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----------------------------------------------------------------- 4847. magriese@us.ibm.com Re: Carpet Replacement ? 4848. DMC83in99@aol.com Re: Stainless Steel Bumper letters 4849. Jonathan Heslop Re: Stainless Steel Bumper letters 4850. DMC Joe Re: Door and Interior Lights Out 4851. Erik Geerdink Supercharger 4852. Marc A Levy Re: cost of the Northstar conversion 4853. DeLorean31@aol.com Re: Who wants to be a Millionare 4854. DeLorean31@aol.com Re: Stainless Steel Bumper letters 4855. Steve Pattison Re: Stainless Steel Bumper letters 4856. Marc A Levy DMC Fire 4857. James Espey Re: Carpet Replacement ? 4858. Martin Gutkowski Re: Turbo... Why? 4859. Martin Gutkowski Re: Stainless Steel Bumper letters 4860. Lee Re: Carpet Replacement ? 4861. Lynn Metz wiring 4862. thai vu Re: ive099 4863. WINGD2@aol.com Stainless Braided Brake Lines 4864. R. Starling Re: Turbo... Why? 4865. KKoncelik@aol.com DeLorean Car Show "YEAR 2000" 4866. Peter Lucas Re: wiring 4867. Todd W. A. Goranflo Re: ive099 4868. ss Re: Right Fender 4869. DMC Joe Re: DMC Fire 4870. Lee Re: Stainless Braided Brake Lines 4871. Mike $ PRV cleaning/Rust Management/Misc 4872. Erik Geerdink CO deloreans?? 4873. Carson Clark Radiator question 4874. Mike Hirko Re: Who wants to be a Millionare 4875. Jdsjlv@aol.com Re: Stainless Steel Bumper letters 4876. Altomarine@aol.com Re: Radiator question 4877. William T Wilson On Wankels and forced induction [longish] 4878. saintern Stainless Braided Brake Lines 4879. Marc A Levy Acceleration Enrichment (was: Fire) -----------------------------------------------------------------
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From: magriese@us.ibm.com Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 13:21:43 -0600 Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: Carpet Replacement ? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
DMC Joe wrote:
>If the factory contours are not duplicated the installation will look pretty shabby; wouldn't it ?<
Not at all Joe. Molded carpets are made to be installed quickly with a minimum of hand fitting - just what you want for an assembly line. Carpeting that is not molded can be made to fit at least as well and often better. The key is to use spray adhesive to tack the carpeting in place around contours.
Michael A. Griese Storage Software Development Manager IBM Storage Systems Division Rochester, MN 55901 Internet: magriese@us.ibm.com voice: (507)253-1853 fax: (507)253-2880
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From: DMC83in99@aol.com Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 15:10:47 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: Stainless Steel Bumper letters Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Stian,
I just enquired to PJ Grady about the letters, and they didn't have them. The only place that I know that carries them is DeLorean Steel Products from Germany. I don't have the address handy right now, but if you do a search on the DML, I'm sure you'll find it.
Scott #16738
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From: "Jonathan Heslop" <gatewayaag@mindspring.com> Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 14:23:40 -0600 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: Stainless Steel Bumper letters Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain
I bought my letters for DeLorean Motor Center in CA. They had all their stuff set out at the St. Louis expo and I think they cost me around $65. They also had an outline plate with the letters cut out for the bumper too. Same deal with the "DMC" for the door sills (stick on letters or retangular outline).
I REALLY like how they look. Just be careful when you put them on. I almost put the "r" pieces where the "l" was suppose to be. Both pieces are close to identical with an exception of the widths.
--Jonathan #000697
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Does anyone know if DMC Houston or PJ Grady sell Stainless Steel Bumper Letters. I e-mailed DeLorean One (who I think made these letters first of all) but they were sold out for the time being, and wouldn't make anymore in the near future. However, they MAY make some more later....
