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    Thread: DeLorean Europe Polo Shirts
Post: Re: DeLorean Europe Polo Shirts

Love the shirts!! Got mine in today and even my wife likes it! I ended up keeping the large and it fits me like a glove. I will sell my medium to someone local. These are the total package, the deta...
DMCTodayMichael Off topic talk, general chat etc 5 6,453 03 Oct 2015, 19:10
    Thread: 1/8 Scale DeLorean Partwork Model
Post: Re: 1/8 Scale DeLorean Partwork Model

Rissy Wrote:Looks very nice! Although I'm mostly always tempted by these "build piece by piece over a long time" models you see advertised on the TV. I've never plumped for any of them, because the n...
DMCTodayMichael Off topic talk, general chat etc 12 16,475 01 Oct 2015, 15:24
    Thread: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999!
Post: Re: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999...

Couldn't help but to notice the face on the woman in the background :) [ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND]
DMCTodayMichael General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 190 122,366 24 Sep 2015, 01:33
    Thread: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999!
Post: Re: Chris P's New DeLorean Book....started in 1999...

I just got my copy today. I am extremely impressed with this book. I have only flipped through it but let me say, there were no short cuts taken here. From the very little that I have read, there is ...
DMCTodayMichael General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 190 122,366 23 Sep 2015, 05:22
    Thread: DeLorean Europe Polo Shirts
Post: Re: DeLorean Europe Polo Shirts

I must have one of these. The detailing on the back and sleeves pushed me over the edge. I have a question or two. Do the sizes run true to size? In America, I fall right between a meduim and a larg...
DMCTodayMichael Off topic talk, general chat etc 5 6,453 23 Sep 2015, 05:06
    Thread: The Story of a Remanufactured DeLorean
Post: The Story of a Remanufactured DeLorean

I thought you guys might like to enjoy my DeLorean story I wrote some time ago. It's a long winded sappy, romanticized story about how I came to own a Delorean from humble beginings and my OCD compuls...
DMCTodayMichael Off topic talk, general chat etc 0 3,143 13 Sep 2015, 03:26
    Thread: Editing posts
Post: Re: Editing posts

I believe you only have 30 minutes from the time you post to edit that post. Once the time limit expires, it is etched in stone.
DMCTodayMichael Forum Errors or Suggestions - Please Report Here 1 2,428 13 Sep 2015, 03:18
    Thread: Speedo going a little crazy
Post: Re: Speedo going a little crazy

Be sure to check both cable connections at the lambda box. These should be finger tight only. Any tighter and you will have one unhappy angle drive.
DMCTodayMichael 3 - Electrical 9 6,559 30 Aug 2015, 01:12
    Thread: Lost in Transmission - History channel
Post: Re: Lost in Transmission - History channel

That's one of my friends at DMCToday.com Chad is a really good guy, he had a DeLorean that he sold about a year or so ago (I think it went over to France) because he really was tired of all the nega...
DMCTodayMichael General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 7 5,590 28 Aug 2015, 00:09
    Thread: Rough running
Post: Re: Rough running

Just read through this and the only thing that caught my eye was this. WD40 may not be the best thi g to check with. You might want to do the same test with carb cleaner. Although WD40 has some voliti...
DMCTodayMichael 1 - Engine 14 9,015 13 Aug 2015, 12:50
    Thread: Automatic Transmission Filters Avaliable Now
Post: Re: Automatic Transmission Filters Avaliable Now

Thanks for the support! I wouldn't wait too long. I think there are only 4 left.
DMCTodayMichael DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 7 4,719 13 Aug 2015, 00:33
    Thread: Fitted my new car phone-1980s retro style!!
Post: Re: Fitted my new car phone-1980s retro style!!

That's pretty awesome! For what it's worth MML, you can buy the Motorola Bricks on ebay that use a modern SIM card. It's a digital phone that looks like a cellular old school model.
DMCTodayMichael Members Cars 13 9,050 11 Aug 2015, 23:03
    Thread: Automatic Transmission Filters Avaliable Now
Post: Re: Automatic Transmission Filters Avaliable Now

Arran just informed me that he will be selling his filters I sent him on the store front. I thought the filters were for him and a few friends. Here is the link. Probably the absolute best way to get ...
DMCTodayMichael DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 7 4,719 08 Aug 2015, 01:11
    Thread: Automatic Transmission Filters Avaliable Now
Post: Re: Automatic Transmission Filters Avaliable Now

