What have you done to your DeLorean today?

[SIMid]

Spent last night using the blending pad to get most of the scratches out of the bonnet without applying too much pressure. Was difficult.

[pezzonovante88]

Drove it to a British car flea market about 80kms from home. Saw some really cool cars there, including a few Esprits and some nice Jag XJSs. Lots of different cars, though. When I got home, I cleaned the car and did some graining.

[DMC5180]

Replaced both front rotors, applied anti-squeal compound to front pads. The pads came with built in anti-squeal shims that did not work so well following pad installation the previous weekend. Gave it a serious washing today it was seriously filthy. Then followed up by doing some engine compartment beautification treatments. Still lots of little things left to do.

[opethmike]

I humped it.

[jawn101]

I humped it.

Well, that clearly needs no further explanation....

[SIMid]

I humped it.

Not Wednesday yet.

[opethmike]

Well, that clearly needs no further explanation....

Not Wednesday yet.

Well, I figure it has bent me over enough times so it was time to return the favor.

[Dangermouse]

Did anyone save that photo that was on here a couple years ago of the car wth labels on just about everything? I like your idea Jon, about labelling the things in the relay and fuse area. It could work well if done tastefully. This photo I was thinking of had labels (big ones) on all the window switches, defrost button, etc. It was pretty funny looking.

[Tillsy]

Oh I see the problem - only a single label for the lighter

[Farrar]

Pretty sure Farrar has been progressively doing this to all his fuses and relays

Relays, yes -- fuses, no.

For those unfamiliar with the story, here it is:

When I decided to put my cooling fans on two relays and circuit breakers (one for each fan), the project spiralled into a re-design of that circuit including a different "fan fail" light function. I had to buy at least one new relay socket anyway, since the blue "fan fail" socket was absent from my car, and when I added my "fan fail" triggers, I required two more relay sockets. In order to make room for the new relay sockets, I opted to remove some of the sockets for not used in my car (e.g. HVAC light panel relay, rear defog timer module, HVAC panel resistor, Lambda relay).

The relay sockets I bought were close matches for the stock relay sockets, but the grooves were not such that they would fit properly, so I decided to "shotgun" the area: I removed all of the stock relay sockets, and, in an attempt to eliminate future electrical problems due to poor contact, cut off the old terminals and crimped on new ones prior to installation of the new relay sockets. Surprisingly, I was able to do one row per sitting, but my knees were arguing with me by the end of the day. (And I think the new terminals helped, since my volt gauge seems very happy now.)

At this point I congratulate the reader on your patience. Here is where the labels come in. I have a little thermal label maker and I used that to make plastic labels and stick them on the relay sockets. They're not easily visible as you look straight down, but if you incline your head you can see and read them. I initially did this just so that I could keep straight what was what in my own car's unique circumstances, but I imagine labeling the relay sockets would be useful in any event.

Since I am here, I will post a "What have you done..." answer. Technically, this was yesterday, but my Internet was out last night.

- removed right-hand driver-side kneepad
- removed glove box (what's left of it)
- replaced blower motor switch
- re-installed radio/HVAC bracket
- re-installed console
- re-installed wood panel behind passenger seat, and connecting piece between two panels
- re-installed wood panels on rear parcel shelf
- re-installed rear interior wall
- re-installed carpet on parcel shelf
- re-installed battery
- fired up the engine and let it idle, made sure radiator fans come on and off like they should
- took video of the engine running to prove alternator linkage does not interfere with fan blades
- washed all stainless panels and glass
- re-installed dash mat
- moved the car to a parking space right next to my apartment's living-room window
- put a cover on the car for the first time since I bought it in 2007