New father anxiously awaiting delivery

[cybercusp]

Finally pulled the trigger on a DeLorean from DMC Florida. My baby is VIN# 10084. Adding the Wings A Loft, cruise, and upgrading the headlights. Hoping to take delivery by this Friday. In the meantime I went to the local auto show yesterday with my motorcycle (thank you very much- 1st Place 1985 Kawasaki GPZ900r Ninja) and the hit of the show was the local DeLorean. It even garnered more attention that the nearby $179,000 Ferrari Spyder. I feel pretty proud to be able to own a DeLorean -will post some pics upon delivery. In the meantime, I enjoy reading all of your posts and thanks for this forum!
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[Chris Burns]

That VIN looks familiar. I think I know the former owner. Congrats man!:thumbup:

[Domi]

Welcome to the forum and congratulation on your purchase :thumbup:

[Dangermouse]

hey, didn't even know Derek (dmage) was getting out of the club :dead:

sad for him, good for you.

[cybercusp]

Is Derek the former owner? I hadn't heard any history about the owner/car other than the shows it participated in.

[Morpheus]

Yep, this is Derek's car. I have put in some wrench time on her myself. Glad it's going to a good home.

[DMage]

Hahaha. Yep thats my car. I assume Tom managed to get everything worked out but I didn't get an update. Funny to learn my car sold on DMCTalk. :)

Feel free to ping me with any questions or if you want more detailed history!

For those in the club that see the thread - I am only getting out of ownership, not leaving the club or community. For cybercusp he is a new father of a beautiful DMC awaiting delivery, and I am a new father as of 8-4-2012 - my first son Dean was born. This was the main reason I had decided to sell the car I have poured blood and sweat into over the past 7 years of ownership. Its been a fun ride, however, its now time to take on a more family friendly hobby for the short term. At least until Dean is old enough to be interested in cars and help restore one.

Until the next DeLorean (which I've determined will be an '83 two-toned automatic and have already started browsing for - just incase something pops up) I will be helping Brandon (Morpheus) on his project!

[DMage]

Oh, and let me be the first, but not the last to ask you - "Where's the flux capacitor?"

[cybercusp]

Derek,
Congrats on the new addition! Post a pic?
Talk about the circle of life..I'm getting a two-seater because I just gave my Saturn to my newly licensed 16yr old daughter, and I figured the timing was right to own a two-seater. I commute a lot to work and as handy is the minivan was with the kids, I needed something with a little more kick. I'm headed over to your blog with a cup of coffee to read up. :thumbup:
I will definitely be in touch and know that this car is going to a good home. Heated garage and lots of TLC. I feel pretty privileged to be an owner.

[DMage]

Derek,
Congrats on the new addition! Post a pic?
Talk about the circle of life..I'm getting a two-seater because I just gave my Saturn to my newly licensed 16yr old daughter, and I figured the timing was right to own a two-seater. I commute a lot to work and as handy is the minivan was with the kids, I needed something with a little more kick. I'm headed over to your blog with a cup of coffee to read up. :thumbup:
I will definitely be in touch and know that this car is going to a good home. Heated garage and lots of TLC. I feel pretty privileged to be an owner.

Hah I didn't realize you were in MO until you mentioned the heated garage! Down here the car was in an air conditioned garage. :)

Give me a shout here via PM or at dgrozio (at) gmail.com if you have any questions or want additional detail. There are some things I never got around to blogging about that were done to the car as well. I can provide you with a large list if you would like. I don't want to be that "Previous Owner" where you get to something and ask "WHAT IS THIS?!" :)

[Dangermouse]

Congrats Derek on the new born - and probably a wise choice on changing hobbies. I bought a (non-D) project car just before my kids were born, thinking I'd have plenty of spare time. What a mistake that was.

And congrats "cybercusp"- that's a great car you have - I saw it at DCS and was very impressed.

[cybercusp]

Too late! Daughter already asked if it came with one! The sad thing is, she has never seen the movie. Not sure how she figured that one out.

I sent you a PM.

[DMC5180]

Cybercusp,

WELCOME

Have you been in contact with anyone from the local St.Louis area Club? (Marty or Jake) If not I can PM you contact info.

Btw, What's your Name? It's always nice to know who we're chatting with. You can go into your personal settings and set up a signature if you like.

[cybercusp]

Hi Dennis,

Thanks! My name is Michael. A gentleman gave me Marty's name and number at the car show Sunday. I don't have Jake's info though so that would be great if you could PM with that. There's another individual that lives in my parents neighborhood that has a DeLorean (original owner all the way back to 1981) and stays active in the club. I got his info too. Thank you all for such a warm welcome!

Michael

[DeLorean03]

...and the hit of the show was the local DeLorean. It even garnered more attention that the nearby $179,000 Ferrari Spyder.

Get ready for a lot of that. My DeLorean has stolen the attention off of both Murcio and Gallardo of the Lambos, Audi R8's, and numerous model Ferraris.

One night, I went to a restaurant called Tijuana Flats. In the parking lot was a 1984 Ferrari Testarossa with red exterior and tan interior. The owner and myself were outside talking when a early 80's Camaro pulled up - smoking out of the exhaust and all beat to heck. Two guys jumped out and swarmed the DeLorean; they were flipping out, taking pictures and asking questions galore. As they left they thanked me for my time, and I was like "I appreciate it guys; don't forget, there's a sweet Ferrari Testarossa right here too!" and - no joke - they turned to the owner and was like "yeah man nice Ferrari" as they walked away. Didn't even stop to look at it, shake the owner's hand - nothing. Just "Nice Ferrari." and left.

