[DML] Re: A couple of exciting new products available at DCS 06 in Pheasant Run

["turbodelorean" <dmcfan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes Jake is right. It is a minimal loss in trunk height at the bar 
but the performance you gain is worth it. I was still able to fit my 
golf bag in there but I do not have a tournament bag which I doubt 
would fit even without the strut bar. Chris, please stop by our 
booth on Saturday and check it out. If Jake is available I am sure 
he will be happy to show anyone how it is installed in his trunk. 
Thanks!

Peter Kuchan


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Jake Kamphoefner <jakekamp@...> 
wrote:
>
>  
>   The tower brace does decrease the trunk depth in that area, but 
only by the diameter of the bar (maybe and inch or so).
>    
>   You must have a smaller golf bag than I do, though.  I've never 
been able to get them to fit anywhere except the back shelf.
>    
>   Jake 
>   1063
>   
> 
> Chris <chrisau79@...> wrote:
>   What does the shock tower fix do to the trunk space? Will a golf 
bag 
> fit? Mine has to go in diagonally as it is. 
> 
> Chris
> 06301
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "jakekamp" wrote:
> >
> > I would like to chime in here as I was one of the testers for 
both 
> of 
> > these products. My DeLorean is driven daily, in all kinds 
> > conditions, so it makes a good test vehicle for any new product.
> > 
> > I've been running both of Joe's and Peter's products now for 
> hundreds 
> > (thousands?) of miles and I couldn't be happier. For anyone who 
> > hasn't yet met Joe, he gives you the same kind of confidence in 
> his 
> > products that Toby does. These are guys who really know their 
> stuff 
> > and build quality, tested equipment.
> > 
> > Both items are ridiculously easy to install and you notice an 
> > immediate difference. Most are probably familiar with 
> the "floating" 
> > feeling the DeLorean gives in the front end when you push it to 
> the 
> > limit. The shock tower makes a big difference in alleviating 
that.
> > 
> > The Fan Controller I really like because it staggers the cycling 
> on 
> > of the A/C compressor, and each fan, just like the Fanzilla used 
> to. 
> > It also restores the function of the fan fail light. During 
> testing, 
> > I removed an internal fuse to simulate a fan failure and it 
> correctly 
> > lit my fan fail light. This was the first time I'd seen it light 
> up 
> > since I've owned the car! I should also note that the unit is 
> > compatible with LEDs, as well as regular bulbs (mine are all 
LEDs 
> in 
> > my console).
> > 
> > Cool stuff! Both have made my car much more of a pleasure to 
> drive.
> > 
> > If anyone has any questions about the install or real-world use, 
> look 
> > me up at Pheasant Run and I'd be happy to chat about them.
> > 
> > Jake Kamphoefner
> > 1063
> > 
> > 
> > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "joekuchan" wrote:
> > >
> > > Many of you are familiar with the work my son and I did on VIN 
> 6195,
> > > some of which can even be termed "pioneering". The car was 
> featured 
> > in
> > > several articles in Gullwing magazine over the past few years 
> and 
> > was
> > > the first place winner in its category at Pigeon Forge. The 
mods
> > > included HID projector headlamps, Brembo cross-drilled and 
> slotted
> > > front brakes, custom wheels and tires, unique custom fuel 
system 
> > mods
> > > for enrichment under boost (the car had a BAE turbo), an 
electric
> > > scavenge pump for the turbo, custom stereo installation, fully 
> > painted
> > > and detailed engine with custom metallized airbox, and on and 
> on...
> > > 
> > > We were always in search of improvements that would update the 
> car 
> > and
> > > make it more fun to drive. That's why we're now so pleased to 
> bring
> > > what we think are two very exciting new products, originally 
> > developed
> > > for 6195, to the entire DeLorean community. 
> > > 
> > > "ENJOY THE RIDE" 
> > > 
> > > The first product is a shock tower brace called "Enjoy the 
Ride".
> > > Peter developed this product to improve the cornering and 
general
> > > handling of the car. This is the only shock tower bar 
available 
> for
> > > DeLoreans, and to our knowledge is the only significant 
> suspension
> > > improvement other than the lowering kits that are available 
from
> > > various sources. 
> > > 
> > > It works by tying the tops of the two front shock towers 
> together,
> > > stiffening the front end of the car. The effect is to limit 
the 
> > camber
> > > change that occurs during hard cornering. That, in turn, 
reduces
> > > under-steer, thereby giving the car a more controlled, 
precise, 
> and
> > > fun driveability in the turns. It's made from high strength,
> > > lightweight aircraft quality aluminum alloy (6061-T6) and comes
> > > polished for a great appearance. All necessary hardware is 
> included,
> > > along with clear instructions that make installation quick and 
> easy.
> > > Sooner or later, almost every performance car owner equips 
their
> > > vehicle with some sort of strut tower brace. DeLorean owners 
are 
> no
> > > longer left out. Finally, we too can enjoy the benefits of a 
> shock
> > > tower brace!
> > > 
> > > "JOE COOL"
> > > 
> > > The second product is called "Joe Cool". I developed this to 
> address
> > > the well-known and very annoying problem that happens when the 
> two
> > > engine cooling fans turn on at exactly the same time that the 
AC
> > > compressor engages: the engine slows, the lights dim, and the
> > > experience of driving a performance car is ruined. Joe Cool 
puts 
> > each
> > > fan on a separate high capacity relay and staggers their start 
> so 
> > that
> > > the compressor engages followed shortly by first one fan 
turning 
> on,
> > > and then a moment later by the other fan turning on. This 
> eliminates
> > > the drag on the engine caused by too great a load being thrown 
> on it
> > > all at once.
> > > 
> > > Joe Cool also handles the fan fail light in an intelligent 
> manner. 
> > It
> > > has separate internal fuses for each fan circuit. If a defect 
in 
> the
> > > fans or their wiring results in either or both of the internal 
> fuses
> > > blowing, the fan fail light will be turned on. You will not 
have 
> to
> > > tape or paint over the word "fail" on your console anymore. 
Nor 
> will
> > > you have that light flashing in a meaningless and annoying 
> fashion 
> > in
> > > your peripheral vision as you drive. With Joe Cool, the "Fan 
> Fail"
> > > light actually means the fans have failed. (Imagine that!) 
> > > 
> > > Joe Cool is completely "plug and play". Just plug it in and go.
> > > 
> > > Reviews of both of these products can be seen in the latest 
> issue of
> > > Gullwing magazine, so if you're interested check it out. Both 
> > products
> > > will come with a one-year warranty against defects in 
materials 
> and
> > > workmanship.
> > > 
> > > If you're interested in these products, we'll have a limited 
> number 
> > of
> > > each available for sale at Pheasant Run. The show is probably 
> your
> > > best opportunity to buy them because they will be "show 
priced" 
> at
> > > $150 for the shock tower bar, and $195 for the Joe Cool. (They 
> may 
> > be
> > > priced higher later on.) By buying at the show you'll also 
avoid
> > > shipping and handling. 
> > > 
> > > Unfortunately, we're just not set up to accept checks or 
credit 
> card
> > > payments, so we'll only be able to accept cash payments at the 
> show.
> > > Please stop by to see these products or just to chat about 
> > DeLoreans.
> > > 
> > > See you next week at the show!
> > > 
> > > -Joe and Peter Kuchan
> > >
> >
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