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I’ve watched several episodes from each season of US T.G. and I still don’t believe its [i]as[i] good as the UK version. Perhaps its that the UK guys have been at the show for quite a bit longer and have developed a rapport with each other. Maybe its the crazy things they can do (and get away with). Then there are the Specials. To my knowledge, US Top Gear does not do the huge once a season trip to a far away destination to make fools of themselves. Maybe its all of these things that make UK version what we all know and love. Who can forget the attempt to destroy the “indestructible” Toyota Hilux, or the one that was turned into the “Toyboata”.
I think when US version has a few more seasons under their belts, people will start to tune into the show and the show into their audience. We also have to remember too, its a different show catering to a different audience and hosts who have different back grounds and experience. And something else, I think Eric could agree with, is that UK Top Gear has some really great cinematography. Sometimes you end up paying more attention to the shot than whats actually going on IN the shot. Just something I’ve noticed the the UK show is better at; and US isnt bad, but not the same. What money cant solve….Either way though, which ever show is on, you cant really go wrong!
I’ve watched several episodes from each season of US T.G. and I still don’t believe its [i]as[i] good as the UK version. Perhaps its that the UK guys have been at the show for quite a bit longer and have developed a rapport with each other. Maybe its the crazy things they can do (and get away with). Then there are the Specials. To my knowledge, US Top Gear does not do the huge once a season trip to a far away destination to make fools of themselves. Maybe its all of these things that make UK version what we all know and love. Who can forget the attempt to destroy the “indestructible” Toyota Hilux, or the one that was turned into the “Toyboata”.
I think when US version has a few more seasons under their belts, people will start to tune into the show and the show into their audience. We also have to remember too, its a different show catering to a different audience and hosts who have different back grounds and experience. And something else, I think Eric could agree with, is that UK Top Gear has some really great cinematography. Sometimes you end up paying more attention to the shot than whats actually going on IN the shot. Just something I’ve noticed the the UK show is better at; and US isnt bad, but not the same. What money cant solve….Either way though, which ever show is on, you cant really go wrong!
These are about as big a we get. Only a hand full of these in our territory. Lots of those 988’s though.
These are about as big a we get. Only a hand full of these in our territory. Lots of those 988’s though.
This is my setup. I got a cart instead of a larger box because they have us all over the shop when we’re busy, trying to fit equipment in were ever we can. I try to clean or wax at least every week or so…
This is my setup. I got a cart instead of a larger box because they have us all over the shop when we’re busy, trying to fit equipment in were ever we can. I try to clean or wax at least every week or so…
Plain and simple: comebacks suck! My last one I was written up for and it didnt even leave the shop! Amongst fixing a myriad of other things on the small excavator, I changed the rear main seal. The new one was updated from the one I took out and looked completely different. Instructions and tooling were hazey at best. Ended up installing the seal backwards. Put everything back together and ran the engine a few minutes. When I saw the small puddle of oil, I knew I messed up. I stayed late and came in early to fix it but I managed to fix it before the customer came to get it. That was three months ago and it still hasn’t come back. My brilliant boss decided he had to classify it as a comeback even though it never left so that my labor could get paid for (not by the customer) and wrote me up for it. Not cool!
Plain and simple: comebacks suck! My last one I was written up for and it didnt even leave the shop! Amongst fixing a myriad of other things on the small excavator, I changed the rear main seal. The new one was updated from the one I took out and looked completely different. Instructions and tooling were hazey at best. Ended up installing the seal backwards. Put everything back together and ran the engine a few minutes. When I saw the small puddle of oil, I knew I messed up. I stayed late and came in early to fix it but I managed to fix it before the customer came to get it. That was three months ago and it still hasn’t come back. My brilliant boss decided he had to classify it as a comeback even though it never left so that my labor could get paid for (not by the customer) and wrote me up for it. Not cool!
My first professional job was for an independent shop. I then went on to a dealership. Each has their pro’s and con’s, I guess it just depends on what you’re preferences are. The work is pretty much the same, but the capabilities are certainly different. Working for the independent shop ( a contractor with a large fleet of pickups/cars and equipment) I learned how to make do with less, as we couldn’t afford either the right tooling or just didn’t have the time. I worked a lot of hours and certainly learned a lot as well.
Going to the dealership was a whole different experience. The “command” structure is way different, as is the repair process. The capabilities of the dealership I went to were second to none, so much so that we often have do work that our competitors cannot do themselves. The training and ability to move up are also much better. At least in my industry, the pay is usually better as well.
I love where I work, the only thing I would change is my stupid boss, but otherwise all’s good. I do miss the independent shop on occasion though. It was much more personal and I actually knew my boss/company owner personally. Either way, at the very least you’ll have a job that pays in a field of work that you wanted. Good luck!My first professional job was for an independent shop. I then went on to a dealership. Each has their pro’s and con’s, I guess it just depends on what you’re preferences are. The work is pretty much the same, but the capabilities are certainly different. Working for the independent shop ( a contractor with a large fleet of pickups/cars and equipment) I learned how to make do with less, as we couldn’t afford either the right tooling or just didn’t have the time. I worked a lot of hours and certainly learned a lot as well.
Going to the dealership was a whole different experience. The “command” structure is way different, as is the repair process. The capabilities of the dealership I went to were second to none, so much so that we often have do work that our competitors cannot do themselves. The training and ability to move up are also much better. At least in my industry, the pay is usually better as well.
I love where I work, the only thing I would change is my stupid boss, but otherwise all’s good. I do miss the independent shop on occasion though. It was much more personal and I actually knew my boss/company owner personally. Either way, at the very least you’ll have a job that pays in a field of work that you wanted. Good luck!Though I don’t mind using 12 pt sockets on normal hex bolts, I really prefer using 6 pt on hex bolts. I’ve rarely had an issue and will usually break the fastener off before rounding it. Pretty much the only things I use 12 pt sockets for are head bolts and u-joint bolts.
Though I don’t mind using 12 pt sockets on normal hex bolts, I really prefer using 6 pt on hex bolts. I’ve rarely had an issue and will usually break the fastener off before rounding it. Pretty much the only things I use 12 pt sockets for are head bolts and u-joint bolts.
