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  1. butcher

    butcher Formula 3

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    #1 butcher, Mar 12, 2009
    I know in the past, most of u have bashed Supercars Exposed and it host Tanner Foust (and with good reason). However, this current season, the episodes seem 2 b much improved. They've been filming in Europe during the last 3 episodes, with trips to the Ferrari factory, Lamborghini factory, Techart (Porsche tuner), and ABT (Audi tuner). Even though it's still not as good as Top Gear (hands down, best show on TV), I feel this show has really improved and is definitely worth watching. I DVR all episodes of Top Gear, Supercars Exposed, Chasing Classic Cars, and Classic Car Club and watch them all at my convenience.
     
  2. parkerfe

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    #2 parkerfe, Mar 12, 2009
    Its entertaining...what else should it be
     
  3. Speedy2081

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    #3 Speedy2081, Mar 12, 2009
    It's no Top Gear but I still enjoy the show. The new episodes are very good in my opinion.
     
  4. c4sdriver

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    #4 c4sdriver, Mar 12, 2009
    I thought Tanner was going to a U.S. version of Top Gear.
    I think that Supercars exposed should talk and show more about the cars rather than the extra fluff they put in their show.
     
  5. REMIX

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    #5 REMIX, Mar 12, 2009
    Top Gear US was canned.

    RMX
     
  6. slice

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    #6 slice, Mar 12, 2009
    Agree - too much fluff...the Ferrari factory episode spent more time in the giftshop...TG US was cancelled (at least by NBC, may be picked up elsewhere) and yes, TF was to be the host.
     
  7. Camdon53

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    #7 Camdon53, Mar 12, 2009
    Agree with guys above -- way too much fluff and way too little car stuff. It's apparently produced for non car people. I'm sure Tanner Faust could be Ok given decent scripts and production standards, but he mostly looks like an idiot in the current format.
     
  8. spiderseeker

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    #8 spiderseeker, Mar 12, 2009
    I like the show, Tanner is good but like most say to much fluff. I especially enjoyed the show where he had the Calif mountain road closed and he raced the F430 and other cars, against his buddy.
     
  9. welles

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    #9 welles, Mar 12, 2009
    Uh, "his buddy" was Townsend Bell.
     
  10. butcher

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    #10 butcher, Mar 12, 2009
    Agree with most of the opinions, but I belive it has improved greatly.
     
  11. Four30Spider

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    #11 Four30Spider, Mar 12, 2009
    +1
     
  12. HolyRoller

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    #12 HolyRoller, Mar 12, 2009
    I like it. They show supercars, which is what counts, and Tanner Foust is passable. But it seems like every ep, he gets pulled over at least twice. That gets old.
     
  13. Night life

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    #13 Night life, Mar 12, 2009
    I have noticed the improvements to the show, it's still not what I like especially dealing with exotics but it has gotten better. Besides I will watch this show 1000x over instead of Pimp my ride, Pinks, Unique whips and all the other garbage out there.
     
  14. c4sdriver

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    #14 c4sdriver, Mar 13, 2009
    Agree with the above...I think Tanner is good and i respect his skills as a driver. He is a personable host. They just need to let him drive the cars and discuss their characteristics more.
     
  15. kosmo

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    #15 kosmo, Mar 13, 2009
    what a wanker of a show.
     
  16. RossoCorsaItaly

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    #16 RossoCorsaItaly, Mar 15, 2009
    It's not a bad show, I think too many people are comparing it to Top Gear. Top Gear will always the be the best bar none, I go out of my way to watch it. Supercars Exposed is more of a show that I will stop on if I'm flipping through the channels.
     
  17. butcher

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    #17 butcher, Mar 15, 2009
    All I know is that since Tanner's been in Europe the show has been a lot better. Maybe when he comes home to the US, the show will suck again. Oh well, we'll find out tomorrow. Anyways, crapy rainy day, did not get to drive the F-car today.
     
  18. 308 milano

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    #18 308 milano, Mar 15, 2009
    +1 Sorry Guys, Tanner Foust has about the same charisma as Ben Stein. I can honestly say there is no way I could sit through an entire episode. (inless I knew Foust drifted some poor owners car into a poll and was going to face the music)
     
  19. mousecatcher

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    #19 mousecatcher, Mar 15, 2009
    somehow or other i got tricked into watching one of the new episodes. awful.
     
  20. Neonzapper

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    #20 Neonzapper, Mar 16, 2009
    I have Comcast, but don't have Speed Channel (by choice). It is easy to watch Speed Channel's Supercars Exposed free by going to the On Demand feature, and clicking on the episodes commercial free. I like it.
     
  21. Lip Service

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    #21 Lip Service, Mar 16, 2009
    Amen.
     

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