I remember a while back when they were filming the movie, the old Norton Air Force base here in San Bernardino CA was a location to bring you car to see if it could get in the movie (if they liked it). My Z was still bone stock back then or else i would have done it. Hell, a guy I work with has a 4cyl Eclipse which made it into the movie.
Did anyone around here try to get their Z in The Fast and the Furious? That could be the reason why none made the background shots)?