I was dumbstruck, but it sure made me smile inside. The smile came outside once I got out of eyesight of the Ferrari owner =P.

[refugeefromcalif]

Michael, How have you found the people at DMC Florida? So far, they have been nothing but Perfection for me.
I'm asking, (Sorry guy's, my first post here), because I also bought a D from Tom there last week. VIN# 6599.
I'm also Anxiously waiting to pick it up soon. I'm having them add cruise, alarm/key less entry and the Stage 1 exhaust kit installed.
I'm Hoping that the xenon light upgrade is still in stock because I asked Tom, (If possible), to also add it to the car.

Sorry, I didn't mean to highjack your thread but, I'm like a kid at Christmas also.

Congrats!

George

[ramblinmike]

Michael-

I'm going to try and get out to Marty's place this weekend. Its been a long time since we had a get together for the St. Louis area guys. Welcome!

My name is Mike Alexander btw. Look forward to seeing the car!

[cybercusp]

Hi George,

So far so good with Florida. I've been working with Tom and I'm sure i'm bugging him like a kid in the backseat asking "Are we there yet??" I had them install the Wings A Loft system and the Xenon headlight package, as well as cruise, which I think they will finish up this week. Then final inspection and off to the races. Hopefully in my garage by the end of next week!

Let me know what you think of the Stage I. Since I'm using the car as a commuter I'm going to try the engine stock and see how the cabin sound level goes for the 2 hr commute!

Congrats on your purchase!

Hi Mike,

Good to meet you! I'm planning on being there saturday afternoon, although I'll probably be on my bike since I won't have the car until next week. Which means maybe we could plan a get together again soon?!

Michael

[refugeefromcalif]

Hi George,

So far so good with Florida. I've been working with Tom and I'm sure i'm bugging him like a kid in the backseat asking "Are we there yet??" I had them install the Wings A Loft system and the Xenon headlight package, as well as cruise, which I think they will finish up this week. Then final inspection and off to the races. Hopefully in my garage by the end of next week!

Let me know what you think of the Stage I. Since I'm using the car as a commuter I'm going to try the engine stock and see how the cabin sound level goes for the 2 hr commute!

Congrats on your purchase!

Michael

I'll let you know what I think of the Stage 1. (Although, I won't be able to compare it to the stock exhaust).
I Will be driving mine as often as I can. (I own 3 other vehicles so, their going to suffer Neglect for a bit)...
Last I spoke with Tom, (He's been nothing but Patient with me also), I should be able to pick mine up this coming Friday.
Just in time for the Holiday traffic for my trip home... LOL. :smile:

Let me know what you think of the Wings A Loft setup. I may end up doing that myself.

George

[OverlandMan]

...I won't have the car until next week...
Michael

Michael,

Did you take delivery of your car yet? Just curious.

[cybercusp]

Not yet. I spoke with Tom today and the car is complete and going through its test drives. There was a 2 1/2 day delay because of the hurricane, but we're set for for pickup on Sept 4th and delivery on the 6th. Tom sent some pics of the car in service getting the fluid service completed and the inspection. Is it next week yet

[cybercusp]

I cleaned and re-organized the garage today in preparation for the DeLorean... Moved the bikes forward, got rid of some stuff that needed thrown out, got the car wash paraphenalia organized..my daughter comes out and tells me I'm "nesting". Good grief. She's right. :facepalm:

[sdg3205]

I cleaned and re-organized the garage today in preparation for the DeLorean... Moved the bikes forward, got rid of some stuff that needed thrown out, got the car wash paraphenalia organized..my daughter comes out and tells me I'm "nesting". Good grief. She's right. :facepalm:

I love a good garage cleaning/organization!

Spent yesterday reorganizing and installing shelves in anticipation of a new couch. Still have not epoxied my floors but that's on the list.

[cybercusp]

Dave,

I've been thinking of doing an epoxy. Let me know how that goes and what product you choose.

[sdg3205]

Dave,

I've been thinking of doing an epoxy. Let me know how that goes and what product you choose.

I've decided I'm going to start today when i get home from work. The biggest job will be clearing out the damn garage and finding a place to stash everything. I'm going to use a Rustoleum epoxy I've heard generally good reviews of. Considering a clear coat too.

[jawn101]

I've decided I'm going to start today when i get home from work. The biggest job will be clearing out the damn garage and finding a place to stash everything. I'm going to use a Rustoleum epoxy I've heard generally good reviews of. Considering a clear coat too.

What are you going to do to treat the concrete first? You need to get all the oil and whatnot out of it before applying the epoxy, or it may crack and come up in those stained areas. I hear you can get it professionally steamed out but haven't really looked too much into that.

[sdg3205]

Jon, let's move this baby over here (http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?3663-Garage-Flooring-Anyone-have-epoxy-cement-alternatives&highlight=Floor+epoxy)

[OverlandMan]

Not yet. I spoke with Tom today and the car is complete and going through its test drives. There was a 2 1/2 day delay because of the hurricane, but we're set for for pickup on Sept 4th and delivery on the 6th. Tom sent some pics of the car in service getting the fluid service completed and the inspection. Is it next week yet

I like the "SOLD" sign on the windshield in that first pic. :thumbup:

[Domi]

Car look great!

