LordReed:


Nigerians on the street are not really gonna respond to esoteric figures, tell them how comfortable it is to drive in a Lagos holdup that will get their attention.

EgunMogaji:


There are astute autoists in Nigeria.

They don't live in Lekki so you might never get to see them.

LordReed:


Nigerians on the street are not really gonna respond to esoteric figures, tell them how comfortable it is to drive in a Lagos holdup that will get their attention.

LordReed:


Nigerians on the street are not really gonna respond to esoteric figures, tell them how comfortable it is to drive in a Lagos holdup that will get their attention.

maxtamazin:
Very good concept. ...pls include Nigeria made cars too.

holacorp:


please be informed that Lagos alone is not Nigeria and that even in an eight hour traffic like those we experience in Lagos it is important to know that my car is efficient enough to perform without breaking my bank

LordReed:


That was just an example and the point if you missed it, is to relate raw figures to real (Nigerian) world experience or it will not be well received. Another example will be to say how well it would navigate potholes or how fast, fuel efficient and comfortable it would be on a road trip.

EgunMogaji:


Maybe not an engineer in that sense but he's a wrencher.

I respect that.

Jay Leno is an inspiration. He's a tv star and not an engineer but he wrenches so we have something in common. I respect that.

https://m.youtube.com/user/JayLenosGarage

holacorp:


Mr Lordreed i am certain that you failed to comprehend my initial post. This claim is evident in your last sentence above.. nairaland is full of smart as well as dumb people please don't let me believe that you are among the 'later mentioned' (no pun intended) you can't criticise me by quoting me indirectly. when u talk of how fast a car is you must mean power and touque and if that's too complex to understand for anyone then the person should go back to school. I am here to learn as well.

peterjero:
This call by Nairalanders to make it more Nigerian is uncalled for, that's why I hate Nigerian inventions they only see Nigeria, top gear, fifth gear, car and driver have world audience so they think international. Thus is been aired on DSTV so viewership isn't restricted to Nigeria even if it's of Nigerian origin. I want an international standard show full stop and I know they will improve.

LordReed:


And don't let me count you among the NL smart-asses. Your initial post was mentioning performance test to display raw performance figures to which I am pointing out that these figures do nothing for the non-motor enthusiasts unless it can be made out in real world experience. Is a performance test done on a road trip or done on machines? If you don't understand my point you can always ask for clarification, I will oblige you.

LordReed:


Don't get it twisted, making something Nigerian flavoured doesn't negate its international standards or appeal. Top Gear on BBC was/is a very British show but guess what there is the American version and iirc an Australian version as well. Making something uniquely yours and making an international standard product are not mutually exclusive goals.

EgunMogaji:


You're exactly on point and it's s shame that you had to explain it.

I don't need to watch a Nigerian show on AMG vehicles as an example. That topic has already been flogged to death on other international shows and most even before some of the cars even see's daylight.

Denn wasn't and frankly isn't still clear yet on what the show is about and who it's marketed towards.

fishly:


I have watched this thread from the sidelines and i must now talk.

You have been pessimistic about this show right from the start...even before the show aired.

What do you really want EgunMogaji?

Did you even watch it? You said from the start that it was elitist in nature. You already said it was not designed for people like you. Can you let the people it was designed for watch?

With your 'wrenching experience' what positive advise can you render?

EgunMogaji:


I don't consider you an entity worthy of my time.

Have a nice day.

Siena:
Fishly, wind your neck in a tad, and drag your head out of your arse!

When you make this statement:



What audience is the show targeted towards exactly - the Elite? Because that's what your comment suggests.

Every production is put together to appeal to as wide an audience as possible. How this show will be improve and grow will depend largely on how the producers respond towards feedback. If they get all defensive as you and a number of other subscribers here have, then the audience will simply dwindle. There is NO successful production if viewer ratings are poor. I'm sure Denn and the producers know this, and will take all criticism on board, both positive and negative.

Take a look at successful productions, and read critical views. Yes, even Top Gear that was in production for close to 40 years, was criticised, you may notice the format changed several times over it's production run. And it was (and still is) a very successful production with a wide, non-specific audience.

Denn:
Hello all

Please I am taking notes of all criticisms and commendations as I promised earlier.

The only room here is the one for improvement. It can only get better.

Thanks all

Siena:
Fishly, I'll apologise for telling you to drag your head out of your arse, that was uncalled for, and out of character for me.

But, my views still stand, and have absolutely nothing to do with EgunMogaji's opinions. I have a mind of my own.

My views are based solely upon the comments viewers posted, responses from subscribers who get all hot and bothered if feedback is NOT positive, and the pre-air introduction. Like a good book, a production MUST be criticised if it is to grow.

fishly:


Thanks Siena.

That's why I respect you.

Merry Christmas in Advance