Wheeler Dealers TV show

Kenny Logins

Patww79 wrote: »

Whatever about the first bit, he did mention the balancing.

Yeah, it was a very casual mention though. Easily missed.

Calling threadlock 'orange glue' was a step too far in the dumbing down IMHO - We're not morons, we can handle it. :pac:

OldMrBrennan83

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Kenny Logins

Patww79 wrote: »

Remember, he's talking to Americans. It's a wonder he didn't call it a big spinny thing

He did call the turbines 'fans'.

JohnBoy26

There's about 40 people around feeding him information so explaining how a turbo is hardly going to determine if he is good or not.

recyclebin

Just watched the first episode of new series and didn't really miss Ed to be honest. I thought it was a good episode overall. Turbo recondition was well explained and the prototyping of the third wing was well done. If anyone has ever worked with fibreglass before they will know how messy and hard work it can be!!

I know the show it heavily scripted buy Ant and Mike looked like they had better chemistry than Ed and Mike ever had, either that or Ant is a better actor.

kona

Kenny Logins wrote: »

That turbo summary was dumbed down far too much IMHO. He implied that they are simple components that work away unaided by fancy electronics when in fact the boost has to be monitored by sensors, and controlled with a wastegate, and ECU etc.
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They can work away unaided by electronics if you set the system up to do so.

Just watched the new one

The 3rd wing is poorly mounted when the car is spinning around on the platform.Then they dont really show it again.I wonder was it a just glued on for the show so they didnt drill holes in the boot lid.

unkel

Watched it last night. Don't have much love for the car, so there's a fairly neutral start. Never liked Ant much in other programs (anyone watch the cringeworthy show with him and Philip Glennister: For the love of cars?) although I knew he was a capable mechanic. But he seems to really enjoy this role and his enthusiasm makes a huge difference. Loved his simple explanation of the workings of the turbo.

And Mike, being the "more senior" party in the show now, seems more confident and his confidence makes him a bit calmer, toned down. And all the better for it

The combination of the two works perfectly. Dare I say it, I prefer it to Edd & Mike's previous few series. Loved it, will watch the whole series for sure

Henry Ford III

I like it too. They did a nice sympathetic resto on the Toyota Supra in the 2nd episode.

OldMrBrennan83

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unkel

Henry Ford III wrote: »

I like it too. They did a nice sympathetic resto on the Toyota Supra in the 2nd episode.

Looking forward to that!

E36Ross

^ Celica Supra....

Don't really miss Ed, The buying/selling bits are as cringey as ever though.... Ant seems decent.

Henry Ford III

Watched episode 3 last night. A Mustang Mach 1. Very nice muscular yank tank.

Ant is pretty good. Brewer is Brewer.

mloc123

Watched episode 1, not bad.. Ant is decent. It doesn't line up with what Edd said about the production company not wanting to do detailed breakdowns.

jayo26

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Watched episode 3 last night. A Mustang Mach 1. Very nice muscular yank tank.

Ant is pretty good. Brewer is Brewer.

The only thing I didn't like about brewer was when he used to turn up and work on the car himself because seemingly Edd wasn't there.

Now im thinking was that a message to Edd in the last series to get his sh1t together.

Henry Ford III

jayo26 wrote: »

The only thing I didn't like about brewer was when he used to turn up and work on the car himself because seemingly Edd wasn't there.

Now im thinking was that a message to Edd in the last series to get his sh1t together.

Hardly matters any more. Ant is a super mechanic, as was Edd.

everlast75

Do we know when the new series is making it to tv this side of the pond?

jayo26

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Hardly matters any more. Ant is a super mechanic, as was Edd.

Doesn't matter a bit I always liked ant and I think he is brilliant doing wheeler dealers now too it's brought life back into what was becoming a full enough show.

Henry Ford III

everlast75 wrote: »

Do we know when the new series is making it to tv this side of the pond?

Yes we do.

jayo26

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Yes we do.

Your a right helpful feker ain't ya.....

everlast75 wrote: »

Do we know when the new series is making it to tv this side of the pond?

It's scheduled for January of next year mate.

Stallingrad

Just watched the first couple of new episodes with Ant. Hi is really a fantastic fit, looks to be a suberb mechanic and is more natural than Ed, the dynamic between the two is much more natural. They also seem back to their best in terms of explaining what is going on in great detail, and fixing stuff instead of just sending parts out for repair, the last series really seemed to have moved away from that.

I'm a big Ed fan but based on what I've seen he won't be missed at all, I suspect he may have over played his hand and miscalculated.

martingriff

Patww79 wrote: »

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He is also talking to people who just like watching shows like that and are not motorheads

Tuco88

What happened to the other lad Paul?

Dr Turk Turkelton

Stallingrad wrote: »

Just watched the first couple of new episodes with Ant. Hi is really a fantastic fit, looks to be a suberb mechanic and is more natural than Ed, the dynamic between the two is much more natural. They also seem back to their best in terms of explaining what is going on in great detail, and fixing stuff instead of just sending parts out for repair, the last series really seemed to have moved away from that.

I'm a big Ed fan but based on what I've seen he won't be missed at all, I suspect he may have over played his hand and miscalculated.

