New window switches

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

On the DML, James wrote this (my comments at the bottom):

James wrote:

> The new window switches we announced in the current issue of
> "deloreans" and "DeLorean World" will be available next week. These
> are the production units that we showed the samples of at our recent
> open house.
>
> This is a reproduction window switch that we have had specially
> manufactured for us. Original window switches have gone out of stock
> some time ago, and the previously sourced replacement was too narrow
> for some tastes - and it, too, had become scarce.
>
> Our new window switch is custom manufactured for the DeLorean, and is
> the same style, size and design as the original. The quality is top
> notch, much like the reproduction door handles we had made earlier.
>
> The previous window switches were $74.95 each, but we have been able
> to lower the price on this reproduction switch to just $49.95 each,
> or $89.95 for a pair. Order from our web site today to ensure
> quickest delivery.
>
> Coming soon - reproduction defrost and "on/off" switches. Also, watch
> for an update on the SunStar model late next week!

Not to have a go at DMC Houston (HONESTLY!), but hasn't anyone worked out if
there's an OEM version still available over here? Only last week Paul
Salsbury walked into Halfords and came out £12 poorer but with a new washer
bottle pump available off-the-shelf. James Grant was telling us at eurofest
that the indicator stalk is almost identical to one found in a Mini, though a
different length.

I'm SURE someone told me some time ago that the window switch is identical to
the ones still in use in the Renault Clio. I completely forgot to look at my
mate's at work but will do on Monday. Whatever I balk at the prospect of
paying that for a switch - Chris Nicholson made his himself from stainless
(painted them though!) and I reckon it'd be not too expensive to get some
machined up from scratch anyway.

I'll probably be eating my words none too soon when my D arrives and I start
going over it!!!

BTW Ian Titley told us at eurofest that the door seals on the D are the same
as the boot seals on a Ford Mondeo hatch... anyone confirm?

Martin
VIN# 1458 ( - arrives October 19th - WOOPEE!)