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Thread: #2292 New engine
Post: RE: Engine transplant options.....
| You can rebuild the PRV with Volvo parts and an EFI kit to a reliable 200hp, or approaching 300hp if you put turbos or a supercharger on. So you have to ask, is swapping in a V8 worth all the hassle, ... |
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26 Nov 2016, 16:11 |
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Thread: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
Post: RE: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
| Sadly, no progress on the DeLorean this year. Our son was born in December at 26 weeks 0 days, and spent a lot of time in the intensive care unit. Fortunately no permenant complications but it was tou... |
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16 Jul 2016, 19:20 |
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Thread: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
Post: Re: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
| Chris P Wrote:Your garage can never be ' too big' ….they always get full. I like the idea of the underground room, I did one myself a few houses ago, but there is a lot of extra time and expense in ke... |
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11 Nov 2015, 00:25 |
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Thread: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
Post: Re: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
| Unfortunately it's been a busy few months and not much progress on the DeLorean. Still slowly addressing the outstanding electrical work.
I have decided to build a new 3 car garage to house the DeLor... |
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09 Nov 2015, 01:04 |
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Thread: DOC (UK) SUMMER EVENT 2015, 14,15,16th August 2015 (LOTUS)
Post: Re: DOC (UK) SUMMER EVENT 2015, 14,15,16th August ...
| Alas I have had to take my wife into hospital, and will likely be missing the event for the third year running. |
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DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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14 Aug 2015, 18:53 |
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Thread: DOC (UK) SUMMER EVENT 2015, 14,15,16th August 2015 (LOTUS)
Post: Re: DOC (UK) SUMMER EVENT 2015, 14,15,16th August ...
| Unfortunately my wife has fallen ill again and may have to go to hospital, if the medication is not effective. We might arrive late tonight or early tomorrow if the medication does work. It is extreme... |
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DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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14 Aug 2015, 14:17 |
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Thread: Changes/Modifications to your cars
Post: Re: Changes/Modifications to your cars
| Also highly recommended : anti-leaf filter mesh in the cabin air intake! |
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General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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22 Jun 2015, 14:07 |
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Thread: Changes/Modifications to your cars
Post: Re: Changes/Modifications to your cars
| Thing I have done :
Replace all bulbs except headlights with LEDs (+PWM dimmer for instrument panel LEDs + modern courtesy light dimmer)
Make the side markers work as turn indicator repeaters.
Upgrade... |
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General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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22 Jun 2015, 13:46 |
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Thread: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
Post: Re: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
| Fitted 6 x freshly powdercoated wheels with 6 x Vredestein Sportrac 5 tyres (the extra pair of fronts went on the trailer).
Chris welded up some stainless rear parts for the TARDIS trailer;
[Image: ... |
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14 Jun 2015, 23:20 |
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Thread: Ups and downs of buying a Delorean!!!
Post: Re: Ups and downs of buying a Delorean!!!
| Can't blame you for stripping the turbo off rather than replacing it, the Island and BAE kits both had dubious fueling and ignition control and were a bit dodgy for engine life. That isn't a failure o... |
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09 Jun 2015, 00:28 |
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Thread: How awesome does this pic of Vin#5127 (and me) look?........
Post: Re: How awesome does this pic of Vin#5127 (and me)...
| Great lighting on the first one. Michael's is cool in an '80s brochure' way. :) |
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03 Jun 2015, 01:24 |
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Thread: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
Post: Re: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
| Slowly getting there; I'm making up a tail light wiring harness at the moment (didn't find one with the rest of the parts).
[Image: http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e6/sta...siurwt.jpg]
I am using ... |
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29 May 2015, 17:03 |
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Thread: Ford Mustang Engine TO RENAULT UN1 gearbox conversion kit
Post: Re: Ford Mustang Engine TO RENAULT UN1 gearbox con...
| There have been numerous forum threads on this subject on DMCTalk etc. Consensus seems to be that safe torque loading is approx 200 ft/lbs on the auto and 250 ft/lbs on the manual, e.g. 220ish HP. Rep... |
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DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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18 Apr 2015, 00:36 |
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Thread: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
Post: Re: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
| 88mph Wrote:Good to hear things have turned a corner and are on the up for you.
