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----------------------------------------------------------------- 4413. raddad(AT)cmn.net Re: DMC kit car? 4414. raddad(AT)cmn.net Re: Windshield rearview spacer?? 4415. raddad(AT)cmn.net Re: bellhousing question 4416. DMC Joe Re: Air Filter Assembly 4417. rickaye(AT)webtv.net Re: Engine for sale and bellhousing question 4418. Michael Babb Re: DeLorean Interior AND Luggage Rack Stuff 4419. SweatyEddy Re: getting paint off 4420. SweatyEddy Re: 85 mph speedo 4421. jrobbins(AT)brit.ca K&N 4422. DMC83in99(AT)aol.com Re: DMC kit car? 4423. DMC83in99(AT)aol.com Re: Cargo Net 4424. Ralf Philipp Re: Radio wires 4425. Marc A Levy Re: bellhousing question 4426. Duke Re: Engine for sale and bellhousing question 4427. Ian Foster Crashed DMC Photos + Seat Covers? 4428. BRUCE BENSON Re: Engine for sale and bellhousing question 4429. TJzHeRe27(AT)aol.com Re: DMC kit car? 4430. drinkware(AT)lweb.net speedometer 240KPH 4431. Kevin Rawlings Yahoo 4432. Phil Re: DMC kit car? 4433. DeLorean31(AT)aol.com Re: Unanswered DeLorean Questions 4434. Graham Wells Misfire after cold start. 4435. PaulF52093(AT)aol.com Re: Unanswered DeLorean Questions 4436. CBL302(AT)aol.com Re: History Channel Documentory 4437. CBL302(AT)aol.com Re: History Channel Documentary 4438. BondAtomic(AT)aol.com DeLorean Leather/Transmission 4439. jrobbins(AT)brit.ca idle speed motor 4440. Paul Gress Re: eBay Delorean 4441. DMC Joe Re: K&N 4442. DMC Joe Re: History Channel Documentory 4443. DMC Joe Re: Misfire after cold start. 4444. Mike Atkinson Turbo's 4445. Virginia Hodges Re: dmcnews digest 4446. Marc A Levy Re: Engine for sale and bellhousing question 4447. toscano2(AT)mindspring.com Re: DMC "kit car" 4448. Robert Brandys Re: Dyno Day 4449. Stian Birkeland Re: History Channel Documentory/Epoxy covered Ste 4450. Danrc30 Re: radiator hose 4451. Danrc30 UNBELIEVABLE!!! -----------------------------------------------------------------
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Sat, 6 Nov 1999 22:21:47 -0700 (MST) Mime-Version: 1.0 From: raddad(AT)cmn.net Subject: [DML] Re: DMC kit car? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
This is interesting since last month's issue of Kit Car magazine had quite an article on kit cars they would like to see in the "new Millennium". One of the cars high on their list is the DeLorean.
While the car is question could be a home built, "one-off", there has never been a DeLorean Kit Car.
Dick Ryan VIN 16867
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>OHH yes it needs the pad or else the glass will break, The metal of the >mirror doesn't expand at the same rate as the glass and the glass will crack >if the pad is not there, it happened to ours and it was about a 1000$ to have >it fixed, including labor --------------------------------
I don't know what all you had done, but a new windshield is $397 from any of the DeLorean Parts places. With installation and reattaching the mirror, the total should be less than $600, not $1000. In fact, I just had this done, along with regluing of the "a-pillar" vinyl and the bill was still under $600, including all labor.
Dick Ryan VIN 16867
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I believe that Darryl Tinnerstat has put a Chevy v-8 in a DeLorean - - supercharged, if memory serves me correctly. He should be able to answer questions on bell housings.
Dick Ryan VIN 16867
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE(AT)att.net> Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 03:36:28 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Air Filter Assembly Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Mike, We have a couple of good used ones in stock, email us directly to discuss price.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe(AT)att.net> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
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Just wanted to know if anyone has an extra cover or top part for the airfilter assembly they would like to sell that is in good condition. The top part is all I need but would consider the whole assembly. I'd like to replace my old one with one that is in better shape.