[refugeefromcalif]

Not yet. I spoke with Tom today and the car is complete and going through its test drives. There was a 2 1/2 day delay because of the hurricane, but we're set for for pickup on Sept 4th and delivery on the 6th. Tom sent some pics of the car in service getting the fluid service completed and the inspection.

Michael, Based upon your post, I'm assuming that your having your car shipped to you?

Mine is still down there also, (because of Issac and a SNAFU with the Stage 1 exhaust kit), and I'll be renting a car for the trip down and drive my D back.
I figured, (For me), What better way to get "In Tune" with a new car then take it on a Road Trip...
(I also have relatives in Port Charlotte so, I'll visit them on my trip home).



Is it next week yet

I WISH it was...

More pics Please... :bigclap:

George

[cybercusp]

George- I'm going to have it shipped. I'd love to drive it back, but I couldn't get that to work out with my schedule. The latest update as of yesterday is the shipping is arranged..$600 for an open shipping..and Tom said it could be ready for pick up wednesday as their still doing some final tweaks. Soooo..here by Friday?? I've been pressing Tom for more pics and I'll post them. For sure I'll get some pics up with the delivery! Post some pics of your pick up?

[refugeefromcalif]

Michael, Last I spoke with Tom, I Should able to pick up my D *Around* Friday.
I didn't mean to hijack your thread but, I'll add a couple of pics that Tom sent me of my car... :umm:
He's going to send me more when the Stage1 exhaust get installed.

I'll post pics of my Pickup in Florida.

George

(BTW, I'm Jealous that mine doesn't have a Sold sign on the dash)....

DAD! Are we There Yet??????


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[cybercusp]

Great pics! Makes me even more antsy. What's the wiring harness? I notice your driving a BMW bike..I just purchased a K1300S this spring..phenomenal bike.

I love SOLD sign in the window too. When I saw that it really hit me that I was going to be owning this car.

Michael

[refugeefromcalif]

The wiring harness is part of the cruise control option, from what Tom told me.
As far as the BMW R90S bike, it was something I inherited from my Dad. I haven't figured out if I'll keep it yet.
It's been sitting since 1984, and I used to be a Harley Davidson Snob/Owner.
Now I seem to only want to ride/drive, something with 4 wheels...

Keep us Up To Date on the status of your Delorean. (Don't forget Pics)!

George

[refugeefromcalif]

I love SOLD sign in the window too. When I saw that it really hit me that I was going to be owning this car.

Michael

I think I've figured out why my car doesn't have a Sold sign in the window. Apparently it's Still up for sale the main DMC and DMC Florida websites.

http://dmcflorida.com/delorean/06599/

(Lord, I Hope nobody buys my car before I can pick it up)...

George

[cybercusp]

THAT is your car?? That is NICE!! Congratulations man! Wait...you say it's not sold yet? Hmmmm...Just kidding! Can't wait to see your pics of it. That is one clean car.

[DMC5180]

Michael, Last I spoke with Tom, I Should able to pick up my D *Around* Friday.
I didn't mean to hijack your thread but, I'll add a couple of pics that Tom sent me of my car... :umm:
He's going to send me more when the Stage1 exhaust get installed.

I'll post pics of my Pickup in Florida.

George

(BTW, I'm Jealous that mine doesn't have a Sold sign on the dash)....

DAD! Are we There Yet??????


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Would you post some detail shots of the Cruise control installation when you finally get your baby home?

Thanks

[cybercusp]

Definitely.

[refugeefromcalif]

Would you post some detail shots of the Cruise control installation when you finally get your baby home?

Thanks

I'll do that.

I've got my camera ready so I can take Lots of pictures of my pickup of the car and trip home. :cool:

George

[Mike Z]

I think I've figured out why my car doesn't have a Sold sign in the window. Apparently it's Still up for sale the main DMC and DMC Florida websites.

http://dmcflorida.com/delorean/06599/

(Lord, I Hope nobody buys my car before I can pick it up)...

George

That's not uncommon. At the DMA 2011 Spring Social I met a new owner who had just picked up his car like a week earlier and it was still up on the site for sale lol.

[OverlandMan]

George- I'm going to have it shipped. I'd love to drive it back, but I couldn't get that to work out with my schedule. The latest update as of yesterday is the shipping is arranged..$600 for an open shipping..and Tom said it could be ready for pick up wednesday as their still doing some final tweaks. Soooo..here by Friday?? I've been pressing Tom for more pics and I'll post them. For sure I'll get some pics up with the delivery! Post some pics of your pick up?

FWIW: I paid $600 flat to get mine shipped from AZ to Texas (around 1k miles). It took 3 1/2 days on an open transport.

[cybercusp]

Just got word that the car is back from having the fascia repainted..DMCF was wanting to make sure the fascia looked factory fresh. They attached some pics and I believe we're just about ready to ship. On the left of the engine bay you can see the controller for the cruise control. I ordered the labels from DMCCa (thanks Danny!) and a re-inforcement for the louvres per his recommendation.

[Mike Z]

Just got word that the car is back from having the fascia repainted..DMCF was wanting to make sure the fascia looked factory fresh. They attached some pics and I believe we're just about ready to ship. On the left of the engine bay you can see the controller for the cruise control. I ordered the labels from DMCCa (thanks Danny!) and a re-inforcement for the louvres per his recommendation.

