Re: [DML] Proper Names & Door Struts

["Rustproof" <Rustproof@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I was away on business this week and was unable to fiddle with the torsion
bar adjustments. I did however have the chance to catch up on the strut
issue today. Man, you guys are worse than a bunch of old ladies in a sewing
circle. I make an honest comment and everyone thinks there is a conspiracy
against the vendors! Rob,I did not reply because, like you, I have a
business to run and the DML isn't a big priority. (I like it but I don't
live for it.) I am not "mad" at you. On the contrary, I admire you, John
Hervey and the rest of the independent vendors. (I buy tons of parts from
all of you every year!)  I'm going to take your last advice and re-adjust my
bars this weekend and I'll let you know what happens. I'm sure it will turn
out fine. I don't profess to be a Delorean expert but I do my best.  As for
this name thing, some of us just simply prefer to remain relatively
anonymous. It's just the way it is, like it or not and it is our right to do
so unless the DML rules have changed since I joined. We don't do it because
we want to strike from the shadows at people. Some of us just don't feel
comfortable giving out that information in a public forum. I do however,
ALWAYS sign my Vin number. With regard to the Delorean community, the VIN is
a consistent identifier and should be sufficient for the purpose of
identifying me as a legitimate owner and should also serve to identify me to
the vendors I patronize.  By the way, that's what "screen-names" were
designed to do;  protect the privacy of the individual. Please don't hold
this against those of us who prefer to remain anonymous.
Rustproof
Vin #1559

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven L. Alves" <steve@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 12:33 AM
Subject: Re: [DML] Proper Names & Door Struts


> OK, Here is a suggestion that might make everyone happy... How about any
> name you feel like and your vin (assuming you are an owner) after it. Most
> of us do it that way anyways and non owners are unlikely to have any
vendor
> issues. When I bought #2700 it came with an extra set of door struts. It
> actually had one DMCH and one Grady on it. In my personal experience the
> Grady struts seemed to have a bit more power to them and the DMCH struts
> were smoother opening. With the launchers on the car I purchased a new set
> of Grady struts and the car actually shook when they opened for about the
> first week or two and then mellowed out to be about the same as the DMCH
> struts. Temperature seems to make the biggest difference and they do open
> allot weaker when it is cold. I am still waiting to experience my first
> Florida summer with them. Personally I would take either vendors struts
> equally. Most of the work on my car was done at Grady by the PO and that
is
> why I bought Grady replacements. Now that Tony and DMCF is only an hour
away
> I am sure that the next set if and when needed will come from there, I
> really can't see all the hubbub about door struts. Maybe we could get
Steve
> and Rob to commission a scientific evaluation, a few million dollars and
we
> could make sure every last detail would be identical.. I really don't want
> or need $1000 door struts..
>
> Steve
> #2700
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dick Ryan" <deloreanbiker@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 8:44 PM
> Subject: Re: [DML] Proper Names
>
>
> > Bob is correct!  Geez, did I really say that :).
> >
> > I belong to the VW forum on the Samba.  It is
> > moderated, but you wouldn't believe so because it is
> > so "open".  BUT, there are a number of unethical and
> > unacceptable types of activity that can get you
> > banned.
> >
> > No problem using a nickname, because your profile is
> > known to others.  Even private emails that are flames
> > or scams can get you banned.
> >
> > It is a great forum and so loose and fun you'd never
> > know there was a moderator.
> >
> > To those who want privacy,  I respect that.  But
> > anonimity should come with caveats.  In other words,
> > abuse it and you lose it.
> >
> > Dick Ryan
> > VIN 16867
> >
> > My last 2¢ on this subject.
> >
> > --- Videobob Moseley <videobob@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >> If we moved over to a modern forum format,
> >> we could enjoy using profiles that will keep track
> >> of personal information,
> >> there are also "reputation" meters that work like
> >> ebay's feedback system.
> >> (this might not be good for me :>)
> >> A modern forum would allow to use private messaging,
> >> the ability to show
> >> photos and share media files, run polls on threads,
> >> watch particular threads
> >> and so much more.....
> >> It needs to be done eventually.
> >>
> >> The way I look at it is, there are only a few
> >> thousand active owners out
> >> there,
> >> and out of that only a few hundred who are active
> >> via the internet.
> >> There is no reason to exorcise anonymity here, we
> >> all know each other
> >> and all get to actually meet one another in person
> >> at events and we should
> >> all treat each other as known friends - because we
> >> are.
> >> I think this disclosure might bring forth more
> >> respect for one another on
> >> the forum.
> >> Just a thought.
> >>
> >> - Videobob
> >> PS: For those that don't know, "Videobob" is the
> >> actual name I go by in real
> >> life,
> >> and professionally. Only family and close friends
> >> know me by "Robert
> >> Moseley",
> >> but they call me "Video" or "Bob" usually.
> >> I wanted to point that out so that you know I am not
> >> hiding behind a nick
> >> name.
> >> Check the IMDB for "Videobob".
> >>
> >>
> >> >From: "Murray Fisher" <murrayfw@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> >Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> >To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> >Subject: Re: [DML] Proper Names
> >> >Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 07:55:41 -0700
> >> >
> >> >I agree with Dick Ryan.   I like last names too,
> >> but in Dick's case I think
> >> >AGE should be on there too!!
> >> >Murray Fisher Age 84
> >> >Vin: 05962
> >> >Lic:  DMC XII
> >> >
> >> >
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