What is actually going into the Tardis trailer? Camping kitchen? Hammocks? Is it a trailer-tent? :D
Currently, breeze ... |
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15 Apr 2015, 23:44 |
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Thread: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
Post: Re: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
| Well, four months since the last update. I finally got AURYN back from the DMC Europe. Engine, steering, brakes and gearbox are all now working. Remaining work is essentially electrical and cosmetic. ... |
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15 Apr 2015, 16:35 |
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Thread: DOC (UK) SUMMER EVENT 2015, 14,15,16th August 2015 (LOTUS)
Post: Re: DOC (UK) SUMMER EVENT 2015, 14,15,16th August ...
| I have booked into the hotel. Hopefully circumstances will not conspire to prevent me attending as they did the last two years. |
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DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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15 Apr 2015, 16:28 |
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Thread: Functional hovering DMC?
Post: Re: Functional hovering DMC?
| DMCTodayMichael Wrote:If just one fan fails or even has a problem you fall like a rock. The power demands of 4 ducted fans?
It's a joke. Towards the end it has things like 'if one fan fails the car c... |
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Starglider |
Back To The Future |
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11 Dec 2014, 20:36 |
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Thread: Functional hovering DMC?
Post: Re: Functional hovering DMC?
| I'm honestly wasn't sure if this was deadpan parody or insane optimism until I got to the last part, where he said that the car will be equipped with dual ejection seats. :) |
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Back To The Future |
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10 Dec 2014, 20:13 |
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Thread: My Modified Nike DeLorean Dunks
Post: Re: My Modified Nike DeLorean Dunks
| Nice design, neat work; looks good. |
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Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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09 Dec 2014, 00:17 |
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Thread: 5 cars offered for immediate sale! pickup only (Not mine!)
Post: Re: 5 cars offered for immediate sale! pickup only...
| Yes, fortunately Martin G was able to arrange storage. I hope that means Tomico doesn't have to lose the cars at all. |
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DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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16 Nov 2014, 17:59 |
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Thread: 5 cars offered for immediate sale! pickup only (Not mine!)
Post: Re: 5 cars offered for immediate sale! pickup only...
| An update from Tomico, all six cars need to go. The middle car in the photo (which looks in best condition) has a US title. The 'tub' that is not in that photo is actually a car in the middle of frame... |
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Starglider |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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15 Nov 2014, 08:43 |
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Thread: 5 cars offered for immediate sale! pickup only (Not mine!)
Post: Re: 5 cars offered for immediate sale! pickup only...
| One person on the forum has volunteered to actually drive over there with Chris N & me, although he doesn't have a transporter. I don't want a car to keep but I have room to store a couple for a f... |
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Starglider |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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15 Nov 2014, 00:44 |
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Thread: 5 cars offered for immediate sale! pickup only (Not mine!)
Post: Re: 5 cars offered for immediate sale! pickup only...
| Here is a picture of the cars for sale;
[Image: http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e6/sta...79f85f.jpg]
Apparently Tomico is losing access to the storage space, and they must all go together in the n... |
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DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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14 Nov 2014, 22:28 |
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Thread: auto or manual pros and cons please
Post: Re: auto or manual pros and cons please
| The stock manual can handle a bit more torque than the stock automatic (I've read 250 ft/lbs vs 200 ft/lbs for the auto), so for moderate engine upgrades (e.g. DMC stage 2/3, Island/BAE turbo) the man... |
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General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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14 Nov 2014, 17:31 |
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Thread: To Garage or not To Garage
Post: Re: To Garage or not To Garage
| No substitute for a garage really. I'm actually building a new shed right now so I can clear the junk (from my 4x4 rebuild project) out of my garage, so the DMC-12 can go in. I'm also fitting more sec... |
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General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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14 Nov 2014, 16:44 |
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Thread: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
Post: Re: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
| Tuning on AURYN has finally been completed; took over five months due to the KMS ECU being defective (this is why Ed burned through four sets of coils trying to tune the car). I was hoping to get over... |
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02 Nov 2014, 19:20 |
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Thread: How many Deloreans in the UK?