Dude!!! Your car is gorgeous! I might be getting mine next month and the anticipation is killing me 8)

[thirdmanj]

Dude!!! Your car is gorgeous! I might be getting mine next month and the anticipation is killing me 8)

What's this "might" shit?

[DeLorean03]

What's this "might" shit?

Maybe he's wising up watching all the tech help discussions and saying "heck with this!" :P.

[Mike Z]

What's this "might" shit?

Only because I can't guarantee when it will be ready...calm yourself fella, we'll be doing DCVA stuff and going to BTTF showings soon enough...



Maybe he's wising up watching all the tech help discussions and saying "heck with this!" :P.

I decided I'd get one two years ago and have been on the forums ever since. I know there'll be some bumps in the road but I'd rather own one than not...

[cybercusp]

Thanks!

[cybercusp]

Come to papa! Delivery by Sunday. Shout out to Derek..it's in good hands and always available for a drive if you come to st. louis.13062130611306013059130581305713056130631306 4

[MML]

Come to papa! Delivery by Sunday. Shout out to Derek..it's in good hands and always available for a drive if you come to st. louis.13062130611306013059130581305713056130631306 4

Now that is a beauty!

[Domi]

I like the picture where the car is on the truck.

[cybercusp]

I like the picture where the car is on the truck.

For sure. Finally becoming a reality. Thanks to DMCF for making it happen.

[Michael]

I loved embracing the anticipation when I was in your shoes, (I flew down to FL and drove back to East TN.) I thought what the Hell, I'm letting myself be a kid and I'm going to let myself get excited like a 10year old on Christmas eve. My only regret is that I didn't record my journey or take time to stop and enjoy being in FL with a Delorean. I was so anxious about the 1000 mile journey in front of me I didn't even sidetrack 10 miles to see the ocean on the way back home.

I have a brochure my old boss gave me back in the mid 90's. I kept it all this time and every once in a while I opened it up and read it just dreaming of how cool it would be to own one of these cars. I even took it with me to FL to read that night. So savor this weekend, stay up late, watch Delorean videos and documentaries on youtube until you can't keep your eyes open. At least once the thought will pop in your head(before reality sets in) that one day maybe you will be lucky enough to buy one of these cars, then you can just stop, smile and think about Sunday.

[Dangermouse]

I remember your "collection trip" thread Michael. Your excitement was palpable. Posting at 3am because you couldn't sleep iirc ;)

'cusp, enjoy the suspense and practice your mantra "please let it start, please let it start"

J/k

[cybercusp]

Great post Michael. You summed it up perfectly. Even more excited now that it feels like a reality! I've been looking at the pics over and over again, watched any YouTube video I could find, and even BTTF, which I remember seeing in the theater and thinking "oh cool, they're using a De Lorean! "

Dangermouse- cracked me up! Already practicing. It's 18 hrs from Florida and who knows what can shake loose on the trip.

[refugeefromcalif]

Michael, Where's the pics of the New father with his car? :biggrin:

It looks like I *Might* pick my D up this coming Monday. I've ended up deciding I'll have to fly down but, I'm still going to drive it home. :rock_on:
(Insert Supertramps, Take the Long way Home)...

Congrats!!!

George

[DeLorean03]

I loved embracing the anticipation when I was in your shoes, (I flew down to FL and drove back to East TN.) I thought what the Hell, I'm letting myself be a kid and I'm going to let myself get excited like a 10year old on Christmas eve. My only regret is that I didn't record my journey or take time to stop and enjoy being in FL with a Delorean. I was so anxious about the 1000 mile journey in front of me I didn't even sidetrack 10 miles to see the ocean on the way back home.

I have a brochure my old boss gave me back in the mid 90's. I kept it all this time and every once in a while I opened it up and read it just dreaming of how cool it would be to own one of these cars. I even took it with me to FL to read that night. So savor this weekend, stay up late, watch Delorean videos and documentaries on youtube until you can't keep your eyes open. At least once the thought will pop in your head(before reality sets in) that one day maybe you will be lucky enough to buy one of these cars, then you can just stop, smile and think about Sunday.

Everything here is spot-on perfect. Well said, Michael!

[jawn101]

And then both of you, when you get the cars - drive the SNOT out of them. They're too much fun to spend their lives being stared at. :)

[Mike C.]

Congrats on the purchase from Tony!! I will definitely say you bought a hell of a clean D! Derek's car is very well known in the Central FL area and car shows. You will definitely enjoy that car!

[cybercusp]

George- Soon! Less than 48hrs I hope! Tom told me today that the driver thought he'd be here on Sunday. It's pouring here tonight so not good weather for a drive, but I would have taken it out anyway. I have a 2hr commute on Monday morning though and I'm looking forward to that for the first time in awhile. And when I think about it, I can't remember the last time I got excited about driving anything other than my bikes! Never thought I'd see the day when i got to own one of these.
Your car looks incredible. Get some pics up fast!

Mike- Thank you!! I was looking for a clean one and I wish I had the mechanical talent I've seen here, but I knew I needed it ready to go out of the box. Derek sent me some emails with everything he's done. Amazing attention to detail. He set the bar high for me.

[Chris Burns]

I saw VIN 10084 at DCS 2012 and it is a beauty:notworthy:

You are going to enjoy it!

[Chris Mays]

George- Soon! Less than 48hrs I hope! Tom told me today that the driver thought he'd be here on Sunday. It's pouring here tonight so not good weather for a drive, but I would have taken it out anyway. I have a 2hr commute on Monday morning though and I'm looking forward to that for the first time in awhile. And when I think about it, I can't remember the last time I got excited about driving anything other than my bikes! Never thought I'd see the day when i got to own one of these.
Your car looks incredible. Get some pics up fast!

