cort16 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 The comments are class. Here's a sample. To the people complaining that this is the worst car show on TV - get a grip... This is far worse. It is the worst TV show of any kind, ever made, ever. I haven't watched Channel 5 for years, this has reminded me why. During next week's episode I think I'll book myself in for some unanaesthatised eye surgery, should be far more enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickwall Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 This show really should be entitled Channel 5's 'How to Polish a Turd' by a loud mouth cockney and a gormless Canadian. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_GT Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 It's amazing how Bernie's banging on about how rotten it is, yet you don't see them doing any welding. Nice of channel5 to also be incompetent at setting up their online player as well, when I watched them the 2nd and 3rd episode didn't have any adverts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 It's amazing how Bernie's banging on about how rotten it is, yet you don't see them doing any welding. Nice of channel5 to also be incompetent at setting up their online player as well, when I watched them the 2nd and 3rd episode didn't have any adverts Or download Adblock Plus and never see a single ad in a video again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 It's amazing how Bernie's banging on about how rotten it is, yet you don't see them doing any welding. Nice of channel5 to also be incompetent at setting up their online player as well, when I watched them the 2nd and 3rd episode didn't have any adverts Or download Adblock Plus and never see a single ad in a video again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickwall Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Let's face it. The programme is designed to make money by people being able to "win" the cars. At £1.50 a text for entry, it won't take too many calls to pay for all that shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickwall Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Let's face it. The programme is designed to make money by people being able to "win" the cars. At £1.50 a text for entry, it won't take too many calls to pay for all that shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSparrow Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Actually, no matter how shit it is most of us admit to continuing to watch and viewing figures are really all that matter to a company like C5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSparrow Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Actually, no matter how shit it is most of us admit to continuing to watch and viewing figures are really all that matter to a company like C5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hennabm Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Just watching now on Ch5. What an absolute pile of f******* ********* ********** shite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hennabm Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Just watching now on Ch5. What an absolute pile of f******* ********* ********** shite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumph1300 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Erm...wtf. Finally just started watching the MGB one...when the rear suspension falls out, they are CLEARLY trying to not laugh. And when the canadian gobshite comes in one of the blokes is actually laughing. Its a sham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumph1300 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Erm...wtf. Finally just started watching the MGB one...when the rear suspension falls out, they are CLEARLY trying to not laugh. And when the canadian gobshite comes in one of the blokes is actually laughing. Its a sham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshirelad Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 The damage programmes like this do to the classic car restoration business is what the producers should be concered about. No way even stretching the imagination was the finished car the same car they started with. Funny how they not selling the cars at the end rather giving them away,! I wonder why???? The cars that Bernie did in his previouse London Chop Shop have either been scrapped cause they so unroad worthy or , in one case said vehicle has spend approx 6months being made roadworthy. I suspect the yellow car they rejected is the car they used. In the shot where Bernie goes back to get the parts, said car is seen in the background still with the cover off as they had left it. In other words he never went back at all, he just got the bits when he was there the first time!. Car crash tv but worth watching just to see what shite they come out with this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshirelad Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 The damage programmes like this do to the classic car restoration business is what the producers should be concered about. No way even stretching the imagination was the finished car the same car they started with. Funny how they not selling the cars at the end rather giving them away,! I wonder why???? The cars that Bernie did in his previouse London Chop Shop have either been scrapped cause they so unroad worthy or , in one case said vehicle has spend approx 6months being made roadworthy. I suspect the yellow car they rejected is the car they used. In the shot where Bernie goes back to get the parts, said car is seen in the background still with the cover off as they had left it. In other words he never went back at all, he just got the bits when he was there the first time!. Car crash tv but worth watching just to see what shite they come out with this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 To be fair to them, they seem to be generating almost as much internet traffic as an episode of Top Gear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 To be fair to them, they seem to be generating almost as much internet traffic as an episode of Top Gear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formula Autos Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 If anything, this programme's getting worse. In a perverse way though, I'm actually enjoying it. It's actually quite fun looking for mistakes. In the MGB episode we had: - As others have said, clearly two, or maybe even three, cars involved during the 'restoration'. - The orange bumper from the Porsche in the previous episode clearly visible in the workshop, thus completely disproving the case when it comes to the 'tight deadlines' that are supposedly a source of drama in the show. Each car was clearly not 'repaired' one at a time, as portrayed. - Worse acting than from the judges on X Factor, with the supposed 'sacking' and various falling-outs. - The authoritative voiceover told us that the MGB had 'aircraft strength' as it was one of the first monocoques. - No technical detail whatsoever, apart from a dodgy looking repair to the suspension that (ahem) 'fell off'. - The voicover told us that the MGB's leaf spring suspension was its 'secret weapon' in '60s rallying. - A supposedly professional bodyshop stripping paint from a whole car with a grinder. - In the E-type episode a sunroof was a value-boosting must-have item. In the MGB episode the sunroof had to be filled in as it 'may leak'. In summary, come back Jason Dawe, all is forgiven. Please present this programme if Channel 5 commission another series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formula Autos Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 If anything, this programme's getting worse. In a perverse way though, I'm actually enjoying it. It's actually quite fun looking for mistakes. In the MGB episode we had: - As others have said, clearly two, or maybe even three, cars involved during the 'restoration'. - The orange bumper from the Porsche in the previous episode clearly visible in the workshop, thus completely disproving the case when it comes to the 'tight deadlines' that are supposedly a source of drama in the show. Each car was clearly not 'repaired' one at a time, as portrayed. - Worse acting than from the judges on X Factor, with