West Coast Customs - Will.I.Am's custom DeLor.I.Am

[Ryan King]

Fixed that for ya. ;)

Don't worry Farrar, I fixed it for you.

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[sean]

Don't worry Farrar, I fixed it for you.

8244

Can't see it :p

[Dangermouse]

Fixed that for ya. ;)

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Can't wait to see that appearing in google image searches :)

[dvonk]

i couldnt stand to watch more than a minute and a half of the video... but what the hell is he driving at 1:30 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vjIwmJMqrco#t=90s)? perhaps some sort of H2 monstrosity. it looks so top heavy i was waiting for it to flip while he was driving it.

you think he will be building these as 'new' in his ghetto car company and calling them his own? :lol:

[Dangermouse]

i couldnt stand to watch more than a minute and a half of the video... but what the hell is he driving at 1:30 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vjIwmJMqrco#t=90s)? perhaps some sort of H2 monstrosity. it looks so top heavy i was waiting for it to flip while he was driving it.

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Bit of a door seal problem at 1:36, what ever it was.

[rundmc]

I really hate stupid people who have tons of money. They think they should be allowed to do anything they want.

[Farrar]

I really hate stupid people who have tons of money. They think they should be allowed to do anything they want.

Within the law, they are allowed to do whatever their money allows, at least in the United States. I believe the political class calls it "freedom." I call it "pissing money away." :lol:

[Kenny_Z]

i couldnt stand to watch more than a minute and a half of the video... but what the hell is he driving at 1:30 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vjIwmJMqrco#t=90s)? perhaps some sort of H2 monstrosity. it looks so top heavy i was waiting for it to flip while he was driving it.

It's a Marauder: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/06/monstrous-paramount-marauder-armored.html

[EdR5150]

http://www.tmz.com/2012/06/16/will-i-am-delorean-impounded-pulled-over/

[thirdmanj]

http://www.tmz.com/2012/06/16/will-i-am-delorean-impounded-pulled-over/

F***tard. It amazes me that such a stupid person can have so much money.

[Dangermouse]

Funny

[dvonk]

ha, what a moron.

[stevedmc]

ha, what a moron.

He doesn't have the guts to show up at DCS.

[Dangermouse]

Some more pics finally showed up:

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=11253&d=1340046708

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=11254&d=1340046708

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=11252&d=1340046707

[nullset]

Some more pics finally showed up:


http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=11252&d=1340046707

The _ONLY_ thing I like about this car is the window.

--buddy

[Farrar]

The _ONLY_ thing I like about this car is the window.

--buddy

Hear, hear!

[stevedmc]

The _ONLY_ thing I like about this car is the window.

--buddy

I hate to admit it but the look is starting to grow on me. What little of the interior we can see actually looks like Proto 1.

[Dangermouse]

He's 5'9" and wearing a hat in the car and there is still plenty of headroom, it looks like.

[Nicholas R]

Think that's as far as the windows go down? I bet so.

[Stainless]

I like them wicked doors. How much do you think it cost him to have those custom doors made? (kidding)

[82DMC12]

The front of the car is hideous and I don't know why someone with so much 'style' would consider that lego-brick look to be sexy.

[dmcjohn]

Wow, those windows are great. I'd assume also that they wouldn't go down all the way, but who cares - the bottom of the window is too high to comfortably rest your elbow on while driving, so no need for them to lower all the way. I'm putting copying that design onto my to-do list for my car.

I really like the interior colour too, would love to see some pics of that.

[dmcjohn]

Nothing like a quick mockup - curiosity got the better of me so I went out to the garage and made a cardboard template roughly based on the pic from wil-i-am's car - looks like the window could descend fully! Granted there would be some modifications to be done to the inside of the door, but it is very do-able!

:)

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[thirdmanj]

Seems like a cool idea. But don't forget that the doors were designed that way for structural integrity if memory serves. It might work for a time, but in the long run it may not. Just a thought.

[dmcjohn]

I think Chris Nicholson or Darryn mentioned that before in relation to the pilot 20 car for sale with the sliding window - they said "The sliding windows mean the doors have a little more flex than a regular Delorean but no issue."

2 things come to mind - one being that the door was not made with production presses, and possibly had a slightly different design of inner panels which give it its rigidity. So, maybe the extra flex in these doors was due only in part to the window design - the fact that they were very early doors may have also been a factor.

The other thing that comes to mind is that if the extra flex is 100% due to the different window design, it just means that you should only open the window when the door is closed, and make sure you close it again before opening/closing the door.

John

[SoCalDMC12]

I kinda don't like the window very much. That black pillar on the leading edge seems really thick. Looks a bit clumsy to me. But this is probably the smallest problem with the "design" of that car.

[Fox2506]

Imagine you somehow got on one of those surprise restoration shows and this happened to you.

btw, how can you expect to see the mirror with that window mod, honestly? nothing to like about it.

[DashEight]

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=25880

The cars been towed and is now in lock up.

[stevedmc]

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=25880

The cars been towed and is now in lock up.

I'm all for a person doing whatever they want to do with their own car but does William actually plan on buying a quantity of Deloreans to hack up?

[Dracula]

I'm all for a person doing whatever they want to do with their own car but does William actually plan on buying a quantity of Deloreans to hack up?

Then he'll have to compete with the DMCH EV thing.

[Grover]

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=25880

The cars been towed and is now in lock up.

Good. That's what happens when the custom car company you hire to work on your car loses your VIN plates and then tries calling a vendor for blanks to stamp out a new one. It is a shame it happened, but I am glad that it did and did not allow the custom shop to get away with something illegal. Also, no offense, but how someone figures they can get away driving a car without a VIN plate, registration, or license plate boggles my mind.

[Mark D]

I wonder if the car will still be registered as a DeLorean? From the earlier articles they made it sound like the production version (if it ever happens) will be sold as some kind of kit car. I doubt it's currently meeting emissions regs so that alone is a huge problem.

Ive heard of street racers getting their cars sent to the crusher for racing,... ugly or not, it's still a DeLorean under that mess so I hope the car doesn't meet a similar fate.

