Car TV Shows

Venomous · 12-08-2005, 04:01 PM

Hey, since the tv shows i normally watch have come to a rest for a short while, im after "Obtaining" some car tv shows. Now i was into pimp my ride, but i have seen most of them. So im wondering what is everyones favourite car/bike shows. I want shows where they do stuff to the engines also. Can anybody give me a hand?

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niko · 12-08-2005, 04:02 PM

top gear is quite a good car show.

TheSneakiness · 12-08-2005, 04:03 PM

Try Rides and Monster Garage. Rides is quite a good show, the first season is available on DVD. Monster Garage is about Jesse James' shop in California where he makes the most unreal things. I think season 1 through 4 is available on DVD.

MrSparkle · 12-08-2005, 04:10 PM

The season of Top Gear just finished is a cracker. Every episode is a winner! Also check out 5th Gear, a bit more consumer focussed but still a good view.

Not exactly car related but Junkyard Wars is also great entertainment for those with a bit more of an interest in fabrication / "making stuff".

big_pete · 12-08-2005, 04:10 PM

the BEST Car related TV show is OVERHAULIN'
its on the Discovery channel on sundays at 12.30.

its similar to pimp my ride but its more like backyard blits kinda show where they surpise the owner
they generally do old cars (ive seen a elcomino and an old camaro)
but the best part is the people who do the cars up - the lead designer is CHIP FOOSE!!!!
they completely re-do the car, paint wheels, engine, driveline, suspension EVERYTHING in a week or 2

check this site out
http://www.overhaulin.com/

heres one of the cars they did:

Venomous · 12-08-2005, 04:24 PM

Hey, ive seen some top gear, and 5th gear, alright but not really customization. Monster Garage, ive seen some of that before (gonna obtain some of that now). Overhaulin i dont seem to be able to find anywhere and Rides, Try searching for that. Haha you get what i mean.

M14A-Mclaren · 12-08-2005, 05:55 PM

I didn't realise quite that many Australians downloaded Top Gear, being it British and all. The season that did finish is definately a winner though like sparkle said.

**Polyal** · 12-08-2005, 07:19 PM

good thread..

ive got heaps of top gear vids, and pimp my ride so Im on the prowl for something new too.

Im using Limewire, searching for "rides" is hard..lol...for once I dont want porn damn it!

ok "garage" isn't much better either...dont tell me you guys pay for them, because I know your lying!

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XD-Machine · 12-08-2005, 07:54 PM

highoctain is a good show, even tho it is about import cars its still got some pritty interesting stuff in it and sometimes some good jokes.
you can sometimes find umm at blockbuster its a NZ production and they sometimes do parts of the show in australia.

XA Coupsta · 13-08-2005, 10:43 AM

I also enjoy Orange County Choppers.

You dont see too much engine work though (they generally outsource the engines and just drop them in once the bike is prepped) - however you do see some great fabrication techniques and machinery, paint process, chroming, powder coating, billet wheel machining - a fair chunk of stuff.

Some episodes are crap - they hardly do anything worth watching. Others episodes there is heaps of mechanical stuff going on.

Its a Discovery Channel show too. Thurs nights I think.

You guys have got me interested in this Overhaulin.....

big_pete · 13-08-2005, 04:22 PM

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You guys have got me interested in this Overhaulin.....

its great - you wont be disapointed
chip foose is a genious

Venomous · 13-08-2005, 05:33 PM

Damn, it sounds good. But where can i obtain it. If ya know what i mean. Also cant seem to get rides. Which sucks, started getting some American Chopper and Monster Garage. Their pretty cool

AUXRVIII · 13-08-2005, 05:49 PM

Yeah last Top Gear season was awesome, gets better as each season goes by. I wonder if Sabine will fill in for JC until his back heals?

M14A-Mclaren · 13-08-2005, 09:09 PM

Top Gear would have to be the best car show I've seen, however Jeremy Clarkson making big sweeping statements and his sometimes arrogant nature can be a bit annoying at times.

