What have you done to your DeLorean today?

[Alan]

Congrats! Have any pictures from the show?

You know, somewhat embarrassingly, I don't. This is the 3rd time I've had 1121 out to show. I've meant to bring my DSLR all 3 times and have forgotten it each time. I could, of course, use my cell phone, but I'm so wrapped up showing the car I forget to do that, too.

It really is true that the general public loves DeLoreans. Everyone stops, looks, talks, and takes pictures... so there's a LOT of talking.

In addition, for us, we encourage people who are REALLY interested to get in and have pictures taken. I know many owners will balk at that, but Colleen and I consider ourselves custodians of a well known and we'll loved piece of automotive history. We get excited by how excited and happy people are just seeing the car. It's even better for both them and us when they can get their pictures taken inside. We love it.

So... with the talking, educating, and helping people with pictures, it makes it difficult to just go and enjoy the show.

[DMC5180]

In addition, for us, we encourage people who are REALLY interested to get in and have pictures taken. I know many owners will balk at that, but Colleen and I consider ourselves custodians of a well known and we'll loved piece of automotive history. We get excited by how excited and happy people are just seeing the car. It's even better for both them and us when they can get their pictures taken inside. We love it.
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+1

However, if the first words out of there mouth is a BTTF wisecrack. I usually don't extend the offer. It kinda depends on the attitude of the individual after that if I make the offer or not.

[Alan]

+1

However, if the first words out of there mouth is a BTTF wisecrack. I usually don't extend the offer. It kinda depends on the attitude of the individual after that if I make the offer or not.

I completely agree about the attitude. I don't automatically dismiss anyone who starts with BTTF, though. If all they're doing is cracking wise or being a-holes, definitely dismissed. If they have a real love of the movie or are just using it genuinely to break the ice I'm still good. It IS how much of the general public is introduced to the car.

[DMC5180]

I completely agree about the attitude. I don't automatically dismiss anyone who starts with BTTF, though. If all they're doing is cracking wise or being a-holes, definitely dismissed. If they have a real love of the movie or are just using it genuinely to break the ice I'm still good. It IS how much of the general public is introduced to the car.

I do have the stealth FC in the car to throw back at them if I so choose.

Interestingly enough I don't get the coke remarks hardly at all anymore. Aging demographic I guess.

[MTDMC]

Met the previous owners who I bought my Delorean from. They were very happy how nice the car still looks and they know it's being well taken care of. They also gave me a stack of old Delorean World magazines. After that I went for a drive.

[DavidProehl]

Tried starting the car for the first time since installing the LED dimmer relay. Everything seems to look and sound fine (fuel pump primes, dash lights up, etc), except there is no starter on the turn, just a relay click. Crossing my fingers that it is just a low battery, but now I'm scared I may have bumped something I shouldn't have back there. I've doubled checked the #9 relay connections they all look good.

I returned the relay wiring to stock again and am charging the battery. May need to start a thread on this if I get it charged and don't have any luck.

[DMCMW Dave]

Yeah, the only success I've had removing the O2 sensor, was by using a box end wrench and smacking the end with a heavy hammer. I've never had any luck with the open side sockets.

Use a torch to heat it.


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[DMC5180]

Use a torch to heat it.


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Of coarse, if I had one at the time I would of used it. 😜

[Riley88]

Found out my clutch is all going to shit. More money to throw at my cash cow D lol

[novadmc]

Installed LEDs in the license plate lights (I hate the brackets in the bumper for those light housings)
And installed LEDs in the dome lights. Guess I'll need to be ordering a led compatible relay if I don't want to be turning the dome lights on and off manually.

Also have LEDs to go in the dash, and replace all but the batt light. I just need to find time to take out the binnacle.