landroversforever Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 I still find it so strange that the ‘130’ retains the same wheelbase 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 What? 127 inches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 As in the same wheelbase as the 110! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 29 minutes ago, landroversforever said: As in the same wheelbase as the 110! Oh. Marketing. No idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 9:30 AM, Ed Poore said: Oh the drama of getting it back down! I only just watched the first video and this one immediately after and came here to post exactly that. I've always disliked the super-wholesome Son n' Pop style of delivery but adding in the youtube drama and they've become barely watchable. Utter drama queens, and they're doing the vehicle a disservice to generate that drama. Amazing how much better it fared over an obstacle that damaged 2 or 3 vehicles while they were there. And I thought Captain Wading Sensors was milking his Defender for views. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 7 hours ago, ThreePointFive said: I only just watched the first video and this one immediately after and came here to post exactly that. I've always disliked the super-wholesome Son n' Pop style of delivery but adding in the youtube drama and they've become barely watchable. Utter drama queens, and they're doing the vehicle a disservice to generate that drama. Amazing how much better it fared over an obstacle that damaged 2 or 3 vehicles while they were there. And I thought Captain Wading Sensors was milking his Defender for views. Unfortunately this is std TV treatment now for any slightly niche market to make it "exciting" for noninterested parties. Watch the UK oversize trucking show with all their major problems that are really just day to day issues that are easy to resolve but the producer makes in to a cliffhanger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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landroversforever Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I can't put a finger on why but I don't find that bloke an easy one to listen to or watch at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I think he manages to over-'brown' his voice, needs a lot of concentration, at least for me with hearing difficulties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 4 hours ago, landroversforever said: I can't put a finger on why but I don't find that bloke an easy one to listen to or watch at all. I see what you mean. Tall, thin, husky voice, lots of waving about of oversize hands. Like a big praying mantis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I don’t know if it’s my age - but I find a lot of things unwatchable 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I'm the same but like to call it maturity 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 The new Defender at its absolute ugliest! That frame grab is very strange. Like an old shopping car masquerading as a rally car but done badly. Not that I want to be critical... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 11:34 AM, landroversforever said: As in the same wheelbase as the 110! 110 is actually 119 inch wheelbase so it would of made more sense to call it a Defender 120 instead. Then the 130 monocoque could of been made 10 inches longer to be exactly 130 inch wheelbase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 On 9/15/2021 at 8:03 PM, Happyoldgit said: I see what you mean. Tall, thin, husky voice, lots of waving about of oversize hands. Like a big praying mantis. His voice is fine, though the post-recorded bits are slightly muffled. But it’s a positive change to hear somebody with decent elocution and not shouty, overly emotional or using poor grammar and vocabulary. But his body language is quite exaggerated, which is a bit off putting, and his stoop, common in very tall people, makes him look a little peculiarly shaped. I’d rather watch him than some of the new top gear presenters, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Snagger said: new top gear presenters There's only one I have any time for, sadly the others utterly ruin it, so I don't watch at all now. Oh well, was another good reason to get rid of the telly licence. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Snagger said: His voice is fine, though the post-recorded bits are slightly muffled. But it’s a positive change to hear somebody with decent elocution and not shouty, overly emotional or using poor grammar and vocabulary. But his body language is quite exaggerated, which is a bit off putting, and his stoop, common in very tall people, makes him look a little peculiarly shaped. I’d rather watch him than some of the new top gear presenters, though. He’s not shouty or anything, but it’s like he doesn’t know what he’s talking about and he’s talking whilst processing prompts being fed into an earpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremySteel Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 If you want a nerve-shattering presenter try CarWow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 1 minute ago, JeremySteel said: If you want a nerve-shattering presenter try CarWow. Oh god yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 9 hours ago, Snagger said: His voice is fine, though the post-recorded bits are slightly muffled. But it’s a positive change to hear somebody with decent elocution and not shouty, overly emotional or using poor grammar and vocabulary. But his body language is quite exaggerated, which is a bit off putting, and his stoop, common in very tall people, makes him look a little peculiarly shaped. I’d rather watch him than some of the new top gear presenters, though. I don't watch Top Gear, stopped it when the three clowns turned it into a comedy show. Our views on the vocal attributes of the chap in the video obviously differ, you have your views, I have mine 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 On 9/15/2021 at 5:03 PM, Happyoldgit said: I see what you mean. Tall, thin, husky voice, lots of waving about of oversize hands. Like a big praying mantis. I think I just found out why I'm so unpopular... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 8 hours ago, Happyoldgit said: I don't watch Top Gear, stopped it when the three clowns turned it into a comedy show. Our views on the vocal attributes of the chap in the video obviously differ, you have your views, I have mine 🙂 Which three, I stopped when they would cause mayhem on public roads and thought it funny. Argentina trip probably made them think about their actions for the first and only time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 On 9/18/2021 at 6:18 AM, missingsid said: Which three, I stopped when they would cause mayhem on public roads and thought it funny. Argentina trip probably made them think about their actions for the first and only time. Clarkson & Co. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy996 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 (Ignore me, just losing the plot) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremySteel Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 This must surely be the most annoying presenter in the World (currently). New Ford Bronco review: better than a Land Rover? - Bing video After watching this the next working week will seem a joy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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