Christopher, Good question. According to our VIN vs. Frequency of Repairs records there is some truth to this statement. The answer is "rhythm". The cars with the more frequent problems were the early cars. As the numbers increased the quality improved. The factory workers were known to be meticulous, they wanted every car to be "right". When production was increased the factory and the workers were ready. So during the time the factory was at "full bore" the build quality was quite good. BTW: The cars with the most problems were the ones left idle "on the line" when the factory would shut down and re-start, days or in some cases, months later. DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> ---------- > From: Christopher Mack <cjmack@xxxx> > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [DML] D Quality question > Date: Tuesday, June 01, 1999 3:48 AM > > I have heard from various sources that DeLoreans built during 10/81-12/81 > were higher quality than other build months. In SSI, it mentions that > during 11/81 production was DOUBLED from 40 to 80 cars per day. This being > the case, I'd expect DeLorean quality to decline since not as much time > could be spent on each car....Am I right about this or totally wrong?? > Please let me know > > Thanks > > Christopher Mack > cjmack@xxxx > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > eGroups.com home: http://www.egroups.com/group/dmcnews > http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: http://www.egroups.com/group/dmcnews http://www.egroups.com - Simplifying group communications