Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderator@xxxxxxxxxxx ------------------------------------------------------------------------ There are 16 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1. Re: No Air Conditioner From: "Dale Schaub" <daleschaub@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 2. Re: Delorean Article From: illyana delorean <illyana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 3. Finally, it's 'DeLorean Time' From: James Espey <james@xxxxxxxxxx> 4. Re: Stiff Steering From: djs912@xxxxxxxxx 5. Re: "Clunk" in turns From: fjk143@xxxxxxx 6. Re: Re: automatic trans swap with manual trans From: Bob Brandys <oehcs@xxxxxxxxx> 7. Re: Stiff Steering From: "Walter" <Whalt@xxxxxxx> 8. DeLorean Parts Reference From: dga7782@xxxxxxx 9. Re: Finally, it's 'DeLorean Time' From: "John Dore" <dmcjohn@xxxxxxxxxxx> 10. Re: Re: Stiff clutch From: "robert parker" <roberthparker@xxxxxxxxxxx> 11. Re: More mystery wires/motorola alternator From: "yugoman" <mdrig@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 12. Re: Finally, it's 'DeLorean Time' or maybe not From: cbl302@xxxxxxx 13. Leak From: paulheymeson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 14. WIDER RIMS ? From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> 15. From: Willie Mack <wmack@xxxxxx> 16. GQ's list of Misguided Redesigns From: "Tom Huntington" <Flash65103@xxxxxxx> ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 21:47:25 -0700 From: "Dale Schaub" <daleschaub@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: No Air Conditioner > 92 psi is the correct rest pressure.....energize the > compressor clutch and run the compressor. I have 13 volts at the pink wire and the compressor does not run. I suspect that my compressor is not working and needs to be replaced. I do not want to spend unnecessary money, but I would like to order the parts to take with me to the mech so we only part with the car for a day. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 22:45:43 -0700 From: illyana delorean <illyana@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Delorean Article the october 2000 issue of super street magazine, on page 23, there is a picture of one of the contributing writers standing in front of a delorean! the delorean has lots of stickers on it and a big car and driver sticker on the windshield. the picture looks like it was taken at a drag event. illyana "What's the point in having a Honda if you can't show it off?" - Superintendant Chalmers ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 23:21:12 -0600 From: James Espey <james@xxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Finally, it's 'DeLorean Time' The "DeLoreanTime" site is finally up, or at least was for me tonight. http://www.deloreantime.com Let the speculation begin! James BTW - Remember how JZD always says he doesn't want to release details for fear thee ideas will be stolen by other manufacturers? Well, did anyone else see the note in AutoWeek about the new Shelby Series I that come with a watch that has a matching serial number? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 4 Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 08:22:23 -0400 (EDT) From: djs912@xxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Stiff Steering My steering became noticably stiffer after having new shocks and springs installed a few years ago. The car has been inspected since and nothing seems to be amiss, but I definatly prefered the looser mode. Any theorys? Dan - 7065 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 5 Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 10:13:03 EDT From: fjk143@xxxxxxx Subject: Re: "Clunk" in turns Long ago and far away, my "clunks" were due to delaminated trailing arm bushings. The bushings tie the trailing arms to the frame and are designed with a rubber bushing inside a steel sleeve. The rubber and steel became loose and, during an acceleration ie deacceleration transient would clunk. I replaced twice with stock parts during the first 9,000 miles. The second pair failed shortly after installation and I have not driven the car since. Fred 6894 (now at DMC Houston) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 6 Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 09:24:14 -0500 From: Bob Brandys <oehcs@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Re: automatic trans swap with manual trans I replaced the pedal set up with those from an automatic. The trick is to get the clip loose to talk out the old pedals. The automatic stuff replaces them. just fine. BOb ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 7 Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 15:09:07 -0400 From: "Walter" <Whalt@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Stiff Steering I don't see what new shocks & springs have to do with steering stiffness. Although I do not yet have any experience with this; I will soon. Did you get new tires as well? I'm in the process of getting aftermarket low-profile tires/rims. The front rims are going to end up being 7" wide as compared to the OEM 6". If you also went to a wider tire, this larger 'tire footprint' in theory could make the steering a little stiffer, but probably not enough to be very noticeable. My concern for you is that maybe whoever did your work for some reason took your steering rack off and managed to put it back on upside down. I have read about that before on the DML. The only other thing that I can think of would be damaged tie-rod ends. By the way, have you ever greased your king pins? Walt Tampa, FL ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 8 Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 15:05:51 EDT From: dga7782@xxxxxxx Subject: DeLorean Parts Reference Hello: I was searching the web lately and came across these two links. The first one is for a nationwide parts search. There are a few hits for DeLorean parts like bumpers, doors, a burned-out engine, etc. The yard that has most of these parts can be found at the second link. Thought someone might be interested in looking. http://car-part.com http://www.gundies.com ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 9 Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 19:21:59 -0000 From: "John Dore" <dmcjohn@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Finally, it's 'DeLorean Time' --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, James Espey <james@xxxx> wrote: > The "DeLoreanTime" site is finally up, or at least was for me tonight. > > http://www.deloreantime.com > > Let the speculation begin! > I think he has a good chance of success - especially now that his financial situation isn't tying up all his time in court etc. etc. Also, he has a lot of the development work already completed, and he is working with a lot of talented people. I think the watch idea is great, but unfortunately I can't afford it! Anyway, best of luck to you Mr Delorean! John Dore, Ireland. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 10 Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 19:30:37 GMT From: "robert parker" <roberthparker@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Re: Stiff clutch I have submitted a few entries on installing my solid SS clutch line with double-flared ends. Check the archives, or contact me as above & I will share the tid-bits again. Drive Stainless (clutch-line, too) Robert VIN 6924 >From: "Steve Rubano" <srubano@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx >To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx >Subject: [DML] Re: Stiff clutch >Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 18:04:46 -0000 > >Since we are on the subject of clutches, I have a question for >everyone. Instead of installing a SS braided clutch line for the >entire length of the car, couldn't you run a length of steel tubing >(same tubing used for ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 11 Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 15:34:42 -0400 From: "yugoman" <mdrig@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: More mystery wires/motorola alternator Iskra? Those alternator/starters were used on Yugos, never heard of one being on a DMC! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Strickland" <ihaveanaccount@xxxxxxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2000 7:18 PM Subject: [DML] More mystery wires/motorola alternator > I just got a motorola alternator to replace the broken 'iskra' (sp?) one > that the previous owner put in... > ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 12 Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 21:34:47 -0000 From: cbl302@xxxxxxx Subject: Re: Finally, it's 'DeLorean Time' or maybe not --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, James Espey <james@xxxx> wrote: > The "DeLoreanTime" site is finally up, or at least was for me tonight. > > http://www.deloreantime.com > > Let the speculation begin! > > James > > > BTW - Remember how JZD always says he doesn't want to release details > for fear thee ideas will be stolen by other manufacturers? Well, did O O,The watch went up by $400.00 dollars,and 10 months lead time,for a watch????So how long for a lead time to build my DMC2 10 years??? And only a one year warranty,for a $3495.00 watch.No trust in the product??This is a batttery powered watch(quartz)Will the price increase as the wait time increases(six months from now at $4000.00) ect,ect.I DO NOT CARE FOR A WATCH,I WANT A DMC2,to put down the $3495.00 as a Deposit(After I touch and see and TEST DRIVE the REAL DMC2) and not use money that could go towards payment for the DMC2,wasted on a trinket,I don't want to put the man down,but either come out with the car,or stop beating around the bush,with expensive trinkets,I have found in business words mean nothing,action means everything.SO SHOW US THE------CAR----- Claude 000570 > anyone else see the note in AutoWeek about the new Shelby Series I > that come with a watch that has a matching serial number? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 13 Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2000 01:12:12 -0000 From: paulheymeson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Leak Hello All, I've had my car for 6 months now and one thing that's really bugging me. I use the car every day and it's out in all weather. Ever since day one I have had a leak,inside the the car under the foot pedals. Thease are the things I've done to no avail.... 1.Downloaded the service bulletin and silicone all joints. 2.replaced door seals with new ones. 3.cleaned out the drains. 4.cleaned the pipe from the heater box in the middle(under windshield) 5.Even coated the footwell with fiberglass brush on paint. And when It rains heavy the footwell fills up like a bath! I can't make it out as I have silicone and fiberglass paint and it still leaks! I love the d to bits and wondered if anyone out there has had the same problem? I'm running out of ideas now! Any help please...Many thanks. Paul UK.vin 741 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 14 Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 19:12:50 -0400 From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxxxxx> Subject: WIDER RIMS ? Walt, Be aware that by going to a wider front rim and tire you will reduce the turning radius of the suspension system. "We're here to help you" DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxxxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> ----- Original Message ----- From: Walter To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, September 15, 2000 3:09 PM Subject: Re: [DML] Stiff Steering I'm in the process of getting aftermarket low-profile tires/rims. The front rims are going to end up being 7" wide as compared to the OEM 6". Walt Tampa, FL [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 15 Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 21:17:35 -0400 From: Willie Mack <wmack@xxxxxx> Subject: hey guys i've got another question for ya. For some reason my parking brake handle does not stay fully in the down position (brake off). When i try to press it down, it pops up one click and the brake light comes on. Any ideas, suggestions? Thanks Willie ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Message: 16 Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2000 02:47:59 -0000 From: "Tom Huntington" <Flash65103@xxxxxxx> Subject: GQ's list of Misguided Redesigns I don't know if anyone has brought this up yet, but if you look at the very last page of the September 2000 issue of GQ magazine, there's a list of 8 misguided redesigns, one of which is an illistration of a gull-winged minivan by John DeLorean. Tom Huntington Tampa FL ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
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