BBC 4 digital TV Cobra Ferrari Wars

[jamesc]

I phoned up DanDARE DZ last night to remind him to watch this superb programme. It needs to be shown on BBC2 so we can all see it.

James

>>> Edited by jamesc on Monday 30th December 12:48

[jimbro1000]

Didn't even know it was on....

time to go back to the EPG and look up when it will next be shown

[Carbon]

I have an 'old' On-Digital box and I can get all the other freeview channels but this one, the screen juust stay's black.

I have updated my channel list...any advice (barring Sky or NTL !!!)

[jimbro1000]

Carbon said: I have an 'old' On-Digital box and I can get all the other freeview channels but this one, the screen juust stay's black.

I have updated my channel list...any advice (barring Sky or NTL !!!)

Normally I would be able to help as we normally have our resident sat/tv expert on hand (the advantage of working for a broadcast technology company), but he isn't back in until Thursday If you can wait until then I might be able to offer some relevant advice (as opposed to applying a suitably sized mild steel weight on the end of a strong wooden stick)

[AJLintern]

I managed to watch it - interesting program

[dazren]

Nooooooooo. missed it.

Is it going to be repeated? Can I get it on my sky digital system?

thanks

DAZ

>> Edited by dazren on Monday 30th December 19:42

[MikeG]

I saw it as well, good programme. Guess it will be repeated. Liked the bit where Mr Shelby says that Ferrari always overstate there engine power
Now where have I heard something similar

Mike

[dazren]

MikeG said: I saw it as well, good programme. Guess it will be repeated. Liked the bit where Mr Shelby says that Ferrari always overstate there engine power
Now where have I heard something similar

I heard that about a certain kit car manufacturer.

DAZ
:Gotcoatgettingoutahereeffingsharpishbeforegettingflamed:

[HiRich]

Carbon said: I have an 'old' On-Digital box and I can get all the other freeview channels but this one, the screen juust stay's black.

Try searching further through you channel list - on mine BBC4 appears twice:
49-blank
34-fine

[MikeG]

"Daz said: I heard that about a certain kit car manufacturer."

Nothing wrong with kit cars - at least mines got it's engine in the right place and doesn't rely on "auto pilot" electronic aids (probably wouldn't work anyway ).
Shame you didn't get the carbon brakes then

Mike

[williamp]

I videowed it. Great period shots of Le Mans (in colour!) and interviews with Shelby, Salvadori, Gurney, Bob Bounderbant (sp??) and the engineers involved)

And (amazingly) something about racing WITHOUT a Stirling Moss contribution.

It would have been great if it was 2-3 hours long, and talked about the GT40s and the Shelby Mustangs as well...

[dazren]

MikeG said: "Daz said: I heard that about a certain kit car manufacturer."

Nothing wrong with kit cars - at least mines got it's engine in the right place and doesn't rely on "auto pilot" electronic aids (probably wouldn't work anyway ).
Shame you didn't get the carbon brakes then

Mike nice Griff. Unfortunately I can't fit in one, I've checked at a local dealers.

Electronic aids are great fun when you drive upto and past em, but unfortunately the company wouldn't let me have ceramic brakes, due to a shortage of supply delaying production of GT2s. I've since found out that I don't need em, it's more fun not braking on track!!

DAZ

[MikeG]

Hi Daz,

Superb 996 you have there - although I have the Griff and despite the banter I would very much love to own one alongside the TVR. Went to the Motor Show this year with a colleague who has a turbo on order and was very tempted. But then it would probably be get the car and my house goes and my wife goes.... into a

Happy New Year to all

Mike

[dazren]

Happy new year Mike.

I hope your mate has as much fun in his 996tt as I am continuing to have in mine.

cheers

DAZ

PS - How long till your mate takes delivery? is he a PHer?

[HiRich]

If you missed it, it's on again today (Tuesday) at 7.00pm and midnight. Still on BBC4.