I know it's probably sacrilege to say this but after the first the episodes I do think Ant is a better fit for the show at this stage. He seems to have loads of enthusiasm and he reminds me of Will Ferrell in that Christmas movie the way he seems to get excited by everything.
He seems also to have a more "matey" relationship with Mike (who I always liked in his own way).
If the rest of the episodes keep going like this I can see Edd's catchphrase changing from where's Edd to who's Edd and I was always a big fan of his.

jca

I can't find them online anywhere, I've tried my usual haunts but no joy only ep1.

JohnBoy26

Tuco88 wrote: »

What happened to the other lad Paul?

He retired from the show after series 12 and now is working at home afaik. Someone asked the same question on ask edd so the answer should be there.

boardsuser1

Tuco88 wrote: »

What happened to the other lad Paul?

Paul Brackley is his name.

jayo26

Just watched the Saab episode I agree with the above I think ant is doing a great job he is different then add but very likeable.

OldMrBrennan83

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Atlantic Dawn

Patww79 wrote: »

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Sometimes they hold off until they get a full run of all episodes, a lot of the US networks shut down for thanksgiving and Christmas leaving big gaps so the preference was to wait until they had a full run to start showing them with no gaps.

Atlantic Dawn

Just watched the first episode, I normally hate when Mike goes changing alloys to newer types but on the Escort they really looked so much better than the originals...that was until before he bloody destroyed them with powdercoating them white. Changing the wing was a nice touch purely seeing as one of the original designers wanted it that way to begin with, $5000 though for it wasn't worth it. I liked Ants diagrams he was drawing to explain stuff like how a turbo works, not sure if that's going to be a normal part of each show or a one off.

On a side note Mike looks like he's a candidate to have a heart attack, the US heat is not suiting him.

OldMrBrennan83

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unkel

Just watched the Saab 96 - brilliant episode!

Loved that Mike did not just buy the car, that potentially had a fault that would make it just about worthless, but instead called for Ant to come look.

unkel

Watched the latest ep too. All American, doing up a petrol bus, but they did a very good job even though I don't agree with the money spent.

Anyone know more about Anthony Anstead? He really is super in this role. Also looks very fit. Like he lifts heavy weights, not like the curl bros or body builders you find in your local gym.

OldMrBrennan83

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jayo26

Anything that can be compared to project binkey has to be good

Henry Ford III

jayo26 wrote: »

Anything that can be compared to project binkey has to be good

I just wish they'd finish the bloody thing.

jayo26

Henry Ford III wrote: »

I just wish they'd finish the bloody thing.

Going on a while alright ha.

tinofapples

crasy dash wrote: »

Will pm there

Me too please, I was just watching an old episode this morning, the VW splitscreen which was followed by an old Ford pickup. Brewer came in looking at the purchase of the Ford and rattled off various facts about the pickup as if he’s that knowledgeable of all the motors they look at purchasing. He’s only devoured data prior to lights, camera action !!

Henry Ford III

Ranchero episode is another good'un (apparently).

jayo26

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Ranchero episode is another good'un (apparently).

My favourite of the series so far

Jimmy Garlic

Looks like Ed China has egg on his face now that Wheeler Dealers didn't disintegrate. His diva stunt backfired it seems. The new Episodes are good.

boardsuser1

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

Looks like Ed China has egg on his face now that Wheeler Dealers didn't disintegrate. His diva stunt backfired it seems. The new Episodes are good.

Early days yet Jimmy.

I wouldn't judge it on the first series alone.

jayo26

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

Early days yet Jimmy.

I wouldn't judge it on the first series alone.

I would if he isn't suited to the role or didnt click with Mike it would show straight away I prefer him to Ed of recent years I like the added touch of his diagrams and some little things he brings to it.

Peatys

I just like the way they aren't at eachother all the time. Edd moaning about the work to be done got very boring..

boardsuser1

jayo26 wrote: »

I would if he isn't suited to the role or didnt click with Mike it would show straight away I prefer him to Ed of recent years I like the added touch of his diagrams and some little things he brings to it.

Wheeler Dealers is running since 2003.

To me and many others it is clear the Brewer isn't suited to it but is somehow still there.

Antstead seems ok for now, but i would like to see him paired with someone new altogether.

jayo26

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

Wheeler Dealers is running since 2003.

To me and many others it is clear the Brewer isn't suited to it but is somehow still there.

Antstead seems ok for now, but i would like to see him paired with someone new altogether.

I dont agree with what you say about brewer id say alot of people dont like him but majority are fans of him the fact that the show continues to do so well is testament to people liking him.

Look at shows like top gear if people don't like the person on the screen they will stop watching no matter what the format.

mloc123

When did they drop the episode setup where mike would 'trawl' local papers and 'enthusiast' sites to find a car to buy? I only noticed it in the new series.

jimmyw

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

Looks like Ed China has egg on his face now that Wheeler Dealers didn't disintegrate. His diva stunt backfired it seems. The new Episodes are good.

I think thats a bit unfair, Edd doesn't seem like the vindictive type. I am sure that was not his intention, but if you are not happy in a situation, surely you need to move or do something.Maybe he is glad for it to be a success?

I haven't seen any of the new shows, so I dont know where ye are all seeing them.

boardsuser1

jayo26 wrote: »

I dont agree with what you say about brewer id say alot of people dont like him but majority are fans of him the fact that the show continues to do so well is testament to people liking him.

Look at shows like top gear if people don't like the person on the screen they will stop watching no matter what the format.

Top gear isn't great since the 3 boyo's left, or 2 and 1 sacked if you will.

I find many programs are interesting on TV, that doesn't mean i find the host/presenter is good at it, i'd watch Antstead all day.