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From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@att.net> Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 15:40:17 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: Door and Interior Lights Out Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
Kayo, There are two plunger switches on the driver door frame, one controls the door and interior courtesy lights. The other switch controls the key buzzer & seat belt warning light. To test the door light switch do the following. Access the area behind the switches and locate the purple/blue & purple/white wires and unplug them from the adjoining plunger switch. Jump the two wires, if the lights in the door illuminate you have a defective plunger switch.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@att.net> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
---------- > From: KayoOng@aol.com > > Does any one have an answer? > > Last week, I had the driver's (left) side door open and the passenger (right) > side door was closed. All of the sudden the lights on the driver's door and > the interior lights all went out. I walked around to the passenger's side > and opened the door and the lights on the door and the interior all came on. > > The passenger's side is still working properly when the door is open but not > the driver's side. > > The buzzer and seat belt warning lights on the dash board does not work > either when this all happened. Is there a relay or some electric unit or
> wiring that needs to be repaired or replaced? > > Kayo Ong > #05508 > Lic 9D NY > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > 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@dmcnews.com > > -- Create a poll/survey for your group! > -- http://www.egroups.com/vote?listname=dmcnews&m=1 >
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 12:44:50 -0800 From: "Erik Geerdink" <delorean502@excite.com> In-Reply-To: <19991121163249.VFUT795@delorean> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Supercharger Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain
Does anybody know of a supplier for a Supercharger for the Delorean? And how much it is?
Erik 4512
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 15:58:03 -0500 From: Marc A Levy <malevy@dnrc.bell-labs.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <B45CAF6D.D2%darryl@techline.com> Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: cost of the Northstar conversion Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
I agree with you Darryl, which is why my message stated that 20K was a lot to spend on the car, and not that I did not think the conversion was a "rip off". I dont think the conversion is a rip off, I do however question how many conversions will be done with a 20K price tag.
It would seem to me that someone who spend the time engineering and developing such a conversion would be looking to recoup some of the investment. It is for that reason I question why this vendor does not sell the conversion in a DIY kit form. I'd love to be able to pay someone to "just do it" for me, but Colorado is a long way from New Jersey- and I dont mind doing the work myself and buy the kit from someone else has already done the engineering and testing.
The claim is that this northstar conversion does not require any modification to the car, that would lead me to believe that the custom parts needed could be put in a box and shipped to me at a fair price.
I guess as more detail emerge about this conversion, it may make more sense to me... I hope so because I really want to replace my PRV-6 with something more powerful. A little fire scared the c**p out of me this weekend so I need to do something (Good thing I had a fire extinguisher) but that is another story.
So Darryl, any plans to sell your conversion as a DIY kit?! :)
Darryl Tinnerstet wrote: > > Regarding the comments on the cost of the Northstar conversion, yes it > sounds like a lot. But if you think its too high, try doing the designing, > engineering, developing, sourcing of parts, construction, plumbing, wiring, > trouble shooting, etc. yourself. The price is for a complete, finished, > out-the-door conversion. People with the skill and talent to do this type > of work earn their compensation, just as those who can afford to pay it earn > theirs. Besides, if it was $1995, every DeLorean would be converted, and > who would ever want that? > > For the record, my supercharged Chevy-powered DeLorean cost around $10,000 > to build for everything including the car itself, excluding labor. Figure > in another 5 years of work at, what, maybe a low $35/hour - do the math, it > would have been just as high or higher. Point is, if you want something > like that you have two choices - do it yourself, or pay someone who can.
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From: DeLorean31@aol.com Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 17:22:24 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: Who wants to be a Millionare Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
I am sure owners of 1980 Trans Ams dont get Knight Rider questions. Maybe they get Smokey and The Bandit comments. The body style used in Knight Rider was totally different than the 1980 style Trans Am. It was the redisigned 1983 style that was used in the show. In any case I think the Back To The Future movies, did more than any other event in the DeLoreans history, to bring notoriety toi the car. I would not be surprised if almost a third or half of all DeLorean owners became interested originally in the car because of these movies. Sounds like a good poll for egroups. "What made you a fan of the DeLorean?"
Gary
In a message dated 11/22/99 8:45:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, IVe099@aol.com writes:
<< i can assure you no one that owns a 1980 trans am gets knight rider questions. 99 out of 100 people don't even know what knight rider is. the delorean would be next to nothing without back to the future. >>
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From: DeLorean31@aol.com Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 17:27:59 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: Stainless Steel Bumper letters Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Don Steger at DeLorean Motor Center sells them. He is the only one I know of who currently has them in stock.
Gary
<< Does anyone know if DMC Houston or PJ Grady sell Stainless Steel Bumper Letters. >>
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Don Steger has some at Delorean Motor Center in Garden Grove, Calif.
