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    Thread: Back to the future - plush toys
Post: Back to the future - plush toys

I have a limited number of Back to the Future plush toys, mainly Marty and DeLoreans (wish the ‘cuddly’ car had been a thing when my nephew was younger). The range of values on eBay seem to vary wild...
JohnC Off topic talk, general chat etc 1 212 03 Nov 2023, 20:51
    Thread: Wheel nut torque settings
Post: RE: Wheel nut torque settings

Ok, thanks for the rapid reply.
JohnC 6 - Brakes / Wheels / Tyres 6 358 03 Sep 2023, 21:43
    Thread: Wheel nut torque settings
Post: Wheel nut torque settings

Can someone confirm the official torque settings for the wheel nuts please.
JohnC 6 - Brakes / Wheels / Tyres 6 358 03 Sep 2023, 20:37
    Thread: DOC 2023 Event, Malvern, Worcs. 8-10 September
Post: RE: DOC 2023 Event, Malvern, Worcs. 8-10 Septembe...

I’ve just booked the hotel. JohnC
JohnC DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others 63 3,795 29 Apr 2023, 18:37
    Thread: Floating / Levitating BTTf DeLorean
Post: Floating / Levitating BTTf DeLorean

Hi all, Does anyone want to own up to having one of the floating/levitating BTTF DeLoreans please ? Amazon Link to floating DeLorean It's 1/20th scale, but the pictures suggest it's quite nicely de...
JohnC Back To The Future 9 4,050 30 Mar 2020, 15:39
    Thread: Coolant pipe routing / mounting photo request
Post: Coolant pipe routing / mounting photo request

All. Ideally I'd like to see any photos that clearly show the mounting for the coolant pipes on the rear right of the engine bay please...... On my early car, the hose  from the right of the water p...
JohnC 1 - Engine 0 2,446 11 Jul 2017, 19:13
  Video Thread: Possible ground short???
Post: RE: Possible ground short???

Whilst my lack of anything approaching technical ability is well known to my fellow owners..... Grounding issues were something I did experience. Many of my weird problems with the centre cluster w...
JohnC 3 - Electrical 3 3,285 02 May 2017, 10:29
    Thread: 2017 Event - the DOC does Blackpool!
Post: RE: 2017 Event - the DOC does Blackpool!

Ok... so, that's partly my confusion. I'd assumed the meet-up/display of the other cars was already a fixed event and happening on the bank holiday. "..Blackpool is a tourist destination and that's ...
JohnC Events Archive 31 18,678 24 Mar 2017, 11:18
  Sad Thread: 2017 Event - the DOC does Blackpool!
Post: RE: 2017 Event - the DOC does Blackpool!

Yikes. I thought Mike was dealing with the logistics too :s Do we have any more details of what exactly is happening on the weekend, i.e. where the other Knight Rider etc cars are to be, on which day...
JohnC Events Archive 31 18,678 18 Mar 2017, 14:58
    Thread: Proactive Replacement Parts Thread 1
Post: Proactive Replacement Parts Thread 1

Apologies in advance as I fear (hope) this question may start a cascade of replies on different topics, but as one of the founder members of the non-mechanically minded owners I'm genuinely interested...
JohnC DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 3 3,153 17 Mar 2016, 20:24
    Thread: Otterstat replacement
Post: Otterstat replacement

That time of year again... MOT and the temp sensor has failed (5 years on this one so I can't complain too much). I recall recent revelations on the early failure of some replacements due to crushing...
JohnC DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 3 3,651 17 Mar 2016, 20:10
    Thread: Non DMC 'Gullwing' For sale
Post: RE: Non DMC 'Gullwing' For sale

I'm not in the market, so good luck with the sale.... but I do like those :-) JohnC
JohnC DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 2 2,713 17 Mar 2016, 20:02
    Thread: DOC-UK 20th Anniversary Weekend, 10-11 Sept 2016
Post: RE: DOC-UK 20th Anniversary Weekend, 10-11 Sept 20...

