You definitely have a problem. The auto trans DeLorean is almost as quick as the five speed. You have one of two problems. 1. Your fuel enrichment circuit is not functioning, 2, You have a defective computer governor (transmission is starting in 2nd instead of 1st) DMC Joe "We're here to help you" DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com"> DeLorean services.com DMC.tv is in your future ..... ----- Original Message ----- From: Aaron King To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 2:38 AM Subject: [DML] Crappy acceleration... I have a stupid question. Why is the DeLorean so slow? I have an 81 automatic, and I don't expect it to be a race car or anything, but the acceleration off the line is laughable. Example: I put it and my 87 VW Golf (~3000lbs with 90hp I4 and a 3 speed auto trans) on the line and my Golf beat the DeLorean off the line and led by a car length for several seconds. I see no reason for this. They weigh just about the same, but the engine in the Golf is way underpowered. I was thinking it might be the gear ratio of 1st gear is better on the Golf for acceleration, but (unscientific observation) they seem feel relatively the same. Does anyone have any ideas or maybe something I haven't thought of? Thanks, Aaron King Kirkland, WA vin#1217 _________________________________________________________________ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]