Mike- Thank you!! I was looking for a clean one and I wish I had the mechanical talent I've seen here, but I knew I needed it ready to go out of the box. Derek sent me some emails with everything he's done. Amazing attention to detail. He set the bar high for me.


I'm located in Springfield MO. Maybe we can hook up sometime. I've had my car for a little over 1 year. I got it from my dad year ago April. I'm actually going to be taking it to DMC Midwest in a few weeks for the engine upgrade and to take care of a few other items .

[cybercusp]

That would be great. Let me know if you're in the area. I'd like to go up to DMCMW sometime, for sure for their open house and to check out the new facility. Crystal Lake is only about 4.5 hrs from me. And a friend of mine is an oral surgeon around that area and knows some good places to eat and have a drink.

Update..car will be here tomorrow morning at 8am! Its going to be hard to sleep tonight! :frantic:

[Chris Mays]

That would be great. Let me know if you're in the area. I'd like to go up to DMCMW sometime, for sure for their open house and to check out the new facility. Crystal Lake is only about 4.5 hrs from me. And a friend of mine is an oral surgeon around that area and knows some good places to eat and have a drink.

Update..car will be here tomorrow morning at 8am! Its going to be hard to sleep tonight! :frantic:

That would be great. I will be making trips into St Louis often... I'm over the Interstate Battery distribution center in that area. Next time I'm in town I'll let you know so I can check out your car.

[DMC5180]

It's 8:30 AM. Has the Stork arrived with your new baby? :popcorn:

Be sure to get pictures rolling off the delivery transporter.

[cybercusp]

He just called..running slightly behind but he said 10am-10:30. Sooo, one more cup of coffee, a last minute sweep of the garage, a quick workout, then shower and get ready! First stop is over to my parents..they're just as excited as I am!

[Michael]

The minutes feel like spurs right about now I bet.

[Mike C.]

He just called..running slightly behind but he said 10am-10:30. Sooo, one more cup of coffee, a last minute sweep of the garage, a quick workout, then shower and get ready! First stop is over to my parents..they're just as excited as I am!

Im sure the minutes are just flying by.... lol

[cybercusp]

And how. Until he called I kept looking out the window every few minutes. It really is like a kid at christmas. For a second when he said he was running behind I thought he was going to say he'd see me tonight or tomorrow. 10:30 I can do, but I'm getting antsy.

[Chris Mays]

And how. Until he called I kept looking out the window every few minutes. It really is like a kid at christmas. For a second when he said he was running behind I thought he was going to say he'd see me tonight or tomorrow. 10:30 I can do, but I'm getting antsy.


I'm excited for you...I keep checking the forum to see if you have taken delivery.....im sure the firts pic will be of the truck pulling up.

[Dangermouse]

No updates in an hour so I'm assuming he's showing off the new baby.

[cybercusp]

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And we have delivery! Immediately swamped by the neighbors! And had to take a test drive :) Unbelievable. This is going to be a lot of fun! Takes a little getting used to the throws on the shift, but that's because my last stick was a Saturn. Giving it a bath to get rid of the road dust and then some driving.

[refugeefromcalif]

Congrats! Get out there and Drive. :lol:

(Now I'm even More anxious to pick mine up Wednesday morning).
I'm now wondering how the shifter throws will compare to my del Sol?

George

[Mike Z]

EPIC!! Congratulations!

[ramblinmike]

Congrats!

[ccurzio]

Greatest feeling in the world to take delivery. Congratulations on your new car, and prepare for a rollercoaster of joy and maintenance. :)

And that first wash after initial transport is, for lack of a better word, magical. Mine was shipped to Georgia from the northwest US on open-transport and it was downright FILTHY when it arrived. One of the very first things I did on day 1 was give it a bath, and the clean and beautiful car that it was immediately came out to stay.

The photograph that is my avatar was the photo I took immediately after taking it home from the wash.

[ramblinmike]

I'd say the better feeling will come soon enough-the first time he fixes it himself.

:)

[Michael]

Looks like you have a beautiful day to break her in. In your honor I took 5609 out to the symphony in the park tonight. It just a perfect day here too...sunny and 73.

[cybercusp]

Good feeling gone. The car just started hesitating when I was taking my dad for a ride. Now it doesn't want to run unless I slip the clutch and blip the gas, even then it will want to die. Not sure what to do from here. I was expecting an issue or two but not from day 1. I may have to leave it at my parents and see about a tow. Any thoughts?

[cybercusp]

Update..faulty sending unit and/or gas gauge. I topped it off with fresh gas and we have it running. The gas gauge needle has been pointing straight up since delivery and not moved. At least it's running!

[Michael]

Update..faulty sending unit and/or gas gauge. I topped it off with fresh gas and we have it running. The gas gauge needle has been pointing straight up since delivery and not moved. At least it's running!

Sounds like classic fuel pickup hose collapsing due to overheating, but I would not expect it on a cool day like today. I doubt its the gauge or sending unit, most likely pickup hose, clogged screen, or fuel pump hot and/or going bad. I chased the same type of problem thinking the pickup hose was collapsing, turned out to be the pump itself. Replaced it last year and never had the problem again even in last summer's 100+ temps.