He has an e-mail but I never got a response from him (not to imply he and h= is wife Nancy don't do a great job)
Phone (714)554-6794 fax (714)554-0163 e-mail dmcmotor@aol.com web www.deloreanmotorcenter.com
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Hello,
Does anyone know if DMC Houston or PJ Grady sell Stainless Steel Bumper =
Letters. I e-mailed DeLorean One (who I think made these letters first of =
all) but they were sold out for the time being, and wouldn't make anymore i= n =
the near future. However, they MAY make some more later....
But I cannot wait for this...
So is there any chance that any of the other suppliers sell these letters? =
Would make a great Christmas gift, that is why I'm in a hurry! :)
Best wishes Stian Birkeland NORWAY
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 17:37:36 -0500 From: Marc A Levy <malevy@dnrc.bell-labs.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <3839C153.8180CF96@fyi.toshiba.com> Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] DMC Fire Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
msullivan wrote: > > Hello Marc, > > I would be interested in more details about the "little fire scared > the c**p out of me", > > Regards > Mike Sullivan > #03570
Looks like a few people are interested in my fire story...
I was driving home, during rush hour and had to merge in to traffic. I was "driving aggressively" in order to not get killed, and had the car under boost for about 15 seconds. I think I was in 3rd gear or so.
As I was getting up to speed, I checked the rear view mirror to see how close the following car was, but I could not see in the huge cloud of black smoke.
Having this happen to me before (see previous post) where under heavy boost, oil is sometimes sucked in to the intake due to small blow-by problem I have- I figured "Oh, This again" and pulled over.
I got my flashlight (it gets dark early now!) and opened up the engine cover. As soon as I looked down, I saw FLAMES around the driver side turbo/exhaust manifold.
I dropped the flashlight, and went to grab the fire extinguisher. It got caught on the cargo net, I pulled so hard on it that I bent one of the "S" hooks that holds the net at the bottom (I am surprised I did not rip the net). With a few quick blasts of the extinguisher, the fire was out.
When the smoke cleared and I had time to inspect, I realized that the blow-by was so bad that the pushed the black oil filler cap (for lack of a better description) out of the valve cover, and shot oil all over the place. The oil was even on the louver, and rear quarter.
I let the car cool, put the oil filler back in place, and drove home.
Saturday, I cleaned up the mess. It seems as long as I dont keep it under boost for too long, I have no problem.
Much of my time this weekend was spent considering what to do. I have been driving with this problem for some time now and even suspect it may have been a problem when I purchased the car (I always had sucky gas mileage).
Even with the turbos, the performance is not what I would like- which is why I am considering a transplant instead of just rebuilding my engine. Even if I decide to just keep driving it (like I have for 2 years now) I want to be prepared for the day this engine does quit.
So, that's my story.
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In-Reply-To: <85256831.006A614F.00@D51MTA05.pok.ibm.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 16:23:32 -0500 From: James Espey <james@usadmc.com> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: Carpet Replacement ? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Someone asked about carpet colors, and the subject of replacements and costs came up.
Al VINs up to 10578 had carpets like this:
Black seats, dark grey carpets. Grey seats, light grey carpets.
From 10579, the switched to a different type of carpet, less "fuzzy" and all the same shade of a light grey. Theoretically, this was done to lighten the interiors of the black interior cars.
Every black interior car after 10579 that I have seen has the small strip of carpet down at the bottom of the door panel with grey vinyl trim, not blacklike the rest of the door. The door sills may be the same way.
Anyone who has been to the warehouse in Ohio knows that there are a TON of carpets available. Unfortunately, there is still no accurate inventory of which carpets we have, and which ones (if any) we don't. Generally speaking, the passenger side door sill carpets are damaged the most, most often due to a battery leak, and are the hardest to find.
In the not so distant future, we will have a handle on the carpet situation, and begin to offer a discounted carpet kit, just like we offer kits for weatherstripping, moldings, etc.
James Espey DeLorean Motor Company Houston, Texas
281/568-9573 800/USA-DMC1 http://www.usadmc.com
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 23:23:57 +0000 From: Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@delorean.co.uk> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <3838D818.2B7FB29A@ecs.umass.edu> Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: Turbo... Why? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
It is generally accepted that if you are going to "boost" your DeLorean, the most "original" way is to turbocharge it because that is what DeLorean himself had plans to do. The Island Twin Turbo kit comprises a system modelled on the Legend prototype.
