You said: "......... any ideas for improving the Lucas design?" The DeLorean electrical system was not designed by Lucas! DMC Joe DeLorean Help dmchelp@xxxx www.dmc.tv http://shopping.oraclesmallbusiness.com/dsvstore ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sean Spurlock" <sean_dmc1@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 10:32 AM Subject: [DML] Customizing a DeLorean > > > Group, > > Well, I am finally back on the list and about to purchase another > DeLorean, having sold my first one a few years ago. Here are some questions > for you veteran DeLorean owners. Please don't hate me for asking these > questions!!! I know many of you are purists! > > I want to customize my next DeLorean: > > 1. Updating engine - DMC Houston can take care of that...but any other > ideas? > > 2. Suspension - lowering the car is nice...any recommendations on shock and > struts (or any other improved suspension components??? > > 3. Brakes - any ideas here??? Larger cross-drilled rotors? Any sizes or > brands? > > 4. Electrical updates - aside from the Zillas, any ideas for improving the > Lucas design? > > 5. Exhaust - IMPORTANT!!! Any idea of a borla or performace set up??? > > 6. Air Intake - any K&N filters or cool-flo intakes??? > > 7. Wheels - I want larger wheels and tires (especially in the front) 17inch > wheels??? and wider tires. Has anyone tackled this one??? I want greater > roadability and looks!!! > > 8. The question you will all hate - is there a method for painting a > DeLorean??? Doesn't it involve acid etching or prep??? if anyone has done > this let me know. > > 9. Cooling system - any low temp switches or thermostats available??? HD > radiators??? KEEP THAT ENGINE COOL!!! > > I am very interested in sharing info on any ideas for making the DeLorean > "better". Obviously, it is already a great car...I just want to update it > more and make it more like the sports car it wants to be!!! Let me know if > any of you have ideas and / or are interested in discussing ideas!!! Thanks > a lot and it is good to be back!!! > > Best Wishes, > Sean Spurlock > -formerly VIN 7003