Location: Hopkins, MN
Posts: 328
My VIN: 1121
Club(s): (DOA) (DCUK)
I hope you do. I still remember the first time I saw one up close and personal, first time I got to get in one, first time I got to drive one, and the first time I attended a DeLorean event (as a passenger) in one. All big thrills for me. I still don't own one yet. If you're anything like me your addiction will go straight into overdrive.Originally Posted by Roman Legion
Location: TX
Posts: 207
I've been a passenger in one a long long time ago. I actually didn't even ask to sit in the one that was there.
But that drivers seat... Maybe one day I'll be able to con an owner into giving me the keys for a short little drive... Maybe a little longer one... I got action cameras... I can do a review... I was planning on starting that on my YouTube channel last Sunday with my Mustang, but then it rained...
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Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 2,405
My VIN: 01049
While it it would not be representative of a stock car, if you find yourself in Rochester NY at some point, you would be welcome to drive my car.
-Mike
My engine twists my frame.
1981 DeLorean, Carb LS4 swap completed
1999 Corvette, cam/headers/intake manifold, 400 rwhp
2005 Elise, stock
2016 Chevy Cruze
Location: TX
Posts: 207
I appreciate the offer Mike! It doesn't matter if yours (or any) DeLorean I would drive is stock or not, I know it will never be a fast car until you pour thousands into it. Just the iconic shape does it for me! Perhaps I'll get a DFW based owner that would give me a similar offer. I'd totally video the experience though. I don't think there are enough DeLorean videos on YouTube!
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Location: TX
Posts: 207
This is pretty much what a DeLorean car review would look like if I ever get around to getting one. Without the burning rubber hauling ass though!
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Location: Macomb MI #DOCBRWN
Posts: 322
My VIN: 5778
Club(s): (DCO) (DCUK)
The D test drive FYI, for a 130hp engine has a little more pep than I thought possible for a 3,200 lb car (Manual Transmission). I was pleasantly surprised. The rearview is basically nonexistent for me, especially with some dude in a truck up my butt trying to take a picture, and both the passenger/driverside windows are a little small when compared to my 07 Sonata.
The front is a little light with nothing in the trunk so when you get one my Dad recommended that I place a 10lb bag of sand in the front over each tire so the front doesn't hydro plane in wet conditions but is not too heavy (100lb bag) to detract from performance.
The car seems a tad light in the front with all of the weight (it seemed to me) residing in the back, so when driving, respect the D as how it will drive different than most modern cars. My 2007 Sonata stops quicker and at 325 HP accelerates quicker so I will have to be more careful changing lanes or pulling out into traffic. (Just some notes I made and hopefully for your benefit as well)
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Location: Middleburg Heights, OH
Posts: 1,939
What is with you and responding to just about every old and dead thread in this entire forum man? It's getting seriously annoying and in quite a few of the threads you just post that you disagree with someone and revive an argument previously settled, and the rest you just bump the thread and tell us what we all already know. If it's more than a week or two old, don't be That Guy and bump it with nothing new to add.
I mean, it's one thing if soneone is working on a project and hasn't posted an update for a while, or you actually have NEW info to provide, but frankly I get the feeling "Forum Etiquette" is not your strong suit...
Location: Rowlett, TX
Posts: 1,533
My VIN: 5482
The car doesn't weigh 3,200 lbs stock. The OEM specs have it at just over 2,700 lbs (curb weight). If you have a BTTF conversion then you're certainly heavier.
Furthermore, I wouldn't add weight to the front suspension. That will make the wheels even harder to turn without any speed (ie: parking). The solution for me is not to drive in the rain or at least heavy rain that would cause this concern you have. Then again, my car is not a daily driver and never will be.
Jeff
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