Post: Re: How many Deloreans in the UK?
| Currently the supply/demand curve for cars in the UK is biased more towards sellers than the US, thus a price difference big enough to make it worth the hassle of importing. If cars keep coming over e... |
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General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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02 Nov 2014, 19:16 |
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Thread: Modifications
Post: Re: Modifications
| Guinney1971 Wrote:As Chrispy said, the majority of 'modifications' are to bring the car to the 'European spec' then US spec, and dont compare to cars like Corsa's that look like they've crashed into H... |
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Insurance Companies |
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24 Sep 2014, 00:20 |
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Thread: US style rear number plate surround
Post: Re: US style rear number plate surround
| Sorry Chris, if I had one it would be yours, but that's one of the many trim parts that weren't found with the tub & frame for my car. Unsurprising I guess as WH would not have needed it. |
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Starglider |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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05 Sep 2014, 15:47 |
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Thread: Is my idea sacrilegious?
Post: Re: Is my idea sacrilegious?
| JamesRGUK Wrote:I just think if you're going to all that effort, effectively rebuilding an engine and changing most of it in the process why not start with something more modern which makes the power ... |
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General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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21 Aug 2014, 07:32 |
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Thread: Is my idea sacrilegious?
Post: Re: Is my idea sacrilegious?
| justanewbie Wrote:In terms of engine and power - I guess I'd want no less than 275 BHP - not looked at PRV upgrades but would consider it,
The stock PRV will make 275 HP with an Island turbo kit (or ... |
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General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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19 Aug 2014, 23:52 |
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Thread: Is my idea sacrilegious?
Post: Re: Is my idea sacrilegious?
| Non-PRV engine swaps are generally a bad idea unless you want to go over twice the power of the stock car. The PRV (original or close relatives) can be tuned fairly easily to 180ish HP NA, or turbo or... |
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General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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19 Aug 2014, 12:30 |
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Thread: CARFEST 2014
Post: Re: CARFEST 2014
| I regret that I will not be able to attend on Saturday. According to Ed Uding, work on my car was further delayed due to his dyno tuning specialist deciding to take a four week holiday instead of a tw... |
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Starglider |
Southern England |
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15 Aug 2014, 14:31 |
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Thread: The dream is real and I can do it, Right guys?
Post: Re: The dream is real and I can do it, Right guys?
| Hello Libyan, do you ever get up to Belfast? I am over there from time to time and there's a big DeLorean meet-up every five years (next one is 2016 I think). |
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09 Aug 2014, 11:07 |
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Thread: CARFEST 2014
Post: Re: CARFEST 2014
| I am not sure if I'll be able to make the Sunday; my car is already a month overdue at DMC Europe and I still have no firm date for getting it back. I will try and get Ed to hurry up, but I can't cont... |
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Starglider |
Southern England |
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06 Aug 2014, 09:24 |
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Thread: Illuminating sills
Post: Re: Illuminating sills
| I'm pretty sure that's ALEXKAOS in Greece. He has extensive threads on DMCTalk and the other UK forum detailing his build and the parts he is making. |
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Starglider |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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15 Jul 2014, 20:02 |
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Thread: Castrol Classic Oils now available at Opie Oils
Post: Re: Castrol Classic Oils now available at Opie Oil...
| Chris Williams Wrote:Quote:Someone ordered 12 litres of automatic transmission fluid with a DeLorean Club discount code despite having a manual DMC-12! Maybe it's for the tow vehicle for the DeLorean ... |
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Starglider |
Parts Suppliers |
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11 Jul 2014, 18:58 |
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Thread: Great Scott Marty why did you not tell me about this place.