Although if the gauge is inoperative, I guess you could have just ran it out of gas!

[SIMid]

Congrats on your new baby! :)

Happy and safe motoring! :thumbup2:

[cybercusp]

I ran it out of gas! It's running fine, just that the gas needle points straight up to the 12 o'clock position no matter what!

[jawn101]

I ran it out of gas! It's running fine, just that the gas needle points straight up to the 12 o'clock position no matter what!

If the needle is pointing at 12:00 that usually means the sender has failed. Easy enough fix! If your fuel system is in need of a once-over, you could get the full DMCH pump/sender combo kit.

[cybercusp]

Man I enjoy driving it. If the gas gauge worked I'd be all set. We'll see what DMCF wants to do about it.

[Michael]

So how much gas did you put in it to top it off? The tank holds a touch over 13 gallons, so if it didn't take more than 12 gallons it's possible you may have a split in your pickup hose.

[DMC5180]

Man I enjoy driving it. If the gas gauge worked I'd be all set. We'll see what DMCF wants to do about it.

Well, they are not going to send up a mechanic to fix it. I would call up Jake, he would be able to fix it or at least verify it is indeed a bad sender in about 10 minutes. The gauge pointing straight up means you've either lost ground, Open connection in the harness or the wire in the sender broke. I can't imagine the car would have left DMCF with the gauge needle straight up. Strange things can happen to these cars for no apparent reason. Perhaps the previous owner on this forum can verify if it has an OE sender or DMCH replacement.

[cybercusp]

It took 13 gallons on the fill up, so bone dry. Since adding gas it's ran without a hitch, so the earlier hiccup was apparently just running out of gas. I removed the old sender and examined it..I believe it's the original sender just by appearance. I checked the voltage at the three terminals on top of the sense and I verified I was getting voltage across the red and black wires. Jake said the third wire was for the low fuel light. I hope it's just a bad sender..is there a test for that? If its further up in the wire harness then that's not good. The Wings A Loft work well, cruise control is good, everything else is in business except the right turn signal light gives an erratic blink. Faulty relay?

They ship the car with very little gas and I'm wondering if that could have contributed to a sending unit failure.

[Jimmyvonviggle]

Why wouldn't they have checked the fuel sender and fuel pump as this is a pretty common problem?

[Mike C.]

Chances are the with the tank empty and the car bouncing around, the old sender just failed, or it had a bad connection. It's just one of those things. I had a brand new sender fail in about 17 minutes.

Those senders are crap anyway.

[DMC5180]

I had a brand new sender fail in about 17 minutes. Those senders are crap anyway.

17 minutes :wow:

Was that a DMCH Reman or NOS?

FWIW: My OE sender (later version) is still going strong with about 100K on it.

[cybercusp]

Alright..DMCF is thinking bad sender as well, so but the NOS senders are on 30-day back order. However, I mentioned the new sending unit/fuel pump combo (thanks to reading these boards daily) and asked if I could do that instead. No problem! In fact, they support that it's a way better unit than the OEM sender. So that's the route I'm going to go. Yay! I get to perform my first fix on my D! Does that get me into the club??

Fast blink on the turn signal is apparently coming from a bad bulb. I'll have to check that when I get home. I was thinking relay but bad bulb makes more sense. Damn, a lot can go wrong during shipping

Great weather today so the D is in the garage and I opted for the motorcycle for the 2hr drive this morning..fantastic drive. For once it wasn't 105'.

[Chris Burns]

I have heard great things about the new fuel sender/fuel pump combo. It eliminates the banjo set up and is one of the easier parts on the car to install.

[cybercusp]

I've heard that too Chris. I had the sending unit out to check it in 10 minutes. I didn't get into the pump, but at least the access was good. Florida is checking the availability of the combo unit.

[ccurzio]

I have heard great things about the new fuel sender/fuel pump combo.

Seconding this because I actually have one of them. Totally worth the investment even if you have a working pump and sender.

[refugeefromcalif]

Down here in Bonita Springs to pick up my D tomorrow at DMCFLORIDA .
I Pray I don't have any problems on my trip home.

George

[cybercusp]

I bet it goes well. Did you get the wings aloft and the cruise? That's a great looking car! Take lots of pics! Check out the fuse box..between the alarm system, the door remotes, and the usual relays I don't think you could get any more in there. They had to update the fuse box on mine just to accommodate the wiring.

Update on my sending unit...DMCF is sending the new updated combo unit for me to install then I should be good to go.

[refugeefromcalif]

Trip home had a couple of Hiccups with the car. (Didn't interfere with the Grin on my face though). :giddy:
Speedometer went out along with the cruise control.

Got a few pics myself before I left, (I'll post them later if nobody minds that I do it here).
I couldn't keep track of how many pics people took of the car at different Rest areas, gas stations and while they were passing me on the road.
(I was asked a few times to take pics of guys with my D on their cell phones though)...
I didn't get the Wings aloft installed at DMCF, though I'm going to do it myself later. :smile:

It's been a Kick that the car's been getting Lots of local attention.
I took my son out today for a quick ride today and had a guy in a late model Corvette do nothing but Grin and Wave until we waved back.
Did I mention, I LOVE this car!

While I have gotten Lots of BTTF Flux Capacitor comments, It was great that many people have, (So far), only asked questions about the car(s) and it's history without the movie reference.

Not counting it's ride, (Better), It's So like my del Sol that when I got in it the first time I felt Comfortable. (Like an old shoe).

