week-old ass.

OUT TODAY!

It's the real top gear!

May can't say "oh cock" anymore?!

I loved it.  It wasn't perfect, but it hasn't really changed and that is what I wanted.

Sure they have to jump through some hoops to avoid lawsuit, but I'm fucking about it so far.  That Mustang vs. RS tease.  Not sure if they are doing just the Fiata or a Fiata vs Miata.  I want moar!!!