Posted November 27, 200420 yr comment_103354 the history channel and history channel international has broadcasted two documentaries on the early zcar.channel 269 and 271 (direct tv)the shows are called full throttle and world timeline.world timeline shows the economies surrounding nissan prior to the decision to bulid, the early design choices, the roll out and racing debut but mostly the evolution up to the 350.full throttle is a competition show pitting two teams with two days and equal cars prior to a drag race for pink slips. also some quality information on how the car dominated the market and why.cdavid Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14140-early-zcar-tv-specials/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 27, 200420 yr comment_103355 There was some good info on the Full Throttle show, but it was lame to build-up a Sports Car with a 4bbl carb and then race it on a drag strip. We discussed this in a separate thread. The "brothers" that star in the show were lame too.Not sure if I've seen the other one you mentioned. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14140-early-zcar-tv-specials/#findComment-103355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 27, 200420 yr comment_103373 I saw the 'Full Throttle' show with the 240s... Got it on tape still ( I think I haven't recorded over it yet). It was a REAL SHAME that they built up these ol' "road racing" style cars and used them for drag racing :disappoin I wouldn't have been surprised if the half-shafts all broke or something like that. I think they should have used period parts, like bigger SUs or whatever to fix them up, but I didn't think the MSD ignition wasn't that bad. Did they have MSD ignition in 1970-72? And they should have had one more day, or at least a half day to build (or next morning before racing) or to tinker or acclimate to the car. Maybe they did and didn't show it. Instead they just got in and drove it like a new race car. I didn't push things with my 280Z until I drove it occasionally for a few weeks. It's hard to believe that they did a GOOD job painting it 'overnight.' Some people like all the arguing stuff, but I would have preferred to have some honest people do the work to see just how far you really can get, with good results, in the two days they give you. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14140-early-zcar-tv-specials/#findComment-103373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 27, 200420 yr comment_103377 We have discussed the 'World Timeline' Z show. That's the one with the Mr. K interviews. We've also discussed the 'Fine Living' Z show. Both were more enjoyable than the Full Throttle one. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14140-early-zcar-tv-specials/#findComment-103377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 27, 200420 yr comment_103378 not to hijack this thread, but wow. 20 second quarter miles? what an improvement.. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14140-early-zcar-tv-specials/#findComment-103378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 27, 200420 yr comment_103381 Didn't they end up in the 16s or 17s? To think, that I could take my stock 810 or my wife's J30 and probably beat either one of those cars! My Z would run away and hide from them. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14140-early-zcar-tv-specials/#findComment-103381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 27, 200420 yr comment_103382 ^^ya, but even so.... even with a 4bbl carb, they had header and cam on dem cars (which looked awesome btw)... that says 14 seconds to me Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14140-early-zcar-tv-specials/#findComment-103382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 27, 200420 yr comment_103384 Yeah but they had 3.36 gears and automatic transmissions. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/14140-early-zcar-tv-specials/#findComment-103384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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