Booked... Flex with B&B, I'm not seeing a saver option so maybe booking quickly already ? JohnC
JohnC DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others 45 51,730 15 Mar 2016, 22:37
    Thread: Eurofest 2016 26th-29th May
Post: RE: Eurofest 2016 26th-29th May

(22 Feb 2016, 20:50)ROBLAMROCK Wrote: Spoke to the car park manager and he can look after any DeLorean cars arriving a day earlier (on Wednesday). They will provide a separate level for all the cars...
JohnC DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others 53 52,210 28 Feb 2016, 17:39
    Thread: Eurofest 2016 26th-29th May
Post: RE: Eurofest 2016 26th-29th May

Quick additional questions please... What day does the secure parking start from? I'm considering going across and arriving on the Wednesday to avoid the Thursday rush. I'm assuming the parking at t...
JohnC DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others 53 52,210 16 Feb 2016, 18:16
    Thread: UltraCon 2015 : 13th September : Doncaster
Post: Re: UltraCon 2015 : 13th September : Doncaster

It is probably just as well no DeLorean's turned up...... It was crazily busy with public cars parked everywhere in the surrounding areas, leading to more than one scrape and dent that I saw. The out...
JohnC Northern England 8 4,538 23 Sep 2015, 19:36
    Thread: Editing posts
Post: Editing posts

I don't seem to be able to edit one of my posts... I tried and failed to be able to update the KnightCon info ? JohnC
JohnC Forum Errors or Suggestions - Please Report Here 1 2,402 12 Sep 2015, 16:07
    Thread: UltraCon 2015 : 13th September : Doncaster
Post: Re: UltraCon 2015 : 13th September : Doncaster

Awaiting both parts and an opportunity for the garage to do it..... as a result DaveH will potentially be using one of his the the Manchester Indoor show next weekened
JohnC Northern England 8 4,538 12 Sep 2015, 16:05
    Thread: UltraCon 2015 : **VENUE CHANGED**
Post: UltraCon 2015 : **VENUE CHANGED**

All. Further to my original posting, and as per the events website, the venue is not at the Doncaster Racecourse like last year, rather is is at the Magna Science Centre in Rotherham. http://www.ul...
JohnC Northern England 0 1,345 10 Sep 2015, 22:14
    Thread: UltraCon 2015 : 13th September : Doncaster
Post: Re: UltraCon 2015 : 13th September : **ROTHERHAM**...

The venue for this event is actually the Magna science park in Rotherham, not as originally suggested the Doncaster Racecourse like last year... ULTRA CON VENUE: Magna Science Adventure Centre Ma...
JohnC Northern England 8 4,538 10 Sep 2015, 22:11
    Thread: BTTF 30th Anniversary Hollywood
Post: BTTF 30th Anniversary Hollywood

The BTTF special event to coincide with the October 2015 dates Marty went to in the second film... Visits to Universal studios, film locations, dance at where they filmed, hoverboarding etc could all...
JohnC International Events 3 2,298 10 Sep 2015, 18:47
    Thread: UltraCon 2015 : 13th September : Doncaster
Post: Re: UltraCon 2015 : 13th September : Doncaster

It's now certain my car wont be joining :( Can I please have a confirmation of the numbers of others planning to attend? JohnC
JohnC Northern England 8 4,538 08 Sep 2015, 21:10
    Thread: UltraCon 2015 : 13th September : Doncaster
Post: UltraCon 2015 : 13th September : Doncaster

All. The UltraCon event (previously Star Cars and Heroes.... and originally KnightCon) is back again at the Doncaster RaceCourse on Sunday 13th September (10:00 - 16:00). The event has grown, and no...
JohnC Northern England 8 4,538 27 Jul 2015, 20:15
    Thread: Confused.com worst car modifications
Post: Confused.com worst car modifications

http://www.confused.com/car-insurance/ar...Newsletter Seems very unfair..... JohnC
JohnC Off topic talk, general chat etc 2 7,946 10 Jun 2015, 22:46
    Thread: Carfest North 2015
Post: Re: Carfest North 2015

Darren. If you can put me down for Sat/Sun for now please. The Friday will take more planning. JohnC
JohnC Northern England 12 6,462 14 Mar 2015, 17:43
    Thread: New here, but not new to DeLoreans
Post: Re: New here, but not new to DeLoreans

Loving that engine bay..... :D JohnC
JohnC New member? Say hello :) 15 10,567 03 Dec 2014, 21:02
    Thread: Manchester Classic Car Show, Event City. 20/21st Sept 2014
Post: Re: Manchester Classic Car Show, Event City. 20/21...

