Re: [DML] DMC houston video question

["spaceace3113" <spaceace3113@xxxxxxxxx>]

  It would be pretty interesting to see a "new Delorean " be produced
but really, why?? I think the price would be astronomical in
comparison to an original survivor. You could probably restore a
"classic" for that kind of money. Personally for me, I searched for
along time before I found my car, and I'm kinda proud of myself for
finding an extremely low mileage  original car that was all but
forgotten and bringing it back to life.
  Houston deserves alot of praise for their efforts but, some of the
things they produce really boggles my mind. Take for instance the new
interior, I personally dont like it, if I wanted a car with GPS,
carbon fibre, or aluminum appointments guess what? I'd buy one. The
Delorean has a wicked interior, maybe an updated gauge cluster is the
only thing I'd change.
  Again, this is a classic car and unfortunately it is within reach of
alot of people who after awhile feel the need to change something on
it. Im guilty of this too, Ive been looking for engine/ exhaust
upgrades since before I bought mine but if the car cost $50 g's on
average I think people would be more reluctant to experiment on them
or hack them up into "time cars" . At that point most everyone would
be into preservation and originality. 
  Houston is definitely recognized as an important figure with this
car, top 3 in my opinion. I think they could do sooo much more for
themselves and the marque if they continue what they are doing and
propogate the cars longevity and keep it in some kind of competitive
light with the other memorable cars of the past, or present for that
matter. There are Pantera specialists who not only restore the cars
but they manufacture tested warranteed performance parts, engines,
intakes, cams, exhausts, etc....that keep the cars both coveted and
competitive. In my opinion Houston should follow suit, there are 2
ways of making money as a car specialist/ restorer......keeping the
cars on the road by keeping them pristine and original or transforming
them into super performers. I think DMCH  should go that route first
before they consider new interiors or reproduced cars. You wouldnt buy
a car because it had a modern interior would you?? But I think you
would if it hauled some ass!!!
  Didnt mean to sound like Im rambling but this is the cross I bear
with this car, Ive got afew friends with exotic cars, one even has 6
ranging from restored to modified, all truly amazing. The Delorean is
behind the 8 ball seems like it always was, there is so much available
for the rest of them.....does the marque really need the same car but
newly reproduced one that will be subject to much of the same
criticism it was subjected to in 1981 or a new interior??  
  Maybe we could get Rob Grady to reproduce 502's engine since he has
all the castings....that would be more worthwile, and surely more
potent than 197 hp.








To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address:
moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx

For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com

To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews 
Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
    dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
    http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/