[DML] Re: DeLoreans (like you hadn't guessed!)

[Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxx>]

Wow Matt, a 15 year old Professor! :)


In general (I think it is the "average" opinion):

Worst Feature: Under powered compared to modern sports cars
Best: Gull-Wing doors.



I think all 1982 DeLoreans had a flat hood. The pleated hood with the
flap was early 81, without the flap for late 81. They went totally flat
(no lines) in 82. I have seen some cars with the DeLorean badge on the
older style hood. Looks OK to me.

I have a rear wing on my car. It looks good. If it was not on the car
when I purchased it, I dont know if I would have added it. See
http://remus.rutgers.edu/~mxl/dmc/Ser6-10.JPG for a shot of it.

The luggage rack requires that you drill holes in the rear quarter
panels. The holes can be covered up with the black weather strip if the
rack is removed. It is very useful if you need more luggage space (or
have a flat tire in the back). I purchased on 2 years ago, and have not
installed it yet. I am not sure of the current price.

Marc

Proffesor Frink wrote:
> 
> Hi there.
> 
> My name's Matt, I'm 15, and live in this place called Watford, which is an
> hour from London, on an Island called England.
> Not exactly at the hub of all things DeLorean-related, then.
> I'd like to know what it's like owning a D, and in particular any funny
> stories you have that have come about owning them.
> What are the cars' worst feature?
> What is the best feature?
> By the way, I want to own an '82 car, with the pleated bonnent, but no fuel
> flap. I also want a 'DeLorean' bonnet badge.
> Is it possible to have the badge on an '82 bonnet without getting in the way
> of the pleats?
> If anyone's intrested, I know someone who can get stainless steel 'DeLorean'
> letters which fit into the rear bumper, and 'DMC' letters for the door
> sills. Having seen them on his car, I can vouch for how good they look!
> Let me know if you want to know more.
> Does anyone have a rear wing on thier car? I don't know whether it's worth
> getting one or not. I often thought silver wouldbe a good colour...
> And the luggage rack..... does it leave permantant marks on the back of the
> car? How useful is it? How much do they cost??
> Thanks,
> 
> Matt
> 
> Diashi_c@xxxx