Any Top Gear Fans? (On Topic)

[joeboodog]

I drive by a local shoe store on my way back to the building. Every Friday night the car guys gather to show off their rides. They back in to a space, lift up their hoods, pull out a lawn chair and sit there for the next 2-3 hours.

The ironic part is that there are few if any actual spectators. It is the same people parking in the same spots sitting in the same chairs looking at the same cars week after week after week.

If that is what they enjoy, why mock them? They aren't harming you in any way. They aren't forcing you to join them.

 

[sailfish]

I hadn't heard that. That would be a kick in the pants.

BTW, why do you have to call me an idiot? I'm just having a little fun with you "car guys" who are by far the most boring group of people I have ever met. Who the hell wants to sit in a parking lot or grassy field on a hot weekend either walking around looking at other cars or sitting there while complete strangers look at yours.

Uhhh, because it's fun. I like riding to cruise-ins all the time. You can stand around and talk about mechanical and custom body modifications. You can find guys who know how to reflash a PCM with their own program. You can find some great painters and look at beautifully polished works of art. Share riding stories and restoration adventures. Talk about cool new cars or bikes you've gotten the chance to drive. Christ, I could go on.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Please don't.

I'd rather watch paint dry.

 

[sailfish]

Please don't.

I'd rather watch paint dry.

I can't help but wonder what you do for fun.

 

[Future]

If that is what they enjoy, why mock them? They aren't harming you in any way. They aren't forcing you to join them.

To me it is amazing...that people have the "know how" how to take a piece of rust ..laying it in a field or worse....and turn it into a piece of art....the time ...the intelligence etc to complete such a project is amazing.

 

[oldngray]

To me it is amazing...that people have the "know how" how to take a piece of rust ..laying it in a field or worse....and turn it into a piece of art....the time ...the intelligence etc to complete such a project is amazing.

I can't stand most of those restoration shows where they supposedly do a complete frame off restoration in a week or two.

 

[Future]

I can't stand most of those restoration shows where they supposedly do a complete frame off restoration in a week or two.

Some have a massive crew....each designed for just specific jobs on the project to be done....so I could see it happening in a short time

 

[oldngray]

Some have a massive crew....each designed for just specific jobs on the project to be done....so I could see it happening in a short time

Its possible in that time frame but would be a crappy job covered by shiny new paint.

 

[joeboodog]

Please don't.

I'd rather watch paint dry.

Then avoid threads that don't interest you. It's just that simple.

 

[sailfish]

Then avoid threads that don't interest you. It's just that simple.

Don't see me belittling anyone in the lawncare/landscape thread.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Don't get me start on model train enthusiasts.

 

[joeboodog]

Don't get me start on model train enthusiasts.

At least they are passionate about their hobby. Do model train enthusiasts break into your home and build a scale replica of a switching yard circa 1880 in your kitchen? I didn't think so. They enjoy it, you don't. Move on.

 

[moreluck]

"I just don't get the fascination of driving my fancy car..." (upstate)

This from a guy who MUST HAVE his Altima every 3 years........why not just a Honda Civic or a Ford Focus....both will get you to work.

 

[cosmo1]

Please don't.

I'd rather watch wither away in despair in my rental Altima with "all the bells and whistles.".

 

[rod]

I can't help but wonder what you do for fun.

Upstates idea of fun is to sit at a computer and belittle anyone who says they enjoy something. Upstate- tell us what you do for fun other than go to movies by yourself.

 

[Future]

Upstates idea of fun is to sit at a computer and belittle anyone who says they enjoy something. Upstate- tell us what you do for fun other than go to movies by yourself.

Is what it is ..brother ....he wants to portray himself that way ....let it be written ...let it be done

 

[FrigidFTSup]

Don't get me start on model train enthusiasts.

Yeah we wouldn't want you going all negative on us

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

From what I could find, the overnight ratings show it continues its slide towards oblivion.
At least I have all seasons from 10-23 to watch.
Noticed on youtube, BBC now has "never seen before footage" that is being released.

"Clarkson abusing/assaulting production staff-Scenes 1-20"

 

[rod]

Don't get me start on model train enthusiasts.

 

[MC0493]

Big top gear fan. Only watched an episode or 2 of the new one so far. Waiting for the new show with Clarkson, Hammond and May.

On the other subject, i'm also a big car guy, go to cruise ins, shows and so on. Honestly i've met a ton of awesome people. Anymore its more about hanging out with friends than it is with the car.