[fnzen]

I wonder if the car will still be registered as a DeLorean? From the earlier articles they made it sound like the production version (if it ever happens) will be sold as some kind of kit car. I doubt it's currently meeting emissions regs so that alone is a huge problem.

Ive heard of street racers getting their cars sent to the crusher for racing,... ugly or not, it's still a DeLorean under that mess so I hope the car doesn't meet a similar fate.

yep still a DeLorean, just needed current registration...they didnt loose the VIN just forgot where it was...

[stevedmc]

yep still a DeLorean,

Not according to William. Just admit it, he lied to you.

[Dangermouse]

yep still a DeLorean, just needed current registration...they didnt loose the VIN just forgot where it was...

So where is it?

Looking at the pics, it doesn't appear to be on the door jamb.

[dvonk]

from googoofan5's post (#281 (http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?295-West-Coast-Customs-Will-I-Am-s-custom-DeLor-I-Am&p=61197&viewfull=1#post61197)), it sounds like the shop lost the plates and tried to have DMCH print new ones? :dunno:

maybe someone can clarify.

[Grover]

from googoofan5's post (#281 (http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?295-West-Coast-Customs-Will-I-Am-s-custom-DeLor-I-Am&p=61197&viewfull=1#post61197)), it sounds like the shop lost the plates and tried to have DMCH print new ones? :dunno:

maybe someone can clarify.

Both DMCH and DMC CA got a call the night the car was impounded, it happened at DCS. They asked them for blank VIN plates so they could stamp out new ones. Talking to DMCH and California, this is not the first time they have contacted a DMCH asking for new VIN plates. When they removed the interior they lost the plates. They thought they might have sold it with the interior (to whoever bought it on the forums here), but I guess not, since they still don't have them. The reason the car was never registered is because there are no plates.

[Delorean Industries]

This is on the shop imo. Unless they told Will it was not road legal and not to drive it until something was done about it. I just dont' see why in this case that they didn't find another set of vin tags for the car.

[Grover]

This is on the shop imo. Unless they told Will it was not road legal and not to drive it until something was done about it. I just dont' see why in this case that they didn't find another set of vin tags for the car.

Some of us were talking about this at DCS. For the amount of money spent, if they REALLY couldn't find the VIN tags, why not just buy a POS, take the VINS, and then crush it?

[tyb323]

Crush the car!

[Dracula]

Crush the car!

I completely agree. It ceased being a DeLorean awhile back and the only tragedy that could compound upon it is ruining another car for it.

[Delorean Industries]

Now that CA knows what is going on it is going to be rather hard to just come up with a vin. To the crusher it should go.

[dvonk]

ugh. what a waste.

[awildermode]

Crush the car!

I think D-Rex should do it! Or, put it on some train tracks.

Would have been a good closer to DCS.

[stevedmc]

I wonder if William reads any of what we say about him.

On a serious note, for a moment I thought to myself, William could just make his own VIN tags with the millions of dollars he already has to waste. Then I woke up and realized the reality that William probably doesn't even know what his VIN number is/was.

[Dangermouse]

I wonder if William reads any of what we say about him.

On a serious note, for a moment I thought to myself, William could just make his own VIN tags with the millions of dollars he already has to waste. Then I woke up and realized the reality that William probably doesn't even know what his VIN number is/was.

He has "people" for that menial stuff.

[dmcjohn]

I don't get the hatred of this car, and especially don't get the calls for it to be crushed.

Ok, I don't like the styling of the front of it, but would like to see a better shot of the back of it to see how it looks back there.

I do understand the general feeling towards Will for the way he present the car as his creation and that it is a Chrysler - obviously that's all a bit silly. I've no time for anyone who glosses over work performed by others and tries to claim credit for it.

But that said, there was clearly a lot of work done to the car and whether I like the end result or not, I can appreciate the effort. There are some parts of it that I think are really good, but more details on the build would be great. For example, those full electric windows - that is by far the best custom window solution ever done on a DeLorean. Also, from some pics of the build it looks like there were front suspension modifications done to the car - possibly double wishbone? Again, not enough details out there and I'd like to see more. Thirdly, from the few pics showing bits of the interior, I can imagine the interior is really nice.

There are plenty of examples of custom DeLoreans that no longer look like a regular DeLoreans - how come there are no calls for those to be crushed?

John

[Dracula]

There are plenty of examples of custom DeLoreans that no longer look like a regular DeLoreans - how come there are no calls for those to be crushed?

John

Because they have titles.

[stevedmc]

I can appreciate the effort.

William didn't make any effort.

[stevedmc]

There are plenty of examples of custom DeLoreans that no longer look like a regular DeLoreans - how come there are no calls for those to be crushed?

Probably because those people aren't liers.

[dmcjohn]

ok, that's what I'm trying to determine - would you guys like to see this car crushed because you don't like the owner?

[stevedmc]

ok, that's what I'm trying to determine - would you guys like to see this car crushed because you don't like the owner?

I don't think anyone really wants to see a car crushed. I think the original thought was that William would buy a junk car in order to get some donor VIN tags. William would then trash/crush the donor car since it would no longer have tags.

That was my understanding. No one wants to see a car trashed but being that William is from the ghetto he probably wouldn't care about trashing another car. He just needs what he wants.


Disclaimer: I was going to use different words since I'm poor white trash but I decided not to. I was going to call William black trash, instead of from the ghetto, but that would probably be considered racist and offensive.

[Grover]

I don't want to see the car crushed, as I appreciate the effort, and do like parts of it. Would be interesting to see how it performs.

The part that upsets me is that a company like West Coast Customs would do something like work on a customers car and then return it without VIN tags.

[fnzen]

please read my post 283

THEY HAVE THE VIN!

They forgot where it was and I directed them to where it was and presto bingo there it was!

Ryan had my number they just didnt want to call me cause they still owe me car parts that I purchased

[Grover]

please read my post 283

THEY HAVE THE VIN!

They forgot where it was and I directed them to where it was and presto bingo there it was!

Ryan had my number they just didnt want to call me cause they still owe me car parts that I purchased


I stand corrected. But still, it should have never happened in the first place =)

[Squall67584]

Perhaps crush the car with William inside? Too far? :devil:

[stevedmc]

THEY HAVE THE VIN!

