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    Thread: Driver: San Francisco.
Post: Re: Driver: San Francisco.

A friend of mine works for Ubisoft Reflections and is actually making this game. On tuesday I took my car to a recording session so they could record the correct engine noise for the DeLorean. I will ...
Thunderchild Off topic talk, general chat etc 4 3,343 18 Mar 2011, 18:37
    Thread: Pop Bang Colour
Post: Pop Bang Colour

Some of you may have heard of artist Ian Cook, who paints cars using remote control cars instead of a brush. His company Pop Bang Colour had a stand at the "Race Retro" show show in coventry this week...
Thunderchild Off topic talk, general chat etc 1 1,266 14 Mar 2010, 10:24
    Thread: Empire Magazine
Post: Empire Magazine

Don't know if anyone has seen it, but i've just picked up a copy of the April 2010 issue of "Empire" and it has a 10 page article on 25 years of Back to the Future. Starting on page 88, nice touch.
Thunderchild Off topic talk, general chat etc 2 1,855 26 Feb 2010, 14:31
    Thread: Insurance - at what age?
Post: Re: Insurance - at what age?

I insured mine in my own name at 22 with Adrian Flux.
Thunderchild General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 14 6,863 10 Feb 2010, 14:30
    Thread: Peter Best Insurance
Post: Peter Best Insurance

Just thought i'd post a quick message to say that this year i'm insuring with Peter Best Insurance based on a recommendation from a friend. I can't match some of the impressively low figures some peop...
Thunderchild Insurance Companies 1 4,123 03 Feb 2010, 15:02
    Thread: Delorean retro video game appearance!
Post: Re: Delorean retro video game appearance!

If anyones interested there's a list of DeLoreans in video games here: http://www.igcd.net/vehicles.php?make=D ... width=1280
Thunderchild Off topic talk, general chat etc 4 2,402 06 Dec 2009, 20:55
    Thread: DeLorean T-Shirts
Post: DeLorean T-Shirts

I recently ordered a t-shirt from a website called Petrolthreads ( www.petrolthreads.co.uk ), and whilst I was on the website I noticed they had a gallery for customers cars. Naturally I fired off an ...
Thunderchild General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 1 1,802 14 Nov 2009, 08:54
    Thread: Replacing drive shafts
Post: Re: Replacing drive shafts

Parts are 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, & 14 on the diagram. Problem was that as soon as you released the clutch you just got a grinding noise and no forward motion, which I originally thought was a clutch pr...
Thunderchild 4 - Transmission - Manual & Automatic 3 3,609 03 Oct 2009, 12:25
    Thread: Replacing drive shafts
Post: Replacing drive shafts

My car packed up last week and it seems that it has a broken outer drive shaft spline, it needs a bearing and flange as well. I have found the part numbers on the US Delorean Motors web site but I c...
Thunderchild 4 - Transmission - Manual & Automatic 3 3,609 01 Oct 2009, 13:08
    Thread: Another Gullwing
Post: Re: Another Gullwing

Don't forget this one: http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default ... ryId=20587
Thunderchild Off topic talk, general chat etc 3 2,431 17 Sep 2009, 13:19
    Thread: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 2009
Post: Re: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 20...

Just want to echo what everyone else has said, it was a great weekend, well done to everyone involved. On the way home Theo, Alan and me stopped in Long Stratton and went into the Aston/Lotus garage ...
Thunderchild Events Archive 426 143,134 08 Jun 2009, 18:48
    Thread: Oil Warning Light
Post: Re: Oil Warning Light

There's plenty of oil in the car and to the best of my knowledge the oil pump works, unfortunately the oil pressure gauge hasn't in all the time i've had the car. I'm sure I once read somewhere this ...
Thunderchild 1 - Engine 12 5,422 02 Jun 2009, 13:12
    Thread: Oil Warning Light
Post: Re: Oil Warning Light

Cheers Rich, I've just tested that and if you disconnect the sensor the light stays on. Am I therefore right in saying that the warning light is not the result of anything the engine is doing and I ...
Thunderchild 1 - Engine 12 5,422 01 Jun 2009, 19:54
    Thread: Oil Warning Light
Post: Re: Oil Warning Light

Right, The contact on the sender looked a bit crap and the wire was melted where it had rested on the Cat so this morning i've replaced the wire. The light still hasn't gone out though. Is there any...
Thunderchild 1 - Engine 12 5,422 31 May 2009, 11:33
    Thread: Oil Warning Light
Post: Re: Oil Warning Light

Cheers for the advice guys, i'm headed out to my parents tomorrow so i'll give it a try and let you know how i get on.
Thunderchild 1 - Engine 12 5,422 29 May 2009, 13:06
    Thread: Oil Warning Light
Post: Oil Warning Light

I've been trying to get the car ready for Eurotec and thought I had managed just that when it passed its MOT on friday…BUT, I took it out at the weekend and whist it was fine for a day then gave me an...
Thunderchild 1 - Engine 12 5,422 27 May 2009, 13:10
    Thread: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 2009
Post: Re: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 20...

