I like it because there is no BS staged negativity. The guys seem to have fun at work and have a great attitude. It's nice to turn on the TV and see something that doesn't focus on how people are a$$holes to each other. They also do some pretty cool work. I know they don't have some high dollar purpose built pro touring cars, but they build some stuff that would be cool to own.
Im entertained by the show. No matter how false it is. I think someone already said it but there isnt all the whining and complaining that normally comes along with reality TV.
Plus I like how Richard can spin anything into drinking beer.
"Well I cant finish this but I can drink a beer"
"I even brought a beer for Aaron, but he doesnt drink so I'll have to drink 2"
I mean theyre kind of hack jobs there when you get down to it. They hammered in the firewall on an F40 to clear a brake switch. You just dont do things like that.
Be happy for the guys. A lot of negative emotion. It is a car show which I always prefer and it is TV and it must have good viewership to do all the upgrades. It is a business. Any of us would be happy for the blessing that they, OCC, Pawn Stars..... and other business have received by becoming a TV show. Seem like we are piling on the guys. More car shows are good for car people.
I enjoy it as entertainment. I am not taking any notes on fab from them, but it is in my line up of car shows. I hope they don't get to the point where they hit you over the head with brands and it turns into an infomercial (I understand why companies do it, but it gets really old on shows like Gearz, Powerblock, etc). I feel like the TV folks don't always get it right for car guys, but they may bring in other demographics with the smooth talking and shenanigans. They are after ratings, not a high quality build and obviously they get people to tune in since they have a second season going.
I like when they go on the road and poke around for cars. I would love a show like American Pickers, but with a couple of guys that go look for barn finds. If you have the Velocity channel, Chasing Classic Cars and What's in the Barn are pretty cool shows. Not pro-touring, and usually not even muscle cars, but they find some really cool pieces from transportation history.
Fake , staged its TV and well it's better than watching power block -I mean half hour of "armor all products ".
I kind of like it not to much drama yet , it's ok
Counting cars is bogus and needs new wardrobe
Graveyard cars , terrible acting , the drama is off the chart. Watched episode when they walk the tough streets of what ever town they're in and it was just hilarious , I thought I was watching the TRUMAN SHOW.
Those guys have a show because more people can relate to street racing than guys running around cones at a car show for bragging rights and a plastic trophy. I enjoy watching guys try to hook 1500+ legit HP on concrete for thousands of dollars in cash. It makes me giggle because I was one of them at one time.
I agree. I watched this show the other night and they are locking dough and paying up! Which brigs a thought, wouldn't auto cross become more exciting if there was some gambling involved?
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