No they don't.

[tyb323]

I don't get the hatred of this car, and especially don't get the calls for it to be crushed.


Don Steger and the guys down at DMC-CA got a request for a DeLorean from William, he got a low vin with grey wheels, etc etc. They custom made a gorgeous white and black interior. 1 month later it goes into WCC and is dismantled. WCC makes it look...different...and then gives it to William. The project was called the DeLor-I-Am (get it?). Anywho, I would have been fine with it, as many people know I'm an advocate for doing whatever you want with your car, BUT, then William starts going around saying he's starting a car company called IAmAuto, and this car is his first. He wants to give jobs to the ghetto, etc etc. He said that this car was made out of Chrysler parts by HIS company in the hood where he grew up. IAmAuto doesn't even exist yet. He completely disregards WCC and pretends that he built it himself, he doesn't know anything about cars, and to top it off, he won't admit it's just a tarted up DMC with an engine swap.

TLDR: He took a pre-existing car, stuck some flashies on it, and said it was a new car that he handmade, destroying a rare car in the process.

[dmcjohn]

Hi Tyler!

I know all that, but that's only a reason to consider William an idiot, has nothing to do with the car and wishing it be crushed!

John

[Dangermouse]

It's not the car.

It's not to everybody's taste (let's face it, it's to no-ones taste) but if it was brought to DCS14 I guarantee that there would be as many people round it as round one of Rich W creations.

Whether Will would get as much attention as, say, Bob Gale is debatable.

[ccurzio]

The guy can't even spell the word "tasty" correctly.

[MartyP]

http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/p/2517/williams-extremely-illegal-delorean-impounded-by-police

[Ryan King]

http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/p/2517/williams-extremely-illegal-delorean-impounded-by-police

Someone should tell Jay Leno that he lied like a big asshole about it being a custom Chrysler.

[StainlessBullet]

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=11254&d=1340046708

I showed my nephew and his friends this picture and they just completely freaked out. They said it was “awesome and pretty dope looking” (whatever that means). Keep in mind they are 12, 13 and 14. My nephew’s friends had never seen or heard of a DeLorean until they started talking with me.

After I showed them a picture of that thing, I showed them a picture of a stock DeLorean. Their response was “Uh, that’s kind of ugly, I like the other better.” Say what??? I asked them what was wrong with the stock D’, and they told me that it's “gross and old looking“. After that, I told them they were gross looking and that they smell (I may not be a kid anymore but I can still argue like one).

So apparently there are actually people that like this car / thing.

[skynet]

Will.i.am is not stupid. He knows what the plebs want.

[Dangermouse]

I showed my nephew and his friends this picture and they just completely freaked out. They said it was “awesome and pretty dope looking” (whatever that means). Keep in mind they are 12, 13 and 14. My nephew’s friends had never seen or heard of a DeLorean until they started talking with me.

After I showed them a picture of that thing, I showed them a picture of a stock DeLorean. Their response was “Uh, that’s kind of ugly, I like the other better.” Say what??? I asked them what was wrong with the stock D’, and they told me that it's “gross and old looking“. After that, I told them they were gross looking and that they smell (I may not be a kid anymore but I can still argue like one).

So apparently there are actually people that like this car / thing.

Interesting perspective.

http://www.myfacewhen.net/uploads/3595-i-dont-want-to-live-on-this-planet-anymore.jpg

[StainlessBullet]

Interesting perspective.

http://www.myfacewhen.net/uploads/3595-i-dont-want-to-live-on-this-planet-anymore.jpg

I hear ya. They are younger kids, so maybe it's just a phase. :slap:

[Dracula]

I hear ya. They are younger kids, so maybe it's just a phase. :slap:

If not, I propose rounding them up and sending them to fun-time summer re-education camps.

[Bullet]

If not, I propose rounding them up and sending them to fun-time summer re-education camps.

agreed.

though this next generation seems to have a much different idea of "class and quality" than the rest of us.

[OverlandMan]

I showed my nephew and his friends this picture and they just completely freaked out. They said it was “awesome and pretty dope looking” (whatever that means). Keep in mind they are 12, 13 and 14. My nephew’s friends had never seen or heard of a DeLorean until they started talking with me.

After I showed them a picture of that thing, I showed them a picture of a stock DeLorean. Their response was “Uh, that’s kind of ugly, I like the other better.” Say what??? I asked them what was wrong with the stock D’, and they told me that it's “gross and old looking“. After that, I told them they were gross looking and that they smell (I may not be a kid anymore but I can still argue like one).

So apparently there are actually people that like this car / thing.

Typical kid crap. They probably listen to the crap music too. I weep for the future...

[Dangermouse]

And in today's episode, Mr. I.Am explains how the only part of a D that he used was the doors mmmm

(and perhaps the roof box, front glass, etc)

http://jalopnik.com/5932190/william-tries-to-explain-to-us-how-his-delorean-is-not-a-delorean

[OverlandMan]

And in today's episode, Mr. I.Am explains how the only part of a D that he used was the doors mmmm

(and perhaps the roof box, front glass, etc)

http://jalopnik.com/5932190/william-tries-to-explain-to-us-how-his-delorean-is-not-a-delorean

I am now dumber having listened to his rambling incoherent jibber-jabber. :icon_smile_duh:

[Dangermouse]

Oh No,

http://jalopnik.com/5934573/william-desperately-wants-someone-to-return-his-stolen-delorean

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17vy0a9oermy1jpg/original.jpg

What could you possibly do with it? Can't sell it. Can't part it out.

[OverlandMan]

Oh No,

http://jalopnik.com/5934573/william-desperately-wants-someone-to-return-his-stolen-delorean

What could you possibly do with it? Can't sell it. Can't part it out.

What a bizarre sequence of events for this butchered and raped once DeLorean.

[nullset]

Okay, I'll admit, I stole it.

I'm going to convert it into a time machine!

[Cory W]

It's those crazy NorCal folk, I bet.

Gave up on the one in the middle of the forest (http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=1921&d=1309450353) and went for an easier (and more deserving) target.

