Chris Harris Review?

Wah · 06-06-2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ersin

They will. The question is, by the time they do will it matter?

Cheers.

Does it ever really matter?

ersin · 06-06-2014, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wah

Does it ever really matter?

Well, ... no. All that really matters is generating enough interest for me to take a test drive.

Cheers.

myzmak · 06-07-2014, 03:48 PM

The /Drive episodes are starting to show up on Youtube.

Episode 1

Ragged Edge · 06-07-2014, 09:27 PM

"The /Drive episodes are starting to show up on Youtube."

Thanks for the link.
Hope the other two are not involved in the M3/4 review. Harris is better on his own, and would have preferred him to review all three cars himself on this vid. The americans don't know how to give stick to each other. They looked lost when Harris subtly abused them. Ferrari let him have a car? I guess he's back in the fold... as long as he tows the line... and NBC pulls some strings.

myzmak · 06-07-2014, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragged Edge

"The /Drive episodes are starting to show up on Youtube."

Thanks for the link.
Hope the other two are not involved in the M3/4 review. Harris is better on his own, and would have preferred him to review all three cars himself on this vid. The americans don't know how to give stick to each other. They looked lost when Harris subtly abused them. Ferrari let him have a car? I guess he's back in the fold... as long as he tows the line... and NBC pulls some strings.

He has been back driving ferarris for a while now.

And agreed on the hosts. The other two are trying to be too factual; this is entertainment. TG works becaus, in the end, they are boys being boys. Bustin' balls and doing dumb shit.

GrussGott · 06-07-2014, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragged Edge

The americans don't know how to give stick to each other. They looked lost when Harris subtly abused them

Great video!

Not at all .... I think there were all nervous with the NBC thing or something ... these guys have been working together for years - maybe a decade? They're made tons of videos together, done tons of reviews, and give each other shiz just fine (watch some of the older /drive stuff).

I like both Farah and Spinelli - I like Mike since he's the writer that finally made it on to video and now NBC! Good for those guys, I'll be watching!

FTS · 06-07-2014, 10:34 PM

^^ +1
They's find their groove. I suspect working for NBC is not as straight forward as doing /Drive vids with minimal editing.

Ragged Edge · 06-07-2014, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by myzmak

He has been back driving ferarris for a while now.

And agreed on the hosts. The other two are trying to be too factual; this is entertainment. TG works becaus, in the end, they are boys being boys. Bustin' balls and doing dumb shit.

Yup, totally agreed. Love TG. Harris needs to find a side-kick like Hammond... or a real nutter like Clarkson.

myzmak · 06-07-2014, 10:36 PM

Funny how you automatically make him May.....because he is competent I assume....

Ragged Edge · 06-07-2014, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

Great video!

Not at all .... I think there were all nervous with the NBC thing or something ... these guys have been working together for years - maybe a decade? They're made tons of videos together, done tons of reviews, and give each other shiz just fine (watch some of the older /drive stuff).

I like both Farah and Spinelli - I like Mike since he's the writer that finally made it on to video and now NBC! Good for those guys, I'll be watching!

I hope you're right. I will be watching too!!!

myzmak · 06-07-2014, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FTS

^^ +1
They's find their groove. I suspect working for NBC is not as straight forward as doing /Drive vids with minimal editing.

But guys! what about Tog Gear U--- no. Couldn't do it. Couldn't deliver the line with a straight face.

But, we'll see how they do.

(Is this where I get to point out how intrinsically unfunny and overly serious and businesslike Americans are?

;0

Ragged Edge · 06-07-2014, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by myzmak

Funny how you automatically make him May.....because he is competent I assume....

I think he is more competent than the others... but I know he has a family so I'm pretty sure he doesn't know May on a personal level. ;-)

Ragged Edge · 06-07-2014, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by myzmak

But guys! what about Tog Gear U--- no. Couldn't do it. Couldn't deliver the line with a straight face.

But, we'll see how they do.

(Is this where I get to point out how intrinsically unfunny and overly serious and businesslike Americans are?

;0

We have arrived at that point. Slap-stick humour is not for me. Prefer the British humour. Having said that, Stephen Colbert makes me laugh, so there is humour state-side.

myzmak · 06-07-2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragged Edge

We have arrived at that point. Slap-stick humour is not for me. Prefer the British humour. Having said that, Stephen Colbert makes me laugh, so there is humour state-side.

There is and it is better than the typical Adam Sandler flick, but the tradition of wit that is present in other countries isn't as popular or strong. And wit makes DBs like me laugh.

Ragged Edge · 06-07-2014, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by myzmak

There is and it is better than the typical Adam Sandler flick, but the tradition of wit that is present in other countries isn't as popular or strong. And wit makes DBs like me laugh.

lol!! Ditto.

crypticc · 06-08-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by myzmak

He has been back driving ferarris for a while now.

And agreed on the hosts. The other two are trying to be too factual; this is entertainment. TG works becaus, in the end, they are boys being boys. Bustin' balls and doing dumb shit.

Thought he was borrowing Ferraris? The last vid I saw definitely was borrowed.

Powaup · 06-08-2014, 04:42 PM

The guy with the long hair really reminded me of James May. Should we expect another episode a week from now?

Powaup · 06-08-2014, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by crypticc

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Originally Posted by myzmak

He has been back driving ferarris for a while now.

And agreed on the hosts. The other two are trying to be too factual; this is entertainment. TG works becaus, in the end, they are boys being boys. Bustin' balls and doing dumb shit.

Thought he was borrowing Ferraris? The last vid I saw definitely was borrowed.

I think he owns a 599

signes · 06-08-2014, 11:59 PM

Ferrari gave him an F12 and four sets of tires (tyres) for his review. That was epic...

accce · 06-09-2014, 08:51 AM

So much for Chris being up to date on his reviews. Why did he drive the car in the first place. He could have just read all the other reviews and made his conclusion just like the rest of us already have. At this point I don't think his review has any merit.

myzmak · 06-09-2014, 09:26 AM

Look, he *did* give a more complete written review with his notes than almost any other review.

We all know what he thinks.

It is just going to be fun to watch him drift it, thats all.

Carl L · 06-09-2014, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by myzmak

Look, he *did* give a more complete written review with his notes than almost any other review.

We all know what he thinks.

It is just going to be fun to watch him drift it, thats all.

Agreed. If he hadn't done such thorough notes I'd be on the anti-Harris bandwagon but I'm in no rush since he confirmed in detail that the F80 is a great M3.

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accce Lieutenant 74 Rep 495 Posts Drives: M4 SBM/BLK EXT CC Brakes Join Date: May 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	So much for Chris being up to date on his reviews. Why did he drive the car in the first place. He could have just read all the other reviews and made his conclusion just like the rest of us already have. At this point I don't think his review has any merit.
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