Re: [DML] Digest Number 649

["Mike Allred" <mallred@xxxx>]

Is there an easy way to put shocks on the rear of my D. It was riding really
rough and I decided to check to see if they were worn out. BIG MISTAKE, I
also never got the spring compressed enough to get the shocks back on the
car.

The shocks were not worn out but were really stiff, too stiff. That was what
was causing the really rough ride. What's the best shock to put back on the
car. I don't want to put the OE shock back on.

Thanks,
Mike

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Subject: [DML] Digest Number 649


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> 1. Re: Where should my clutch grab?
> From: dherv10@xxxx
> 2. Last call for Yokos
> From: Peter Lucas <lucas@xxxx>
> 3. TV Sighting - Car & Driver TV TNN Today!
> From: jeremysmail@xxxx
> 4. 2nd Bi-Annual Great Southeastern DeLorean Sports Car Cruise-In
> From: seanm@xxxx
> 5. Eurofest Photos of Test Track
> From: "ian" <ian@xxxx>
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 03:19:04 EDT
> From: dherv10@xxxx
> Subject: Re: Where should my clutch grab?
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> Payne, I installed a new clutch in my car about 4 weeks ago, 51,000 miles
car
> # 11004. I used to feel the clutch was weak and was engaging a little of
the
> top. I adjusted the top of the peddle screw for more travel but after
> installing the new clutch, it grabs a little off the bottom with plenty of
> travel at the top. No, clutch peddle adjustment needed. My feeling is if
you
> need more adjustment than what the screw allows at the top, then you may
be
> ready for a new clutch. The new adjustment peddle linkage that Gradys
sells
> may be great to have, but if it's needed, you may be covering up a
problem
> before it happens. Clutches won't last forever. If you keep driving the
car
> and the clutch is slipping, then when it goes you may hurt the flywheel
which
> will cost more money.
> John Hervey
> http://www.specialtauto.com/drivetrain.shtml
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 11:38:24 -0400
> From: Peter Lucas <lucas@xxxx>
> Subject: Last call for Yokos
>
> A while back someone reported a rumor that our beloved Yokohama AVS
> Intermediate tires were soon to be discontinued. Apparently this has
> come to pass. Last week I went to tirerack.com to order a set and
> discovered to my dismay that (unlike 3 weeks earlier) the front tires
> are no longer available (as of today they still have the rears). I
> called the friendly people at Tirerack.com and they said that the
> tire was discontinued and they could no longer get new stock. They
> gave me the customer service number at Yokohama Tires, who confirmed
> this claim. They said they were receiving a lot of irate calls. I
> asked if a replacement tire was in the works. They replied that they
> thought so, but have received no concrete information. They said that
> this suggests that a new product was at least a year away.
>
> In a mild panic, I started calling around everywhere. Things were
> looking grim until I finally called my local Sears Auto Center, who
> were able to special order a set of 4 tires, which I just picked up.
>
> Sooo, if you will be needing tires soon, you might want to act quickly.
>
> --pete lucas
> VIN #06703
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 20:57:43 -0000
> From: jeremysmail@xxxx
> Subject: TV Sighting - Car & Driver TV TNN Today!
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>
> As it say's the Delorean was featured on Car & Driver TV for a 5+ min
> Classic Car feature today Sunday 29th at 1PM.
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 23:26:29 -0000
> From: seanm@xxxx
> Subject: 2nd Bi-Annual Great Southeastern DeLorean Sports Car Cruise-In
>
> Once again SEDOC is hosting the bi-annual DeLorean cruise-in at Lake
> Laniers Olympic rowing/kayaking venue September 15-16. This years
> event is packed full of great attendance prizes, tech sessions, food
> and friends. Like the 1999 event there will be many pre-registration
> prizes which include door struts, sheepskin seat covers, tool kits,
> an alternator, and much much more. Also like the previous event we
> have been envited back to Road Atlanta to take laps before the
> historical car race. For a chance to be eligable for the attendance
> prizes registration must be postmarked by Aug. 31. One lucky entry
> will also recieve free lodging during the event. For more information
> and online registration please visit www.dmc.tv and click on the
> cruise-in link about half-way down on the center of the page. A new
> feature this year allows regisrants to pay by credit card on-line.
> Please email me with any and all questions that the cruise-in site
> does not help you with.
> Thanks and hope to see ya there
>
> Sean
> seanm@xxxx
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> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 08:16:11 +0800
> From: "ian" <ian@xxxx>
> Subject: Eurofest Photos of Test Track
>
> DMLers,
>
> Just wanted to say a public thank you to David Swingle for allowing me to
> use some of his Belfast Eurofest photos. I've decided to send a letter to
> the Belfast Mayor (cc to Planning Dept. and Tourism Board) pointing out
what
> a lost opportunity it would be if they allowed the Test Trak to be
> destroyed.
>
> As well as being an asset for the local communities in terms of matured
> landscaped open space, it is also a unique industrial heritage feature for
> N.Ireland, and a possible tourist curiosity. A letter to the Mayor can't
> hurt especially as the city is presently carrying out the 'Metro-plan'
> identifying such landmark and urban design features and opportunities.
There
> is also ample space around the factory for their required extension.
>
> Those who attended Eurofest and took photos at the track, did anyone
capture
> me driving my (reg. ANZ 2047) DeLorean? I'd really like a jpeg!
>
> Regards, IAN
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