Re: [doc] Digest Number 135

["Christopher M. Hawes" <chris@xxxx>]

How many of our [doc] DMC-12 owner's really know how they car handles at
full song. We all know it is no performance car however that does not mean
that fun and driver involvement be non-existent. The Mini Cooper won rally
after rally with less power than its rivals; and owners (I myself once)
revel in the fun factor that these cars are known for.

Imagine taking your cars to an airfield race day to find out how much
under/oversteer you encounter on the limit. An airfield race day is safer
in the fact that the cars are spaced so collisions are not a factor and you
have plenty of run out space if you mis-judge.... as Silverstone has
tyrewalls etc for you to dent the DMC!!! . Tyre tread will lose a few
millimetres but you will have an unforgettable experience. Some of the UK
cars lack a CAT and have a little more power on tap... and a manual will not
restrict performance or economy like a automatic.

This would teach you alot about the car. Knowing how your car will react in
a variety of situations is I feel vital as one day the car and you might be
glad you knew what was coming....

I have driven DeLorean's on both sides of the Atlantic left and right hand
drive, however I have never had the opportunity to experience the WHOLE of
the DMC driver involvement. Only owners will know be able to experience
this....

I personally love oversteer and dislike understeer. My theory is that with
weight of more than 60%ish towards the back of the car that understeer is
what you'll get and oversteer will hardly get a look in.

Can anyone comment on the DMC's handling over/understeer wise??

Christopher Hawes
Buckinghamshire UK
Vin...to be determined