Thanks
Mike Atkinson
mikeatk(AT)concentric.net
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"duke" <at88mp-(AT)mobis.com> wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/dmcnews/?start=4391 > I am selling my engine out of my '81 DeLorean. We are starting the engine swap next weekend and I no longer need the stock one. I just had it rebuilt (upper engine from head gaskets up) and am asking $1000 obo. Please email me directly for info. > > I am also wondering if anyone who has installed a chevy engine could lend some help on a question. I need to make a chevy bellhousing. Does anyone know where I could get one or could anyone who has done a chevy conversion give me some advice. This is the biggest problem I'm faced with. My car is, unfortunately, an automatic. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > > Duke > > you might find some tec help from kit car magazine. i know it isn't a delorean but there have been many v8 engine swaps in the pontiac feiro. there are many v8 conversion kits for the fiero. if they would send you a copy of the tec specs, you might get some ideas there.
officer rick
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Thanks for the plug Kelvin! =
I intend to do just that. I spent about 3 hours today installing a luggage= rack, and made a "Photo Documentary" of the process. I will try to get th= is on the site in the next few days. I am also always open to requests :)= If there is a part of the car that someone is interested in seeing, pleas= e let me know and I will get the photo put on the site
Thanks!
Michael Babb VIN 3472 ----- Original Message ----- =
From: Kelvin =
To: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com =
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 1999 7:36 PM Subject: [DML] Re: DeLorean Interior
The resource I use for reference images of the D is Michael Babb's web =
site at
http://babbtechnology.com/delorean/index.shtml
It has quite a few interior shots and one of the back end too. Just what =
you are looking for. Post more pictures Michael!! They're great!
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luggage rack, and made a "Photo Documentary" of the process. I will t= ry to =
get this on the site in the next few days. I am also always open to =
requests :) If there is a part of the car that someone is inter= ested =
in seeing, please let me know and I will get the photo put on the site</DIV= > <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Thanks!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Michael Babb</DIV> <DIV>VIN 3472</DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE =
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "SweatyEddy" <swetyedy(AT)cwnet.com> References: <0.4ca5c401.2555bad6(AT)aol.com> Date: Sat, 6 Nov 1999 23:46:18 -0000 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: getting paint off Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Chris, I used Jasco paint remover. Worked fine, took about a weekend of time (including beer consumption), and cost about $20. You are taking a gamble that there is no body work underneath or the price goes way up. I was fortunate to have nothing wrong with mine. -SweatyEddy #6564
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> Hi all, i know everybody went through the paint thing for deloreans, but i > really need to know now. The paint on this delorean is red, and has already > been tackled by the past owner to get it off. He said to get those parts off, > it was very time consuming and hard. So i called some body shops in my area, > and here's what i got: 1.soda blasting, this is pretty much the same thing as > sandblasting, except they use baking soda. The guy said it would make the > delorean have a new stainless look. 2. a place said they could somehow strip > the paint off for around $500, and if there were any areas with bondo, he > could replace those parts to. So this is what im wondering. Can i myself > purchase anything to get this paint off and still make the car look good? I > heard of something called DADS, which is a chemical you put on, then hoe off > and the paint will come with it. Please, any information or help would be > great. thanks. > > chris > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator(AT)dmcnews.com > > -- 20 megs of disk space in your eGroup's Document Vault > -- http://www.egroups.com/docvault/dmcnews/?m=1 > > >
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "SweatyEddy" <swetyedy(AT)cwnet.com> References: <199911062216.PAA28748(AT)cmn.net> Date: Sat, 6 Nov 1999 23:49:44 -0000 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: 85 mph speedo Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
It was in fact mandated by the DOT not only to save gas but also to save lives, supposidly if your speedometer could not reach 100mph there would not be the desire to try to surpass it. -SweatyEddy #6564
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> It was alluded that the reason for the 85 mph speedo had something to do > with the limited HP and top speed of the DeLorean. That is not entirely > correct. > > The 85 mph speedo was the result of the gas crisis. Not only did the > government lower the speed limit to 55 mph to conserve gas, they also > strongly suggested (it may have even been a mandate) that new cars be > fitted with 85 mph speedos to further discourage high speed driving. > > Dick Ryan > VIN 16867 > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator(AT)dmcnews.com > > -- eGroup Home: http://www.egroups.com/group/dmcnews/?m=1 > -- Free email groups at eGroups.com > > >
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Sun, 07 Nov 1999 00:19:38 -0800 From: jrobbins(AT)brit.ca Subject: [DML] K&N Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Does anyone know the proper K&N air filter number for the DMC12?