[tyb323]

I may have said previously that this thing is hideous and a bit of a disgrace. I still believe that. BUT, stealing someone's property is ten kinds of messed up. What on earth gives you the right?

[SamHill]

Don't know if I totally believe this story.

[Michael]

Don't know if I totally believe this story.

You mean Will-I-Am would lie about his car to bring attention to himself???

[Stainless]

You mean Will-I-Am would lie about his car to bring attention to himself???

Now that's just crazy :)

[Dangermouse]

I'm sorry, I would have posted this earlier, but I couldn't stop laughing at the price valuation

http://jalopnik.com/5934704/relax-the-valet-had-williams-700000-delorean-the-whole-time

$700,000

:rofl:

D-1 are apparently still in business.

So, by a show of hands, if you had a car worth $700,000 would you give it to the valet...........

[Dracula]

Is it OK for me to bash this car and say that I hate it and the fact that he ruined a car with useless add-ons? Because that's exactly what he did.

[stevedmc]

Is it OK for me to bash this car and say that I hate it and the fact that he ruined a car with useless add-ons? Because that's exactly what he did.

Was it carbed?

[Dracula]

Was it carbed?

No, because then there'd still be hope for it.

[stevedmc]

No, because then there'd still be hope for it.

I don't think you are allowed to talk bad about a delorean on this forum unless it is either carbed or a time machine.

[Dracula]

I don't think you are allowed to talk bad about a delorean on this forum unless it is either carbed or a time machine.

That's a shame, because I actually LIKE the carbureted cars.

[Michael]

That's a shame, because I actually LIKE the carbureted cars.

Me too, the cars are fine, the trolling owners are another story.

[Dracula]

Me too, the cars are fine, the trolling owners are another story.

What's wrong with Farrar?

[Michael]

What's wrong with Farrar?

He is no longer here, therefore he does not count.

[stevedmc]

Me too, the cars are fine, the trolling owners are another story.

I agree. Bill sucks.

[Squall67584]

http://www.digitalspy.com/celebrity/news/a399447/williams-delorean-stolen-during-la-album-party.html

Apparently someone must like the design other than just teenagers.

[SIMid]

They gave it back to him cause it was too ugly to keep for themselves.

[jmast]

shoulda stole this one
http://theawesomer.com/photos/2012/08/130812_delorean_hovercraft_t.jpg

[EdR5150]

According to his twitter posts, the car has been found by Ryan at West Coast Customs. He also said he didn't want to report it stolen, in case he was being pranked...

I agree, it sounds like some weird publicity stunt. Or maybe the car is still missing VIN tags and license plates...

[SoCalDMC12]

According to his twitter posts, the car has been found by Ryan at West Coast Customs. He also said he didn't want to report it stolen, in case he was being pranked...

I agree, it sounds like some weird publicity stunt. Or maybe the car is still missing VIN tags and license plates...

I saw a video in which the cops were talking to the valet people. If this is a PR stunt, he's a real tool for waiting the police's time when they could be out preventing real crimes.

[Michael]

More info here. What a suprise, it was never stolen:
http://www.streetlegaltv.com/news/delorean-impounded-then-stolen-then-not-really-stolen/

[Dangermouse]

Wait, I need to sit down. Does anyone have any smelling salts.

[ccurzio]

Look at me, look at me. LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME.

[Kenny_Z]

So...rip off or what?

http://jalopnik.com/5947258/awful-93-camaro-bodykit-is-the-most-awful-thing-that-ever-awfuled

Someone needs to get these two cars side by side and then shoot them with a tank to put the poor things down. Preferably with the owners/designers inside.

[Gary Weaver II]

I think the Will.I.Am-mobile needs to be converted into a BTTF Time Machine.

THEN we can shoot it with a tank :)

-Gary

[CEOofawesome]

It has a weird air scoop bumpy thingy on the hood. Looks cool, but why add on a Delorean? And if this goes like I think it will, it won't even have the normal 6 cylinder engine. They will through in some big V8 and at that point it is no longer a Delorean, just a Delorean wanna be that thought it could "improve" Don't fix it if it ain't broke.

[Dangermouse]

WCC have redesigned their website and this is the header to the Celebrity Builds section

http://www.westcoastcustoms.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/showroom_celebrity.jpg

However, while there is a set of build photos for the SLS, there is none for the other.

I would still like to see more details of this car.

[thirdmanj]

WCC have redesigned their website and this is the header to the Celebrity Builds section

http://www.westcoastcustoms.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/showroom_celebrity.jpg

However, while there is a set of build photos for the SLS, there is none for the other.

I would still like to see more details of this car.

That DeLorean abortion looks like a fat chick next to a Victoria's Secret model.

[Michael]

That DeLorean abortion looks like a fat chick next to a Victoria's Secret model.

There is a joke in there somewhere.

[SamHill]

It must be destroyed. If it is sighted in the wild, and you have a clear shot, take it.

[thirdmanj]

There is a joke in there somewhere.

The joke is in the left hand side of the picture. :lol:

[Nicholas R]

I'm sure it's no coincidence that despite being featured in the cover photo, there are no build photos in the gallery http://www.westcoastcustoms.com/showroom/celebrity-builds/

After all, we wouldn't want it to get out that its actually just a DeLorean underneath, and not some Chrysler that William designed.

Also, just a side note, man do those doors look ridiculous with that extension box looking thing attached to them...

[SamHill]

I don't see much that isn't horrifically ugly on that page. It all looks so dated.

Just what they did to the Mercedes is a crime in itself.

http://www.westcoastcustoms.com/showroom/celebrity-builds/?album=3&gallery=78

[Dangermouse]

I don't see much that isn't horrifically ugly on that page. It all looks so dated.

Just what they did to the Mercedes is a crime in itself.

http://www.westcoastcustoms.com/showroom/celebrity-builds/?album=3&gallery=78

The owner could have saved himself a fortune by just buying a white SLS to begin with. :rolleyes1:

All they did was paint it white, add some red detailing and new white wheels.

[Timebender]

The owner could have saved himself a fortune by just buying a white SLS to begin with. :rolleyes1:

All they did was paint it white, add some red detailing and new white wheels.

