RE: [DML] the aversion to customizing?

["Jack Stiefel" <jackstiefel@xxxx>]

I am not a purist, but my "D" is pretty close to original. All I have
is my opinion, but it appears there are a few reasons to this:

1. The car was built to be a certain way, and damn it I am gonna keep it
that way
2. The car is a vehicle that would be worth less if customized
(pertaining to concourse vehicles mostly)
3. The car is a piece of art. Would you repaint the Mona Lisa's smile?

I am sure there are more reasons. My own belief is I bought this car
because I Love the DeLorean and wanted one. If I wanted to buy one and
modify it to be like another car, or perform like another car I would
have bought that other car. I have the stainless steel lettering,
changed the radio, and upgraded the speedometer. Would I do any major
engine, suspension, or other engineering enhancements? Maybe, because
that wouldn't really change the looks or operation of the vehicle beyond
original. Would I paint my own car in it's current condition? Nope.
Do I like the painted ones I see? Yup. I have my own invisible line of
what I am willing to do to my DeLorean, as I am sure everyone else does.
It is just some lines are further out then others.

As far as I care, chop yours up till it doesn't even resemble a DeLorean
anymore, just leave mine alone. Kidding... but I am closer to Number 1
above. However, I believe that you have a right to do anything to your
own property as you see fit.

Sorry to rant, but I believe Sean has a valid question to ask.

Jack & Virginia Stiefel
1981 DeLorean Vin 3461 August 1981 Build (Ours)
http://www.sacketmansion.com/delorean
1988 Jaguar XJS-C V-12 (Mine) http://www.sacketmansion.com/jaguar
1998 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 (work)
2001 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 (daily driver)
2001 PT Cruiser (Hers)
Visit us at http://www.sacketmansion.com


-----Original Message-----
From: Sean Spurlock [mailto:sean_dmc1@xxxx] 
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 3:32 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] the aversion to customizing?



This may not even make it to the post but...

I am very curious why so many people on this list are against
customizing 
their DeLorean? When I say customizing...I don't necessarily mean
gutting 
the car, painting it, and making it into some kind of monstrosity. I
simply 
mean IMPROVING on the original design, and despite whatever way you
slice 
it, some improvements absolutely should be done to make the car road
worthy. 
Other customizing options like wheels, brakes, EFI , electrical
additions 
(like a stereo), tinting windows and suspension mods are all a personal 
preference. So why are so many group members upset that we are
"butchering" 
our cars??? I am not against keeping a stock car at all, but having
owned a 
DeLorean, am fully aware of the car's failings, and simply want to
improve 
it...make the car better. You can still preserve the look and style of
the 
car, and still have increased reliability and functionality. If anyone 
wishes to contact me off list to voice your opinions, I would love to
hear 
them.

Regards,
Sean Spurlock

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