It took me 2 days to find a replacement air filter for my DMC12, so I don't really ever want to go through that again. In my neck of the woods (Canada), it is painful to find the original replacement air filter.
Does the K&N replace the airbox altogether or does it simply replace just the air filter?
Anyone have one?
Please reply here and to jrobbins(AT)brit.ca
Best regards,
J. Robbins
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: DMC83in99(AT)aol.com Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 09:37:36 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: DMC kit car? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I have heard rumors of these things for a while and actually tried to find one before when I didn't have the money to get a real one. A friend of mine brought them up to me, and I didn't believe him. I never did find one though, I don't know if they are fiberglass replicas like most kits or if these went for real metal. Nor am I sure what kind of frame they mounted them on. I hope this thread goes for a bit, I'm really curious myself.
Scott #16738
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Jim,
There should be a set of hooks at the very top of the cargo space, right below the windshield behind the lip of the shelf. I'm not real sure how it connects below, but I'm sure it's something similar, right under the front lip, under the carpet.
Scott #16738
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Ralf Philipp" <phi(AT)nikocity.de> References: <000901bf26cb$d93048a0$b4fd183f(AT)computer> Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 15:51:00 +0100 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re:Radio wires Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> Does anyone out there know the color codes of the wires that plug into the > Craig radio. I am replacing it with a Kenwood and knowing which wire goes > where would save me a lot of time. > > Robert Starling > Vin#5252
Robert!
I can give you the colors of the wiring in MY car, but I cannot guarantee that the wiring of YOUR car is identical. I know of one guy whose wiring was different, but we assumed that his pre-owner messed around with the wires. If you haven't already done it, take a look at chapter M:18:17 of the workshop manual to see how the speakers are connected: You can see that the ground connections of the two righthand speakers are combined and the same with the two lefthand speakers. These 6 speaker lines, the +12V-line, the ignition-switched +12V-line and the GND line are connected to one connector with 9 pins. That means, in the CAR, you have a connector with 9 pins, and at the RADIO you should have the counterpart, which fits into the CAR-connector.
Wire-colors of my GRAIG-RADIO, MODEL No. W460 (built-in clock, 6 station-preset buttons):
Power supply: +12V (continuous) red +12V (switched) orange GND black
Speakers: front, LH speaker (+) green rear, LH speaker (+) brown ground-line for those two speakers: purple
front, RH speaker (+) grey rear, RH speaker (+) white ground-line for those two speakers: blue
There is another wire coming from the radio, a pink one with a single, round "cable-shoe". It's the control line for the electric antenna.
The (original) wire colors IN THE CAR are:
purple for the +12V (continuous), fused with 5A cable-fuse green/white for the +12V (switched), fused with 5A cable-fuse black for the supply-GND
black for the two speaker-ground- lines black/white for the (+) speaker lines
Ralf. VIN10284
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Call Don at Delorean Motor Center, He sells them.
Please contact me directly, I'd like to keep up to date on your conversion progress because I am considering one myself.
> Duke wrote: > I am also wondering if anyone who has installed a chevy engine could > lend some help on a question. I need to make a chevy bellhousing. > Does anyone know where I could get one or could anyone who has done a > chevy conversion give me some advice. This is the biggest problem I'm > faced with. My car is, unfortunately, an automatic.
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Duke" <at88mph(AT)mobis.com> References: <Pine.LNX.4.04.9911061904190.14889-100000(AT)benatar.snurgle.org> Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 10:35:49 -0600 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Engine for sale and bellhousing question Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Thanks to everyone for all the information! I'll give everyone some more info on my project. I am using a Vortech V6. Originally about 1 1/2 years ago, I wanted to go with a TPI 350 (L98) but that would have been extremely hard with the stock transmission being rated at only 250 hp and also weight distribution. I don't know of any other transmission that I could go with so I've decided to stick with the stock one (which is an automatic) The Vortech seems to be almost the same size as the Volvo, but another problem I am facing, other than the belhousing, is the oil pan on the Vortech. Other than that, I think the Vortech is quite a good engine of choice. It's rated at 220 hp, it's very dependable, and its a Chevy engine so I can go to any parts house or mechanic to have it worked on. I don't know of anyone that has done an engine swap with a automatic going to a chevy engine. I've talked with Daryl Tennerset quite a few times and he is a great source of information, however, his D is a 5 speed. If anyone that has an auto and has done a chevy conversion could please contact me I would greatly appreciate it. I already have started on taking out the engine again and will, hopefully, be looking at finding a way to mount the engine to the transmission and frame next weekend.