Having lots of money rarely equals lots of brains. I see kids around here driving around nice Hummers, Benz', Bimmers - all wearing the stupid hat with the big bill (and I STILL don't get why they leave the sticker on it), chains, etc. like they're rejects from Jersey Shore... most of the time it's either their parent's money (and I won't go into what kind of parents they are), or they're dealing drugs..or they're Chaldean (lots and lots of those in my area). Then both rules apply.

[Jimmyvonviggle]

I think one day this car will go up for sale and some genius will strip it and bring it back. Hey a guy can dream?

[Nicholas R]

I think one day this car will go up for sale and some genius will strip it and bring it back. Hey a guy can dream?

Pretty sure this car is too far gone for that unfortunately. Looking at the early photos in this thread, it looks like very little, if any, of the original SS is still there. They remade the entire body out of fiberglass and aluminum. Sad.

[fnzen]

no fiberglass , no original stainless its all aircraft aluminum.....

[Nicholas R]

no fiberglass , no original stainless its all aircraft aluminum.....

Even that ridiculous front end?

[Dangermouse]

Entirely for my own curiosity I did some trawling at lunchtime and came up with a few interesting pics of the car that we haven't seen before (btw, fnzen, if you happen to have some, feel free to post)

Nice side view:
http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=15079&d=1353964399

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=15081&d=1353964400

Rear, courtesy of TMZ

http://ll-media.tmz.com/2012/09/13/0913-will-i-am-car-logo-article-1.jpg

Interior, that looked initially like orange shag pile to me.

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=15078&d=1353964398

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=15080&d=1353964399

[dmc6960]

They've modified the latching mechanism on the door. Certainly accounts for how they got the larger drop windows in there.

[Mike C.]

I can't say that I hate the interior...

[sdg3205]

I can't say that I hate the interior...

Kinda looks like Proto 1

[Ron]

I can't say that I hate the interior...LOL...I can.

[Nicholas R]

Man, every time I see those rims, all I think about is that he must have gone in with a hotwheels DeLorean and said; "I want these in full size."

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_VFegHj__xrI/S2UYB8fp_PI/AAAAAAAAADk/JMcMMZ0ooNY/s400/DeLoreanHW1.jpg

[Dangermouse]

I can't say that I hate the interior...

I'd like to see more of it.

The curve/arch on the dash on the passenger side would remind me too much of a mid 90s Mustang interior

Looks like it would be challenging to get out of gracefully for a short legged female.

[Kenny_Z]

Huh...the rims are 5 lug. Knowing WWC they just drilled the stock hubs.

I just can't get over the ugliness of that thing. I do like the center mechanism though.

[Nicholas R]

That center latch is very Bricklin esc
http://lavenderbay.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/bricklin-interior-1.jpg

[mluder]

This guy just can't stop making elegant thing look shitty.

http://www.macrumors.com/2012/11/28/will-i-am-introduces-iphone-camera-accessory-with-slide-out-keyboard/

Cheers
Steve

[Mark D]

Wow, that was worse than I expected.

Some of the comments posted over on that page are hilarious ;)

[Dangermouse]

Wow, that was worse than I expected.

Some of the comments posted over on that page are hilarious ;)

Yep, I just spent 10 minutes reading through. Favorite:

"Will.I.Am not buying that!"

[DL4567]

This guy just can't stop making elegant thing look shitty.

http://www.macrumors.com/2012/11/28/will-i-am-introduces-iphone-camera-accessory-with-slide-out-keyboard/

Cheers
Steve

Looks steampunk.

[thirdmanj]

Looks -----punkish.

Fixed that for ya. :lol:

[EdR5150]

This guy just can't stop making elegant thing look shitty.

Reminds me of this: I don't watch Entertainment Tonight, but according to The Soup (http://www.thesouptv.com/), this is ET's new theme song:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSlxsQgZMhA

<warning> Try to avoid drinking liquid while viewing this clip, otherwise it might end up on your screen, or coming out your nose </warning>

[DMCMW Dave]

Soooooooo - when does he officially Jump the Shark?

[mluder]

Soooooooo - when does he officially Jump the Shark?

You'll need a time machine to see it because it happened a long time ago.

Cheers
Steve

[mluder]

Reminds me of this: I don't watch Entertainment Tonight, but according to The Soup (http://www.thesouptv.com/), this is ET's new theme song:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSlxsQgZMhA

<warning> Try to avoid drinking liquid while viewing this clip, otherwise it might end up on your screen, or coming out your nose </warning>

King of the Douches.

Cheers
Steve

[Bitsyncmaster]

Reminds me of this: I don't watch Entertainment Tonight, but according to The Soup (http://www.thesouptv.com/), this is ET's new theme song:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSlxsQgZMhA

<warning> Try to avoid drinking liquid while viewing this clip, otherwise it might end up on your screen, or coming out your nose </warning>

I see his "dance" most nights when ET ends. Pretty sick of it but the closing music sounds pretty good.

[Nicholas R]

Reminds me of this: I don't watch Entertainment Tonight, but according to The Soup (http://www.thesouptv.com/), this is ET's new theme song:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSlxsQgZMhA

<warning> Try to avoid drinking liquid while viewing this clip, otherwise it might end up on your screen, or coming out your nose </warning>

Wow. That was truly terrible.

[DMCMW Julee]

I just saw the world debut of his new video "Scream and Shout" with Britney Spears on the X Factor. The "car" is featured in a couple of scenes.

The song is as bad as the car.

[SIMid]

I just saw the world debut of his new video "Scream and Shout" with Britney Spears on the X Factor. The "car" is featured in a couple of scenes.

The song is as bad as the car.

*LOL* I don't watch either (Brit & X-Factor) so my life has been spared. ;)

[Jonathan]

I just saw the world debut of his new video "Scream and Shout" with Britney Spears on the X Factor. The "car" is featured in a couple of scenes.

The song is as bad as the car.

Ok folks, I took one for the team. I endured all 4 minutes and 52 seconds of this abomination to bring you this important information.

