Re: [DML] Procours D'Coolness (an alternative to Concours)

[delorean31@xxxx]

DeLorean Mid Atlantic recently created just such an award in memory of one 
our members who passed away that enjoyed modifying and improving his 
DeLorean. It is called the Charles Muffley award and was recently presented 
to Curtis at the Cleveland DeLorean Show for his outstanding customized DMC. 
Plans are to award it at upcoming regional meets such as Cleveland and others.

Gary Gore
Activities Director
DeLorean Mid Atlantic
VIN 3360


> This is NOT about Concours.
> 
> I think that there are enough people out there who want to put their
> Delorean in a contest, but the Concours is not appropriate.
> 
> So how about we start a second contest to see who has the coolest car?
> Instead of penalizing someone for upgrading and modifying/improving, let's
> have a contest that specifically rewards for this sort of behavior.
> 
> The highest score would go to the Delorean with best fixes for known weak
> spots and factory defects. Extra credit would go for fitting in new engines
> and transmissions depending on if weight distributions and safety are not
> compromised. Standard extra points would be awarded for heavy duty window
> motors, cross-drilled brake rotors, lowered suspension, stainless steel
> braided clutch line, etc. More extra credit would be given for technology
> improvements such as convex passenger side mirror, electro-chromatic
> rear-view mirror, alarm system, etc.
> 
> For example, a 140 amp police alternator would get more points than a 105
> amp Motorola. But it would loose points if the mounting modifications
> looked sloppy.
> 
> With the exception of upsetting the concours museum lovers, I think such a
> competition is what everyone else is itching for. By the way -- you would
> loose points for bringing your car in on a trailer! It must be driven to
> the show! How about it?
> 
> Walt Tampa, FL
> 
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