I Just know that when I drove long distance in a Delorean,my back hurt,the butt part was just fine,I found that it had to do with being sandwiched between the high center console and the angle of the door that infringes into the seating area that made it for a uncomfortable LONG DISTANCE ride,short rides(under 100 miles) were OK,but when you are talking 100-300 or more)my back was just killing me. I just remember on my Black interior Delorean even with the AC on,sitting on the Leather seats made me sweat,and the fact that you have no real(full-size) windows to open(for relief) if the AC in a Delorean is not working top Notch,so that it quickly gets really Really hot in there,caused by the greenhouse affect by the rather steeply angled windshield,(the reason why a Delorean interior becomes "toast" if left parked for a extended time in the sun)and that is what I felt like sometimes too!!...When driving a Delorean, and also the SS becoming as hot as a pizza oven,in the summer sun did not help.In fact one time when my Delorean AC Mode switch was screwed up,and my AC was not cooling the interior enough,I simply opened the Drivers door and HAD to drive with the door open as it was just TOO unbearable in there,even with the Toll booth windows open,I must admit the AC in my Bricklin is also not the best either,BUT having full opening windows,brings plenty of cooling air in the interior,plus with air doors...you can "drive" with the doors slightly open,(or in any position) since you can stop the doors in any position of the cycling of the opening and closing of the doors,so in other words if you wanted to crack open the Brickin doors about one inch or 5 inches or 12 inches or whatever position to get air circulation into the interior,you could do that and DRIVE that way without fear of the door opening(or closing) any further,or holding onto the door to keep it in that position. --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Chris Hawes" <christopherhawes@...> wrote: > > I thoroughly disagree with the below comment raised by CBL. I have driven a > Mercedes S class over long distances as well as my DeLorean and I find my > DMC just as comfortable. Now, maybe it may simply be a case that it fits my > 5ft 9.5" body shape spot on but I should be able to obtain a perfect setup > in the Merc with the multitude of seat settings available; but the end > result is also very good. How many cars built in the 1980's had a tilt-able > AND telescopic steering wheel adjustment to enable the PERFECT driving > position! > > > > CBL, if you are "sweating" sort your aircon out. DMC aircon when working as > it should does as it should! > > > > I find the DeLorean a perfect car for everyday use unless of course you have > a lot of luggage/passengers to take. The car isn't expensive to run > (certainly, compared to the parts/servicing costs of a Mercedes), fun and > offers an ownership experience that you will never know if you don't give it > a try ;) > > > > Kind regards, > > > > Chris Hawes > > Vin 5255 grey, manual. > > > > _____ > > From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of > cbl1739 > Sent: 21 July 2007 05:44 > SNIP?Also depending if you do not mind "sweating" and being uncomfortable > in a long drive,as the Delorean is no Mercedes when it comes to > comfort.Vs the Mercedes? > > cbl1739 > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/