When Chris and I first spoke of this I was not aware that a flat rate box could go overseas...but it can. I can ship about 40 filters to the U.K. for around 70 bucks. That's not bad at all, in fact it...
DMCTodayMichael DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 7 4,719 07 Aug 2015, 16:00
    Thread: Automatic Transmission Filters Avaliable Now
Post: Automatic Transmission Filters Avaliable Now

After 11 months of work, I now have in my possession a limited supply of transmission filters for the DeLorean. We had these produced using the Renault O.E. filter as reference. I have tested it in my...
DMCTodayMichael DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 7 4,719 07 Aug 2015, 02:40
    Thread: Coolant flush
Post: Re: Coolant flush

Although I have done it that way in the past (on another car) I would stick with coolant with a coolant flush additive mainly so the waterpump will stay lubricated properly. Once you drain the coolant...
DMCTodayMichael 1 - Engine 3 3,290 18 Jul 2015, 03:28
    Thread: New Style Ottersat Replacement Part Available To Order
Post: Re: otterstat

Odd. Mine was bad when I first bought my car and I replaced it then (6+ years ago). Been fine ever since. Same goes for my angle drive, I have yet to lubricate it.
DMCTodayMichael Off topic talk, general chat etc 64 38,941 15 Jul 2015, 04:38
    Thread: Emmissions high and stalling at lights
Post: Re: Emmissions high and stalling at lights

If you have changed absolutely nothing then I doubt your mixture is off, however if you hooked up a dwell I bet it is because I suspect a vacuum leak. I would take a good look at your vacuum piping an...
DMCTodayMichael 2 - Emission / Fuel Systems 6 4,979 07 Jul 2015, 11:50
    Thread: Automatic Transmission Filters ++ Prices and pre order info
Post: Re: Automatic Transmission Filters ++ Prices and p...

Chris, just saw your post and I just got through PM ing you. That's a very generous gesture and I would feel comfortable shipping them to you for personal distribution at your event. Maybe later tonig...
DMCTodayMichael 4 - Transmission - Manual & Automatic 5 5,122 17 Jun 2015, 13:51
    Thread: Automatic Transmission Filters ++ Prices and pre order info
Post: Re: Automatic Transmission Filters ++ Prices and p...

I meant to add something but missed my editing window. Shipping to the UK is $11.00 for one filter (magnet...if desired, will not change shipping charges) if you would like more than one, please ...
DMCTodayMichael 4 - Transmission - Manual & Automatic 5 5,122 17 Jun 2015, 03:19
    Thread: Automatic Transmission Filters ++ Prices and pre order info
Post: Automatic Transmission Filters ++ Prices and pre o...

Hello all! After 9 months of emails, phone calls, and prototypes, we are finally ready to start taking pre orders for the new auto trans filters. I think we are about 3 weeks away from shipping but th...
DMCTodayMichael 4 - Transmission - Manual & Automatic 5 5,122 17 Jun 2015, 03:00
    Thread: Aircon low pressure switch
Post: Re: Aircon low pressure switch

Glad you fixed it. Very odd but not impossible. Those switches rarely go bad and 99% of the time if it is cycling too much then there is a low freon situation. You found the 1%.
DMCTodayMichael 7 - Heating / Air Conditioning 8 6,976 15 Jun 2015, 03:56
    Thread: Aircon low pressure switch
Post: Re: Aircon low pressure switch

Chris Hawes Wrote:Sorry I wasn't clear it is twitching on and off at a rapid rate (way faster than normal). Morse code fast, up to few times a second fast. Think of it as an erratic, rapid blinking....
DMCTodayMichael 7 - Heating / Air Conditioning 8 6,976 11 Jun 2015, 18:48
    Thread: Aircon low pressure switch
Post: Re: Aircon low pressure switch

Chris Hawes Wrote:Thanks Chris For context the system was refilled with 950g of R134a (after being vacuumed and pressure tested) a few weeks backs (converted over years ago from R12). It has in the ...
DMCTodayMichael 7 - Heating / Air Conditioning 8 6,976 11 Jun 2015, 04:15
    Thread: How awesome does this pic of Vin#5127 (and me) look?........
Post: Re: How awesome does this pic of Vin#5127 (and me)...

