[DML] Re:1982 DMC is concours?

[James Espey <james@xxxx>]

Regarding the recent discussions about concours, aftermarket mods 
(Tankzilla, braided steel clutch lines, etc) -

The Cooncours Judging Manual located here:

http://www.delorean.com/files/handbook.pdf

Pretty much spells it out. As far as "invisible" mods like the relay 
update kit, tankzilla, lockzilla, etc go, if the Judges can't see it 
immediately, you probably won't get deducted. If you TELL the Judges 
you have it, you'll probably get deducted. The braided steel clutch 
line can be seen from underneath the car depending on how it was 
installed, so it's an easy one to deduct for. The Judges do NOT look 
in the relay compartment, or the fuel pump access cover so if you 
have updated relays, or one of the Zilla products, as long as you 
keep quiet about it, you won't get deducted.

Generally speaking, common-sense safety/reliability updates are very 
minor deductions which can sometimes be offset by having the original 
part (in a concours-like condition) accompanying the car during 
judging (an example would be the coolant overflow bottles).

I welcome the previous Millennium concours Judges thoughts and experiences.

FYI, the next official DeLorean Concours are scheduled for EuroFest 
in Belfast in May and at our Open House, June 15-17, 2001.

James Espey
DeLorean Motor Company
Houston, Texas

281/568-9573
800/USA-DMC1
http://www.delorean.com

> In the most recent concours held in Cleavland and going by the judging
> manual created by James Espey and Steve Wynn of DMC Houston the car
> would have points deducted for every change or modifacation from "BONE
> STOCK" (including the smaller circuit breakers for the cooling fans
> and blower and old door lock module). In some other concours events
> held by other marques if you have the correct parts on the ground by
> the car or can produce documentation that the car was sold by the
> dealer that way they will accept it.Some car clubs like AACA allow any
> safety related changes like turn signals, seat belts, safety glass
> etc. As long as the owner has the origional parts and didn't cut the
> car up you can return it to stock condition. A perfect concours car
> would IMHO require all zillas which is a considerable investment plus
> new tires, header bottle, radiater, battery switch, etc to be a good
> and reliable daily driver and not just a show car.
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757 2nd place Cleavland Millenium 2000 concours