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Washed it for the British car show this Sunday. My machinist buddy came by and dropped off my new stainless ignition resistor cover, I think it came out excellent!
http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?at...9&d=1337443015
Now over to Clint's to help with some wiring projects.
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Originally Posted by jawn101
Wow! That is awesome! Is this purely a one off? Would he do more? Not sure if I'm truly interested, but it looks awesome.
+ 1 I'd be interested in one
Good news then, I had him make you one too. They are hand done in stainless and I commissioned 2 since Clint doesn't have a resistor anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by DavidProehl
Haha, OK! I'll start a new thread tonight and see if more people want them and I'll order up a batch.Quote:
Originally Posted by 82DMC12
+1 I might be in for one too.Quote:
Originally Posted by jawn101
Cheers.
Steve
Went for a drive in the D. It may be just the suggestion that the poly sway bar bushings helped....But it sure seems better. Less steering wheel vibration.
Got my new tyres all fitted at last. Holding on to the originals for now!
http://i.imgur.com/ghy9n.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/VdG8n.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/bEiPi.jpg
Add me to the list Jon. I'll keep an eye out for the new thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by jawn101
Thread started!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonathan
http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?39...6830#post56830
Post your "I'm interested" replies there so I can get a solid count of how many we might want to put together :)
Did a little bit more real work today.
Reinstalled the freshly painted windshield trim panels. Reinstalled the outer weatherstripping around the windshield. Trimmed back the main headliner fabric which have been wicking water since I installed them in 2004, whoops.
Started cleaning the body under the windshield cowl with lacquer thinner. This rubs off the paint on the fiberglass leaving a semi-gloss finish of the gelcoat. Learned this trick from Dave Swingle on my engine rebuild thread back on .com. Then I ran out of lacquer thinner.
Attachment 10507
Also pulled off the drivers door vapor barrier to find an OEM window regulator! I had this door apart in 2002 or 2004 and I could have SWORE the regulator had been replaced with an A1. What is even more amazing I that the plastic elbow is still completely intact. The only thing wrong is a small section of spread worm gear guide which is easily repairable. Anybody looking for a good condition OEM drivers side window regulator?
Attachment 10508
Also performed a "wedgectomy" on one of the latches. This removes a section of plastic whose only purpose seems to be to intentionally prevent of latches from locking when the doors are open. I already did this to the passenger latches a few weeks ago and it works great!
Latch before procedure...
Attachment 10509 Attachment 10510 Attachment 10511
Latch after procedure...
Attachment 10512 Attachment 10513
Sorry about the random rotation.
Thought it was about time to do the plugs so I bought a set the other day and got it done.
she's running a lot better now and with a bit more poke than before which is nice...
I bet you can guess which 2 were closest to the rear fascia huh?
http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/q...-46-15_403.jpg
I had no trouble with 5 of the 6 but the one closest to the oil filler with my bear claws was particularly troublesome to get the lead back on...
just finished test fitting the speakers and Ipad in the back wall. Getting it ready for foam and vinal. what do you guys think?Attachment 10515
There's a lot of fun/cool things you could do with the ipad...Quote:
Originally Posted by jfirios
:rock_on:
Unbolted exhaust clamps for replacement with band clamps. Removed both header-cat gaskets for replacement.
Started installing drivers side A1 window regulator. Removed drivers side window regulator. Installed dynamat on outer door skin. Installed drivers side window regulator.
Installed my new $9 K&N filter from amazon.com
This is what the Ipad is going to be mainly used for. Attachment 10529
Convex mirrors, so I can So I can...
I figured it would be the world's most expensive flux capacitor, then then I realized the iPad is cheaper.Quote:
Originally Posted by jfirios
Installing T-Panel today! Thanks to Rob at PJ Gradys .. awesome person to finally meet. I was like a kid in a candy store.. lol
Is there a Flux Capacitor app where you'd just touch the screen and it lights up? That would be kinda cool.Quote:
Originally Posted by dmc6960
there is one, and it is pretty cool but it shows it only when the ipad is vertical, when it is horizontal it shows the time circuits and acts as an alarm clock.