Speaking as a turbo-diesel owner (should be getting D soon!) I really enjoy the whistle and added power band of a turbo. My car is a particularly fast turbo-D and one day I may well turbocharge my DeLorean (as and when I own a manual) purely because I love that double-curve accelleration. Just for interest's sake, the boost in my car is some 18psi! You're not supposed to take a stock D engine past 8psi, right?
Martin
Matthew Lach wrote:
> Hi! > > I just have a small questions for everyone interested in turbo > installations in their D... > > I have been thinking about it, and why install a Turbo? Since turbos > require a decent rpm before they spool, you'll get the so called turbo > lag. A supercharger doesn't have this problem to the same extent. In > contrast a supercharger is also much easier to install (should be > cheaper right?) because it is a pretty tricky process to mess with the > exhaust system. > > Is there some benefit of the turbo I am missing that causes so many to > choose it? It can't be performance right? Because the supercharger > causes the engine to have more power at low rpms, it seems it would also > provide better 0-60 times... > > I'm just confused... Please inform me.. > Matt
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 23:30:18 +0000 From: Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@delorean.co.uk> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <19991122171354.11735.qmail@hotmail.com> Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: Stainless Steel Bumper letters Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Dave Howarth can supply you a set which he has made specially - cheaper than the US ones too (and he'll tell you better quality)! He also has DMC letters for the door sills, and is working on carpets with stainless DMC logo SEWN into the carpet.
Contact details on the website
BTW I'm not sure I like the lettering - I like to think people following the car will be saying "What on earth is that?!" and emblazoning it across the back bumper is spoiling their fun, don't you think? :o) It isn't original either.
Martin http://www.delorean.co.uk
Stian Birkeland wrote:
> Hello, > > Does anyone know if DMC Houston or PJ Grady sell Stainless Steel Bumper > Letters. I e-mailed DeLorean One (who I think made these letters first of > all) but they were sold out for the time being, and wouldn't make anymore in > the near future. However, they MAY make some more later.... > > But I cannot wait for this... > > So is there any chance that any of the other suppliers sell these letters? > Would make a great Christmas gift, that is why I'm in a hurry! :) > > Best wishes > Stian Birkeland > NORWAY
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 16:38:11 -0800 From: Lee <support@radiance.com> In-Reply-To: <85256831.006A614F.00@D51MTA05.pok.ibm.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: Carpet Replacement ? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
At 01:21 PM 11/22/99 -0600, you wrote: >DMC Joe wrote: > >>If the factory contours are not duplicated the >installation will look pretty shabby; wouldn't it ?< > >Not at all Joe. Molded carpets are made to be installed >quickly with a minimum of hand fitting - just what you want >for an assembly line. Carpeting that is not molded can be >made to fit at least as well and often better. The key is to >use spray adhesive to tack the carpeting in place around >contours. > >Michael A. Griese Mike,
This is also true of the head liners, and seats, factory original is great but carful hand installation is as good or better than some of the 18 year old original items.
It seams that these days of can't wait for the glue to dry world, many have forgotten just how good hand work can be. I found this to be true when I got the rub Shields for the arm rest extensions. I got the right size, but because the original factory installation was so sloppy the caps just would not fit. I had to use a heat gun and a lot of pushing and squeezing to reshape them so the would fit.
Lee
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From: "Lynn Metz" <metzlynn@hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 18:37:29 PST Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] wiring Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed
I have a problem with the starting system and an alarm system. When I bought my car it already had an alarm installed, but I do not have the remotes. I want to remove it now, but I am not sure about removing the starter disable. I have consulted the wiring diagrams in the manual but the colors do not correspond.
The wiring diagram shows a relay with one brown, one white with yellow tracer, and (2) white with red tracer. However, my car has: one brown, one thick red, and (2) thin red wires.
I assume the brown is correct and is the constant power. I assume the thick red is to the starter (it goes into a black box right next to the fuse block). I know that one thin red goes to the alarm. The other thin red goes into the harness heading for the front of the car. Can someone shed some light on what these wires are and how to remove the alarm without killing the system.
My car is an 83. Is the ignition wire the thin red wire going into the Harness? What happens if I remove the wire going to the alarm module?
By the way, it appears that brown and thin red wire on on one post, and that the thick red wire and thin red alarm wire are on another post. (it does not appear to be a normal looking relay as I have seen them - it only has two steal posts).