You can add one more to the list of cars with MOT's, AVG passed this morning which gives it one up on my daily driver which is sat on the drive with no MOT waiting for a test tomorrow. 14 Days To Go!
Thunderchild Events Archive 426 143,134 22 May 2009, 13:41
    Thread: DeLorean Dream Garage plus how's your DMC currently stored
Post: Re: DeLorean Dream Garage plus how's your DMC curr...

It may not be pretty but at least I do have the luxury of a bit of space so I don't need to worry about opening my doors: [Image: http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5841/20071028.jpg] It's a brillia...
Thunderchild General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 17 6,720 22 Apr 2009, 20:34
    Thread: 2010 "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 4th June 2010!
Post: Re: 2010 "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 4th Ju...

Living as close as I do i'd be crazy not to Arran - count me in again
Thunderchild Events Archive 25 14,470 20 Apr 2009, 19:24
    Thread: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 2009
Post: Re: "EuroTec" Weekend in Norfolk, UK - 5th June 20...

Does anybody fancy sharing a room for Eurotec? My friend Theo (who some of you met in March) was going to come along with me but a lack of funds have put a stop to that, he might still visit but I was...
Thunderchild Events Archive 426 143,134 17 Apr 2009, 14:17
    Thread: Bricklin .....
Post: Re: Bricklin .....

I'm sure i read an article in a magazine a while back which had a test drive of the Haynes museum car and said it was only the second in the country.
Thunderchild General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 12 5,753 27 Feb 2009, 23:33
    Thread: LHD Euro Spec
Post: Re: LHD Euro Spec

Phil Peters Wrote:Yes, they had the KPH speedo and I believe they also had the metric gagues (for oil pressure etc.) too? Yeah, mine has the full metric console and it does include metric oil pressur...
Thunderchild General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 27 12,189 07 Jan 2009, 18:32
    Thread: DeLorean in 'Octane' magazine
Post: Re: DeLorean in 'Octane' magazine

Did anyone notice on page 30 in the review of the NEC show: "Highlights included specials such as the 1977 Panther Six, a delightfully painted Lancia Flaminia Berlina (which was up for sale), the DeL...
Thunderchild General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 12 5,919 05 Jan 2009, 21:36
    Thread: cool RENAULT
Post: Spent the day at the motor show in London today an...

Spent the day at the motor show in London today and got a good look for myself. Must say i rather liked it. [Image: http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-a...23_677.jpg]
Thunderchild General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 7 3,379 29 Jul 2008, 20:08
    Thread: DOC Club Shirts
Post: £40 is no worse than buying a new football shirt, ...

£40 is no worse than buying a new football shirt, in fact its better, because the €50 DOI shirts included your number which a footie club would charge you extra for.
Thunderchild DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 29 13,911 08 Jul 2008, 17:23
    Thread: Spares for Sale
Post: Interested in the radio and the brake discs. What ...

Interested in the radio and the brake discs. What kind of condition are they in? Drop us a PM and let me know how much you want for them.
Thunderchild DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 5 2,942 29 Jun 2008, 18:08
    Thread: Future Classics and Design Icons
Post: My daily driver is a 1990 BMW 316i. I'd looked at ...

My daily driver is a 1990 BMW 316i. I'd looked at what i could afford and set out to buy a Megane but i fell over this on a forecourt and fell in love with it. I've had it 4 years on Tuesday. [Image:...
Thunderchild General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 55 23,513 26 Jun 2008, 23:10
    Thread: DOC Club Shirts
Post: Must admit they did catch my eye at eurotec, i do ...

Must admit they did catch my eye at eurotec, i do think it looks good having the VIN on there. I'd definately have one if we get some made up.
Thunderchild DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 29 13,911 26 Jun 2008, 17:21
    Thread: DMC-12 in PGR4
Post: Thought i'd just post links to a couple of pics i'...

