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DeLorean Mailing List - 2/14/96 Subjects: Re: How Many BTTF Cars and Brake Rotors Answers about the "Future" Universal Studios Deloreans...once again Re: Tires Re: DeLorean Mailing List - 2/12/96 Re: Starting No Brakes DOA sticker Micro Machines Dealerships Mirco Machines #2 How many RPM's tow many MPH? --------------------- Subject: Re: How Many BTTF Cars and Brake Rotors Sent: 02/12 2:40 PM Received: 02/12 1:36 PM From: specres(AT)Onramp.NET To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com In answer to the question... > Does anybody know how many DMCs were used duing the filming of the movies? > I can just imagine a group of protestors chaining themselves to a movie > lot > gate chanting "Save the DeLoreans!" ;) > > JT > I read that they used a total of seven DeLoreans to make the first movie, and a couple more in the sequels two years later. The first seven were modified in Time Travel regalia and/or cut up for use as camera cars-- interior shots of the dash, shots of the driver, etc. Some of the 'cuttings' were used in the final DeLorean scene in III-- look carefully, some parts are gray and some are black, according to some sharp-eyed movie fans I ran across a few years back on a Dallas BTTF BBS. From the same group I got an interesting story on the '88 MPH' theme-- Much of the dialog was shot while the car was being prepared and models made (some incredibly detailed models were made by Industrial Light and Magic) .References to the 88 MPH were already filmed before anyone noticed that the speedometer only went to 85, so the producers arranged to have the speedo reworked to show 88 a little above midrange, which was applied to only one of the cars. During editing, it was noticed that one or two shots still had the old scale in the background, so they re-shot the scenes in the interest of historical accuracy, moving the guage binnacle between 3 different cars to get all the scenes right, only to have most of the scenes where the old speed could be seen cut in the final edit, anyway... > Another reader asked... > ...does anyone know of a replacement for the front brake > rotors? I thought I read that DeLoreans used Jaguar brakes, but I have > never seen a listing for what model they used. I want to replace my > factory > rotors with cross-drilled rotors but I have to know which car the rotors > were taken from before I can do that. My brakes are weak and I believe it > is because of warping of the rotors and just want to update them to a > better performance rotor. > > As always, any help will be appreciated. > > ~ Chase Well, I don't know what the cross is, and I am equally interested as I have an early VIN with warped rotors, which was comon on the first cars. Since DeLorean One claimed to have had more rotors made, I assume that they were specials. Anyone?? Mark Hershey specres(AT)onramp.net All lines busy....Please hold. Subject: Answers about the "Future" Sent: 02/12 3:37 PM Received: 02/12 3:32 PM From: Stephen Clark, bttf(AT)Traveller.COM To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com To J.T.: >Does anybody know how many DMCs were used duing the filming of the >movies? I can just imagine a group of protestors chaining themselves to a movie >lot gate chanting "Save the DeLoreans!" ;) From our sources, we've been told that a total of nine DeLoreans were used in the making of all three "Back to the Future" films. This does not include the cars used to make the film portion of "Back to the Future...The Ride" or the actual hydraulic cars that you ride in (a total of 48 from both parks), or the four cars Universal commisioned to be built in 1993 to take on road tours. There's at least a fleet of 14 actual DeLoreans modified into time machines out there that Universal had built. It was announced last week that Universal Studios is openning a third themepark in Japan in the year 2001, and "Back to the Future...The Ride" will be one of the prominent attractions to open there. >I lost about 90% of my _ENTIRE_ DeLorean collection. All were >water-damaged. Some of the stuff lost were the following: > > 2 back to the future posters > 1 Back to the Future trilogy book (bought in Japan) > 3 DeLorean BTTF models bought in Japan (still unwrapped and in box) > >If anyone has any of the above to restore my collection again, I can use >all the help. Especially any of the Pre-delivery inspection sheets that I >sold earlier. David: We carry lots of "Back to the Future" items in our mail order catalog. We do have a lot of the BTTF posters, plus some models and books, so if you'd like to receive our catalog, send $2.00 (check or money order) to the address below. We may actually have exactly the items you had. Hope we can help! To Be Continued... Stephen M. Clark, President Back to the Futureô...The Fan Club 11101 Cardinal Drive Madison, AL 35758-5803 Voice/Fax: (205) 230-6288 E-mail: bttf(AT)Traveller.COM URL: http://www.hsv.tis.net/~bttf/ Subject: Universal Studios Deloreans...once again Sent: 02/12 4:03 PM Received: 02/13 7:11 AM From: MCBabb(AT)aol.com To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com I finally have the cars in my hand. If you are interested E-Mail me and I will tell you more, but there is a blister pack with the DeLorean, a cab, and a police car. I am selling for $12. buy two, one to play with, and one to store for posterity. Mike Babb Subject: Re: Tires Sent: 02/12 7:01 PM Received: 02/13 7:11 AM From: David Olsen, Dyak(AT)aol.com To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com I'd like to get an idea on what everybody ids recommending for tire replacement. I have heard good things about the Yokohama line, but what specific tire. Any others that you have had good luck with? Let me know. David Olson Subject: Re: DeLorean Mailing List - 2/12/96 Sent: 02/12 9:14 PM Received: 02/13 7:11 AM From: Sudaesh1(AT)aol.com To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com In a message dated 96-02-12 09:57:09 