Now, listen carefully and do exactly as I say:

Step 1) And this is VERY important.... HIT THE MUTE BUTTON ON YOUR COMPUTER.
Step 2) Click here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYtGl1dX5qI&feature=player_embedded

Step 3) Skip to 3:11 to 3:15, then again for one second at 3:25, 4:08, and 4:32.
Step 4) Carefully close your browser and turn off the mute button
Step 5) Go take a shower as you will no doubt be feeling a bit dirty

Have a nice night :)

[Dangermouse]

Hardly seems worth the risk.

[Ron]

...and I thought I wouldn't have to ban anyone else for a while.

[Nicholas R]

Ok folks, I took one for the team. I endured all 4 minutes and 52 seconds of this abomination to bring you this important information.

Now, listen carefully and do exactly as I say:

Step 1) And this is VERY important.... HIT THE MUTE BUTTON ON YOUR COMPUTER.
Step 2) Click here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYtGl1dX5qI&feature=player_embedded

Step 3) Skip to 3:11 to 3:15, then again for one second at 3:25, 4:08, and 4:32.
Step 4) Carefully close your browser and turn off the mute button
Step 5) Go take a shower as you will no doubt be feeling a bit dirty

Have a nice night :)

Wow, that was horrible, absolutely horrible. Both painful to watch and listen to. I cannot believe I watched the whole thing for a glimpse at that car.

Also, for those interested, at 4:10 there is a scale model demonstration of what Will.I.Am actually did to his DeLorean.

What happened to music? I'm 25 and cannot stand modern music. I'll gladly stick to my 70's and 80's rock and roll.

Even worse, it was clearly a plug for Will.I.Am's horrible inventions. Anyone else notice his ridiculous phone case, mentioned earlier, at 1:37, 2:09, 3:35, ?

[thirdmanj]

Yeah, I'm with Nick. That was terrible. You guys see that intro? When the hell did Britney become British?! Not that it matters, at this point no fake accent is gonna help that woman's career. Oh, and dig the "Villiage People" look William's sporting at about 4:00.

[Dangermouse]

Broke down and watched it over morning coffee. Man that was awesome! Britney Bitch done up like the girls in Absolutely Fabulous. Will with his sick iphone and car. man, that dude is an inventive guy. :blackeye:

Seriously, its stuck in my head - get it out, get it out :sad30:

Nick, you will be thrilled to learn about a rapper actually called "DeLorean" has dropped his new song "I get It". Search youtube for it. I won't sully the pages of this forum by posting it here as it has some bad words in it.

[Timebender]

Having been a pro photographer but not wanting to carry my Nikon wherever I go, and appreciating older rangefinder cameras, I do like this-
It's not bad though the blingy one has to go...

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/11/dsc1141.jpg

[Nicholas R]

Maybe you can carefully remove that "i am" logo with some 600 grit or something ;)

[Timebender]

Initial offering from his new car company, which must be why it didn't feature on WCC

and on the Leno show, where he explains it all:

http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/video/william-1312/1376414

I'm very confused - is it a Chrysler 300 with a modified DeLorean body?

Wow. This is a great lesson in how to spot a liar. Stuttering, not clear on details, you could tell he's making it up (or made it up and is nervous about it), nervous when discussing it, no eye contact with Jay, lots of eye shifting... probably was sweating too and not because of the studio lights.

Sad..

[MML]

Ok folks, I took one for the team. I endured all 4 minutes and 52 seconds of this abomination to bring you this important information.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYtGl1dX5qI&feature=player_embedded


Oh bloody hell, that's about as much fun as getting stabbed in the face with a chainsaw.

[SamHill]

http://autos.yahoo.com/news/the-10-worst-car-flops-of-2012-192232937.html?page=1

[thirdmanj]

http://autos.yahoo.com/news/the-10-worst-car-flops-of-2012-192232937.html?page=1

Mind: Blown. I didn't think it was possible...

[Kenny_Z]

The Smart was ugly to start with. There's no real disgrace to glue wings to it. What was done to that Delorean was shameful.

[refugeefromcalif]

I first saw a Smart car when I visited England in 2003. Not the best looking thing I'd ever seen But...

There is one modified Smart car, (With Wings), that I do like though. :tongue2: :clown:


http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/news/2009/10/02/carbug-goes-up-for-auction/carbug-goes-up-for-auction-2.jpg


George

[eagle-co94]

My first ride in a Smart was back in 2000 when working in Paris. My favorite is the Smart Roadster, with the Crossblade coming in second.

[krado94]

just when you thought the Will I Am Delorean was the ugliest car he ever touched. He did it again with a 1958 Beetle and spent $900,000 doing it!!!! http://jalopnik.com/exclusive-will-i-ams-900-000-one-of-a-kind-car-is-ac-299528633 I really think he is the president of the more money than brains club!!!!

[eagle-co94]

Maybe I'm different, but other than the shot from the rear I really like it. The lines, the suicide doors, the wheel/tire combo, I like it all...except the rear view. It's like he's channeling something from the 1930's.

[Michael]

I'm digging the lines...but Morgan beat him to it, and for a lot less than .9 mil.

[eagle-co94]

Thanks, I can't believe Morgan didn't pop into my head, especially when I was at the Morgan dealer in Stuttgart just weeks before I left.

[Kenny_Z]

I actually like that car. Not enough to forgive the Delorean he ruined. I agree with the 1930s feel but there's no way that car cost nearly a million dollars. I've seen guys build things like that in their garage. Unless he's got a LSX and most bulletproof Curry axle in that thing I can't see the car costing more than 100k tops. For .9 million my builder better start with a pile of stainless steel and not an old VW.

Edit: I stand corrected (read the article). With mister Will-I-Am-Wishywashy I can see it costing that much. There was probably a 500k charge just putting up with his mind changes.

[Jimmyvonviggle]

Nothing original here. Stealing lines and styling cues from cars all across the decades.

[Dangermouse]

I know if I had a one-off $900k car, I'd certainly transport it on the back of a wrecker truck.