Thats so awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by jfirios
The lower door seal had come away from the edge. Removed all the edge clips from the door seal piece. I checked the grippers (little spikes that grab the edge and the trim) to make sure they would all grab. Refitted the edge clips into the door seal piece - placed them so that they didn't re-attached where the edge was already worn. I added some 3M black marine adhesive for good measure. Pressed the door seal and embedded edge clips onto the edge and tapped into place with a rubber mallet. Going to leave over night with the door open. Hopefully this won't come loose again for a very long time.
Installed a NEW coolant bottle Saturday. Discovered I had a slow leak in my LR tire (was just installed 6 weeks ago). I took it in to get it fixed and they said it was seeping at the bead due to migrating corrosion from the inside. They cleaned the area and neutralized the bad spot then used a sealing compound on it. Hopefully it holds now. Recharged the A/C after 2 years (R134a). Dang it's COLD in there now. Had to run on fan speed 1 w/ MAX A/C. DEBUGGED the front end and cleaned the wheels and Went for 30 mile drive :biggrin:
Installed SilverStar headlights on the driver's side, but not the passenger side. Will take some nice side by side photos tomorrow when I can get the garage to myself. The difference is staggering and is even more impressive side by side on the same car. My one complaint is that the low and high beam SilverStar bulbs don't seem to be the same color. The old Wagner/Sylvanias were basically exactly the same color low to high, just different brightnesses.
You can lock the display rotation which kkeps it from changing to the time circuits but it's designed to be displayed vertical like the real thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by jfirios
Cheers.
Steve
Big day.
I finished installing Toby's (DPNW's) low current fans as well as some replacement parts for my R-12 A/C update.
The fans were a breeze to install. I expected much worse given my first experience removing my radiator last year, but the shroud came out with little effort.
I replaced the compressor hose that travels the drivers side of the car since my original had friction damage from the steering column. THIS was not an easy job, but I devised a system of installing it from the rear and working towards the front that worked very well. Just enough room.
I'm stoked to finally have some A/C in the car. Heading down to DMCNW for a system check and recharge next week.
Had a little time tonight. Performed the final latch-lock modification and did come cleanup of the goop on the interior of the drivers door for the vapor barrier.
Installed a replacement reverse light switch from Hervey. Work first time, no copper washers needed as spacers. Didn't look like a NOS switch like the previous replacement. I managed to do the replacement without lifting the rear, just need to get your head into the driver's rear wheel well.
Adjusted the passenger stricker pins AGAIN, so the passenger can get out without having to nudge the door.
Cleaned the contacts on the drivers door light switch with a nail emery board. Now the door lights come on bright every time.
Jeff
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(Over the past several days)
-Replaced trunk struts and door struts (no pics, not exciting)
-Fiberglass screen over cabin air intake, cleaned under windshield grillAttachment 10672
-Installed new O ring, previously missing, between airbox and mixture control unit Attachment 10673
-POR 15 Painted Sway barAttachment 10676
-Poly bushings for sway bar and LCAsAttachment 10675
-Replaced Lock Module Breaker, added ring terminals for connections, eliminated some T-Taps Attachment 10674
- Road tested the new bike rack over a couple hundred miles so I could vet any issues with it before driving the long haul down to DCS with it.
- Put a plastic mesh 'screen' over the intake/drain opening under the front of the windshield to help keep junk from getting in and clogging the air box drain for the n-th time
- Figured out why the aux input on my head unit wasn't working so I won't have to rely on the radio transmitter to listen to the XM radio on the drive to and from DCS
Reassembled 95% of the interior. Glovebox lid, and all kneepads got the re-dye treatment the day before. Center console, binnacle, and rear trim pieces will come at a later time.
Finished the exhaust gasket replacement and installed band-clamps instead of the U-clamps that came with the Stage I exhaust.
I just may drive it for the first time this year tomorrow.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ashyukun
Id like to see some pics of that. Im thinking of making a bike rack for my car too.