EST, you write: >I lost about 90% of my _ENTIRE_ DeLorean collection. All were >water-damaged. Some of the stuff lost were the following: > > One 4"x16" Original DeLorean brochure (rare and expensive!) I am sorry to hear of your loss. I would be totaly crushed if that happened to me. Just how rare and expnsive? Because I think that I have a couple of those filed away somewhere. I also have the larger brochure. All are in good condition. I also (somewhere) have the original window sticker from the car which explained the features of the car, gas milage, and original sale price ( I think this was around 26.000). It is torn if I remember, would that be worth anything? I'll check my inventory to see what else I have and get back to you. Subject: Re: Starting Sent: 02/12 9:17 PM Received: 02/13 7:11 AM From: mbain(AT)mail.lovett.pvt.k12.ga.us To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com Or you could pretend to be Michael J. Fox and slam your head against the steering wheel. (Maybe you're low on plutonium) Matt Subject: No Brakes Sent: 02/13 12:51 AM Received: 02/13 7:11 AM From: 103235.3071(AT)compuserve.com To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com My DMC VIN#6179 has some problems with its brakes. It's almost loosing them. You need to press the paddle all the way to the bottom and it still doesn't break. Forget an emergency stop at the moment, the only way it'll come to a abrupt stop is against an object. Anyone any ideas? When you're going to any garage with a car like this, it's like asking "please rip me off". This way at least I can come prepared. I hope. Another thing I experienced recently. I nearly burnt my finger. You know the center console where the fan controls are. Just underneath the radio. It's getting very hot just on that spot above the control knod, just on the right side under the radio. Anyone knows whats behind it? I read that more people had problems with their airco system. I've got a new problem: Sometimes it'll work, sometimes it doesn't. And I have the same problem in the middle fan louvres. No AIR, no matter what position the controls are in. I'll try some of the suggestions mentioned in other news bulletins. About the Stainless Steel Illusions. Does anyone have a copy for sale, let me know. Regarding the ever famous hard to find parts, you might wanna try to contact Mr. Darryl Tinnerstet at (360) 943-2497 An engineer an very fanatic with DMC's or the Pacific Northwest DeLorean Club PNDC president Arnie Brandon in Bellevue, Washington (206) 746-6132 Thanx, Mari de Wit Subject: DOA sticker Sent: 02/13 1:16 AM Received: 02/13 1:20 PM From: BHenderlong, bhenderlong(AT)wusf.usf.edu(AT) Reply-To: BHenderlong(AT)cfrrisc1.cfr.usf.edu To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com Hello! Those of you in the DeLorean Owner's Association, where is your DOA sticker attached? I know it's supposed to be in the "lower right-hand corner," but is that looking at the car from the inside or from the outside? (sorry for the inane question!) Thanks! Brian Henderlong bhenderlong(AT)wusffm.wusf.usf.edu Subject: Micro Machines Sent: 02/13 2:30 AM Received: 02/13 7:11 AM From: Cole Stinnette, DMC12(AT)msn.com To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com I thought everyone would like to hear about this. I have a whole bunch (i.e. four) of "Back to the Future" Micro Machines (c)(r). I have a DeLorean, two futuristic police cars, and a futuristic taxi cab. Keep an eye out for these, though I doubt you'll find them. I got them at Toys R Us two years ago, but they may have some in back stock or something. I would imagine that they're collector's items. I also found a whole bunch of "Back to the Future: The Cartoon" toys and a "Back to the Future 2 & 3" Nintendo game. Keep an eye out. Also, does anyone know where I can get a DeLorean model? I've looked all over for one. I'm looking for either a plain one or a "Doc Brown modified" one. Have fun looking for all this cool merchandise. --Cole Stinnette-- Subject: Dealerships Sent: 02/13 2:21 PM Received: 02/13 2:49 PM From: Matthew Peak, mpeak(AT)ucla.edu To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com I would just like to say to anyone that is considering selling their Delorean that please, if there is any way around it, do not sell it or trade it in to a dealership. I am saying this for a couple of reasons. The main reason being that car salesman are ignorant about Deloreans. When buying a used Delorean from a dealership, you are learning nothing about the history of the car, the way it was treated, driven, etc. In a car that depends so much on networking and owner solidarity in order to fully appreciate and care for the car, dealerships are an unnecessary component. Also, when selling or trading your Delorean into a dealership, chances are your not going to receive the value of the car and when the car is sold off the lot to the next owner, it is highly overpriced. Although not an owner (but I'm saving and plan to be by the end of the year), I believe this car should be treated somewhat like an heirloom, passed on from owner to owner with care, instructions, and inside tips. E-mail me back with your thoughts. Thanks, Matt Peak Subject: Micro Machines #2 Sent: 02/13 11:15 PM Received: 02/14 6:15 AM From: Cole Stinnette, DMC12(AT)msn.com To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com Something I left out is the Micro Machines are (c) 1989 by Funrise, Made in China. Subject: How Many RPM tow Many MPH? Sent: 02/13 2:40 PM Received: 02/13 4:36 PM From: mikasa(AT)goodnet.com To: dmcnews, dmcnews(AT)goodnet.com In fifth gear, with stock size tires, what is my approximate speed when I'm running say, 2000, 2500, 3000 and 3500 RPM? I still have yet to replace my angle drive and am just curious how fast I am going as I pass all the other cars on the freeway... James ------------------ End of DMC-News Digest #073 ***************************
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