:) Can we move this to the correct "north england" section pls ?
JohnC Northern England 9 5,499 03 Dec 2014, 20:55
    Thread: DOC (UK) SUMMER EVENT 2015, 14,15,16th August 2015 (LOTUS)
Post: Re: DOC (UK) SUMMER EVENT 2015, 14,15,16th August ...

All. I've just booked my room now.... already being told availabilty is limited. Helpful lady called Tracey... Chris P has some rooms block booked, but she wasn't sure if she was to allocate those...
JohnC DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others 111 79,009 26 Nov 2014, 21:22
    Thread: KnightCon 2014 : 6th September : Doncaster Racecourse
Post: Re: KnightCon 2014 : 6th September : Doncaster Rac...

I've been offline for a while... I'll confess completely forgot about this, KnightCon has been late Septmeber for years :-( The Knight Rider newsgroup went strangley quiet on the event in July, partl...
JohnC Northern England 12 7,535 05 Sep 2014, 16:23
    Thread: Eurofest 2016 26th-29th May
Post: Eurofest 2016 26th-29th May

I'm suprised Robert hasn't posted this... but here's the important e-mail details I received last month... http://eurofest.deloreanowners.org/ https://www.deloreanowners.org/eurofest-2016/ Here's a...
JohnC DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others 53 52,210 05 Jul 2014, 21:11
    Thread: DeLorean BCA Auction
Post: Re: DeLorean BCA Auction

Er doesn''t Barmouth Car = Flashy to answer the earlier question ?
JohnC Historical DeLorean articles, references, photos and information. 28 19,673 11 Jun 2014, 20:18
    Thread: Woodsmoor Classic Car Rally, Stockport Mon 25th August 2014
Post: Re: Woodsmoor Classic Car Rally, Stockport Mon 25...

Stockport is in the North West I think :wink: JohnC
JohnC Northern England 2 3,030 01 Jun 2014, 21:40
    Thread: Waterless coolant
Post: Waterless coolant

Every time I go to the NEC I see the stand which describes "waterless cooling", http://www.evanscoolants.co.uk/ but never really managed to get through the crowds to see the product up close. Seems, ...
JohnC 1 - Engine 1 2,510 26 May 2014, 20:26
    Thread: Early VIN for sale in US
Post: Re: Early VIN for sale in US

"no engine, tranny, panels, doors, or interior" so basically the rolling chassis and the underbody.... that makes me sad. VIN 712 is on the register as a "company car".... it's not obvious from the d...
JohnC DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 21 9,939 14 May 2014, 20:17
    Thread: CARFEST 2014
Post: Re: CARFEST 2014

Hi Darren. Ok, thanks for the update.... really must try and log on more.... or at least try and fully read what your updates say, missed the whole bit about asking for confirmation, which was my fau...
JohnC Northern England 60 27,609 02 May 2014, 19:40
    Thread: CARFEST 2014
Post: Re: CARFEST 2014

Eh. I'd volunteered in November to attend all 3 days ? JohnC
JohnC Northern England 60 27,609 01 May 2014, 20:13
    Thread: KnightCon 2014 : 6th September : Doncaster Racecourse
Post: KnightCon 2014 : 6th September : Doncaster Racecou...

