Fw: [DML] Re:1982 DMC is concours?

["Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxx>]

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From: "James Espey" <james@xxxx>
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Sent: Friday, October 27, 2000 2:46 AM
Subject: [DML] Re:1982 DMC is concours?


> Regarding the recent discussions about concours, aftermarket mods
> (Tankzilla, braided steel clutch lines, etc) -
>
> The Cooncours Judging Manual located here:
>
> http://www.delorean.com/files/handbook.pdf
>
> Pretty much spells it out. As far as "invisible" mods like the relay
> update kit, tankzilla, lockzilla, etc go, if the Judges can't see it
> immediately, you probably won't get deducted. If you TELL the Judges
> you have it, you'll probably get deducted. The braided steel clutch
> line can be seen from underneath the car depending on how it was
> installed, so it's an easy one to deduct for. The Judges do NOT look
> in the relay compartment, or the fuel pump access cover so if you
> have updated relays, or one of the Zilla products, as long as you
> keep quiet about it, you won't get deducted.
>
> Generally speaking, common-sense safety/reliability updates are very
> minor deductions which can sometimes be offset by having the original
> part (in a concours-like condition) accompanying the car during
> judging (an example would be the coolant overflow bottles).
>
> I welcome the previous Millennium concours Judges thoughts and
experiences.
>
> FYI, the next official DeLorean Concours are scheduled for EuroFest
> in Belfast in May and at our Open House, June 15-17, 2001.
>
> James Espey
> DeLorean Motor Company
> Houston, Texas
>
> 281/568-9573
> 800/USA-DMC1
> http://www.delorean.com
>
> >In the most recent concours held in Cleavland and going by the judging
> >manual created by James Espey and Steve Wynn of DMC Houston the car
> >would have points deducted for every change or modifacation from "BONE
> >STOCK" (including the smaller circuit breakers for the cooling fans
> >and blower and old door lock module). In some other concours events
> >held by other marques if you have the correct parts on the ground by
> >the car or can produce documentation that the car was sold by the
> >dealer that way they will accept it.Some car clubs like AACA allow any
> >safety related changes like turn signals, seat belts, safety glass
> >etc. As long as the owner has the origional parts and didn't cut the
> >car up you can return it to stock condition. A perfect concours car
> >would IMHO require all zillas which is a considerable investment plus
> >new tires, header bottle, radiater, battery switch, etc to be a good
> >and reliable daily driver and not just a show car.
> >David Teitelbaum
> >vin 10757 2nd place Cleavland Millenium 2000 concours
> >
>
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