From: eGroups Digest [dmcnews@egroups.com] Sent: Saturday, August 07, 1999 7:29 PM To: David.Swingle Subject: dmcnews digest eGroups Daily Digest: dmcnews has 11 new messages. Click here http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2094 to read them. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2094. SS Re: Digital Dashboards 2095. Sean Howley Vent heat problem and Fanzilla 2096. Jeremy Judd Re: RX-7 Delorean Connection???? 2097. Scott Tester Re: Was the DeLorean really a GM concept? 2098. DMC Joe Re: weird acceleration 2099. DMC Joe Re: Renting out your Delorean - corporate functi 2100. DMC Joe Re: service manual 2101. DMC Joe Re: Electrical problem 2102. DMC Joe Re: Heater problems 2103. DMC5524@aol.com Re: RX-7 Delorean Connection???? 2104. Scott Mueller Aerovette Model ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ message 2094 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2094 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "SS" References: Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 23:36:24 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Digital Dashboards Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit A couple of comments from a racer. Many older cars, such as in the early nineties had the black faced gauges with red needles. Now, today, watch a Winston-Cup race. Look inside the cockpit, and you will see many of them with white/silver backgrounds with day-glo orange needles. Some prefer the black faces and day-glo orange needles. But for racing purposes, the silver/white faced gauges are very popular because Auto Meter, the manufacturer of the gauges, has a "light weight" version. Now, watch an Indy/Cart race or even Formula 1........Digital LCD dashes! Just my two cents. I feel the Delorean gauges look very nice..very clean and easy to read. Just a matter of opinion or preference or functionality or even weight savings. Steve Shortz ------------------------------ message 2095 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2095 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Sean Howley" Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 00:22:33 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Vent heat problem and Fanzilla Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0013_01BEE06A.F1446860" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit ------=_NextPart_000_0013_01BEE06A.F1446860 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable content-type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I have two questions: (1) I have been having a problem for some time now and am unsure on how to = locate the problem (Joe, this was another one of the items that I meant to = have you look at and forgot). The problem is when I am driving, heat 'dump= s' out on my feet from under the console just beside the gas pedal unless I= have the mode switch in the "off" position in which case slightly cool air= comes from the same location as the previously hot air. In switching back= and forth, this same occurrence becomes controllably repetitive. When the= car is not moving, the hot air by my feet no longer circulates. I am very= unsure where the heat might be coming from, but when I place my hand under= the dash near the origin (while I am driving), it seems to be located very= close to the firewall in the center console - under the dash. Any ideas/s= uggestions. (2) DMC Joe stopped here for some repairs on his tour of the south - Joe yo= u did a great job and I cannot thank you enough. One thing he did for me w= as install Fanzilla. It is working great, but I have one question. I thou= ght that one thing that Fanzilla did (other than the obvious) was to turn t= he console lights off unless the head lights are on. Could someone shed so= me light on this and maybe give some detailed instructions on how to shut t= hese console lights off unless the head lights are on. Thanks for all of your help!!! Sean Howley VIN#2345 ------=_NextPart_000_0013_01BEE06A.F1446860 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable content-type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1"
I have two questions:
 
(1) I have been having a problem for some time now= and am = unsure on how to locate the problem (Joe, this was another one of the items= that = I meant to have you look at and forgot).  The problem is when I am dri= ving, = heat 'dumps' out on my feet from under the console just beside the gas peda= l = unless I have the mode switch in the "off" position in which case slightly = cool = air comes from the same location as the previously hot air.  In switch= ing = back and forth, this same occurrence becomes controllably repetitive.&= nbsp; = When the car is not moving, the hot air by my feet no longer circulates.&nb= sp; I = am very unsure where the heat might be coming from, but when I place my han= d = under the dash near the origin (while I am driving), it seems to be located= very = close to the firewall in the center console - under the dash.  Any = ideas/suggestions.
 
(2) DMC Joe stopped here for some repairs on his tour o= f the = south - Joe you did a great job and I cannot thank you enough.  One th= ing = he did for me was install Fanzilla.  It is working great, but I have o= ne = question.  I thought that one thing that Fanzilla did (other than the = obvious) was to turn the console lights off unless the head lights are on.&= nbsp; = Could someone shed some light on this and maybe give some detailed instruct= ions = on how to shut these console lights off unless the head lights are = on.
