Re: DeLorean in tv promo

["d_rex_2002" <rich@xxxx>]

Andrew,

If you can set the conditions of the promotion, go for it.
Best thing to insist on is having a wet paved surface for
the area where it will be filmed. You mentioned that the
tires are due to be replaced, so that should help the spin
capabilities. You did not mention if your car was stick or
automatic, but I'm guessing it's a 5-speed.

It's very easy to get the rear end to come around on a
5-speed car on a wet surface by just using more throttle.
I did this all the time on rainy days with my first Delorean
at the local mall, in front of the JC Penny back in 1985.
This always got a lot of attention, including the mall cops.
This can happen while crossing wet railroad tracks too.

I agree that you do not want to break things by doing it,
but an empty, wet parking lot is a pretty safe for the car.

Later,
Rich W.


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Andrew Prentis <aprentis@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi All,
> Today I received an E-Mail from a cable TV operator
> here in Sydney wanting to use my DeLorean for a
> promotion they are doing for a new digital movie
> channel they are releasing.
> For the promo they want the car to enter the shot
> doing a hand brake turn.I'm not real sure about this.I
> am very protective of my stainless steel beauty and
> never try anything silly in it like burnouts or
> handbrake turns like I've done in other cars.
> I was wondering what others think of this.Is there a
> possibility of damage to the hand brake assembly or
> any part of the car?My tyres are nearing the end of
> their life anyway.I'm a big believer in not turning a
> profit into a loss.They are willing to pay me
> handsomely but I don't want any undue risk with the
> car.
> Any thoughts on this are welcome
> Thanks,
> Andrew
> VIN 2883
> Sydney,Aus.
> 
> 
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