Notices
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z

"Top Secret" 350Z DVD arrived!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 04:20 PM
  #2  
TCL's Avatar
TCL
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 766
Likes: 0
From: Northern Virginia
Default

Yes, very well done.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 04:31 PM
  #3  
matt6669's Avatar
matt6669
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: West Milford, NJ
Default

any info on the v.2???
thanks
Matt
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 04:44 PM
  #4  
BRONXWARRIOR's Avatar
BRONXWARRIOR
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,614
Likes: 0
From: BRONX NY
Default

what ever happened to that letter all us preorder folks got from nissan.
saying we would get the dvd for FREE before it was released.

im still waiting.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 04:45 PM
  #5  
BRONXWARRIOR's Avatar
BRONXWARRIOR
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,614
Likes: 0
From: BRONX NY
Default

apparently i confused your purchase with the run

oh well
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 04:47 PM
  #6  
2003z's Avatar
2003z
New Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 4,959
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta
Default

Bronx, this isn't that video. You are thinking of The Run, haven't got mine either yet.

This is a dvd being sold by N74DV (might have screwed up his call sign a little, but its close). Its a really good compilation!
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 05:15 PM
  #7  
N74DV's Avatar
N74DV
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,262
Likes: 0
From: Mesa,AZ
Default

Thanks JmanZ!

V.2 is still in the pre-planning stages.... I'm still waiting to see what kind of response I get on the current DVD.

I wanted to do much more with V.1 but I didn't want to invest too much time and $$ if it didn't hit well with the crowd... I'm pleased with the way it turned out.

Rest assured... if V.2 happens later this year it will be the shizzle! some one on one action with Audi's, BMW's, Porsche's, etc... I have a connection at an Audi/Porsche dealership that says he can get me lots of people to do some one on one action with the Z's.

Also would like to do a 5-7 minute short film.... some form of chase action sequence.... hmmmm

anyhow glad you like the "Top Secret" V.1 DVD!!!

I'd love to hear feedback from others who have purchased.

Thanks!

Last edited by N74DV; Feb 10, 2003 at 05:17 PM.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 05:27 PM
  #8  
matt6669's Avatar
matt6669
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: West Milford, NJ
Default

roughly how long would you say this dvd is, im very interested in getting a copy
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 05:36 PM
  #9  
N74DV's Avatar
N74DV
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,262
Likes: 0
From: Mesa,AZ
Default

total running time is 43 minutes. however, 12 minutes of that is a bonus track of the Nissan Murano
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 06:15 PM
  #10  
Chebosto's Avatar
Chebosto
350Z-holic
Premier Member
iTrader: (43)
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 10,681
Likes: 11
From: Redondo Beach, CA
Default

i also got the DVD today,

i dont mean to be a critic, its very very nicely put together, but maybe for V2 you could put some more "action" or something together. the donuts are neat, but perhaps some drifting of cones in a parking lot... the press footage was nice but it got a bit snoozy.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 06:27 PM
  #11  
N74DV's Avatar
N74DV
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,262
Likes: 0
From: Mesa,AZ
Default

V.2 will definatley have more action.... 35mm film footage is long and uncut, but that's the advantage to it... you get ALL the film footage and not someone's edited rendition cut down.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 06:30 PM
  #12  
Wicked4u2c's Avatar
Wicked4u2c
Registered User
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,212
Likes: 0
From: La Mirada
Default

Originally posted by Chebosto
i also got the DVD today,

i dont mean to be a critic, its very very nicely put together, but maybe for V2 you could put some more "action" or something together. the donuts are neat, but perhaps some drifting of cones in a parking lot... the press footage was nice but it got a bit snoozy.
I agree, You pretty much put the best on the preview, not bad marketing if you ask me but we didn't really miss anything from the plane video but the specs of the car and the plane. And 2 top it off, it didn't work on my DVD player So I had to bust out the old PS2 to view it on my cheap *** TV instead of my Surround Sound where I planned viewing it. the video did lack of action and again, you posted your burn out and plane scene which to me were the cream of the crop, I don't mean to be an *** by any means but your not really missing out on anything. Actually anyone want to buy my video $15.00 shipped! Only used once.. Im sure it will be a collectors item for the "hardcore" Z fan. Ahh, their is always E-bay
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 06:40 PM
  #13  
N74DV's Avatar
N74DV
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,262
Likes: 0
From: Mesa,AZ
Default

sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the DVD. If you're unsatisfied in any way I have no problem offering a 100% refund if you'd like to send it back.

