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r00b
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03-21-2024,
04:01 PM
r00b
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Acrylic Air Box
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Okay, well I heard it first hand so I believe it.
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03-21-2024,
01:31 PM
r00b
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Acrylic Air Box
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I heard the story 10 years ago, I don't know how much time had passed since it had happened but he looked pretty annoyed when he got to the end. If...
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03-20-2024,
12:07 AM
r00b
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Acrylic Air Box
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What part?
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03-19-2024,
10:40 PM
r00b
replied to a thread
1982 Frame Off Restoration
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Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop
I've always thought a truck bed liner spray would look good on the pontoon. Have you considered that instead of painting it? I'd like to see how...
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938 replies | 145618 view(s)
03-19-2024,
10:15 PM
r00b
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PRV Engine Block
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It looks like there might be 2 Bertones at https://bestautogeorgia.com/ I don't know if that's to far for you to travel? Never mind, there may...
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2 replies | 165 view(s)
03-19-2024,
09:30 PM
r00b
replied to a thread [Wanted]
Acrylic Air Box
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A guy I met at a Delorean get together told us a story about his acrylic air box. He took is car to dmc ca, when he got it back it had the stock...
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18 replies | 805 view(s)
03-14-2024,
02:22 PM
r00b
replied to a thread [General]
DeLorean Facts and Myths
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General DeLorean Discussion
I just agree with them, "Yeah it's aluminum, yup the v12 model, oh you had one in the 70's, yeah it's under powered cuz it weighz 12000 lbs, ...
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11 replies | 595 view(s)
03-13-2024,
02:08 PM
r00b
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1982 Frame Off Restoration
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The reason they use stainless steel bolts with non stainless nuts is so they won't gall together. I had it happen on my trailer, I was was...
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938 replies | 145618 view(s)
03-09-2024,
01:48 PM
r00b
replied to a thread [General]
Ignition ECU operation, HEI
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Custom DeLoreans/Mods
I got a new coil a few years ago, Napa had it in stock. How often does the resistor fail? I don't think very often. If you're worried about not...
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105 replies | 27941 view(s)
03-07-2024,
03:12 PM
r00b
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Brand new left fenders announced!!!
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General DeLorean Discussion
We'll know for sure when someone finally get's their hands on one, personally I'll wait for an original. Heard it will come bundled with their...
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16 replies | 696 view(s)
03-07-2024,
02:59 PM
r00b
replied to a thread [General]
Brand new left fenders announced!!!
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General DeLorean Discussion
Yes that's true, though it would be consistent with DMCH's greedy algorithm approach to everything.
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16 replies | 696 view(s)
03-07-2024,
02:35 PM
r00b
replied to a thread
***Split From ForSale/Wanted*** Gen 2 DPi exhaust
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General DeLorean Discussion
I see. If it's just the muffler that is slightly different, maybe you could specially order if from them.
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5 replies | 189 view(s)
03-07-2024,
02:23 PM
r00b
replied to a thread [General]
Brand new left fenders announced!!!
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General DeLorean Discussion
Could have been I haven't herd that one before though. It would not be surprising to me, new cars have much thinner body panels than older...
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16 replies | 696 view(s)
03-07-2024,
12:12 AM
r00b
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***Split From ForSale/Wanted*** Gen 2 DPi exhaust
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General DeLorean Discussion
Finding a used DPI exhaust might be difficult, maybe from someone doing and engine swap. You're more likely to find an used dmch exhaust as people...
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5 replies | 189 view(s)
03-07-2024,
12:01 AM
r00b
replied to a thread [General]
Brand new left fenders announced!!!
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General DeLorean Discussion
Because of a clerical error more rights were made then lefts. The seemingly low amount of lefts compared to rights caused people to horde them. The...
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16 replies | 696 view(s)
03-06-2024,
11:50 PM
r00b
replied to a thread [Wanted]
OEM starter
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DeLorean Parts
Get if from a place like autozone, so when it goes out you can get a free replacement.
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11 replies | 377 view(s)
03-06-2024,
11:47 PM
r00b
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Cold Start Issue
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General DeLorean Discussion
It looks like some BMW 5 series might have a compatible idle speed motor. I'll pick one up next time I'm at a wrecking yard and let you know if they...
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8 replies | 354 view(s)
03-06-2024,
11:42 PM
r00b
replied to a thread [General]
What tires are you running on??? Its been 8 yrs.
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General DeLorean Discussion
If you want your tires to match and be the correct sizes, you can get the hankook tires. Unless you are specifically wanting a different size? You...
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140 replies | 55882 view(s)
03-05-2024,
01:45 PM
r00b
replied to a thread [General]
Outer Drive Shaft hub
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General DeLorean Discussion
Here's the bar I use https://www.northerntool.com/products/grip-on-tools-jumbo-mechanic-s-breaker-bar-40in-model-67330-2567330 You can use any kind...
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6 replies | 288 view(s)
03-05-2024,
01:29 PM
r00b
replied to a thread [Frame & Body]
Bar Keeper's Friend & Scotch-Brite
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General DeLorean Discussion
For just a deep cleaning, yeah you just need barkeepers friend and scrub it with a rag or sponge. Just keep scrubbing it till it get's clean, if...
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16 replies | 536 view(s)
03-04-2024,
06:07 PM
r00b
replied to a thread [Frame & Body]
Bar Keeper's Friend & Scotch-Brite
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General DeLorean Discussion
The one for the Delorean is a dark grey, also go with the grain. I saw one car where the guy did swirls all over :disapprove:
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16 replies | 536 view(s)
03-04-2024,
01:58 PM
r00b
replied to a thread [General]
Outer Drive Shaft hub
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General DeLorean Discussion
I use a long breaker bar, one for tractors, with a bath scale. Torque = force X length of the lever arm.
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6 replies | 288 view(s)
02-29-2024,
03:39 PM
r00b
replied to a thread [Frame & Body]
Dash pads?
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General DeLorean Discussion
Go with just dashes if you want the best result, the DMCH version is cheap junk. I knew a guy that put one in, it looked terrible and after a...
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9 replies | 388 view(s)
02-27-2024,
01:58 PM
r00b
replied to a thread [Suspension]
Upper contorl arms recommendation
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General DeLorean Discussion
I got all the suspension arms in stainless from DPI, front upper/lower, radius, real links upper/lower. There is some slight adjustability in the...
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4 replies | 319 view(s)
02-27-2024,
12:45 PM
r00b
replied to a thread [General]
Latest Lawsuit: DMCH Sues NBC Universal over DMC Royalties
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General DeLorean Discussion
It probably wouldn't change anything, Hotwheels could have made the car and used the original DMC logo as they deemed fit since it's in the public...
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12 replies | 1876 view(s)
02-27-2024,
12:39 PM
r00b
replied to a thread [General]
Toll Booth Windows rubber
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General DeLorean Discussion
After I got the seal I took my car to a glass shop and I had them do it. I like doing the work myself on my car, but I don't want it to look like I...
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