Zedjay · 13-08-2005, 09:28 PM

how about "Classic Car Resteration" on the "how to" channel its interesting most of the time but can also be boring!
what was that british show from discovery channel that gave three teams $1000 to go and buy a sh#tbox and parts to mod it than they had to race each other?
that was a cool show

andrew_smith_84 · 14-08-2005, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Zedjay

what was that british show from discovery channel that gave three teams $1000 to go and buy a sh#tbox and parts to mod it than they had to race each other?
that was a cool show

that 1 was pritty good but i can't remember the name either.

A car is reborn was good, some guy rebuilds a E-type over about 12 episodes. I think there is another 1 before that called A race car is born.

Ghiadude · 14-08-2005, 08:50 AM

ive been "watching" top gear since way back..i think i have 3 years worth of episodes! and yes hes arrogant, yes hes annoying but boy is he funny... fifth gear is also a good one (VBH aint hard on the eyes and she drives good for a sheila!!)

Lukeyson · 14-08-2005, 10:21 PM

side point, anyone got the old top gear episode where patrick stewart was the guest ?

SunDrifter · 15-08-2005, 09:57 AM

Top gear is without a doubt my favorite. They just had Mark webber on recently.

It may not be super-informative, but its bloody good fun to watch! (hence The James May quote). I love the races that they do (car vs plane, car vs train, car vs boat.) they show some awesome cars too!

(i'm trying to buy a "I am the Stig" shirt at the moment!)

SunDrifter · 15-08-2005, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Zedjay

what was that british show from discovery channel that gave three teams $1000 to go and buy a sh#tbox and parts to mod it than they had to race each other?
that was a cool show

Top gear did that (or similar) with 1500 pound 2 door cars and also with porshes.

TheSneakiness · 15-08-2005, 11:38 AM

A new show just started on Foxtel/Austar that may tickle your fancy.

It's called Automaniac, hosted by Bill Goldberg. It's pretty much just like a car review show.

15-08-2005, 11:50 AM

MAN I want to get foxtel now :(

LTDHO · 15-08-2005, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by big_pete

the BEST Car related TV show is OVERHAULIN'
its on the Discovery channel on sundays at 12.30.

its similar to pimp my ride but its more like backyard blits kinda show where they surpise the owner
they generally do old cars (ive seen a elcomino and an old camaro)
but the best part is the people who do the cars up - the lead designer is CHIP FOOSE!!!!
they completely re-do the car, paint wheels, engine, driveline, suspension EVERYTHING in a week or 2

check this site out
http://www.overhaulin.com/

heres one of the cars they did:

I watched the show once, it was for this Camero.

The build a car for an actor who had enough money to build 10 of these cars without dinting his account.

That is wrong, I like Pimp My Ride, they take cars that need work from people who can't afford to.

big_pete · 16-08-2005, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LTDHO

I watched the show once, it was for this Camero.

The build a car for an actor who had enough money to build 10 of these cars without dinting his account.

That is wrong, I like Pimp My Ride, they take cars that need work from people who can't afford to.

ahhh, that episode was a one off, done because of Jason Prestleys involvment with the company who creates the show.

its usually the less fortunate

aslo, pimp my ride is for 12 year old kids, they just fill the cars up with as much crap as possible and the shiniest wheels possible
Overhailin does it RIGHT

Venomous · 16-08-2005, 04:05 PM

But you cant download overhaulin!! Hehe lol

mcflux · 17-08-2005, 10:41 AM

Brum is another quality car show ;)

masters24 · 17-08-2005, 11:07 AM

Top gear, top gear and more top gear... yeahhhh...
Not only is it a very interesting show, they throw in laughter too... and MAN do they love the Aussie V8 or what...!!!

K1W1 Dave · 18-08-2005, 11:45 PM

overhaulin sounds like the show to watch will have to keep a eye out for it.
Rides is good
Top gear & 5th gear are great shows.
American Chopper good
Not a fan of monster garage

GRNKPR · 18-08-2005, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghia5L

Brum is another quality car show ;)

I love BRUM especially when he saves the day and they all dance it makes me warm inside :1syellow1 :1syellow1

MITCHAY · 19-08-2005, 12:35 AM

I used to watch the Car Show on WIN. I reckon Pimp my Ride is pretty awesome but doesnt serve much practicality.

I mean there was one episode where some guy had ute with a ping pong table and also had a place to sit in the tray and play XBOX or some crap like that. Who the f**k is gonna sit in the back of a ute and play games?