What About Your Delorean Do You Dislike The Most?

[john 05141]

The fact that it's sitting in the garage ready to drive while i don't have the power.


Rob

You'll be ok Rob, It is very positive the work you are already doing (Dynamat or some sort) Hope to see you again soon behind the wheel!

Jan

[robvanderveer]

Thanks, Jan, it all comes together now. I did the electrics, the subwoofer and the headliners a few years back. And now the seats, the carpets, the dynamat and the binnacle (including new flexible printboard) are getting done. I got fresh floor mats. New window motors are on the workbench. Only things left untouched now are the steering wheel, and the cracked windscreen (which was already cracked when i bought the car in '99). She's going to be SO fine.

[Victor]

No back seat for the kids.

Same.

And heavy doors (the window motor should not be in the door). And that small window as a matter of fact.

I absolutely love the non-power steering but hate the turning radius.

[pezzonovante88]

I absolutely love the non-power steering but hate the turning radius.

I'm with you on the non-power steering - It's one of my favorite things about the car! The turning radius leaves a little to be desired, but I'm used to it. The rest of the car is ridiculous, so why not the turning radius as well?!

[thirdmanj]

Attention. ..get over it. You bought a dream car and you expect people to not approach you?

Well if it attracts idiots...what does that say a out the people who not only are attracted to them but pay thousands of dollars to own one? I guess you could say the "idiots" are smart enough not to buy one. Idiots like them, but the really stupid people buy them.

[Jonathan]

That what it's been like to actually get to own one of these cars turns out to be very, very different from what you dreamt it would be.

[jawn101]

That I can't get out without kicking my turn signal stalk. Sooner or later I'm gonna break it, I know it...

[Mark D]

That I can't get out without kicking my turn signal stalk. Sooner or later I'm gonna break it, I know it...

I just realized that mine is bent forward about 10-15 degrees. The wiper stalk on the right is normal. I wonder if it's from the PO bending it on purpose or if at some point it got caught on a person's leg and pushed forward. It has made using the indicators a little more difficult since it's further to reach.

I'm hesitant to bend it back in fear of the thin wall tube just breaking off.

[vps3922]

Hey I have the same thing.
I have made trips to delorrean service center in Belgium, DMC ED, and it all runs great. but later there is trouble.
I learned the following; start the car, and stay on position for 3 minites keeping it idle. Gently let the engine get warmer, after a few minutes the problem is GONE!
Still do not know why this happens, if you do, please let me know I want to know why this happens.

Jan

Awesome! Thanks for the tip! I will try it next time.

[DavidProehl]

My binnacle. Yes, it seems trivial since it is purely cosmetic, but the massive crack I have annoys me to no end. I don't care for the leather look of wrapped alternatives which has left me with few options. Can't wait for my stevie67cars handmade binnacle to arrive.