Once again, thanks to everyone who replied to my emails!,
Duke > Doesn't the automatic transmission have an integral bellhousing with > torque converter? > > You will have to make an adapter plate to fit it to the Chevy engine. > There are a number of shops that specialize in this sort of thing, I will > see if I can find you some of the information for it. > > Are you using a regular smallblock Chevy V8, or are you using a V6? If > you use the V8 and tune it for power, keep in mind that the DeLorean > automatic transmission can't really stand up to it. I think it's only > good for about 250HP at the maximum. >
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Ian Foster" <ian(AT)netvigator.com> Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 00:22:28 +0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Crashed DMC Photos + Seat Covers? Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0265_01BF297F.573A7EE0" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
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Crashed DMC Photos Someone asked a couple of months ago for photos of crashed DeLoreans. I've = just found jpegs of a D I bought for spares which had a bad frontal smash. = Cock-pit, windscreen, etc. remained intact ... but front & right side was w= iped out! Whoever wanted this info. let me know and I'll forward it.
Seat Covers? Ahh ... had no response to my query last week!!! Does anyone have any recom= mendations for seat covers in the USA? My DeLorean is now on a ship on its = way to GB. Will have it to play with back in N.Ireland during my Christmas = vacation. =
Cheers, IAN
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crashed DeLoreans. I've just found jpegs of a D I bought for spares which h= ad a =
bad frontal smash. Cock-pit, windscreen, etc. remained intact ... but front= =
& right side was wiped out! Whoever wanted this info. let me know and I= 'll =
forward it.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2><STRONG><U>Seat Covers?</U></STRONG></FONT= ></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Ahh ... had no response to my query last w= eek!!! =
Does anyone have any recommendations for seat covers in the USA? My DeLorea= n is =
now on a ship on its way to GB. Will have it to play with back in N.Ireland= =
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Duke
Don Steger at the DeLorean Motor Center in Garden Grove, Ca used to sell = a bellhousing for the DeLorean 5 spd to a Chevy V-8. Perhaps he still does.
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: TJzHeRe27(AT)aol.com Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 12:59:03 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: DMC kit car? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I have to step in and speak on this point guys. I have been in the market recently for a Lamborghini Diablo kit car. I have sent away for video's/spec sheets from all the major kit car producers listed in Kit Car Monthly (The big monthly magazine puported to be the authority on the subject). In all my research I have discovered that the primary reason people build kits or buy them alreadybuilt (called "turnkey" kits) is to own a vehicle which they could never actually afford in their lifetime.
Most people, dare I say 99.9% of all people, will never drive, own or in some cases even see a car like a Lamborghini. This is of course due to the price tag which can approach over a quarter of a million dollars for newer models. The DeLorean however was designed to be an affordable sports car and in fact still is! The point is this- why build a kit car Delorean when for the same price you can have a real one???
I do not know what it would cost if a DeLorean kit car was to be produced. I never heard mention of one in all my research. However, I can tell you from looking into a Lamborghini Kit car, that the costs are not all that cheap...unless you compare the cost to a real Lamborghini.
First of all, you need a doner car...typically a Fierro. You need an engine. You need the kit ($5,000.00-$10,000.00). Then you need the labor and parts, including interior. The Turnkey cars I saw were on average $25,000.00- $40,000.00. I firmly believe that a DeLorean kit car would require no less work or materials and would cost the same. I mean, if a "mint" DeLorean runs between $20,000.00 - $25,000.00, who would spend this amount or more on a kit car. You could own the real thing!!!! I couldn't see building a kit for less then $20,000.00- even if you do the work yourself!
Keep the dream alive and keep it real!
Todd J. Zimmer
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Sun, 07 Nov 1999 12:20:37 -0800 From: drinkware(AT)lweb.net Subject: [DML] speedometer 240KPH Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
THE EUROPEAN AND CANADIAN SPEEDOMETER SHOWS 240 KILOMETERS PER HOUR / 140 MILES PER HOUR. I HAD TO GO OUTSIDE AND LOOK AT MINE.
HOW COULD ANY CAR MFGR BUILD A SLEEK MACHINE LIKE THIS AND ONLY SHOW 85MPH?