George


I bet it goes well. Did you get the wings aloft and the cruise? That's a great looking car! Take lots of pics! Check out the fuse box..between the alarm system, the door remotes, and the usual relays I don't think you could get any more in there. They had to update the fuse box on mine just to accommodate the wiring.

Update on my sending unit...DMCF is sending the new updated combo unit for me to install then I should be good to go.

[refugeefromcalif]

Oops, Forgot to add this pic of another Proud father taking delivery of his car.

DMCF just plain, Rocks!

George

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=13192&d=1347590014


I'm Not photogenic....

[Chris Burns]

Oops, Forgot to add this pic of another Proud father taking delivery of his car.

DMCF just plain, Rocks!

George

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=13192&d=1347590014


I'm Not photogenic....

Congrats man! How do you like that Stage 1 exhaust?

[cybercusp]

Looks great George! Beautiful! What's up with the cruise? I'm going to get a picture of the cruise to post at some point..I believe somebody was asking for one.

[refugeefromcalif]

Hi Chris, I don't have experience with the stock exhaust so all I can say is, I Love it!
It's not as loud as I expected so, That's a Plus and, it has a Great sound to it.
(As I've gotten older, I've been accustomed to/prefer, Quieter vehicles).... :giggle:


Congrats man! How do you like that Stage 1 exhaust?

Michael, would Love to see pics of your cruise setup, (To compare with mine). Where did they mount the button panel? I'll post a pic of mine below.
My cruise quit working because it relies on the speedometer doing it's job.
I'm in diagnostic mode now to figure out what part of that is the culprit.
Only other issue is the fan blower. Seems to be the relay according to Kevin at DMCF. Their sending me a new one with detailed instructions on how to swap them.

Can I say again, DMCFlorida Rocks!

George

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=13233&d=1347742101


Looks great George! Beautiful! What's up with the cruise? I'm going to get a picture of the cruise to post at some point..I believe somebody was asking for one

[cybercusp]

George, I'll get a pic of it put up shortly. They put the cruise where the LED clock would go..next to the dimmer. I like the access there because I can see it, but I think once you get accustomed to the buttons and can work them by feel you're good to go. I hope you get your cruise fixed. My speedometer has a "bounce" to it, but I'm understanding that's characteristic?

[jawn101]

My speedometer has a "bounce" to it, but I'm understanding that's characteristic?

Normal. Most people only see it under 10 MPH, if it is dramatic at higher speeds you have something wrong in your angle drive system.

[refugeefromcalif]

George, I'll get a pic of it put up shortly. They put the cruise where the LED clock would go..next to the dimmer. I like the access there because I can see it, but I think once you get accustomed to the buttons and can work them by feel you're good to go. I hope you get your cruise fixed. My speedometer has a "bounce" to it, but I'm understanding that's characteristic?

Michael, my speedometer worked great for the first 20 or so miles after I left DMCF. I Did compare it with my GPS and the speedo was always 1-2 mph lower.
Once I was on the Interstate, (I 75 N, just past Fort Myers), that's when mine started to 'Jiggle' some times.
Cruise was set for the speed limit, 70 MPH. It took a few miles before I recognized that when Cruise was acting up, so was the speedometer.
(What can I say, I was on a new owner on a D High)... :biggrin:

DMCF put the cruise buttons on my dash because my D still has the LED clock.

Looking forward to your pictures.

George

[DeLorean03]

My cruise quit working because it relies on the speedometer doing it's job.
I'm in diagnostic mode now to figure out what part of that is the culprit.

My money is on the dust cap in the driver's front wheel well.

Part # 105104

#9 in the photo on the link below:

http://store.delorean.com/c-296-5-1-0-front-suspension.aspx

[cybercusp]

The dust cap can affect the speedo read out? What are the symptoms of a defective dust cap..I'll check mine. My speedo bounces until about 25mph then everything is fine.

[cybercusp]

13241
The window switches and new cigarette lighter are lit up. Hard to do it justice with the pic.

[DeLorean03]

The dust cap can affect the speedo read out? What are the symptoms of a defective dust cap..I'll check mine. My speedo bounces until about 25mph then everything is fine.

So here's how it all works:

There a cable the runs from the back of your speedometer to the lamba counter box at the footwell. Then there's another cable then leaves the lamba counter box and goes to your angle drive. The angle drive has a flexible wire with a square end that goes through the middle of the wheel hub. At the end of that wire, the dust cap goes on, and it fits perfectly in the middle of the front wheel hub. As the wheel spins, the dust cap rotates with the wheel, causing RPMs to occur and the angle drive begins to operate. In turn, the speedometer in essence takes those RPMS produced by the angle drive and registers them as MPH.

If that dust cap's lil square hole gets worn out over time, the angle drive wire stops spinning, and your speedometer "dies." $15 dust cap and the peasants will rejoice.

Way you can know for sure, get your front wheel off and take the dust cap off. You'll see the lil wire sticking out - take a drill without a drill bit installed and gently lock the tip of your drill onto the wire- as if the angle drive wires was a drill bit. Then rev your drill pretty good and look at your speedometer. If it moves, bad dust cap.

The dust cap should not slide right into place with no issues. It is such a tight fit that you'll be able to get about 1/2 of it in, and then the other half you "work in" with some slight help from a flat head screwdriver. IF your dust cap slides right in and out with no problems and your speedometer works - it will - but it's on borrowed time.

Ask me how I know ;).