If you are talking to me then sure I can do that. This was an experiment but I never got around to the actual "shoot" so I will have to photoshop the neighbors car from th background.
DMCTodayMichael Members Cars 10 8,297 02 Jun 2015, 21:28
    Thread: How awesome does this pic of Vin#5127 (and me) look?........
Post: Re: How awesome does this pic of Vin#5127 (and me)...

Here is one I took in my driveway a few years ago using a laser I built: [ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND]
DMCTodayMichael Members Cars 10 8,297 02 Jun 2015, 19:51
    Thread: How awesome does this pic of Vin#5127 (and me) look?........
Post: Re: How awesome does this pic of Vin#5127 (and me)...

That looks awesome! I have dabbled in photography a bit myself and I may try a shot like that.
DMCTodayMichael Members Cars 10 8,297 02 Jun 2015, 17:33
    Thread: Miracle cure for blown head gaskets! I don't think so.....
Post: Re: Miracle cure for blown head gaskets! I don't t...

LOL. I have seen similiar products for years. The problem is they all work great at hiding problems ......for about 2 weeks after the sale that is. Actually a lot of these epoxy resins do seal things...
DMCTodayMichael Off topic talk, general chat etc 1 3,219 21 May 2015, 04:39
    Thread: Some nice pics of Ol'Stainless
Post: Re: Some nice pics of Ol'Stainless

88mph Wrote:That's the ticket, Truly is a great looking car from that angle. 8) I'm loving that 'Back to the Eighties' sticker. Where you get it? Ebay? To me, there just isn't a bad angle to view t...
DMCTodayMichael Members Cars 11 7,206 07 May 2015, 12:27
    Thread: Some nice pics of Ol'Stainless
Post: Re: Some nice pics of Ol'Stainless

Very nice!! :D
DMCTodayMichael Members Cars 11 7,206 06 May 2015, 01:56
    Thread: Special T Auto Gas-strut sets - Group Buy maybe?
Post: Re: Special T Auto Gas-strut sets - Group Buy mayb...

Doing business with Hervey is rolling the dice. You may or may or may not get your order. If you call to inquire about a problem you may not get cussed out. I will sell my DeLorean before I ever giv...
DMCTodayMichael DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 14 7,897 21 Apr 2015, 17:44
    Thread: Rear Wing on Ebay
Post: Re: Rear Wing on Ebay

That's one hell of a dent! Quarters are probably the cheapest and most readily avaliable panel for these cars with the exception of the T panel maybe. I practically gave a left and right away a few ye...
DMCTodayMichael DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 4 3,237 17 Apr 2015, 00:20
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

Quote: That must suggest that the fuel ISN'T leaking back into the tank, otherwise it wouldn't start from hot OR being left for a days. Actually it does suggest that you may have a bad chack valve....
DMCTodayMichael 1 - Engine 48 26,488 29 Mar 2015, 16:29
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

I have just reread the thread. Has anyone recently adjusted the mixture setting? The next time it does this, remove the air cleaner and have someone crank. Push down the sensor plate and see if it st...
DMCTodayMichael 1 - Engine 48 26,488 24 Mar 2015, 00:32
    Thread: Starting possible problem
Post: Re: Starting possible problem

Be careful, there is a spring in there that will shoot across the room once that fitting is removed. Once the spri g is out use a small magnet retriever to pull the plunger out. Check the o ring and m...
DMCTodayMichael 1 - Engine 48 26,488 24 Mar 2015, 00:27
    Thread: Deposit paid on Vin..... 005127.
Post: Re: Deposit paid on Vin..... 005127.

Finding tires sizes for the front or the rear has never really been a problem. The problem is finding matching front and rear tires. Cooper Cobras were the last tires that I purchased for my car in co...
DMCTodayMichael New member? Say hello :) 172 96,551 08 Mar 2015, 04:14
    Thread: Deposit paid on Vin..... 005127.
Post: Re: Deposit paid on Vin..... 005127.

Throttle base setting via the idle computer is +/-750rpm but a lot of people will bump it up to around 900 via the plate screw because of the poor charge rate at idle. Depending on what alternator and...
DMCTodayMichael New member? Say hello :) 172 96,551 06 Mar 2015, 14:21
    Thread: Last 81 for sale in UK
Post: Re: Last 81 for sale in UK

Wonder what the bottom of the fuel tank looks like. Worse, I wonder what the head gaskets and inside of the block looks like? Am I right in assuming there's 33 year old coolant sitting in that thing?
DMCTodayMichael DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 18 10,548 04 Mar 2015, 03:17
    Thread: WPC 246X - VIN 6424, Grey, Manual - Surrey
Post: Re: WPC 246X - VIN 6424, Grey, Manual - Surrey

I thought you guys could pretty much name your price on these cars over there. I am still surprised how many sell here in the U.S. and get shipped to the U.K. Taking into account the cost of shipping...
DMCTodayMichael DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 21 11,458 27 Feb 2015, 22:58
    Thread: Deposit paid on Vin..... 005127.
Post: Re: Deposit paid on Vin..... 005127.