Help please!!!! Thanx, Brian 16584
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 20:27:18 -0800 (PST) From: thai vu <thaiqvu@yahoo.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: ive099 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
This is the worst comment I have ever heard! This only shows ignorance and extremely limited knowledge some of us have. BTTF movies were the products of the Delorean, not vise-versa! The Delorean created the movies.
Delorean is about gull-wing, stainless steel, JZD, one -man car company, state-of-the-art technology, timeless designs and concepts,.... All this was done 20 years ago.... Nothing looks like it on the road!!!
"Immortality means living a life worth remembering" (by Bruce Lee)... This also applies to JZD.
--- IVe099@aol.com wrote: > i can assure you no one that owns a 1980 trans am > gets knight rider > questions. 99 out of 100 people don't even know > what knight rider is. the > delorean would be next to nothing without back to > the future. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > 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@dmcnews.com > > -- 20 megs of disk space in your group's Document > Vault > -- http://www.egroups.com/docvault/dmcnews/?m=1 > > >
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From: WINGD2@aol.com Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 23:31:12 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Stainless Braided Brake Lines Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Just an update on this years run of custom made Stainless Steel Braided Brake Hose Kits for the Delorean, after filling all the current orders from DML members, it looks like I've got 4 sets left over. If anyone on the list is interested in one of these sets, please e-mail me directly at - wingd2@aol.com
Thanks, Marty
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 20:43:00 -0800 From: "R. Starling" <doctor280@msn.com> In-Reply-To: <3838D818.2B7FB29A@ecs.umass.edu> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: Turbo... Why? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain
Turbos can be more beneficial in the higher rpm range. Since a turbo uses the exhaust gases from the engine the turbo does not take hp from the engine to operate. The supercharger is belt driven, so it does take power from the engine to operate. In the higher rpm range the supercharger, is compressing more air and this intern takes more power to do. So in effect since the engine can only be force to take a certain amount of air, you begin to lose power compared to the turbo. The Ford Super coupe's super charger took 65hp to operate, when the engine was operating at 5500rpm. (15lbs of boost) At the lower rpm level that is normally used on the streets a supercharger is far superior, in my opinion, because it provide boost on demand with no lag time. Robert Staring Vin#5252
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From: KKoncelik@aol.com Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:00:57 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] DeLorean Car Show "YEAR 2000" Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
thanks to Daniel C. McGauley and Richard Streker we now have a new and more complete web site that will be much easier for all of you to remember it is simply
<A HREF="http://deloreancarshow.com">deloreancarshow.com</A>
and will be used from now on The original site is also still up and running
This new web page has added information on the hotel, car cruises and a registration page with more complete information.
This show is for you the members so if you have comments or things you like to do or see or people you would like to have there at the show (Yes I am trying to get John to come wish me luck) let me know
I m also open to comments or suggestions for future shows. The T-shirts this year will be in full color.
Enjoy the web page and hope tos see you all there in June
Ken
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Mime-Version: 1.0 In-Reply-To: <19991123023730.73753.qmail@hotmail.com> References: <19991123023730.73753.qmail@hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 09:29:23 -0500 From: Peter Lucas <lucas@maya.com> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: wiring Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
You don't say whether the brown wire from the relay is thick or thin. I assume it is thick.
Under this assumption, very likely the two thin red wires are the coil (control) inputs to the relay, and the brown and thick-red are the relay contacts (i.e., they are being switched). They are most likely switching the wire that normally goes from the key to the starter relay (or some other crucial engine-related circuit), although there are many ways that this could be wired--doesn't really matter.
If all of this is correct, all you have to do is cut the two thick wires (brown and red), connect them to each other with a crimp connector, and tear the rest of the mess out. You may want to poke around with a voltmeter before you change anything, just in case my assumptions are wrong.
Just removing the red wire from the alarm may or may not work. Some alarms use a normally-closed relay setup (in which case removing the wire would work fine), others use normally-open (in which case removing it will disable the vehicle). You really don't want to leave the relay in the circuit, though, so get rid of it.