Thought i'd just post links to a couple of pics i've taken from PGR to show the level of detail. http://pgrnations.com/PGRNationsCom/han ... 0B9&mode=3 http://pgrnations.com/PGRNationsCom/han .....
Thunderchild General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 14 8,380 19 Oct 2007, 19:21
    Thread: DMC-12 in PGR4
Post: PGR4 came out on friday so i've spent the weekend ...

PGR4 came out on friday so i've spent the weekend driving a virtual De (it's cheaper that way!) The in-game car has the grooved non-gas flap hood and a grey interior and if anyone else has the game i...
Thunderchild General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 14 8,380 14 Oct 2007, 11:14
    Thread: Fast Car
Post: Hey, I'm an accountant and I wasn't born when the ...

Hey, I'm an accountant and I wasn't born when the De came out but I still know a good thing when I see it!
Thunderchild Off topic talk, general chat etc 12 5,850 26 Sep 2007, 18:18
    Thread: WHO`S DELOREAN
Post: Yeah, that was me.

Yeah, that was me.
Thunderchild Off topic talk, general chat etc 3 2,253 10 Sep 2007, 13:14
    Thread: DeLorean Driving Experiences
Post: It's like going out with a celebrity. Everyone tak...

It's like going out with a celebrity. Everyone takes your picture and asks you what they're like to live with. Plus you have to accept that people will quote lines from their movies at you.
Thunderchild General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 8 4,874 10 Sep 2007, 13:11
    Thread: BRICKLIN
Post: Ok, Classic & Sports Car September 2007 issue has ...

Ok, Classic & Sports Car September 2007 issue has a 4 page article on what is "believed to be one of only two examples in the UK." It's at the Haynes International Motor Museum in Somerset, which...
Thunderchild Off topic talk, general chat etc 6 3,327 06 Sep 2007, 18:21
    Thread: BRICKLIN
Post: I'm sure i read in a magazine a month or two ago t...

I'm sure i read in a magazine a month or two ago that there are 2 in the UK. One of which is in the Bath motor museum. I'll see if I can find the article.
Thunderchild Off topic talk, general chat etc 6 3,327 06 Sep 2007, 17:18
    Thread: Other Cars That You'd Love to Own
Post: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS (or a Yenko S/C depending...

1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS (or a Yenko S/C depending on the size of the Lottery win). Plus a Noble M15 for the track 8)
Thunderchild Off topic talk, general chat etc 29 12,495 28 Aug 2007, 20:37
    Thread: DGS 803X in Classics Monthly
Post: Bought myself a copy today. Good article. Is th...

Bought myself a copy today. Good article. Is that Brians BTTF car i spot on page 20 as well?
Thunderchild General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 4 3,177 10 Aug 2007, 22:05
    Thread: Living the dream...at last!
Post: Thats brilliant news, can't wait to see you guys o...

Thats brilliant news, can't wait to see you guys out in it!
Thunderchild General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 55 28,620 04 Jul 2007, 22:12
    Thread: DeLorean in The Simpsons
Post: Theres a good list of DeLoreans on TV at: [url=ht...

Theres a good list of DeLoreans on TV at: http://www.imcdb.org/vehicles_make-De+L ... MC+12.html its not conclusive but there some on there that i hadn't heard of.
Thunderchild General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 10 6,595 23 May 2007, 21:20
    Thread: DeLorean in Loddon
Post: Well, mixed news. Got a fresh MOT on the car to...

Well, mixed news. Got a fresh MOT on the car today but the indicators packed up again before the car was even out of the garage. It's too late for them to take it back though! :lol: Looks like so...
Thunderchild General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 13 6,749 22 May 2007, 20:05
    Thread: DeLorean in Loddon
Post: Swung by the MOT station on saturday just on the o...

Swung by the MOT station on saturday just on the off chance, but my luck was in and ran into Peter getting his car looked over. (Was great to meet you if you're reading this). I certainly plan to go ...
Thunderchild General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 13 6,749 20 May 2007, 18:36
    Thread: DeLorean in Loddon
Post: DeLorean in Loddon

My De currently lives at my parents house in the sleepy village of Loddon about 12 miles south of Norwich and I had it booked in for its MOT at the local garage today. I had quite a shock today, when...
Thunderchild General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 13 6,749 18 May 2007, 18:57
    Thread: Indicators
Post: Indicators

Last time i took the my car out for a spin i was shocked by how inconsiderately those around me seemed to be driving, only to find when i got home that my indicators had packed up! The indicators the...
Thunderchild 3 - Electrical 2 2,341 01 May 2007, 17:43