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Lost in Transmission.......
Fairly new TV show where the main guy "Rut" (from the US Top Gear version) and his kinda redneck friend find classic vehicles to restore............................as a 'business'.
The premiss is Rut knows someone who wants to have their classic vehicle restored but don't have the cash for a pro shop to do it. They offer to do it themselves for a 'big discount' but really they just hand it over to their 'friends' who do all the work. Even for TV it's pretty shallow but it's really very funny and entertaining. Combining the best parts of Top Gear with a little mechanical stuff thrown in. I dig it 
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Digging it here as well. I like Rutledge. He seems pretty knowledgeable about cars and not "fake
I think FastnLoud has jumped the shark and MISFIT Garage is right behind them. Full Custom Garage is pretty cool and the dude Ian has some serious skills. Still into Street Outlaws. I love cars in general and like seeing how much HP those guys can make in a "street" car. Sorry, went off on a tangent for a bit. 
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Saw it advertised but didn't want to watch another restoration show with guys who know any automotive other than what the Q cards tell them to say.
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You guys really should check it out as it is completely different than you would think. Lot's of good 'banter' between Rut and his friend making fun of each other in a very casual way which is part the focus..........
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I have watched a few episodes. Here is Rutledge Wood's Garage site Rutledge Wood's Garage | The Official Website of Rutledge Wood Nothing fancy but he seems to have the same eclectic taste in cars that I have. Would love to have the double cab pickup sitting in my driveway.
Only thing I would change about the show is the co-host. He seems to be a hanger-on type guy. Fast and loud (Gas Monkey garage) has a better host duo. More in-depth info on the car restoration and mods too.
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I've watched a few. I agree with Aragorn, the banter between Rut and the other guy seems contrived and scripted. Maybe they'll loosen up a bit after they get a few more episodes under their belt.
Another one I've seen is Girl's Garage, a 30 min commercial for all kinds of aftermarket products. A little entertaining but not a "must see".
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The only must see on all girls garage is the blondie who does the talking. The 12 y/o boy in me comes on strong when they reference inserting the shaft, greasing the ball joint etc.
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There are shows that are enjoyably stupid, just plain stupid, and unwatchably stupid. This falls into the latter category.
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Wading thru Trailer Park Boys.....geez, dumber and stupider....me for watching.
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Only thing I would change about the show is the co-host. He seems to be a hanger-on type guy.
He is just the opposite- big time -big money music guy with an eclectic collection- look him up. Last edited by xbrumossalesman; 06-01-2015 at 04:33 PM.. Reason: Typo |
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watched it for the first and last time the other night.. absolutely terrible trash.. one hour of my life I'll never get back.....
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didn't inspire the same immediate loathing as the american version of top gear.
still can't see myself watching it.
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I like it a lot, that is a bit of a surprise. Last episode next week. I hope it gets picked up.
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Hey, they had Porsche 911 content on the last episode!
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I kinda started watching "Street Outlaws" when recovering from surgery... but the show quickly jumped the shark... "street racers" with roll cages, wheelie bars, pulling their cars to "shootouts" on covered trailers... 
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I can't watch any of those Top Gear USA hosts. So annoying.
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