MARVIN
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Kevin Rawlings" <blast59(AT)hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 07 Nov 1999 16:24:46 GMT Mime-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Yahoo Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I am running out of ideas on how to get Yahoo! to list my site. I have submitted it twice now, the first time about 6 months ago, they have yet to list it. If anyone has some advice, please let me know.
The site address is http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Factory/9755/
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Phil" <delorean(AT)usfamily.net> References: <0.144fd585.2556e8b0(AT)aol.com> Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 10:40:49 -0600 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: DMC kit car? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I heard that Lotus made 18 fiberglass painted DeLoreans, here's a link to the image. http://www.deloreans.com/deloreans/img_21.jpg (Read the bottom note!)
-Phil philf(AT)ssesco.com
----- Original Message ----- From: <DMC83in99(AT)aol.com> To: <dmcnews(AT)egroups.com> Sent: Sunday, November 07, 1999 8:37 AM Subject: [DML] Re: DMC kit car?
> I have heard rumors of these things for a while and actually tried to find > one before when I didn't have the money to get a real one. A friend of mine > brought them up to me, and I didn't believe him. I never did find one > though, I don't know if they are fiberglass replicas like most kits or if > these went for real metal. Nor am I sure what kind of frame they mounted them > on. I hope this thread goes for a bit, I'm really curious myself. > > > Scott > #16738 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator(AT)dmcnews.com > > -- 20 megs of disk space in your eGroup's Document Vault > -- http://www.egroups.com/docvault/dmcnews/?m=1 > >
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: DeLorean31(AT)aol.com Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 15:50:46 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Unanswered DeLorean Questions Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I think Marc has done a very good job at analyzing certain issues here. One of the main guidelines of the list refers to the point that someone should try a quick search of the archives before posting a question. Basic questions have been answered repeatedly. If you can't find the answer in the archives after a quick check, then by all means post your question. I think it is clear however that recent posts about the common items mentioned, show that the archives were not used by these members. If the moderators wish the practice of searching first to be changed than amend the guidelines.
I have noticed that other previous DML "do-nots" seem to have been changed as well. Commercial posting seems to have taken on a new format for instance. However tech questions being answered are something I find valuable here on the list. Wording them in a way to simply sell a part or promote a business is another thing. As stated, Don Steger and Rob Grady are presumably to busy to have time to monitor, or designate an employee, to monitor the list. I know that in the past when one of the employee's from one of these places responded to a repeated post from someone asking for a certain item, they in turn responded that they simply had that item in stock if the person had difficulty finding it. The post was rejected under the guideline that commercial posting was not allowed and that was not what the DML was for. Perhaps that is why other DeLorean oriented places such as DeLorean Motor Center, PJ Grady's and others, do not take time to become involved with the DML. Or perhaps they have established such a productive business, or well respected reputation, that they do not need to solicit business. In any there are obvious benefits for anyone involved in the sale or service of parts and accessories to be involved in the DML.
I think DMC Joe for example does a good job of responding to questions on the DML. Also his responses always list other parts suppliers and service centers as sources of DeLorean parts and service. Obviously any company in any walk of life that gained a monopoly on a supply of items or service for consumers, would enable them to charge whatever they wanted for these items or service. This is the main reason I believe it is important to support all our DeLorean suppliers and centers. As Joe always states "promote your DeLorean parts suppliers" instead of buying from other sources. This helps keep all the places that that provide excellent service and supply for our cars in business which in turn "Keeps the dream alive" and within reach for us all.
Gary Gore Activities Director DeLorean Mid Atlantic
In a message dated 11/6/99 4:44:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, malevy(AT)dnrc.bell-labs.com writes:
<< In the case of this list, imagine if the traffic was reduced enough to allow Rob Grady, Don Steger, and others to participate. At this point participation in the list is just too time consuming for them. I would venture to say that this may have had some influence on why DMC Houston hired James. Currently DMC Joe participates in the list, but as his business grows he may find that he does not have the time to participate in the list any more. Obviously Joe is gaining some benefit now from his participation in the list but when that need is gone, will he be gone too? For HIS SAKE, I hope so- because that means that he has developed a strong business where he does not have time to participate. >>
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Graham Wells" <gwells(AT)totalise.co.uk> Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 17:39:29 -0000 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Misfire after cold start. Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0017_01BF2947.0AD96760" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
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Apart from one occasion when there was a real reluctance to start when cold= , starting has mostly been OK. However, until the engine has run for 2 or 3= minutes, there is a misfire problem on any load or acceleration which seem= s to me, as a novice to fuel injection, to be similar to over use of the = choke on a carburettor based engine. I feel sure it is an excess of fuel c= ausing the problem, but it does appear to go away after a few minutes. I ha= ve checked the cold start injector which does not appear to be leaking exce= ss fuel into the system. Does anyone have any other ideas?