 
Thanks for all of your help!!!
 
Sean Howley
VIN#2345
------=_NextPart_000_0013_01BEE06A.F1446860-- ------------------------------ message 2096 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2096 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 00:00:33 -0700 (PDT) From: Jeremy Judd MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: RX-7 Delorean Connection???? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I'm not sure but I think that if any Japanesse car was related to the Delorean in any way it would be the Toyota Supra, they look very similar in appearance, but then again I could be wrong. ~Jeremy --- JimmuC@aol.com wrote: > I know this is a stupid question but was JZD ever > connected with the Mazda > Rx-7 in any way. I remember he had something to do > with a japanese car but I > can't remember which one! Thanks for any answers you > can provide for my > stupid question. > -Jimmy > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > To address comments privately to the moderating > team, please address moderator@dmcnews.com > > > _____________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com ------------------------------ message 2097 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2097 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 03:47:44 -0400 (EDT) Mime-Version: 1.0 From: Scott Tester Subject: [DML] Re: Was the DeLorean really a GM concept? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit At 10:16 AM 8/6/99 -0500, you wrote: > I have heard a disturbing rumor that our beloved DeLorean >DMC-12 was actually a concept of General Motors that John >DeLorean created while still at GM in the late '60s, early '70s. > He then got caught designing this car behind GM's back, >resulting in his resigning in '74. > They considered the concept, but it was too costly to >produce, so they ditched it. > >Could anyone please clear this up, seeing as this sounds >like hearsay, but I am still confused. > >Much Thanks, >Robert You are probably thinking of the Aerovette.. I think the Aerovette had gull-wing doors and other characteristics that resembled the features of the DeLorean. Scott Tester testersd@helicon.net vin# I WISH! ------------------------------ message 2098 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2098 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "DMC Joe" Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 21:44:48 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: weird acceleration Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Your hesitation problem is probably related to the "fuel enrichment circuit". DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / Web Site: ---------- > From: delorean502@excite.com > To: dmcnews@eGroups.com > Subject: [DML] weird acceloration > Date: Friday, July 30, 1999 2:14 PM > > this isnt a major problem by far, but just something i was wondering > about. it only happens when i'm just starting my journies in the > Delorean, in other words, from a cold start. accelorating in 2nd gears > sometimes looses power but gains it back in miliseconds and then does > it again a second later. this only happens at first. like i said, > nothing major, just something i want to know about. thanks > > Erik "egg" Geerdink > vin 4512 > lic Plate: EGGS D ------------------------------ message 2099 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2099 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "DMC Joe" Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 22:22:10 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Renting out your Delorean - corporate functions Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit We have rented out our D for many cooperate functions, and TV productions. There are many restrictions when any vehicle is displayed in a public building, i.e.: fire and building codes. Special insurance is another factor. DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / Web Site: ---------- From: Mr. Copies To: dmcnews@egroups.com Subject: [DML] Renting out your Delorean - corporate functions Date: Sunday, August 01, 1999 1:28 PM Hi Has anyone been successful with renting out their Delorean at corporate functions? I'm looking to see if anyone has a basic contract drawn up or any advertising material they might share. With the millenium just around the corner the "Back to the Future" tie ins are unlimited. I know James had an article in the zine #1 but haven't been able to get more information. Thanks mike@mrcopies.com ------------------------------ message 2100 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2100 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "DMC Joe" Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 00:17:11 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: service manual Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Not such a good deal. New manuals are available for under $45. DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / Web Site: ---------- > From: delorean502@excite.com > To: dmcnews@eGroups.com > Subject: [DML] service manual > Date: Monday, August 02, 1999 11:46 AM > > there is a Delorean Service Manual on Ebay. the starting bid is > something like $30. not a bad deal. just thought someone on here > would like to know. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address moderator@dmcnews.com > ------------------------------ message 2101 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2101 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "DMC Joe" Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 09:16:29 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Electrical problem Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Bill, When you replaced the new unit with the old there is a wiring modification. Did you do the modification properly? DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / Web Site: ---------- > From: ToniLFHS98@aol.com > To: dmcnews@egroups.com > Subject: [DML] Electrical problem > Date: Saturday, July 31, 1999 3:27 PM > > To all: > I need help to diagnose the problem with the charging circuit on my 81 D. My > ignition light stays on and my voltage meter indicated 11 volts and dropping. > Since I have the original Ducellier alternator, I automatically assume that > the alternator has gone bad and promptly ordered a replacement from PJ Grady. > This morning after I replaced the alternator, the same problem remains. Now > I am at a lost as to what's wrong. > The problem with the ignition light started shortly after I have the A/C > recharged with 2.5lbs of R-12 and now the A/C works beautifully. Could it be > a defective replacement alternator? > Thanks in advance for any info that can help solve the problem. > Bill ------------------------------ message 2102 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2102 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "DMC Joe" Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 09:18:11 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: Heater problems Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Ben, If the engine reaches normal operating temperature and any of the coolant lines are cold you have a problem that will lead to engine over heating. If the cooling system operates properly there is no reason why you would have no heat. Check to be sure that you have the proper level of coolant. In 15 years of servicing DeLorean's we have never seen a heater core fail or clog. DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / Web Site: ---------- > From: Ben Krasnow > To: dmcnews@egroups.com > Subject: [DML] Heater problems > Date: Saturday, July 31, 1999 3:46 PM > > It's funny to hear about heating problems in the middle of the summer, > but it was cold last night, and I wish that my heater was still working! > I turn the heat control all the way to the hot side, and the vent > control to either the mid-level vents or the footwells, and I get zero > hot air. It worked just fine the last time I used it (last winter). At > first I suspected the coolant control valve was sticking in the shut > position, but it is operating as it should, closing on max A/C, and open > the rest of the time. If I feel the heater hose on either side of the > control valve, I can tell there is hot coolant available after the > engine warms up. The top aluminum pipe that carries hot coolant to the > heater core is also hot near the engine. But, by the the time the pipe > gets to the front of the car it is stone cold (no hot water at the > heater core). Does this mean that no coolant is flowing through the > pipe? Has anyone ever heard of these being blocked before? I recently > changed the water pump on this car, could that have anything to do with > it? Thanks again for the help! ------------------------------ message 2103 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2103 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: DMC5524@aol.com Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 10:48:31 EDT MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Re: RX-7 Delorean Connection???? Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In a message dated 8/7/99 8:35:30 AM Central Daylight Time, hammerfist_98@yahoo.com writes: << I'm not sure but I think that if any Japanesse car was related to the Delorean in any way it would be the Toyota Supra, they look very similar in appearance, but then again I could be wrong. >> Another Japanese car with very many similarities to the DeLorean is the Subaru SVX. Imported in the early to mid nineties it was designed by the well known Ital Design Studio. It has four tollbooth windows, air vents piped through the doors, etc. For more info on this, use your favorite search engine or contact me directly. Thanks, Dave ------------------------------ message 2104 ------------------------------ http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews/?start=2104 X-Mailing-List: dmcnews@egroups.com X-URL: http://www.egroups.com/list/dmcnews/ From: "Scott Mueller" Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 10:02:02 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Subject: [DML] Aerovette Model Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Someone mentioned the Aerovette in a previous post. I picked up a model produced by Revelle/Monogram at Wal-Mart. It is kit #7638. Below, I have paraphrased the description from the instruction sheet. Back in the late 70's, it became apparent to General Motors that their Corvette Stingray would have to be replaced............ One of the concept cars was the Aerovette. It began life as the XP-882. a mid-engine prototype using the 400 cid V8 mated to the Olds Toranado transaxel. In 1973, the XP-882 was repowered with a four rotor Wankel engine. Bill Mitchel, Corvette Styling magnate, gave the car new life by installing a small block chevy and christening it the aerovette. It was promoted as the new sixth generation vette for the 80's but never saw production. Charles Jordon oversaw the aerovette design, which included radical bifold gullwing doors, and a deformable plastic body colored nose and tail sections, revolutionary in the mid 70's. Just thought that this was good info for the list. I finally worked through about 500 emails, my PC has been down. The new list format seems to be doing well, the heated debates continue. The moderating team is doing a good job and I hope that the list continues to offer good advice, from owners, suppliers and repair facilities alike. Scott Mueller ScottMueller@zebra.net 1981/002981 DOA5031/DMCNEWS ----------------------------------------------------------------- -- View the full archives, subscribe/unsubscribe, use the group calendar at http://www.eGroups.com/list/dmcnews Manage your subscriptions at http://eGroups.com Free e-mail groups by eGroups.com. 
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