--pete lucas VIN 6703
At 6:37 PM -0800 11/22/99, Lynn Metz wrote: > I have a problem with the starting system and an alarm system. >When I bought my car it already had an alarm installed, but I do not >have the remotes. I want to remove it now, but I am not sure about >removing the starter disable. I have consulted the wiring diagrams >in the manual but the colors do not correspond. > > The wiring diagram shows a relay with one brown, one white with >yellow tracer, and (2) white with red tracer. However, my car has: >one brown, one thick red, and (2) thin red wires. > > I assume the brown is correct and is the constant power. I >assume the thick red is to the starter (it goes into a black box >right next to the fuse block). I know that one thin red goes to the >alarm. The other thin red goes into the harness heading for the >front of the car. Can someone shed some light on what these wires >are and how to remove the alarm without killing the system. > > My car is an 83. Is the ignition wire the thin red wire going >into the Harness? What happens if I remove the wire going to the >alarm module? > > By the way, it appears that brown and thin red wire on on one >post, and that the thick red wire and thin red alarm wire are on >another post. (it does not appear to be a normal looking relay as I >have seen them - it only has two steal posts). > > Help please!!!! >Thanx, >Brian 16584 > >______________________________________________________ > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >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@dmcnews.com > >-- 20 megs of disk space in your group's Document Vault >-- http://www.egroups.com/docvault/dmcnews/?m=1
--pete
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From: "Todd W. A. Goranflo" <tgoranflo@phenixlabel.com> Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 08:45:34 -0600 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In-Reply-To: <19991123042718.5152.rocketmail@web114.yahoomail.com> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: ive099 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
So what you're saying is that there were a couple of screenwriters hanging out and thinking, "I know, let's make a time travel movie where that Delorean car is the time travel machine..." "Yeah!" "That's a great idea!" "Why don't we get that Alex Keaton guy from Family Ties to be in it!" "Yeah!"
There is no way, that without the three BTTF movies, which spanned what? Three? Four years? That Joe Average himself would have known about the DeLorean. How many "Joe Average" people know what a DeTomaso is? How about a Vector? What if The Bandit drove a DeTomaso? People would know what one is then...
Anyway...
> Delorean is about gull-wing, stainless steel, JZD, one > -man car company, state-of-the-art technology, > timeless designs and concepts,.... All this was done > 20 years ago.... Nothing looks like it on the road!!!
I agree with that part 100%.
-todd
> -----Original Message----- > From: thai vu [mailto:thaiqvu@yahoo.com] > Sent: Monday, November 22, 1999 10:27 PM > To: dmcnews@egroups.com > Subject: [DML] Re: ive099 > > > This is the worst comment I have ever heard! This > only shows ignorance and extremely limited knowledge > some of us have. BTTF movies were the products of the > Delorean, not vise-versa! The Delorean created the > movies. > > Delorean is about gull-wing, stainless steel, JZD, one > -man car company, state-of-the-art technology, > timeless designs and concepts,.... All this was done > 20 years ago.... Nothing looks like it on the road!!! > > "Immortality means living a life worth remembering" > (by Bruce Lee)... This also applies to JZD. > > --- IVe099@aol.com wrote: > > i can assure you no one that owns a 1980 trans am > > gets knight rider > > questions. 99 out of 100 people don't even know > > what knight rider is. the > > delorean would be next to nothing without back to > > the future. > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > 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@dmcnews.com > > > > -- 20 megs of disk space in your group's Document > > Vault > > -- http://www.egroups.com/docvault/dmcnews/?m=1 > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > 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@dmcnews.com > > > eGroups.com home: http://www.egroups.com/group/dmcnews > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications > > >
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From: "ss" <ptsman@ibm.net> Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 11:05:12 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In-Reply-To: X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: Right Fender Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
WANTED: Front fascia or right-hand quarter
Ben Krasnow
Dear Ben, I have a new right hand fender. It does NOT have an antenna hole. It is new. E-mail me back with your e-mail address if you are interested in part #100208. Steve ptsman@ibm.net
KInd Regards, Steve
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From: "DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@att.net> Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 11:01:29 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: DMC Fire Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
Marc, I was reading your reply and noticed your comment that
"Even with the turbos, the performance is not what I would like- which is why I am considering a transplant instead of just rebuilding my engine".
We have found that many DeLoreans, turbo & non turbo, have problems in the acceleration enrichment circuit which has a direct connection to the acceleration charistics of the engine. Have you checked this area of your fuel system to be sure it is operating properly.
DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@att.net> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
---------- > From: Marc A Levy <malevy@dnrc.bell-labs.com> > > > > Much of my time this weekend was spent considering what to do. I have > been driving with this problem for some time now and even suspect it may > have been a problem when I purchased the car (I always had sucky gas > mileage). > > Even with the turbos, the performance is not what I would like- which is > why I am considering a transplant instead of just rebuilding my engine. > Even if I decide to just keep driving it (like I have for 2 years now) I > want to be prepared for the day this engine does quit. > > > So, that's my story. >
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 08:27:05 -0800 From: Lee <support@radiance.com> In-Reply-To: <0.cdb2aa60.256b7290@aol.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: Stainless Braided Brake Lines Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
At 11:31 PM 11/22/99 EST, you wrote: > Just an update on this years run of custom made Stainless Steel Braided >Brake Hose Kits for the Delorean, after filling all the current orders from >DML members, it looks like I've got 4 sets left over. If anyone on the list >is interested in one of these sets, please e-mail me directly at - >wingd2@aol.com > > Thanks, Marty > reply:
I would like to add to Marty's post that I have his "Stainless Steel Braided Brake Hose Kits" installed in my "D". They are a must as far as I am concerned. Having these Stainless Steel Braided Brake lines saved me from converting a rude bicycle rider in to hamburger helper, and I mean by just inches in a panic stop! The whole Kit is less cost than just one trip to a lawyer or traffic court.
Just my 2 cents worth,
Lee
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From: "Mike $" <sheilaridez@hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 16:44:01 GMT Mime-Version: 1.0 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] PRV cleaning/Rust Management/Misc Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed
Hi, I am probably going to be cleaning out the engine of my 81 before winter starts, and I was wandering what the best way to do this is. In my previous cars, I just plastic wrapped all electric wiring, sensors, and the alternator, then sprayed on purple power, let it sit, and hosed it clean. Is this safe for the Delorean? Is there a better product to use? The engine has never been cleaned it looks like, so I don't want to mess anything up. Now my second question: Is naval jelly and rustoleum a good way to go when de-rusting (is that a word :) and rust-proofing the frame and muffler? I would like to get this done before winter also, on my Fiero, I just naval jellied up all the rust, scraped and sprayed it off, then coated it with lots of rustoleum primer followed by a few coats of Rustoleum paint. It worked quite well. My last question is: Why doesn't my engine release lever work completely? To open the engine, I have to have a friend hold the lever out while I open the engine from the back. Any help is appreciated. thanks, Mike Schaefer
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 08:46:42 -0800 From: "Erik Geerdink" <delorean502@excite.com> X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] CO deloreans?? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain
Hi, I'm traveling out to Colorado...this afternoon.....from Michigan. Just wondering if there were any Delorean owners on the list that live in Denver or Breckenridge area that might want to get together for lunch or something. I always find it cool to meet people on the DML. Thanks
Erik Geerdink VIN 4512 PLATE EGGS D
the delorean is not coming with me this time :(
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 08:59:13 -0800 (PST) From: Carson Clark <cnsandog@yahoo.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Radiator question Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
I am currently going thru the archives, but havent found what i need to know yet.
Last night when I arrived at home, I noticed a *hissing sound comming from the front of the car. Not the tire so I will have to think it is comming from the cooling system....I will of course try to get this checked out ASAP.
My question is how much coolant should I see when I look into the "header" bottle located in the engine compartment. The original one has been replaced with the stainless steel model and when I looked inside there was barely any visible. Should I go ahead and add some....and can you add just water or do i need to add a 50%-50% mix of water/antifreeze.
Oh the engine temp is normal..
Thanks guys...
===== C
VIN 16367 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 09:56:06 -0800 From: Mike Hirko <mikehirko@tdn.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <0.14bd19cf.256b1c20@aol.com> Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: Who wants to be a Millionare Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
DeLorean31@aol.com wrote: > > (snip) I would not be surprised if almost a third or > half of all DeLorean owners became interested originally in the car because > of these movies. Sounds like a good poll for egroups. "What made you a fan > of the DeLorean?" > Well, I bought our D almost 15 years ago as the "most silver & outrageous" Silver Wedding Anniversary (25 years) present for my owner (wife, to you more conventional folk, but I'm a realist). I did consider three other NEW cars, all painted silver, but none of them came close. To date I have NEVER seen any of the BTTF movies. My owner, kids & grandkids all have, but I'm just not interested. May be heresy or blasphemous, but that's my story & I'm stickin' to it!
