Is there a Time Machine available in NYC December 4-7?

[sdg3205]

I think what Bob meant to say was "Thank you, Charlie, I appreciate the offer and the quick response, but they were very specific about having a time machine replica as opposed to a nice, stock DeLorean."

[mluder]

I think what Bob meant to say was "Thank you, Charlie, I appreciate the offer and the quick response, but they were very specific about having a time machine replica as opposed to a nice, stock DeLorean."

[cpistocco]

I think what Bob meant to say was "Thank you, Charlie, I appreciate the offer and the quick response, but they were very specific about having a time machine replica as opposed to a nice, stock DeLorean."

Dave...
You are a diplomat. I like your style! You should be working in a US embassy somewhere! Maybe there could be world peace.
-Charlie

[mluder]

Dave...
You are a diplomat. I like your style! You should be working in a US embassy somewhere! Maybe there could be world peace.
-Charlie

Shhh... He's a Canadian...

Cheers
Steven

[videobob]

If you don't hear from one of those 23 guys within the next 23 hours, then give me a call.
-Charlie

Thank you for the offer to help, I got it covered.

[cpistocco]

Shhh... He's a Canadian...

Cheers
Steven

Maybe there is a place for him as a Canadian Ambassador!

[cpistocco]

Thank you for the offer to help, I got it covered.

You're welcome. Hope all goes well.
-Charlie

[aotmfilms]

There is reason people pay me up to $50,000 to turn their stock Delorean into a Time Machine.
There is a HUGE difference.
I have done 23 of them so far.

Yep in SPEED as how that 700lb increase (without engine upgrade) makes the D move like molasses on a cold Michigan morning.

I hope that 50k is also to help the suspension/braking/engine to be upgraded. No offense, but with that weight it can't be good for the DeLorean unless some upgrading is going on. Stock: 2,700. BTTF: around 3,500. for a Stock 130hp engine that is a lot of weight. Even with my Stage 1 at 160 hp that would suck entering or exiting traffic.

How does it handle on the road??

Not to criticize but are any of the BTTF vendors looking at lighter components to reduce that weight? 300lb would be preferable to 700lbs. Just asking the question. Reducing the weight of the exhaust? Some of the batteries up front? etc. Then you have to include the weight of the occupants. Two 200lb guys would push that weight to 3,100 and 3,900 respectively. It would be nice to have a time machine with atleast a Stage 2 option (197 hp). Just giving you thoughts since the BTTF craze has died down.

--Doug

[videobob]

First, let me ask you, where did you come up with a 700lb weight figure?
We do not put that much weight on the car. Maybe less than half of that, which are mostly the batteries in the trunk if you get the fog machine option.
Second, our quality standards have gone up considerably in the last few years, particularly this last year.
In all those little spaces we used to ignore or skimp, we now fill in the gaps with all the details.
Every single little wire, prop, heatsink, badge, decal, anything and everything is there.
After the restoration of the screen used car a lot was learned and archived.
We acquired parts we never had before and made all new molds, templates, jigs, etc.
We began to outsource certain parts so they could be made with precision, metal that is laser, plasma and water cut by CNC machines.
Parts that are crafted out of better materials and in more detail.
We totally remove all the rear windows and install a more screen accurate bulkhead that is sealed and insulated.
What used to be a bundle of wires tied into a battery is now a precision wired fuse box with lighted failure indicators, built in volt meters, hidden USB ports,
additional sound effects, interactive light effects that can be manually activated or automatically set off by a GPS module.
I could go on and on, but I can say with confidence now that the cars we are putting out NOW are as visually appeasing as the A-Car at Universal,
with the addition that all our stuff actually works.

In essence, the A-Car is almost a replica of itself, as most everything on it was replaced with new parts (a few of which were donated by myself)
every wire and clamp on that car is new.
We archived all of that information and we use it when building our replicas, using the A-Car as a guide.
We literally follow the A-Car inch by inch using laminated color photos taken by myself to make our replica match it as much as possible.

As far as the Delorean itself goes, upgrades are up to the buyer, we can work on the car any way they want, but most customers want it as
a display piece and not for driving so this is not an issue.

A lot has changed since I started doing this 10 years ago.
I have learned some hard lessons with these cars in selling them, renting them and owning them for the last 12 years.
It became more important to me to build a quality product than to make a profit, I wanted my work and my legacy to improve.
Also consider that I am running a full time prop shop, a 5000 sqft facility with up to 5 employees working, my overhead ranges from $10K-$20K per month.
So there is a reason for the price increase but the work reflects it.
There are lots of people out there who have followed my lead and they attach stuff to Deloreans.
I feel that I am the only shop that builds true replicas of the Delorean Time Machine and I refuse to take requests or make alterations.
You get it like it was in the movie or you don't get it from me.
Get it?
Thanks for the inquiry.

