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11-29-2005, 10:25 PM | #1 | |
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Newbie = Me!
Hey there everyone! I'm pretty new to Automotive Forums, and I just wanted to start to get to know everyone a little bit. I'm starting my senior project in just a few months and I've decided to fix up my dad's old DeLorean. I know very little about cars in general, let alone DeLoreans, so this should be a real learning experience. I'll be working with a local technical school on the project, but just in case I have any questions they can't answer, I'd love to have someone to turn to here. In fact, I have a question for DeLorean drivers right now: How's gas? I know it's no economy car - but I imagine it can't be too bad. I'd love some feedback, or just a reply with hello. Have a great day! And I look forward to meeting you all.
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12-01-2005, 05:40 PM | #2 | |
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Hey hows it going? Welcome.
Mine gets about 20 mpg. I think I remember seeing an old Delorean window sticker online that listed it as 19mpg street/21mpg highway but don't quote me on that one. you should check out Delorean.com if you haven't already, they sell all the parts and have good diagrams pictures. |
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12-01-2005, 07:53 PM | #3 | |
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that's a pretty big project if you're new to cars. deloreans aren't exactly newbie friendly. i highly suggest getting the factory repair manuals if you're really serious about this.
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a delorean isn't a good car to learn on. even seasoned mechanics have trouble with them. it is a known fact that the designer of these cars was a coke-head. truly a collector's item, though. it should be a fun project. just don't get frustrated. it is an ass-backwards design. |
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12-08-2005, 04:50 PM | #8 | |
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Your welcome.
Make sure to check out This Site as well. It's a pretty active Delorean forum. I have heard of other Delorean owners getting better gas milage after doing some modifications. Last edited by timetraveler; 12-10-2005 at 04:01 PM. |
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you don't get busted for trying to import $1.8 million in coke without ever doing it. http://eightiesclub.tripod.com/id305.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_De_Lorean http://ask.yahoo.com/20010927.html now, this i didn't know, apparently he died just this year.....now i feel bad for picking on a dead guy. http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/03/20/obit.delorean/ DMC12, don't be mad . . . i didn't say they were bad cars, just different, very different. if someone said to me that the designer of the datsun z cars was a heroin addict (he wasn't BTW), it wouldn't change my mind about the car. both are still beautiful, classic auto designs, despite any personal flaws that the designers might have had (everyone has them). it was just a joke, lighten-up. Last edited by dimefury; 12-20-2005 at 03:35 PM. |
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Ahhhh Don't fight! Haha, yeah I actually knew DeLorean was a coke-head. But, I mean, good thing he was. What would Doc have ever done without the DeLorean?? |
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Actually, coke-head would imply he actually used coke. He was never accused of using it, just selling it. Whether or not you believe he intended to sell it or was framed is another story. For the record, he was acquitted of all charges and never spent any prison time. Also, for those who believe urban legends, no cocaine was ever smuggled in hidden compartments of Delorean cars.
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