DMUK brakes, just get them done.....

["Stephen Strelczak" <STEPHEN.STRELCZAK@xxxx>]

Hellope All, (those who've watched "Spaced" will know who says it that
way)

Let's talk about brakes. Now, without causing a rush of red
faced complaints, it has to be said that traditional Delroean brakes
have all the imense stopping power of a fat man, wearing dress shoes, on
an ice-rink. Ooch, I'll put up my fire proof email protector after that
one. However, it's also fair to say that most 20 year old cars feature
less than perfect brakes. Don't live with it though, there is a better
way.

Two weeks ago my brake calipers, brake lines and brake pedal
travel were assessed and repaired by DMUK. I now have brand new
(perfectly reconditioned) calipers, stainless braided brake lines and a
perfectly adjust brake pedal travel. The difference is quite astounding.
Finally the real weak point is not the brakes, but in fact the tires
themselves. I need ot get some new rubber new rubber next year. On a dry
road, all four wheels will hold fast, causing yummy tire burn and her
general braking speed is massivly improved. There is now a mere 2 inches
of brake travel, versus the 6 inches I had before.

I feel a lot safer when I drive, and the difference before a
corner really gives the car a sports car brakign response. The brakign
doesn't bind in any direction, and brakes in a smooth straight line when
pushed hard.

It is one of the least expencive jobs I've had done, but it was
very worth it. The calipers look shiny new and very yummy. Likewise the
stainless steel braided hoses look great. When someone stoops down to
look closer into those wheel arches, you'll wish you'd had this work
done.

Treat yourself, I did and I'm very happy indeed.

The more time goes on, and the more work I get done; the more I
realise that the Delorean always had huge potential to be an excellent
sports car. 3 years more in production, and she would have been pretty
damned competitive within her market.

Since we are 20 years on, and the factory is no more, my
recommendation is to do what John Z would have done, get the existing
cars up to a subtle modern specification. DMUK can definitely do it, and
the cars do deserve it.

One of my own long long term projects is to have a car totally
rebuilt and upgraded to a 2003/4 Delorean model (DMC-R400). This would
involve chasis strengthening work, interior redesign including new dials
and lighting, coloured clear laquer paintwork, modern wheels, modern
italian design front air dams, 400 hp engine, drilled vented discs,
gearbox transplant, a new suspension setup, professional in car audio,
leather throughout in tastful Aston Martin shades of Grey, straight
through exhaust, redesigned rear air dam, Martins new halo lights (ask
him about them), clear side indicators, subtle chrome inserts into the
front and rear bumpers and possibly replacing the existing black side
strips too, all sitting on bigger fatter and stickier rubber.

Give me 3 years and I'll make the above a reality. I really want
a car to rival anything else out there, and the Delorean makes the
perfect base car for that project. Ultimately I'd want the car to look
like a handmade modern production super car, the shape just doesn't
date, only the other parts listed above. Those that don't fancy the
idea, just don't look. If this is done right, the result will be
gobsmackingly beautiful. I really believe that we can build the car that
the DMC-12 would have evolved into by now.

Kind regards to all, looking forward to seeing any D owners on
the Bath to Bournemouth run on the 21st of September.

Stephen.

PSO 69W.