Post: Re: Great Scott Marty why did you not tell me abou...
| I am in south London (5 minutes walk from Kenley train station), feel free to drop in. My DMC-12 is in the Netherlands at the moment (engine tuning) but should be back soon. |
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New member? Say hello :) |
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11 Jul 2014, 16:35 |
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Thread: Castrol Classic Oils now available at Opie Oils
Post: Re: Castrol Classic Oils now available at Opie Oil...
| Someone ordered 12 litres of automatic transmission fluid with a DeLorean Club discount code despite having a manual DMC-12! Maybe it's for the tow vehicle for the DeLorean transporter. :) |
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Parts Suppliers |
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11 Jul 2014, 16:33 |
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Thread: DOC-UK Summer Event, 20-22 June 2014
Post: Re: DOC-UK Summer Event, 20-22 June 2014
| Sadly I was not able to make this event, for a couple of reasons. Firstly my wife has been quite ill the last few days, and secondly a part I needed to fix my VehiCROSS being delayed. I considered goi... |
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DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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21 Jun 2014, 22:29 |
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Thread: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
Post: Re: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
| Construction complete in time for the DOC UK event. Unfortunately I cannot say the same about the tow vehicle; a vital fuel system part was delayed until Monday. Alas without the VehiCROSS I have no w... |
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21 Jun 2014, 21:36 |
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Thread: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
Post: Re: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
| Chris Hawes Wrote:To create a larger wheel arch rather than cut the edges off (the circumference will still look wrong due to it being sized for a smaller wheel) why not cut the wheel arch plastic up ... |
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18 Jun 2014, 23:16 |
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Thread: DOC-UK Summer Event, 20-22 June 2014
Post: Re: DOC-UK Summer Event, 21,22 & 23rd June 2014
| Guinney1971 Wrote:they have a normal driveway (see the hotel website), but it looked a bit windy for the DeLoreans
but I reckon you'll be ok in the Rangey with that.
To clarify, I do not in fact own ... |
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DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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18 Jun 2014, 08:35 |
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Thread: DOC-UK Summer Event, 20-22 June 2014
Post: Re: DOC-UK Summer Event, 21,22 & 23rd June 2014
| Chris Williams Wrote:If I can point out this that Claire mentioned at the very begining of this topic that I kept missing in newsletters:
Quote:They have advised, that the easiest way into their car p... |
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DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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17 Jun 2014, 17:25 |
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Thread: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
Post: Re: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
| It's a race against the clock to get it road-worthy for next Friday, not helped by the fact that (a) my 4x4 still hasn't passed MOT and (b) neighbours drains blocked up this weekend and flooded our pa... |
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15 Jun 2014, 22:04 |
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Thread: Vin 522 RHD "Flashy" for sale.
Post: Re: Vin 522 RHD "Flashy" for sale.
| Saw this car when I was picking up the damaged set of louvres, looked excellent, hope it finds a good home. |
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Starglider |
DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted |
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15 Jun 2014, 21:56 |
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Thread: Door strut hinge panel busted!
Post: Re: Door strut hinge panel busted!
| Chris Williams Wrote:A repair bit can be purchased from these: http://deloreannewparts.com/store/page14.html
works well and can hardly be seen when trim etc is on.
I have those as well (put them in p... |
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General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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15 Jun 2014, 18:14 |
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Thread: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
Post: Re: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
| Chris Hawes Wrote:why not cut the wheel arch plastic up the middle with a Dremel (it'll give a nice neat straight line) and then part the wheel arch. You can then fill the gap with shaped plastic or ... |
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Starglider |
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14 Jun 2014, 16:39 |
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Thread: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
Post: Re: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
| Guinney1971 Wrote:it will be great to have you in Dorset no matter what.
This is a social Delorean OC UK event first and foremost, we dont judge
people or their cars, we're all here for the fun and e... |
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12 Jun 2014, 22:17 |
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Thread: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
Post: Re: VIN 12306 'Auryn' : RHD rebuild
| TheOriginalMrP Wrote:Better still, rather than hacking the arch to pieces, source some lower profile part worn tyres.
They dont have to be so wide either.
Are you suggesting I 'stance' the trailer... |
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12 Jun 2014, 21:53 |