Finished the inside of the drivers door. Installed the door launcher actuator and the door lock actuator. Fumbled for a while to figure out which bolts/screws go where, then installed the interior door handle assembly. Finally, I installed several layers of sound-absorbing polyurethane foam into the vast crevices of the lower trim panel.
Alas, I still have not driven it yet.
Installed 100% LED on the driver's side - taillight cluster and front turn signal/running lamp. Still trying to decide if the lamps are bright enough to be safe. Love the look of the immediate flash, but the light output isn't as high and the color isn't as rich on the turn signals.
Drove it, ha ha!
Reinstalled the wiper arms with new blades.
Adjusted the transmission crossgate cable so my 1st, 2nd, and Reverse work properly again.
Mounted the empty shell of the new rear-view mirror (this will give the stickypad time to adhere, the heavy glass and electronic guts will be added in a few days).
Finally took it for a quick drive around the block and for some fresh gas. Looks like my original fuel sender is finally giving up the ghost, took 2 minutes to go back to full. That'll be remedied later this year when I complete the prototype new gauge cluster.
Tomorrow it goes for a 100+ mile drive. No problem!
Got it home. Fixed the ground for the auto transmission gear selection light. Fixed the plastic piece that houses around the auto transmission shifer.
Looked at it for a lil' bit :).
Decided to drive the Delorean to work on Friday (6/1/12).
Taking my usual route I'm cruising off I25 and on to Auraria Parkway headed for downtown Denver.
As we come off the ramp and onto the the street near the Pepsi Center I see a (look at me red) Porsche 911. I can tell it has either been customized or is not your average Porsche as it has a very tall wing on the back.
Through normal migration of traffic it ends up right in front of me as we make our way on to Market street as we both made a right hand turn onto 17th street I could see I was right the Porsche didn't have and chrome or badging on it but instead painted under the wing were the letters GTR3.... it was one of these...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_911_GT3
As we made the turn onto 17th (a 4 lane wide SE bound one way street) the Porsche rolled lane into the furthrest left lane at the next light. I decided on lane 3 since it was open and I would be turning right in a few blocks, plus there was already a car in lane two. I really didn't pay attention to the car next to me at first other than noticing it was a very black Mercedes. As I was sitting there I glanced over at the black car and that was when I noticed the AMG badging which peaked my interest. That is when I noticed the V12 BITurbo badging in front of the AMG badge... It was one of these....
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/mercede...e-ar97668.html
As I was sitting there admiring the Mercedes, the driver never even noticed me or the Porsche on his left. My guess is he knew his car was bad ass and could care less about us how the other half lives.
That is when I glance over at the car pulling up to the light on my right. To my amazement it was a brand new Jaguar XK GTR-S all decked out in Jaguar factory logos. Obviously a Jaguar promotional vehicle of some type. One of these....
http://www.jaguarusa.com/build-your-own/?id=xkr-s
The Jag driver gave me a nod as he passed and then took a right onto Larimier and went on his day.
We needed a picture... Since it was a beautiful Friday morning every one of us had the same brilliant idea... why not drive the toy to work today!!!
I was also sitting there thinking three things....
1. There is more than $450K in autombiles sitting at this light AND A Delorean...
2. There is more than 1500 HP sitting at this light AND my Delorean's puny 135...
And #3.... If they decide to try and Drag race I will simply open the door into parade mode and raise a white flag in defeat.... since I had brought a bow and arrow to a Nuclear war....
I don't think any of the other three drivers had any idea what had just happened...
Dan
Installed Grady front springs, DPNW swaybar bushings, DPI front license plate bracket.
It was a long day.
yesterday after 3 hours of hard work and kneeling on top of the engine, I replaced the impossible. What is the impossible, the damn clutch slave cylinder. No more leaks and all this time I thought it was my transmission leaking. Next, the fuel pump and the 2 hoses inside the tank. I took a look inside my gas tank, and the return hose broke in two and the hose that goes under the fuel pump is kink beyond repair.