Originally Posted by
GearHead_1
I would love to see them focus more on the process and the product for that matter and less time on the story line of got to have it done in an almost unrealistic time frame. I think they could highlight or spotlight premier products and easily give products/manufacturers the exposure needed to help fund such an expensive endeavor.
What I`ve seen to this point is kind of the Superman rushes in to save the world before it explodes storyline. I don`t like the American Hot Rod type shows, really didn`t like Boyd Cottington`s show. Though Competition Ready doesn`t have any of the abusive aspects of this example, I still get the same feeling of the impossible being done in no time whatsoever. I`d rather see the impossible part be saving the paint or interior for that matter as opposed to get it done in 5 hour mindset. As much as I like to see mega buck cars, I`d also like to see this work be done on cars the average guy might have in his collection. $50K - $60K are many folks dream cars and that`s what they`re taking to the competiton. Mike is as good as anyone in the business at making paint shine and saving the near unsavable paint. I`d like to see the focus shift this direction as opposed to got to get it to the show on time theme.
Competition Ready in my opinon has been more of what Foose does, the impossible being done in a totally harmonious environment but I don`t see the need for the intense pressure on impossible deadlines (even though this is very real world for guys in demand). I`d rather see the intense pressure being on saving what didn`t seem possible. Some of my very favorite automotive shows these days have subject matter that takes several episodes or more to complete but you get to see each aspect of a build in some detail (play on words there). Think Detroit Muscle or Engine Power here. On a side note, I don`t think the girl in the role she plays adds value to the show. I`m not putting down the pretty face but I don`t think it`s needed, she basically restates what has been said. There are plenty of qualified female Detailers out there that can add what the show seems to want in this role by just seeing their work and how they do it.
Okay, enough said by this guy that doesn`t have a clue in what it takes to make a successful TV show. I really do wish Competiton Ready the best. I feel like watching this show is like watching part of the family. I think this side of the industry begs to be seen and the demand is there, I really want it to be successful.
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