[DML] Re: DeLorean Handling

["d_rex_2002" <rich@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, I first experienced the "end around" with my first Delorean
back in 1985.  Granted, this was with original NCT's, in the rain
and during my first few weeks of ownership.  I was "playing" with
the car in a mall next to a JC Penny in North Riverside, IL.

Just after a stop sign and a 90 degree right turn, there is a set
of railroad tracks and a slight turn in the road.  Since I was
"in the gas" as I went over the tracks, the NCT's lost grip as I
crossed the wet rails and rubber threasholds next to the tracks
and I inadvertently pulled my first "Marty McFly Move", just like
in BTTF when Marty was trying to outrun the Libyans.  The car did
go nearly sideways momentarily, but as soon as the tires hit the
pavement again, it snapped back in line (just like in the movie).

After years of experience and driving thousands of miles in many
different Deloreans, I have never purposely attempted that move
and with more recent softer tire compounds, I have not made that
move again inadvertently.

Now with the Grand National powered Delorean, I have plenty of
torque to break loose the rear tires at will, but since I am not
interested in breaking anything else on the car right now, I will
be content with just breaking in the new clutch gradually.

BTW: My Grand National powered Delorean is a Canadian model, but
with the engine swap, I'm unsure of the original exhaust pipes.

Later,
Rich W.


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "content22207" <brobertson@xxxx> 
wrote:
> 
> 
> This brings up something I've wondered about:
> 
> Contemporary reviews complained about DeLo's rear weight bias. 
Claimed
> the car wanted to pivot around itself in corners. This has not 
been my
> experience at all. Even though I drive a tad fast & hard, I have 
never
> felt the rear end do anything untoward. In fact, the car does 
indeed
> respond best accelerating through a curve.
> 
> Has anyone on the List ever experienced real world handling 
problems
> on an otherwise tight vehicle?
> 
> Bill Robertson
> #5939









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