Cross post from Knight Rider forum...... JohnC "We are proud to announce the triumphant return of KNIGHTCON STAR CARS & HEROES "KSCH" on Saturday 6th September 2014 with our biggest and best e...
JohnC Northern England 12 7,535 15 Apr 2014, 20:43
    Thread: VIN #00712 for sale - some parts needed
Post: VIN #00712 for sale - some parts needed

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ebaymotors/1981-De...v4exp=true
JohnC DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 3 2,615 13 Apr 2014, 20:05
    Thread: For those looking for a UK car to buy
Post: Re: For those looking for a UK car to buy

Mmm. Early car (LED clock), grooves, black interior, manual, thin stripe....... go to love that...worth more with the gas flap obviously... :wink: JohnC
JohnC DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 30 15,743 10 Apr 2014, 19:16
    Thread: Tatton Park Show 16th & 17th August 2014
Post: Re: Tatton Park Show 16th & 17th August 2014

Richard. Please put me down for both days. 1. Richard H - Both Days 2. John C - Both Days JohnC
JohnC Northern England 9 5,188 19 Mar 2014, 20:33
    Thread: I might have only gone and solved the Handbrake issue!
Post: Re: I might have only gone and solved the Handbrak...

Very interesting (even to me... :) ) . My car had it's MOT earlier in the month, it too was reported as having one of the pads missing. For those of us who don't service our own cars, for whatever re...
JohnC 6 - Brakes / Wheels / Tyres 59 37,704 19 Mar 2014, 20:29
    Thread: RHD DeLorean For Auction, 11th March 2014
Post: Re: RHD DeLorean For Auction, 11th March 2014

I hope the new owner gets the full joy out of owning his/her new purchase, and look forward to seeing the new RHD at club events later in the year. I'm delighted that it went for a 'sensible' price.....
JohnC DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 58 31,299 12 Mar 2014, 20:32
    Thread: RHD DeLorean For Auction, 11th March 2014
Post: Re: RHD DeLorean For Auction, 11th March 2014

Seems odd, perhaps they want to sell it at an event like wheeler dealers did... only a few months to the DOC event!? But I've just been on the website and it's still listed ?
JohnC DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 58 31,299 06 Mar 2014, 19:52
    Thread: CARFEST 2014
Post: Re: CARFEST 2014

3 Days ? I hadn't noticed that... but I'd like to volunteer to attend each day please. JohnC
JohnC Northern England 60 27,609 18 Nov 2013, 17:30
    Thread: CARFEST 2014
Post: Re: CARFEST 2014

Yes please :-) JohnC
JohnC Northern England 60 27,609 13 Nov 2013, 21:33
    Thread: Manchester Classic Car Show, Event City. 21/22nd Sept 2013
Post: Re: Manchester Classic Car Show, Event City. 21/22...

Any other volunteers for this.... it's a excellent event to bring the family to, they can shop for hours at the Trafford centre while you visit the show (over the bridge, and much closer than the hall...
JohnC Northern England 6 4,621 04 Sep 2013, 20:54
    Thread: KnightCon 2013 : 7th September : West Yorkshire
Post: Re: KnightCon 2013 : 7th September : West Yorkshir...

Note from the over eager organisers, they would like the cars arranged as early as possible on Saturday please Last year they were up and about lining up from 06:30...... and therefore errecting suit...
JohnC Northern England 18 11,373 04 Sep 2013, 20:50
    Thread: Manchester Classic Car Show, Event City. 21/22nd Sept 2013
Post: Re: Manchester Classic Car Show, Event City. 21/22...

I'm up for being at the Manchester event. I'm struggling to make the Friday build-up (and therefore show my car) due to work hours, but happy to be there all day Sat/Sun and do the breakdown. JohnC
JohnC Northern England 6 4,621 29 Aug 2013, 19:59
    Thread: KnightCon 2013 : 7th September : West Yorkshire
Post: Re: KnightCon 2013 : 7th September : West Yorkshir...

Ok, so 3 DeLoreans. I've done the platinum pass a couple of times, which as a huge KR fan was well worth it.. this year I'm struggling to get the time off work so I'm going to miss the Friday night a...
JohnC Northern England 18 11,373 29 Aug 2013, 19:57
    Thread: KnightCon 2013 : 7th September : West Yorkshire
Post: Re: KnightCon 2013 : 7th September : West Yorkshir...

Can we have a quick count up on the number of DeLoreans attending the event please.... I count 4 so far? JohnC
JohnC Northern England 18 11,373 27 Aug 2013, 21:35