Mike Hirko Kelso WA VIN 1387
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From: Jdsjlv@aol.com Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 13:04:20 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: Stainless Steel Bumper letters Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Don Stegar at DeLorean Motor Center sells them. Ed gave me that BS line 6 months ago, but in October at the Expo, he was giving them away. He said they were D1 bumper letters. Unless you buy parts from Ed on a frequent basis, he won't sell you ANYTHING!!
Joshua Schwartz 001292 Trumbull, Ct
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From: Altomarine@aol.com Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 13:29:30 EST MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Re: Radiator question Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Radi8tor,
I run about half a header bottle. And unless the fans are not functioning (recently a problem), she seems happy!
19 yrs bliss
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 13:36:28 -0500 (EST) From: William T Wilson <fluffy@snurgle.org> In-Reply-To: <19991123165913.16368.rocketmail@web504.yahoomail.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] On Wankels and forced induction [longish] Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
Anybody that wishes to discuss the pros and cons of a Wankel conversion please email me privately. In short, the problems are: 1) Cooling 2) Intercooling the (more or less essential) turbo setup 3) Cost (especially for the Japan spec engines) 4) The Wankels are very compact but they are heavier than they look. Weight will probably not be saved (probably won't increase either).
Fuel economy is not that bad compared to other engines with comparable performance. My '84 RX-7 gets 20-23 MPG and makes as much power as the PRV.
As for turbos and superchargers: Obviously both of them have their applications or they wouldn't both be produced in such volume.
I think it is a matter of personal preference which one is better. Superchargers have greater drivability, but turbochargers are more efficient due to their lower (not zero! But less than a supercharger) drag on the engine, and they tend to be able to produce higher levels of boost. Turbochargers also produce less wear on the engine, as they don't make boost all the time. But they are harder to tune and install. Both sides have many pros and cons.
Someone asked about the maximum safe boost. With existing turbo kits, maximum recommended boost is 6 psi, unless you are at high altitude, then you can probably get away with 7-8. The problem is the lack of intercooling and fuel. Above 7-8 psi, it is almost impossible to prevent knock on pump gas unless you have an intercooler. With an intercooler, however, much higher boost levels are possible. The DeLorean has a very low compression ratio which makes it extremely well suited to high boost applications. Proper fuel system modifications and intercooling should allow it to run 12 psi of boost or more, which would be good for 230-250 HP on stock engine internals. None of the existing turbo kits include these components, but there is no fundamental reason why they couldn't be used.
One thing I noticed looking at the dyno charts is that the turbocharged engines produce buckets of torque at midrange RPM, but fall off dramatically at high RPM. I would be curious to know if any of the people whose turbo cars were dynoed also have a boost gauge. Optimally, the torque curve should mimic the stock torque curve, if anything moving to higher RPM, not lower. Was the boost falling off too (in which case it is a turbo problem) or was the engine just not making power (in which case it is an ignition or fuel problem).
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 14:10:11 -0500 From: saintern <saintern@peri.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <0.cdb2aa60.256b7290@aol.com> Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Stainless Braided Brake Lines Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Marty, I'm interested in getting a set for my car......just send me the info I need....
Thanks alot, Donald Kazmark
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 14:06:47 -0500 From: Marc A Levy <malevy@dnrc.bell-labs.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <19991123160513.GSMQ11314@delorean> Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Subject: [DML] Acceleration Enrichment (was: Fire) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
I think it is working correctly. I have no problem keeping up with the 5.0 mustangs when they race me. :)
When I purchased the car 6 years ago, the O2 sensor was removed. about 4 years ago I had PJGrady replace the O2 Sensor, and add some switches in the intake to turn the O2 sensor on and off. The way I understand it, when the intake is under boost, the O2 Sensor is removed from the circuit causing the computer to go to "Full Rich". This is how the current Island Turbo kit comes. (I had a early version of it).
While execrating, the car does not seem to bog down at all. I am very happy with the performance, for what it is.
If you have a quick test procedure for this system, I'll double check it.
Thanks
DMC Joe wrote: > > Marc, > I was reading your reply and noticed your comment that > > "Even with the turbos, the performance is not what I would like- which is > why I am considering a transplant instead of just rebuilding my engine". > > We have found that many DeLoreans, turbo & non turbo, have problems in the > acceleration enrichment circuit which has a direct connection to the > acceleration charistics of the engine. Have you checked this area of your > fuel system to be sure it is operating properly. > > DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@att.net> > Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> <SNIP>
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