I don't want anyone feeling they got ripped.

let me know.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 07:24 PM
  #14  
Dr Bonz's Avatar
Dr Bonz
Charter Member #19
Premier Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 6,490
Likes: 8
From: Zainoland
Default

Just got mine Saturday.

I liked it. I agree it did get a little boring watching the DB drive through the rolling hills after about ten minutes but the action stuff was pretty cool Oh yeah, right before Jeremy's wrecked Z, was a really nice looking Brickyard in the snow. MAN was that a sweet car. If I only knew who owned it!

Overall, I really enjoyed the DVD. A must for any hard core Z enthusiast.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 10:09 PM
  #15  
Wicked4u2c's Avatar
Wicked4u2c
Registered User
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,212
Likes: 0
From: La Mirada
Default

Originally posted by N74DV
sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the DVD. If you're unsatisfied in any way I have no problem offering a 100% refund if you'd like to send it back.

I don't want anyone feeling they got ripped.

let me know.
Wow, great customer service! I didn't feal like I got ripped off (money wise). I did feal the DVD had nothing to offer since you did post the best of the DVD in the preview. I feel like a movie critic now Anyhow, I felt that the way you marketed the DVD was that their was going to be more detail specs of the Z vs the Plane which I felt was a good idea. Actually, I guess I was comparing it to one of the most awesome video comparision out. Which compares a Hornet F/A18 VS A Lingenfelter Corvette. Here is the link Chek out the VIDEO I didnt't really expect to get a DVD in which had nothing better to offer than its "preview" instead watching the same thing on a larger screen. And the added sequences were not worth the money spent IMO. Believe me people want to see action not a bunch of Stock Z's coasting (Cruzing). I don't feel like I need to return the DVD to you since you are in business and fullfilled your end of the bargain. I would rather save you the trouble and sell it elsewhere. Just to help you out next time, and in no means am I flaming you or anything. Just trying to give you positive feedback to learn from your previous projects. I hope this quote sticks to you "Don't reveal your best cards at first".

To sum it up for those who haven't bought it.

easy friendly menu, check compatibility because it doesnt work on all DVD Players. But if you have a DVD Rom or Playstation your ok. If you have seen both previews to this feature than you have seen it all. Unless you want to see stock Z's driving and unseen footage which contains a Z just driving in a beautiful mountain area and other bonus materials. If your a hardcore Z fan than this DVD is a must for your collection to keep it archieved.

Final Score 3/10
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 10:28 PM
  #16  
N74DV's Avatar
N74DV
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,262
Likes: 0
From: Mesa,AZ
Default

comments taken and considered... thx...

just a sidenote however... on my site automotionfx.com, it's pretty well established that the main cut on the DVD is the "classified" film footage. The remaining tracks are just there to add a bit of flavor to that. I was careful not to mislead anyone. The site explains exactly what's on the DVD. Anyone who has bought it had to have visited the site to place the order and the order button is at the bottom of the project description copy.

Unless someone work's for an ad agency/production company that does advertising for Nissan it's impossible to gain access to that 35mm film footage.

For the hardcore Z enthusiast it's a great buy just for that fact... to have posession of restricted/limited access footage.

I suppose you thought it'd be more along the lines of "The Run" as far as action level.... keep in mind I had a very limited budget to work with....

my offer still stands though... I believe in customer satisfaction and if you or anyone feels they want a refund I'll comply.

All things considered I feel it's worth it's price, especially as a "Z" library item.

Last edited by N74DV; Feb 10, 2003 at 10:36 PM.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2003 | 11:22 PM
  #18  
fdao's Avatar
fdao
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,628
Likes: 1
From: Hawaii
Default

I also received the "Top Secret" DVD. It is very well put together and definitely a collector's item for the hardcore 350Z fan. The Nissan footage is a gem!
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2003 | 03:51 AM
  #19  
88 Shrio Special's Avatar
88 Shrio Special
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 244
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta
Default DVD

Received mine yesterday, it's a great addition to my Z collection. Very well put together. Thanks Karl
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2003 | 07:23 AM
  #20  
VR3's Avatar
VR3
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 607
Likes: 0
From: Chicago,Il
Default

Thought it was great and well put together. Music was awesome. Montage was great. I would only suggest to add more member photos instead Nissan offl photos. Road trip was cool. It would've been great to have more clips with action. Looking forward to v2.
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:58 AM.