Graham gwells(AT)totalise.co.uk VIN 17152
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: PaulF52093(AT)aol.com Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 17:42:10 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Unanswered DeLorean Questions Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I think the central purpose of the DML list is (or should be) to provide information of use to DeLorean owners and those interested in the marque. Yes, there may be times when a poster may have an interest in one or another parts or service supplier. But is it not better to get whatever info is available to as many "members" as possible? I think the usefulness of the data supplied should dictate whether it is posted, not whether it happens to be a "commercial" in disguise. I'd a lot rather have businesspeople who trade in DeLoran parts and services telling me stuff than NOT having access to what may well be the most valuable source of information. I'll be happy to see others' reactions to this idea!
Paul Feine #10944 Richmond, VA
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: CBL302(AT)aol.com Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 21:11:24 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: History Channel Documentory Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
In a message dated 11/5/99 8:59:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, RappaRivaRat(AT)erols.com writes:
<< Lotus did not "copy" the Esprit. Lotus had nothing to do with the design of the DeLorean, at lea >> I never said the design but the engineering aspects,they dumped the ERM process for they frame engineering,then applied the engineering from the Lotus,which in retrospect was not worth the problems that lotus created for the Delorean frame(a frame of the thickness of a dime)with epoxy coating,that when cracked would trap water and moisture and cause the thin frame to rustup at a alarming rate.
Claude 000570
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: CBL302(AT)aol.com Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 21:11:25 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: History Channel Documentary Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
In a message dated 11/5/99 10:46:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, DaleSchaub(AT)worldnet.att.net writes:
<< The Park Avenue offices have nothing to do with his budget overruns. I run an office and his Park Avenue office cost are extremely small when compared to other expenses. Although I have not tried DeLorean's approach, I do not see it as the reason he needed money. >> Apparently you do not understand about Park Ave New York,It is/was THE most expensive place at the time to have a office,it was not unheard of, to pay upwards of $100,000 or more per month in 1981 dollars appox.($400,000 in todays dollars)per month for a office on Park Ave ridiculous for a startup company.There were less expensive areas that would have impressed his clients,than throw good money at Park ave,again the downfall of DMC was NOT the car but the man himself for foolish spending,and not sticking to his original plans to make the car as originally planned.
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: BondAtomic(AT)aol.com Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 00:17:32 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] DeLorean Leather/Transmission Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Dear Members,
Over the years, I have only heard of "black leather, automatic transmission" DeLoreans and of "grey leather, manual transmission" DeLoreans. Did they ever produce black leather, manual transmission DeLoreans or grey leather, automatic transmission DeLoreans? I have been wondering that for years, and finally remembered to ask...Thanks!
John Feldman
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Sun, 07 Nov 1999 23:13:00 -0800 From: jrobbins(AT)brit.ca Subject: [DML] idle speed motor Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
DMC Joe has told me that I require a new idle speed motor.
Does anyone have one for sale? Would that be something I could get from PJ Grady's?
Cost?
Best regards,
J. Robbins
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Mon, 08 Nov 1999 02:14:15 -0500 From: Paul Gress <pgress(AT)pb.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <Pine.LNX.4.04.9911061906570.14889-100000(AT)benatar.snurgle.org> Subject: [DML] Re: eBay Delorean Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
The coefficient of drag (CDx) is the wind resistance times the frontal area. So if this program used CDx, it did include the frontal area.
