Well, it has been a long haul. I'm posting in lieu of Rich, who does lurk on the list but doesn't like giving out his e-mail address on an international list. As many of you are aware the story can be read from start to (almost) finish at www.delorean.co.uk/1458and2727.html I have a huge backlog of photos from Memphis and Supercar Sunday to put up, as well as a batch of #2727 as she nears the finishing line. SO I thought I'd queue jump and give you guys a preview. The first twin turbo to enter the UK, #2727 needed the engine stripping down to the block, head gaskets, new plugs, injectors. leads, 4 new valves, a water pump, turbo piping, exhaust gaskets, the roof and both quarter panels fixing, windscreen, master brake cylinder, both rocker panels, louvers and quite a bit of work on the fuel system. It was the latter which we so desperately tried to get working for Supercar Sunday 3 weeks ago but unfortunately failed. However, thanks for all your suggestions, it nevertheless needed a specialist. And that's what we got! A local injection specialist diagnosed a fuel pressure problem, tuned both banks, and a whole load more besides. He spent a whole morning on the car and she's now running as sweet as... well, a car with a re-built engine should! On Saturday, in fantastic weather, Rich was finally got to drive his car for the first time. Here's the moment she reversed out of the workshop complete with 9 months of workshop dust http://www.cix.co.uk/~mgutkowski/DSCN0407.JPG (and for the obsevant among you, the foglight wiring wasn't connected up - as per this article http://www.delorean.co.uk/foglights.html) The first ever run was 4 miles up the road to the local Shell Garage, which recently started offering Optimax (99 octane special super unleaded petrol). Rich waits for the Optimax pump, the twin turbo exhausts putting some good company to shame :-) (it's a 1983 plate BTW) www.cix.co.uk/~mgutkowski/DSCN0410.JPG Of course, I couldn't let the day go by without dusting off my car so the two "sisters" can finally pose together for the first time. both engines running www.cix.co.uk/~mgutkowski/DSCN0412.JPG It was a proud day. Jason, our mechanic, definitely looked like a proud dad sending off his kid to college! And today things got better! #2727 passed her MOT first time (annual test required on all cars and for registration). We're really looking forward to this weekend :-) Martin #1458