RE: [DML] New Interior Design

["Videobob Moseley" <videobob@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think the interior looks pretty good, and they got it to look a little 
more "European",
however the center part of the dash and the console needs to be totally 
reworked.
First of all, the light color is going to reflect on the inside of the 
windshield.
I think it's color scheme should be either black or maybe the grey carbon 
fiber.
Also, I don't like how proprietary the stereo is to the dash.
Maybe I don't want YOUR radio.
I want a regular ol' DIN style radio mount so I can add in any radio I want.
Some of us audiophiles change out our radios every other year with the 
latest stuff.

I also already have my own style GPS and Satellite radio systems, and might 
not want
to be stuck with the parts installed.

This portion needs to be generic and open to the end users decisions.

Also, does the center piece elbow pad lift up to reveal some storage?
There is just not enough spaces and cubby holes for goodies!
I need a place for my shades, some change, gum and other junk.
I am not a smoker, but I LOVE the ashtray, it is perfect for spare change, 
lip balm...etc.
Where is the CIG lighter?

Also, will any of these parts be sold separately?
I for one would like to have just the steering wheel if nothing else.
It looks great.
I think that for a $10,000 price tag, most of us would rather want to try to 
do this
ourselves if it would cut the price considerably.

Your response James?

- Videobob

PS- Josh, I know you do some pretty good recovered dash's and parts,
when are we going to see the new JOSH INTERIOR? - LOL



>From: Josh Haldeman <jhaldeman@xxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [DML] New Interior Design
>Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:33:48 -0500
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>Hi James,
>
>I was interested in knowing more about the philosophy behind choosing
>the specific design and layout of the interior.
>
>Although the new design is visually appealing, it seems to me that, just
>like the original interior, it lacks that DeLorean branding that is so
>strong on the outside of the car.  As a product designer, everyday I
>have to consider how to develop new commercial products that retain the
>same identity of products that have been produced by that company in the
>past.  That branding can be accomplished through shapes, parting line
>locations, patterns, colors, textures and materials.  Like I said, this
>design is visually appealing, but if it didn't have a DMC logo on the
>steering wheel hub and gauges, I would guess that I was in an Audi.
>
>I still like it...it's far better than what John and Giugiaro came up
>with for the production car...but considerations could be made to have
>it match the original timeless styling of the outside of the car, rather
>than just create a "snapshot" of everything that's popular and appealing
>in 2004...unless of course, that was what you were going for.
>
>Just my professional opinion.  I'm paid to be this critical with my
>company, and I would want you to expect no less from me here.
>
>-Josh
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>James wrote:
>
> >
> >The latest issue was mailed late last week and should have hit all the
> >US mailboxes by now. International subscribers should see it sometime
> >next week. This is the issue that covers the new interior of the show
> >car with all the "in progress" pictures. I'd welcome comments from
> >anyone who wishes to email or post about it.
> >
> >James
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