[SS Spoiler]

I fixed my dust cap 20 years ago by going to Ace Hard. and finding a square brass tube the same size as the flexible drive. I forced a short section into the cup and it's given me no trouble since.


Paul Cerny

[ccurzio]

I fixed my dust cap 20 years ago by going to Ace Hard. and finding a square brass tube the same size as the flexible drive. I forced a short section into the cup and it's given me no trouble since.


Paul Cerny

That seems like a really good idea, but I'm left wondering what would stop the brass tube from wearing away at the dust cap in place of the drive cable.

[cybercusp]

Did that get rid of the speedo needle "wobble"?

[DMC5180]

Speedo quivering or twitching is pretty normal for the Delorean. It has more to do with the cable rotating in the jacket than the Dust cap. Typically dust cap failure (stripping out the square hole) is caused by down stream binding in the cable system. 95% of the time the Angle drive is going to fail soon. If your driving along and you suddenly get large movements 5mph or more of the Speedo needle followed by needle dropping to ZERO. Most of the time it means the AD just failed.

[refugeefromcalif]

Michael, Any news on the status of your D?

Speedo and fuel sender?

George

[cybercusp]

George-

They said the speedo is acting normal for a D. The fuel sender should have been here Monday - no sign of it yet. It's coming by mule train.

[Chris Burns]

George-

They said the speedo is acting normal for a D. The fuel sender should have been here Monday - no sign of it yet. It's coming by mule train.

Stock Delorean Fuel Sender was never really that great. You can go from 230-250 miles on a tank to play it safe.

[Dangermouse]

Stock Delorean Fuel Sender was never really that great. You can go from 230-250 miles on a tank to play it safe.

With all due respect, as you have only just gotten your car you can't really know the mpg you will get based on your driving habits.

I have crappy mileage and don't get more than 125 out of a tank.

[Ron]

Wow...that's less than 10MPG!

[Dangermouse]

Well I average 12-14 but like the above posts, I don't trust my fuel gauge below 1/4

A refill is around 9 gallons.

[cybercusp]

So far I"m at 200 miles on this tank, but I'm going to fill up on the way home.

George-

Upgrading the stereo...I've got a pair of Infinity 329's for the front speakers and a pair of the 5-series for the rear. DMCCa has a sub-woofer coming with an 8" JL sub...powering that is a 200 watt amp that i'm hoping will fit in the battery compartment. Class D so cooler running. I'll get some pics up once everything gets here and I get some time to work on it.

[refugeefromcalif]

So far I"m at 200 miles on this tank, but I'm going to fill up on the way home.

George-

Upgrading the stereo...I've got a pair of Infinity 329's for the front speakers and a pair of the 5-series for the rear. DMCCa has a sub-woofer coming with an 8" JL sub...powering that is a 200 watt amp that i'm hoping will fit in the battery compartment. Class D so cooler running. I'll get some pics up once everything gets here and I get some time to work on it.

With my speedo not working, (More on that below), I've only had 1 tank through mine that I was able to track.
24.6 mpg. (This was on my trip back from DMC Florida). Based upon my driving since then, I'm *Guessing*, around 16 in town.

I was able to Finally diagnose my speedo problem. The Dust Cover was Very loose and the square socket for the cable is rounded out.
I chucked up my cordless drill to the cable, (In Reverse), and while I couldn't see the speedo move, (It was a 1 person job), I did note that the odometer and trip meter moved after every 1 minute of drill use.
I Thank this link, http://deloreantech.wikia.com/wiki/Speedometer_Troubleshooting posted by Chris Burns in another thread that helped me.
Thanks Chris!

Michael, my 2012 Grand Caravan R/T came standard with an Infinity 9 speaker, (Including Sub-Woofer), 510? watt amplifier sound system. I Hate to say it but, I prefer the sound system that came with my old 2005 Grand Caravan.
Chrystal clear Highs, Nice bass response and the mid range was OK. My new van, (even using the equalizer), it sounds terrible with the Infinity setup?.
I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to replace my stock Craig stereo with.

Looking forward to hearing about your fuel sender replacement.

George

[SS Spoiler]

See post #109. I also found a thick foam washer to push into the rim and press hard against the dust cap to keep it from wobbling. Result.. steady needle.

[cybercusp]

SS- where did you find that washer? I'll have to grab one of those. I'd like to see if i can null out the wobble.

George- Infinity can be touchy on sound for sure. I have the Kappa series which I installed Friday night and they sound very good. I'm going to add Alpine's mini-amp Model KTP-445U (45Watts peak power X 4 and a class D amp) to add a little boost to all 4 speakers, and then hopefully getting the DMCCa sub this week. I spoke with Danny out in California and I believe after our conversation that they're going away from the MTX speaker back to the JL.

As for the fuel sender, still waiting. Tom has been working hard on it and following through to make sure it's sent. Apparently Houston had a backorder on a clamp for it and that's been the holdup, although they didn't inform Tom. All of a sudden my fuel gauge started working for about 30 minutes Thursday morning. Nothing but a big tease!

[SS Spoiler]

No idea where it came from, dug it out of my parts can. It fit inside the rim about 3/8" ,spongy foam.

[AirmanPika]

My speedo has always bounced. Usually happens during acceleration and when I hit bumps then levels out. I replaced the angle drive and dust cap last summer but still no go. I'm starting to wonder if its my speedo that's the issue, but even that is fairly new (only has 3k on it).