[DML] Re: Starting a DeLorean from the Engine Compartment

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Gallows humor. Driving around with a bowl of fuel on top of your engine just waiting to burst into flames does color your world a little bit darker.

Bill Robertson
#5939

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "soma576" <lienan82@...> wrote:
>
> Nope, not kidding.  Kind of a legit thing to mention.  Even I have accidentally tried to start my car while it was in gear before.  Thankfully there was nothing in front of me (used to leave it in first).  Here's what happens when you aren't extra careful:
> 
> http://www.deloreanclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=590
> 
> I would hate to see someone run over.  Or is that a joking matter for you guys?
> 
> Andy
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Stephen Rice <stevedmc@> wrote:
> >
> > You're kidding, right?
> > 
> > -Steve RIce
> > #16510
> > 
> > On Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 3:08 PM, soma576 <lienan82@> wrote:
> > > Considering most people put their car in Reverse while parked (manual trans), I hope you remind people not to do this until they are positive the car is out of gear.  Even if the hand brake is on, the starter can be enough to jerk the car while in gear.
> > >
> > > Andy
> >
>




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