Paul Gress
William T Wilson wrote:
> > > The car is definitely faster than that. I have a program called "Cartest" > which computes top speed (plus 0-60 mph times and a variety of other > performance information) and I believe it said that the "calculated" value > based on the gearing, coefficient of drag, and power is 122 MPH. But the > DeLorean has a small frontal area (not counted by this program) and I > wouldn't be surprised if 130 MPH were possible. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator(AT)dmcnews.com > > eGroups.com home: http://www.egroups.com/group/dmcnews > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE(AT)att.net> Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 02:53:28 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: K&N Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I don't have the K&N number but I can tell you that all you need to do is ask for an air filter for a 1980 to 86 Volvo 260 or 760 GLE 6 cylinder. This is the exact replacement for the DeLorean filter and is available from most filter manufactures.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe(AT)att.net> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
---------- > From: jrobbins(AT)brit.ca > > Does anyone know the proper K&N air filter number for the DMC12? > > It took me 2 days to find a replacement air filter for my DMC12, so I > don't really ever want to go through that again. In my neck of the > woods (Canada), it is painful to find the original replacement air > filter. > > Does the K&N replace the airbox altogether or does it simply replace > just the air filter? > > Anyone have one? > > Please reply here and to jrobbins(AT)brit.ca > > Best regards, > > J. Robbins
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE(AT)att.net> Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 02:59:43 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: History Channel Documentory Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
You make it sound as if the engineers knew that the epoxy would crack. At the time of design the epoxy coating was an excellent idea. It was discovered, well after the cars were out of production, that under certain conditions there was a problem with the epoxy.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe(AT)att.net> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
---------- > From: CBL302(AT)aol.com > > In a message dated 11/5/99 8:59:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, > RappaRivaRat(AT)erols.com writes: > > << Lotus did not "copy" the Esprit. Lotus had nothing to do with the design > of the DeLorean, at lea >> > I never said the design but the engineering aspects,they dumped the ERM > process for they frame engineering,then applied the engineering from the > Lotus,which in retrospect was not worth the problems that lotus created for > the Delorean frame(a frame of the thickness of a dime)with epoxy coating,that > when cracked would trap water and moisture and cause the thin frame to rustup > at a alarming rate. > > Claude > 000570
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE(AT)att.net> Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 03:01:25 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Misfire after cold start. Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Check to be sure that the electrical and vacuum hose connections at the warm up regulator are correct and working.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe(AT)att.net> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
---------- From: Graham Wells <gwells(AT)totalise.co.uk>
Apart from one occasion when there was a real reluctance to start when cold, starting has mostly been OK. However, until the engine has run for 2 or 3 minutes, there is a misfire problem on any load or acceleration which seems to me, as a novice to fuel injection, to be similar to over use of the choke on a carburettor based engine. I feel sure it is an excess of fuel causing the problem, but it does appear to go away after a few minutes. I have checked the cold start injector which does not appear to be leaking excess fuel into the system. Does anyone have any other ideas?
Graham gwells(AT)totalise.co.uk VIN 17152
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Mike Atkinson" <mikeatk(AT)concentric.net> Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 02:30:22 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Turbo's Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0010_01BF2991.34F2FE40" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
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I'm just curious if anyone has ever tried to install a turbo system from an= y of the newer or established companys around that advertise do it yourself= turbo kits. I was surfing the net and came across a site that looked inte= resting. http://www.turbocity.com/Index.html
I'm not too serious about this however it looks interesting. I can see whe= re it is possible to turbo any engine, but a do-it-yourself kit maybe pushi= ng my limits instead of the cars.
Mike Atkinson vin 16232
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 8:18:00 -0500 From: Virginia Hodges <virginia(AT)oldlineplastics.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: dmcnews digest Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I have finally decided to sell my '83 delorean. It is in excellent condition and has 50,000 miles on it. The body is in perfect condition and the louvres are covered with stainless steel. I have all the books and a DMC car cover. I am asking $25,000. The reason I'm selling it is because I am driving it less and less and I can't just let the car sit in the garage. Please respond to virginia(AT)oldlineplastics.com or wahoo1970(AT)yahoo.com. I am located in Baltimore, MD. You may also call me at 410-685-8214. Thanks.
Virginia Hodges
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Mon, 08 Nov 1999 08:50:41 -0500 From: Marc A Levy <malevy(AT)dnrc.bell-labs.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <Pine.LNX.4.04.9911061904190.14889-100000(AT)benatar.snurgle.org> <001b01bf293e$3dbef860$f3cac9cf(AT)com.mobis.com> Subject: [DML] Re: Engine for sale and bellhousing question Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Contact "Dr Bob", of the 1997 BTTF Delorean. He used a Porsche automatic trans in his conversion. If you want to keep your DMC automatic, and add some more power- this may be a good choice.
