RE: [DML] Re: A society question...

[Kevin Abato <delorean@xxxxxxxxx>]

It amazes me how people wont touch ANY car at a car show, but have no
problem touching the Delorean.  The words muttered from their mouth 99% of
the time as they touch it is "is it really stainless?"

Sometimes I feel like asking: "Do your fingers contain some kind of metal
detector that help to validate what your eyes see!?"   Is my answering "yes"
to that question not sufficient to the extent they HAVE to touch the car
while asking?

Overall I don't mind and I just Windex away the finger prints, but it never
ceases to amaze me.

Kevin Abato
Vin# 16680

-----Original Message-----
From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Michael Fischer
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 12:27 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [DML] Re: A society question...


In my 10 years of owning/showing my DeLorean .. I've never had a major issue
with people, but I have learned a few tricks/tips.

We all like to show the D with the doors open, it's a major draw, but also
very inviting.  So I use a sent of plastic garden chains between the striker
pins as a gentle reminder.  You can generally judge the "mood" of the show,
and know if you need to close the doors or not.

Also, whenever I choose a spot, I always make sure to leave a goodly amount
of distance between myself and the neighbouring car, I don't wanna see
someone else's pride and joy scratched by the crowd anymore then I want mine
scratched.

That said, the single most important thing I've found: take an interest in
the neighbouring cars, talk with the owners, they are as proud of theirs and
we are, and a Delorean tends to overshadow everything around it;  a "new
friend" beside your car will keep on eye on it if you choose to check out
the show. (and vice versa)

Friendly enthusiasm is contagious; the nicer you are and the more it's
obvious you love the car, the more others do to.  (Even if you have to fake
it .. ...) So generally, if someone takes an interest and wants to the
engine or get a pic or sit in it, if they ask I usually let them,  after a
friendly "are your hands/clothes clean?"

Finally, people LOVE to touch the stainless, even cars guys that would never
touch a painted car, just can't stop themselves.  Nothing you can do, so
windex and some paper towels are a must.  (it's kinda handy, if you leave
the car, you know how many people checked it out while you were gone, by
counting the finger prints upon your return. )

Mike
17106






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 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/