They don't fishtail - just ask Chris Hawes (after his escapades on an empty wet car-park at the NEC!). However, I have more respect for my clutch and gearbox, which at the moment are still "new". Besides, they don't thrash around the track in classics, and Top Gear has finished. Martin "jamesrguk " wrote: > I saw the show too, I was only talking to Martin G about it yesterday > and how it would be a laugh to get Jezza into a D. > > If I had a decatted manual I would let the stig thrash it around the > track, I am sure they would be covered on insurance for any parts > they knacker. Anyway a DeLorean in good nick shouldn't suffer any > damage from one lap! if it stays on the track!. > > If it was on a wet track fishtailing all over the place it would look > fantastic on TV, I don't think my Auto DMC would cut the mustard. > > Rgds > > James > > P.S. I am hoping to get to the bath event, I am just adding some > finishing touches to stand out from the crowd. > > Oh, and I ought to get the engine running as well, still looks > first :-) > > > ----------------- > > From: Paul Salsbury paul.salsbury@xxxx > > Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 16:30:03 +0000 (GMT) > > To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Subject: Re: [doc] Jerramy Clarkson > > > > > > Is it me or weren't we looking for reasons to meet > > this year as shows are few and far between? > > > > Could this not be an opportunity to get another record > > gathering of our cars > > > > " safety in numbers " > > > > Paul > > DOC UK Website: www.delorean.co.uk > Unsubscribe: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** Unless otherwise stated, all messages posted to the group are assumed public and may be printed in the club magazine ** > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/