Yep in SPEED as how that 700lb increase (without engine upgrade) makes the D move like molasses on a cold Michigan morning.

I hope that 50k is also to help the suspension/braking/engine to be upgraded. No offense, but with that weight it can't be good for the DeLorean unless some upgrading is going on. Stock: 2,700. BTTF: around 3,500. for a Stock 130hp engine that is a lot of weight. Even with my Stage 1 at 160 hp that would suck entering or exiting traffic.

How does it handle on the road??

Not to criticize but are any of the BTTF vendors looking at lighter components to reduce that weight? 300lb would be preferable to 700lbs. Just asking the question. Reducing the weight of the exhaust? Some of the batteries up front? etc. Then you have to include the weight of the occupants. Two 200lb guys would push that weight to 3,100 and 3,900 respectively. It would be nice to have a time machine with atleast a Stage 2 option (197 hp). Just giving you thoughts since the BTTF craze has died down.

--Doug

[aotmfilms]

First, let me ask you, where did you come up with a 700lb weight figure?
We do not put that much weight on the car. Maybe less than half of that, which are mostly the batteries in the trunk if you get the fog machine option.
Second, our quality standards have gone up considerably in the last few years, particularly this last year.
In all those little spaces we used to ignore or skimp, we now fill in the gaps with all the details.
Every single little wire, prop, heatsink, badge, decal, anything and everything is there.
After the restoration of the screen used car a lot was learned and archived.
We acquired parts we never had before and made all new molds, templates, jigs, etc.
We began to outsource certain parts so they could be made with precision, metal that is laser, plasma and water cut by CNC machines.
Parts that are crafted out of better materials and in more detail.
We totally remove all the rear windows and install a more screen accurate bulkhead that is sealed and insulated.
What used to be a bundle of wires tied into a battery is now a precision wired fuse box with lighted failure indicators, built in volt meters, hidden USB ports,
additional sound effects, interactive light effects that can be manually activated or automatically set off by a GPS module.
I could go on and on, but I can say with confidence now that the cars we are putting out NOW are as visually appeasing as the A-Car at Universal,
with the addition that all our stuff actually works.

In essence, the A-Car is almost a replica of itself, as most everything on it was replaced with new parts (a few of which were donated by myself)
every wire and clamp on that car is new.
We archived all of that information and we use it when building our replicas, using the A-Car as a guide.
We literally follow the A-Car inch by inch using laminated color photos taken by myself to make our replica match it as much as possible.

As far as the Delorean itself goes, upgrades are up to the buyer, we can work on the car any way they want, but most customers want it as
a display piece and not for driving so this is not an issue.

A lot has changed since I started doing this 10 years ago.
I have learned some hard lessons with these cars in selling them, renting them and owning them for the last 12 years.
It became more important to me to build a quality product than to make a profit, I wanted my work and my legacy to improve.
Also consider that I am running a full time prop shop, a 5000 sqft facility with up to 5 employees working, my overhead ranges from $10K-$20K per month.
So there is a reason for the price increase but the work reflects it.
There are lots of people out there who have followed my lead and they attach stuff to Deloreans.
I feel that I am the only shop that builds true replicas of the Delorean Time Machine and I refuse to take requests or make alterations.
You get it like it was in the movie or you don't get it from me.
Get it?
Thanks for the inquiry.

Thank you for the response and the update. I must disagree with those other owners though because I'd drive the piss out of it, so for me sitting as a display piece would not do. As you have said in your videos (especially the one washing it), that it has to be practical so I was wondering what upgrades thru your trials and by talking/following up with those owners have you encountered. Even at half the weight I stated, 350 lbs is still noticeable on a 130 hp car (mine: 160). The thing is going to move like a slug, that is not a tag against you. The car would move like a slug if I threw that much weight on it.

I was just wondering if you have a working relationship with DMCH or someone that is capable of performing some of those upgrades?

The reason why I ask is because I drive around the Detroit Metro Area raising funds for Cancer Research and Awareness via Car Shows, gigs, cruise ins etc. I try to bring a little bit of Hollywood to those that may not get a chance like you or me to go to Hollywood. The Car has to be as visually appealing sitting as it is moving. If I get beat by a golf cart or an old lady in a walker it will not help my image nor the image of my foundation. My current setup allows me to at least be respectable on the road (see my signature). So I need three things, the build quality to be high, not necessarily movie spot on as how most people out there don't really know the difference, the DeLorean to be respectable in speed, and (as you have shown in your videos) easy to maintain/getting parts for the BTTF stuff.

--Doug