OT TV Performance Shows Rant
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OT TV Performance Shows Rant
Am I the only one who gets really upset when he sees the guys on shows like Horsepower TV or Trucks working on vehicles without using fender covers, or leaning their arms on a beautiful paint job while wearing a wrist watch with a steel clasp? My wife asks me why I watch the shows since I get so upset and end up yelling at the TV, but I enjoy seeing the vehicles, tips, and new products. Just can't stand the fact that the hosts have no respect for fine machinery. Is it just me or what??
Le Mans Master
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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
Never noticed that. But what I have noticed is the shows are endless plugs for products (obviously freebies to the shows)...and they make everything look so damn easy!!!
Sample script:
"You know what, Bob?
"What Joe?"
"During the last commercial break here on CarzzTV, we rebuilt this engine using __________ components and __________ gaskets. Then we topped it all off with these __________ brand heads and matching __________ manifold. Finally a __________ 750 cfm carbuetor sure does look sweet on there!"
"That's swell, Joe."
"During the next break, we'll put the engine in the car. So stay tuned!"
"We'll be sure to show you more great products you can buy during the next segment of CarzzTV!"
Sample script:
"You know what, Bob?
"What Joe?"
"During the last commercial break here on CarzzTV, we rebuilt this engine using __________ components and __________ gaskets. Then we topped it all off with these __________ brand heads and matching __________ manifold. Finally a __________ 750 cfm carbuetor sure does look sweet on there!"
"That's swell, Joe."
"During the next break, we'll put the engine in the car. So stay tuned!"
"We'll be sure to show you more great products you can buy during the next segment of CarzzTV!"
Burning Brakes
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Let's see them pull a trailing arm out of an early 70's vette - one that's never been pulled before. Or how about rusted and corroded fasteners, or bunged up threads? Or not being able to find the correct parts at the Chevy parts counter?
Nope, these guys don't seem to have the issues I have. But I'd like to have a dyno in my shop someday.
Nope, these guys don't seem to have the issues I have. But I'd like to have a dyno in my shop someday.
Race Director
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I like how they say "you can do this at home with simple hand tools." Then they put the car on a lift, and use tall jacks to drop the rearend/tranny/whatever, make clearance for new parts with a plasma cutter, etc. I know I have all those hand tools at my disposal. 
Drifting
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From: Marietta Ga.
Well I think they have the same problems as us, they just don't show them, after all it takes them about a year to finish a project like an engine and tranny swap. 
I would love to see some out takes on those shows:
Joe: well I will just loosen this last bolt, uhh mmmmhh, it seams to be stuck,, OH DARN, it broke off.
Frank: hey this flange won't line up??
ETC.
I would love to see some out takes on those shows: Joe: well I will just loosen this last bolt, uhh mmmmhh, it seams to be stuck,, OH DARN, it broke off.
Frank: hey this flange won't line up??
ETC.
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From: Kansas City, MO ...I'd like to go fishing and catch a fishstick. That'd be convenient. - Mitch Hedberg
Originally Posted by i885744
I like how the motor ALWAYS starts and is somehow magically already in time and tuned on the "first try." And its amazing how the host can do all that work and never get dirty.
Psssst, it's called editing the show. That and having all the prep work done before taping. How many of you would tune in every week to watch Chuck & Joe trouble shoot a badly timed engine with a malfunctioning thermostat that wouldn't let the engine cool properly.
"Try this. No, wait, where's my 9/16" socket? Hold on, I'll be right back." 1 minute later "Ok, now where were we? Oh yeah, I was going to take off the distributor cap, sh*t, where's my screw driver. ANYONE SEEN MY FLAT HEAD SCREW DRIVER?" Couple minutes later "Now that we have the distributor cap off...what the hell did I need the 9/16" socket for???"
Sorry, but that would be one boring **** tv show. If you want to watch someone fumble around and get dirty on a car, you are welcome to come over to my house. Just bring your own beer.
Burning Brakes
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From: Granbury, TX
Originally Posted by Ak. Mal
Psssst, it's called editing the show. That and having all the prep work done before taping. How many of you would tune in every week to watch Chuck & Joe trouble shoot a badly timed engine with a malfunctioning thermostat that wouldn't let the engine cool properly.
"Try this. No, wait, where's my 9/16" socket? Hold on, I'll be right back." 1 minute later "Ok, now where were we? Oh yeah, I was going to take off the distributor cap, sh*t, where's my screw driver. ANYONE SEEN MY FLAT HEAD SCREW DRIVER?" Couple minutes later "Now that we have the distributor cap off...what the hell did I need the 9/16" socket for???"
Sorry, but that would be one boring **** tv show. If you want to watch someone fumble around and get dirty on a car, you are welcome to come over to my house. Just bring your own beer.
"Try this. No, wait, where's my 9/16" socket? Hold on, I'll be right back." 1 minute later "Ok, now where were we? Oh yeah, I was going to take off the distributor cap, sh*t, where's my screw driver. ANYONE SEEN MY FLAT HEAD SCREW DRIVER?" Couple minutes later "Now that we have the distributor cap off...what the hell did I need the 9/16" socket for???"
Sorry, but that would be one boring **** tv show. If you want to watch someone fumble around and get dirty on a car, you are welcome to come over to my house. Just bring your own beer.
Sounds like my garage.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Wisconsin
Originally Posted by Ak. Mal
Psssst, it's called editing the show. That and having all the prep work done before taping. How many of you would tune in every week to watch Chuck & Joe trouble shoot a badly timed engine with a malfunctioning thermostat that wouldn't let the engine cool properly.
"Try this. No, wait, where's my 9/16" socket? Hold on, I'll be right back." 1 minute later "Ok, now where were we? Oh yeah, I was going to take off the distributor cap, sh*t, where's my screw driver. ANYONE SEEN MY FLAT HEAD SCREW DRIVER?" Couple minutes later "Now that we have the distributor cap off...what the hell did I need the 9/16" socket for???"
Sorry, but that would be one boring **** tv show. If you want to watch someone fumble around and get dirty on a car, you are welcome to come over to my house. Just bring your own beer.
"Try this. No, wait, where's my 9/16" socket? Hold on, I'll be right back." 1 minute later "Ok, now where were we? Oh yeah, I was going to take off the distributor cap, sh*t, where's my screw driver. ANYONE SEEN MY FLAT HEAD SCREW DRIVER?" Couple minutes later "Now that we have the distributor cap off...what the hell did I need the 9/16" socket for???"
Sorry, but that would be one boring **** tv show. If you want to watch someone fumble around and get dirty on a car, you are welcome to come over to my house. Just bring your own beer.
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From: I'm bleeding, making me the victor!
Originally Posted by Schmucker
Then it'd be a reality TV show.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Originally Posted by perk77
Just can't stand the fact that the hosts have no respect for fine machinery. Is it just me or what??