Originally Posted by
Starglider
Here is my mod list : I applied pretty much every mod I saw online or could think of that seemed like a good idea and fit the car's theme.
Engine / Drivetrain
* Block has been chrome-effect powder coated
* Dual IHI turbos / wastegates with custom manifolds based on Legend Industries original prototypes (currently approx 12 lbs boost)
* Kronenbrug electronic fuel injection with coil pack
* PRV turbo 'fast-road' cams (lowered compression)
* Metering air manifold (Renault Z7U) in draw-through configuration (cheap DMC-12 turbo kits tend to be blow-through, limiting boost)
* Rear cold air scoops based on the ITAL Design concept for production turbo DeLorean
* Twin intercoolers with electric active cooling fans (thermostat controlled)
* Stainless / ceramic custom dual exhaust with compact cat/mufflers and custom three-square tips
* All-forged internals replacing original cast pistons.
* Machined lightweight flywheel
* Initial dyno 240 hp / 180 KW at rear wheels (still being tuned though)
* Rebuilt gearbox with strengthened parts and modified ratios (based on Lotus Esprit V8 factory retrofit kit)
* Quaife torque-sensing limited-slip differential
* 140 MPH speedometer (Wooler Hodec style)
* Cruise control
Body / Mechanical
* Power Steering (electric, torque sensing, from DMC Europe)
* Reinforced lower control arms (Byrne Heninger) with DMC Europe 'wishbone-style' LCA bracing
* Lowered (euro-spec) Eibach springs, upgraded Spax shocks
* All rubber bushings replaced by polyeurathene
* Rear stabiliser / anti-roll bar (DMC-12 only has front as standard)
* Strengthened trailing arm bolts
* Front shock tower brace strut
* Stainless mesh screen in all air intakes (heater / cold air / misc)
* Numerous mild steel hinges, brackets, covers etc replaced with stainless
* Automatic air bleeders on the coolant + clutch lines.
* Soft-lift gas struts all around with stainless mounting reinforcement plates
* All cooling/brake/clutch/fuel hoses sillicone and/or with stainless braided covers (as applicable).
* 'UK style' separate rear fog lights in custom stainless enclosures, made from spare tail light lenses for 'stock' look.
* LED front fog lights hidden inside radiator air intake.
* Third brake light integrated into rear spoiler.
* Removable towing hitch with 13-pin towing electrics socket
* Stainless rear spoiler integrated into rear fascia
* Stainless 'DeLorean' letters on rear plus custom 'Turbo' moulding and letters in same style.
* LED lighting for front grill logo, electroluminescent wire around rear 'DeLorean' and 'Turbo' letters
* 'UK factory style' machined aluminium rear number plate surround
* Retractable / motorised stainless front number plate holder (retracts into air intake area)
* Front & rear fascias are fibreglass instead of plastic (don't warp and droop like originals)
* Redesigned front indicators with sidelight strips on each side (instead of prototype 'Lada style' or later 'in-headlight' UK-legal sidelights)
* Stainless intercooler covers with 'INTERCOOLER' badging from Volvo 740 turbo
* Lots of other stainless bits : engine cover grills, rock screen, coolant tank, throttle cover, throttle cover, warning & information plates etc
* 'Twin Turbo' hood badge (under 'DeLorean' logo'), vinyl stickers in rear quarter glass, misc other badging 'e.g. Handling by Lotus'
* Chrome wheel nuts, DMC logo tire valve caps.
* Wide-view curved wing mirrors (for towing and general visibility) with de-ice heating coils
* Somewhat modernised air-con system with integrated pressure meter
Electrical / Electronics
* 140 amp alternator
* All exterior / instrument / cabin lights replaced with LEDs (mostly SuperBrightLEDs, some custom Tomico units)
* PWM digital dimmers for courtesty and instrument panel lights
* Remote door / trunk release and remote engine start ('Wings-a-loft')
* Modern spec immobiliser & alarm
* Electronic replacements for fan/fan fail/RPM relays
* Optionally the US-style side markers can work as indicator repeaters (UK-style)
* Relays on the sidelights and horn circuits, to switch wear
* General electrical improvements e.g. better grounding, battery isolator switch, light-up fuses
* Car Computer in trunk : quad-core Intel Haswell, 16 GB RAM, blu-ray etc with GPS pick-up for sat nav & 3G for in-car internet
* Powered USB3 hubs integrated into glovebox and center console coin tray : 4 ports each
* Back-up camera (in license plate holder) with dedicated screen integrated into rear-view mirror
* Bluetooth hands-free integrated into audio system
* Additional wireless back-up camera (on channel 2) for use when towing.
* Front and rear ultrasonic parking sensors (4 channels each)
* Eight external speakers concealed around the car (Fusion marine spec speakers) with dedicated amp
* Upgraded the original weak horns to decent-sounding Bosch units
* Widget to make Back to the Future style door opening and engine start noises
* Twin boost pressure sensors, twin exhaust gas temperature sensors
* Digital speedo, external temp display (in aluminium instrument pods attached with hidden magnets in dash pod)
* Center console switches replaced with light-up ones, both dummy switches replaced with working ones (fogs + aux lighting)
* Engine bay LED uplighting
* Original annoying warning buzzer replaced by Pontiac chime module, with silencer switch
Interior
* LED-lit VGA 7" motorised / flip-up touch-screen monitor in dash w/integrated radio
* Dash vents and radio slot swapped around (to allow pop-up screen without blocking vents)
* Two-tone grey seat covers with custom 'Legend Industries' embroidery
* 'Twin Turbo' seatbelt covers
* Two-level seat heating
* DMC logo steering wheel center patch
* Cabin speakers upgraded from early 80s junk to Infinity 329CF fronts + Infinity 529I rears
* Audiobahn subwoofer with dedicated amp
* Custom milled aluminium shifter knob
* Stainless gated shifter plate with white LED illuminated DMC logo
* Stainless DMC logo sill plates with white electroluminescent lighting
* Matching EL/stainless DMC logo plates in headliners, with grey velvet-style covering
* Improved cargo area sound insulation + sound insulation in wheel arches (Thinsulate)
* Black / stainless 'DeLorean' tax disc holder
* Pair of first-gen MX5 courtesy lights installed as footwell lighting (with LEDs)
Other;
* Custom trailer that is essentially a TARDIS replica with DeLorean wheels and lights attached.
Planned but not yet done;
* Modified side trim
* Slightly bigger (1" more diam, 3" more width at rear) but still stock-appearing wheels.
* Radically upgraded spots brakes with 50/50 brake balance
* Might integrate a 240v inverter for convenience
* Quick install/remove BTTF prop pack