Your first picture is the idle computer. Second pic the idle Speed Motor which basically is a servo that controls air flow during times when the engine may need more air at idle (such as warm up). ...
DMCTodayMichael New member? Say hello :) 172 96,551 27 Feb 2015, 22:51
    Thread: Photography Laws - Advice Needed
Post: Re: Photography Laws - Advice Needed

Personally I think some of the models spoil the shots. [ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND] [ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND]
DMCTodayMichael Off topic talk, general chat etc 13 8,271 23 Feb 2015, 22:12
    Thread: Atari: Game Over
Post: Re: Atari: Game Over

Electrifying sun visor debate aside, I found it quite interesting. I don't think I could find anything of less importance to assign value to than finding a buried ET game cache but still, I enjoyed it...
DMCTodayMichael General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 13 7,596 17 Feb 2015, 03:17
    Thread: No interoir lights
Post: Re: No interoir lights

What happens when you open the pass. door? Check the wiring diagram and see if the door switches are on a different fuse. Probably not but I would check to be sure.
DMCTodayMichael 3 - Electrical 5 3,824 13 Feb 2015, 19:19
    Thread: Make a set of tinted headlight covers for around £75
Post: Re: Make a set of tinted headlight covers for arou...

A buddy of mine is working on a set that looks like the center grill insert and carries it over the headlights.
DMCTodayMichael General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 7 4,835 11 Feb 2015, 05:08
    Thread: Automatic Transmission Filters soon to be a reality!
Post: Re: Automatic Transmission Filters soon to be a re...

Thanks all for the words of encouragement! I will be very happy when I finally see a big box delivered to my doorstep. I am looking into ordering a supply of 200 filter gaskets so you will not have to...
DMCTodayMichael General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 10 6,285 11 Feb 2015, 05:06
    Thread: Automatic Transmission Filters soon to be a reality!
Post: Re: Automatic Transmission Filters soon to be a re...

Got my second prototype in a few days ago. Still need to zero in on the bolt locations but we are very close. I sent them a gasket today so we can not only be sure it bolts up to the valve body correc...
DMCTodayMichael General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 10 6,285 09 Feb 2015, 23:39
    Thread: The DMC makes the 'Most Dangerous Cars Ever Made' list!!!
Post: Re: The DMC makes the 'Most Dangerous Cars Ever Ma...

Top ten cars motor journalists pretend to know all about when they really don't know jack shit: 1:DeLorean 2:DeLorean 3:Delorean 4:Delorean 5:DeLorean 6:Delorean 7:DeLorean 8:DeLorean 9:DeLorean 10:De...
DMCTodayMichael Off topic talk, general chat etc 3 3,640 07 Feb 2015, 00:05
    Thread: Where have you fitted your fire-extinguisher
Post: Re: Where have you fitted your fire-extinguisher

There are a lot of different thoughts on placement. Some say a hard mount is preferable so it will not get jarred lose in a collision. I'm not a hole driller though I like mine to be quickly accessibl...
DMCTodayMichael PARTS: 9 - Miscellaneous 8 6,802 06 Feb 2015, 05:11
    Thread: Sticking on Convex mirrors and Stainless letters
Post: Re: Sticking on Convex mirrors and Stainless lette...

I put a small $3.00 "spot" mirror on my car 5 years ago when I bought it that had a adhesive pad on it. Been there ever since. I did my letters about 3 or 4 years ago, (ordered from PJ Grady) sam...
DMCTodayMichael PARTS: 9 - Miscellaneous 4 3,810 06 Feb 2015, 05:06
    Thread: US barn find - under 1000 miles
Post: Re: US barn find - under 1000 miles

Nice job. I think you have bought a good one. Not only does the paint look great, I think the real interest came from the under carriage pics...not too many Deloreans around that look that good undern...
DMCTodayMichael DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 34 19,679 05 Feb 2015, 00:49