the supposed 'sacking' and various falling-outs. - The authoritative voiceover told us that the MGB had 'aircraft strength' as it was one of the first monocoques. - No technical detail whatsoever, apart from a dodgy looking repair to the suspension that (ahem) 'fell off'. - The voicover told us that the MGB's leaf spring suspension was its 'secret weapon' in '60s rallying. - A supposedly professional bodyshop stripping paint from a whole car with a grinder. - In the E-type episode a sunroof was a value-boosting must-have item. In the MGB episode the sunroof had to be filled in as it 'may leak'. In summary, come back Jason Dawe, all is forgiven. Please present this programme if Channel 5 commission another series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSparrow Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 There is a split second shot of the 911 still in grey in the background in the MGB episode. And a mini on a lift... EDIT: Just watching the Jag one for the first time, just after the cockney storms out when the 'engine might be blown' the Jag drives past the MGBs back axle on the floor of the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSparrow Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 There is a split second shot of the 911 still in grey in the background in the MGB episode. And a mini on a lift... EDIT: Just watching the Jag one for the first time, just after the cockney storms out when the 'engine might be blown' the Jag drives past the MGBs back axle on the floor of the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Found this on Pistonheads..... Just found this posted on the TV headed thread following the same arguements as this thread.Proves the point but raises more questions as well. davamer2327 posts16 months[report] [news] 15:07 Update on the MBG being 2 or even 3 different cars, I sent channel 5 questions which I don't have a copy of but along the lines of confirming if indeed the car was the same as the wreck "rescued " from the barn and about the validity of the 2 week restoration claim. This was the reply I recieved:Dear David Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding Classic Car Rescue. While the production team were filming in Canada, the mechanics in London discovered some serious problems with the MGB, midway through the restoration, which meant they felt it might not be entirely safe to drive. Their original plan was to buy a new chassis, which is a common way that people restore MGBs (you can buy an entire new monocoque chassis for just £1000) and build on top of that. But wanting to stick with used parts, they bought another car and used the chassis from that, transferring much of the first MGB, right down to door-handles, and windows. The cost of the second car was included in the figures mentioned and the end result was a combination of the two. The programme aims to show how Bernie Fineman and Mario Pacione cope with restoration jobs with a “tight deadline and an even tighter budget†in an entertaining fashion while also giving some background into why each selected model is held in the high regard that it is. It is not intended to, and does not claim to, demonstrate the detailed effort and finance that can go into the high end restoration of classic cars. Nevertheless, this does not diminish the validity of your opinions and we are grateful to you for taking the time to make us aware of your concerns. Your comments have been logged in our Viewer Enquiries Report. This is circulated throughout the company and seen by all relevant personnel. Thank you for your interest in Channel 5. Yours sincerely Ian VIEWER ADVISOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Found this on Pistonheads..... Just found this posted on the TV headed thread following the same arguements as this thread.Proves the point but raises more questions as well. davamer2327 posts16 months[report] [news] 15:07 Update on the MBG being 2 or even 3 different cars, I sent channel 5 questions which I don't have a copy of but along the lines of confirming if indeed the car was the same as the wreck "rescued " from the barn and about the validity of the 2 week restoration claim. This was the reply I recieved:Dear David Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding Classic Car Rescue. While the production team were filming in Canada, the mechanics in London discovered some serious problems with the MGB, midway through the restoration, which meant they felt it might not be entirely safe to drive. Their original plan was to buy a new chassis, which is a common way that people restore MGBs (you can buy an entire new monocoque chassis for just £1000) and build on top of that. But wanting to stick with used parts, they bought another car and used the chassis from that, transferring much of the first MGB, right down to door-handles, and windows. The cost of the second car was included in the figures mentioned and the end result was a combination of the two. The programme aims to show how Bernie Fineman and Mario Pacione cope with restoration jobs with a “tight deadline and an even tighter budget†in an entertaining fashion while also giving some background into why each selected model is held in the high regard that it is. It is not intended to, and does not claim to, demonstrate the detailed effort and finance that can go into the high end restoration of classic cars. Nevertheless, this does not diminish the validity of your opinions and we are grateful to you for taking the time to make us aware of your concerns. Your comments have been logged in our Viewer Enquiries Report. This is circulated throughout the company and seen by all relevant personnel. Thank you for your interest in Channel 5. Yours sincerely Ian VIEWER ADVISOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messerschmitt owner Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 A new mgb shell for a bag of sand. Which planet does he live on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messerschmitt owner Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 A new mgb shell for a bag of sand. Which planet does he live on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autofive Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 A new mgb shell for a bag of sand. Which planet does he live on. he lives in TV land - and its like no other planet - cocaine and shampers flow freely and young girls giggle and fawn at your every word as the astronomical fees just keep rolling in........................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autofive Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 A new mgb shell for a bag of sand. Which planet does he live on. he lives in TV land - and its like no other planet - cocaine and shampers flow freely and young girls giggle and fawn at your every word as the astronomical fees just keep rolling in........................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 A new mgb shell for a bag of sand. Which planet does he live on. he lives in TV land - and its like no other planet - cocaine and shampers flow freely and young girls giggle and fawn at your every word as the astronomical fees just keep rolling in........................... Clearly different to the TV land I've encountered, where you shoot an entire piece for a client and then the budget gets 'lost'. I don't want to work in TV - shooting with a 7D is about as far as I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 A new mgb shell for a bag of sand. Which planet does he live on. he lives in TV land - and its like no other planet - cocaine and shampers flow freely and young girls giggle and fawn at your every word as the astronomical fees just keep rolling in........................... Clearly different to the TV land I've encountered, where you shoot an entire piece for a client and then the budget gets 'lost'. I don't want to work in TV - shooting with a 7D is about as far as I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Next episode starts in 20 minutes. I for one am looking forward to it, mainly so I can build a level of righteous indignation akin to a biker whose just been told that maybe cars won't see him when he performs 80mph undertakes. It will be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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