No enclosed pampered trailer for me. Only attention-whores use those. No, wait...............

http://ll-media.tmz.com/2013/02/19/0219-will-i-am-car-tmz-3.jpg

LOL, when you google Will.I.am 900k car you get both

http://celebnmusic247.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/will-i-am-car-found-0816-287x187.jpg

and

http://i2.cdnds.net/11/39/showbiz_rowan_atkinson.jpg

I know whose car I'd rather have. :tongue_stick:

[thirdmanj]

LoL. William. The stupid just hurts.

[Kenny_Z]

Is that masking tape holding the driver's door shut? Yeah, that'll work at highway speeds.

[pgringo]

so when does the ebook of this thread come out for kindle?

[fnzen]

the interesting thing about that car is that it is made of cast aluminum......its thick and heavy .. apparently its a kit car that he had WCC finish off

[DMCVegas]

There are a ton of questions here to ask. The least of which is if so many poor kids are being helped by projects like this, where is the proof? Will.I.Am will find a camera whenever and whenever possible anytime he wants to create a photo op. So where the hell are the pictures and ultimate proof of kids or even adults that have participated in his programs? Personally, I don't think that any such thing exists. I think this whole thing about helping out "the community" is just a lie that he tells himself and shares with the world to cover up all of his bad decisions.

If Will.I.Am wants to help disadvantages kids from the ghetto get off to a better start in life, perhaps the first lessons should be about finances and saving your money to make it work for you. Not pissing away cash on functionless cars.

NSFW Language, but I'm just gonna leave this right here...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81p65CBg5G4

[Dangermouse]

There are a ton of questions here to ask. The least of which is if so many poor kids are being helped by projects like this, where is the proof? Will.I.Am will find a camera whenever and whenever possible anytime he wants to create a photo op. So where the hell are the pictures and ultimate proof of kids or even adults that have participated in his programs? Personally, I don't think that any such thing exists. I think this whole thing about helping out "the community" is just a lie that he tells himself and shares with the world to cover up all of his bad decisions.

If Will.I.Am wants to help disadvantages kids from the ghetto get off to a better start in life, perhaps the first lessons should be about finances and saving your money to make it work for you. Not pissing away cash on functionless cars.



Did you catch this recently on jalopnik?:

It's for the Science:

http://jalopnik.com/will-i-am-says-he-builds-his-custom-cars-to-39-teach-447075280

[DMCVegas]

Did you catch this recently on jalopnik?:

It's for the Science:

http://jalopnik.com/will-i-am-says-he-builds-his-custom-cars-to-39-teach-447075280

Yeah, I did. That's exactly what I'm pointing out, how all of his failed excuses about how his poor decisions and taste are being masqueraded as valiant acts to benefit others.

He doesn't drive bad customs: He drives rolling martyrs.

When Oprah wanted to help disadvantaged girls, she spend money building schools in shitty countries. When Steve Wozniak wants to help kids learn science, he donates cash and buys computers for kids and even hosts awards shows and festivities, and creates companies to further these goals. Bill Gates, Buffett family, the list of Philanthropists goes on and on of what causes people are funding and fueling with their time and money. And some even keep it quiet because they do care about their causes. They donate to benefit people, not to create a publicity stunt to further their own career. But in all situations here, we can still see the tangible results of these efforts. Brick and mortar buildings, programs people can actually sign up for, purchases of materials and goods for the causes. I don't see any of this here at all.

Let's be upfront about this: Will.I.Am is a fraud. He's not helping anyone at all, except for himself. Shit, at least if he were working on DONKs that would be SOMETHING! Those are mostly stock cars that require repairs. Want people to be mechanics? Then why are these programs not cranking out ASE certified technicians. In fact, WTF are they turning out at all? You know what's missing here:


NO 501(c) Registrations.
NO Physical Addresses nor Offices for any Organization.
NO NAME for any organization here.
NO Enrollment information for any of these programs for students.
NO Application information for any of these programs for instructors.
NO community outreach whatsoever.



None of this shit exists because Will.I.Am is lying about it all to cover up his publicity stunts and poor choices in automobiles.

Will.I.Am wants to chop up some more DeLoreans? So?

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3f52aiRIb1qfibpm.jpg

But this lying about wanting to give back to people needs to stop. In the end nothing is going to happen, and he'll just blame it on circumstances that were beyond his control. Just watch. But it's all about covering things up so that he's not such a laughing stock. He can't even be honest about chopping a DeLorean, what makes anyone think that he's gonna tell the truth about anything else?

[matt clark]

Brilliantly said. Likewise, if he's not going to own up to it being a DeLorean, well, whatever. But to receive praise for pretending to make this a charitable endeavour, that's despicable. Especially seeing as someone in his position COULD do worlds of good if he wanted to.

[Dangermouse]

resurrecting one of our favorite threads......

finally a decent interior shot

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=22794&d=1383223285

[Mark D]

No A/C vents anywhere in that dash. Could they all just be hidden underneath?

Someone spent a lot of time on that interior and don't think it looks half bad.

[Dangermouse]

???

There is a Bentley-esque round HVAC one at either end

[DMCMW Dave]

Interesting that the door latch pin is at the bottom center like the Proto cars.

[Mark D]

???

There is a Bentley-esque round HVAC one at either end

Wow you're right, I didn't realize those were vents. I just saw that the center console was replaced with a giant screen and there were no vent openings leading into the doors.


Interesting that the door latch pin is at the bottom center like the Proto cars.

I wonder if the large roll-down windows had something to do with needing to relocate the latch

[Soundkillr]

Wow you're right, I didn't realize those were vents. I just saw that the center console was replaced with a giant screen and there were no vent openings leading into the doors.



I wonder if the large roll-down windows had something to do with needing to relocate the latch

The giant screen looks like a damn ipad.

[LordFly]

resurrecting one of our favorite threads......

finally a decent interior shot

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=22794&d=1383223285

WTF is this?! It looks like a rich kids tree fort. It's a real shame money can't buy taste.

[Tomcio]

WTF is this?! It looks like a rich kids tree fort. It's a real shame money can't buy taste.

Yeah, well... a real shame is that they used such a beautiful car as the DeLorean to create this monstrosity. Ugh... Ugly is an understatement.

[aenglish87]

I'm gonna join Steve on this one. I don't like it.