In my case, I want to stay with the 5spd if I ever do actually do a conversion!
Duke wrote: > <SNIP> > distribution. I don't know of any other transmission that I could go with > so I've decided to stick with the stock one (which is an automatic) The <SNIP>
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 08:58:17 -0500 (EST) From: toscano2(AT)mindspring.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: DMC "kit car" Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Hello, I spotted the same article and it got me thinking. I contacted a few friends who are heavily into the entire "RepliCar" thing (not really a kit if you consider...) and I am just beginning to work with a gentleman named Paul from Code One Auto on a DMC RepliCar. It would use my '81 as a model, probably a Fiero donor chassis (1986 SE V6 for now), and may end up with silver fiberglass body panels "hung" like the original on an inner unibody. It is already very complicated and we are only at the discussion stage; I promise to keep everyone updated as it progresses. I did not know there would be any interest in this...
Regards,
D. Toscano
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Mon, 08 Nov 1999 08:10:29 -0600 From: Robert Brandys <oehcs(AT)flash.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <803cmq$4iod(AT)eGroups.com> Subject: [DML] Re: Dyno Day Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Dyno day was a huge success. We learned a ton of information about upgrading DeLorean performance. All of this will appear in a future article for the various DeLorean magazines.
Here's the initial conclusions.
1. The Delorean ignition system needs upgrading. 2. A K&N air cleaner gives extra HP 3. A supercharge D give better performance up to 65 mph. 4. A turbo charged D is better after 65 mph. 5. A 40 to 50% increase is horspower at the wheels is achievable. 6. A V-8 gives more horsepower and torque at all driving speeds.However, the cost of a V-8 verse the supercharger or turbo setup is at least twice as much.
Dr.Bob
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway(AT)hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 08 Nov 1999 06:17:43 PST Mime-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: History Channel Documentory/Epoxy covered Steel Frame Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Regarding the steel frame - According to Mr. Mike Loasby, former director of engineering at DMC Ltd., the company had intended to use a stainless steel frame, but abandoned it because of fear of lawsuits. The reason: The stainless steel frame is not so good in crash resistance, that is, if you crash during winter time.
I don't think the stainless steel frame is dangerous should you crash in the summer time. I think it has the same quality (read: better) quality than the epoxy-covered frame.
Bryan Pearce sells a new stainless steel frame which looks great. He has even re-designed some parts of it to make it better.
QUESTION: Has any member on the DML bought a stainless steel frame? I think they sell at about $8000,-
Website: www.pearce-design.com
Best wishes Stian Birkeland NORWAY
>I never said the design but the engineering aspects,they dumped the ERM >process for they frame engineering,then applied the engineering from the >Lotus,which in retrospect was not worth the problems that lotus created for >the Delorean frame(a frame of the thickness of a dime)with epoxy >coating,that >when cracked would trap water and moisture and cause the thin frame to >rustup >at a alarming rate. > >Claude >000570 > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: >www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > >To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: >moderator(AT)dmcnews.com > >-- 20 megs of disk space in your eGroup's Document Vault >-- http://www.egroups.com/docvault/dmcnews/?m=1 > >
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X-Mailing-List: dmcnews(AT)egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Danrc30" <Danrc30(AT)hotmail.com> References: <382507CA.C7579DF8(AT)gate.net> Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 09:25:38 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: radiator hose Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
I think you are referring to the small top hose attatched to the radiator. If so, and you have the original radiator, be very careful when removing it. The original radiators tend to crack easily; which might also be your problem. If the radiator has not been changed since the car was new, I suggest replacing it. I got the updated brass radiator from PJ Grady, and it works great!
Anytime you remove a hose from a presurized coolant system, it's my belief that you must bleed the system.
Hope this helps.
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> I was looking under the passenger side front tire and I noticed that > the small radiator hose on top is cracked and has a glazed look to it.. > When I replace this is it going to add air in to the system? And will I > have to bleed it out?? Also what size hose is this? (all the larger > size hoses good in great shape) > > Jim > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator(AT)dmcnews.com > > > eGroups.com home: http://www.egroups.com/group/dmcnews > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications > > > > > >
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I took my D through inspection last week (NJ). I got the usual stares and q= uestions, but for once, I didn't get a "flux capacitor" comment!!! I was so= happy :o). It was definitly a landmark day for all DeLoreans.
---Dan
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