I fell in love with an underdog car. I love the idea of engine swaps and powerplant upgrades like everyone else, and THAT has its place. But, this....it's just....it's too different. It's too much of a "total" mod. And this isn't the only DeLorean I feel this way towards - just to clear up any ideas that I only hate it cause it's Who.Is.Will or whatever his name is.

Curtis's car looks like a stock DeLorean compared to this hideous thing.

Who is Curtis and where can I find pics of his car?

[aenglish87]

If I'm wrong, and this thing is the 2nd coming of DeLorean design, then I'll admit it. It this is another one of those "someone's trying to do something different and it looks like butt" designs, I'll stick to my guns (: ...

I knew my opinion is being recorded, and boy, I want it known on this one =P . I am a firm believer of "ready, aim, fire" with what I say - not "ready, fire, aim".

I'll hush from here. I don't want to say the same thing 25 different ways. My opinion is known - that's that.

ProtoDeLorean did it right. THIS situation is not the case.

What is ProtoDelorean?

[DeLorean03]

Who is Curtis and where can I find pics of his car?

Bling bling bling!!!!!!! (https://www.google.com/search?q=curtis+delorean&safe=off&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=ishzUqrhNoKOyAGb4YHADA&ved=0CDkQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=522)

It's the red one.

[Dangermouse]

What is ProtoDelorean?

Member on here. Search and ye shall find

[ALEXAKOS]

yes, it is ugly but they used elements like the proto colors, door latch, and the EV gear selector.
Was almost at a good result if the wood was left out and he 60s corvette curved dash.

[dmcjohn]

Not a fan of Wil I am's endless self promotion and taking credit for his custom car when in reality it was a shop that built it for him. I don't get people like that and he's not the only one out there who acts this way. Nor am I a fan of the look of the outside of the car, although the rear of the car is better than the rest of it.

There is obviously some quality work done on the car by West Coast Customs. The outside of the car looks too "Fast and Furious" to me, but the fit and finish appears to be very good, so whether or not it actually looks good which is subjective, it's obvious that a lot of time was spent on it. The interior looks nice to me - I love the seats and the colour they chose, and that they wrapped the door sill in leather rather than carpet - that looks nice!

I also like that they managed to get a proper full size window in there, and I think there was also some custom chassis work done to swap the front and rear suspensions out for subframes with modern double wishbone suspension (although I've never seen pics of this) and an engine swap also. So, it's not all bad.

John

[aenglish87]

Bling bling bling!!!!!!! (https://www.google.com/search?q=curtis+delorean&safe=off&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=ishzUqrhNoKOyAGb4YHADA&ved=0CDkQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=522)

It's the red one.

OH MY! Very...ummm... interesting.

[Chris Burns]

22915

[Jimmyvonviggle]

Watching "inside west coast customs" on youtube, and they have an overhead shot of the shop. Is that Will.I.am's DeLorean down there?

[SIMid]

Love the flared arches.

But the front, rear quarter window and rear end just looks like it came from a cheap kit car from Asia somewhere.

[Dangermouse]

Once more I raise this thread from the dead.

Video tour of a bit the car, complete with explanation that they jettisoned the heavy SS body and go cart engine and replaced it with aluminum and a supercharged corvette engine. Mind you they didn't show the engine bay, nor have I ever seen a picture of it, so who knows whats really in there.

No mention of a Chrysler drivetrain at all. No mention of IamAuto. Perhaps Mr. Iam was mistaken.

starts at 2:30


https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=60&amp;v=afpsWCeJs2c

[Timebender]

Once more I raise this thread from the dead.

Video tour of a bit the car, complete with explanation that they jettisoned the heavy SS body and go cart engine and replaced it with aluminum and a supercharged corvette engine.


I wonder how much lighter the car is with aluminum panels vs. the SS. If the aluminum is thick enough to keep from getting easily dented, then it might weigh about the same I would think. I know Ford's new F150 is all aluminum, but they had to have special panels made of the same thickness (or moreso) than the standard steel panels, which did lighten the truck a lot. I could see if they used aircraft aluminum it would be lighter and strong.

Notice how he says the car was ALL stainless steel? I'm so tired of people coming up saying the same thing and the car is SO heavy.. yet I will be diligent till death to make sure they know the truth.

[Farrar]

Off topic: I love how "2 Chainz" is so committed to his "look" that he refuses to ditch the sunglasses even indoors, and he refuses to ditch his cigarette even when he can't have it lit inside.

There's no business like show business...

[Timebender]

There's so many of those clowns, I mean, uh, what do they call themselves anyway? Is he a rapper or just some tall dude that created his own fame by telling everyone he was famous (though he was not)?

[Farrar]

Mr. Chainz is a rapper and producer (ahem, excuse me, "hip hop artist") who got jailed for cocaine possession at the age of 15 and evidently has been in the business ever since.

He seems nicer than Kanye.

[DMCVegas]

I really, REALLY want to know how they converted this to 5-lug wheels on both front and back.

35305

I need 5-lug hubs in my life.

[fnzen]

I really, REALLY want to know how they converted this to 5-lug wheels on both front and back.

35305

I need 5-lug hubs in my life.

the front suspension is a 4 inch stretched mustang 4, the oem front frame was cut at the firewall and custom built forward

the rear suspension is all custom made

huge wildwood brakes

the metal is aircraft aluminum with aluminum braces that are riveted and tig welded and hand formed this is also the skeleton of the interior

the engine was an Audi R8 that sits further back than the prv

please refer to post #2

paddle shift on steering wheel

Cadillac truck mechanism on the doors to auto close

the doors structure had to stay the same they are just widened

I have some pictures somewhere

the idiots took off the door vin when the tub was modified so it only has the dash tag that they had to call me about cause they left it on the dash when they sold it to me

[valdez]

There's so many of those clowns, I mean, uh, what do they call themselves anyway? Is he a rapper or just some tall dude that created his own fame by telling everyone he was famous (though he was not)?

There's so many of those clowns, I mean, uh, what do they call themselves anyway? Is he a mechanic or just some short dude that created his own fame by telling everyone he was famous (though he was not)?

It works better this way. That unlikable West Coast douche always annoyed me with how awesome he thinks he is.