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    Thread: The time has come....
Post: Re: The time has come....

Strange, typing in Delorean should show it....?? Maybe Ebay takes a while to update? the item number works so.... It is listed under (cars,parts,vehicles/ classic cars/ other vehicles. Wont let me ...
Pilot25dmc DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 9 4,495 01 Dec 2008, 21:18
    Thread: The time has come....
Post: The time has come....

Hi everyone Well the time has come to part ways with Pilot 25. I have been offered a business opportunity that is to good to turn down, selling 25 is the only way to raise the cash. Here is the Eba...
Pilot25dmc DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 9 4,495 01 Dec 2008, 19:01
    Thread: Choosing a new exhaust
Post: Re: Choosing a new exhaust

Guys this is a great deal! If any of you have wanted to get a new exhaust then now is the time, you will never see a cheaper system built to such high specs. I have been so impressed with my exhaust...
Pilot25dmc 2 - Emission / Fuel Systems 87 35,480 27 Nov 2008, 21:31
    Thread: Photos of VIN #510
Post: Re: Photos of VIN #510

Dan, amazing pictures of my car mate! Love the B&W one! Never knew Chris's car was "THE FIRST RHD PROTOTYPE" :D Never noticed his plate at Eurotec!
Pilot25dmc Historical DeLorean articles, references, photos and information. 12 10,849 25 Sep 2008, 20:30
    Thread: DMC on upcoming top gear
Post: To finally put this to bed here is the post I put ...

To finally put this to bed here is the post I put on DMChelp. Quote:Hi DMCH employees.... Recently when "Top Gear" magazine was taking pictures and writing the article for their last issue featuring...
Pilot25dmc Off topic talk, general chat etc 26 9,221 29 Jul 2008, 22:46
    Thread: DMC on upcoming top gear
Post: Yeah, last night was the last episode of the curre...

Yeah, last night was the last episode of the current series, next weeks episode is the usual recap of the whole series. If Top Gear had filmed over in Houston I think James Espey would have told us a...
Pilot25dmc Off topic talk, general chat etc 26 9,221 28 Jul 2008, 17:46
    Thread: Unavailable car parts
Post: Stupid thing with DMCH and reproducing parts is th...

Stupid thing with DMCH and reproducing parts is that they are made far to cheaply and seem to take far to long to be made in the first place. The new binnacles and dashes have been in pre-production ...
Pilot25dmc General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 10 4,848 26 Jul 2008, 15:38
    Thread: When Is Chris Parnham Back From Holiday?
Post: When Is Chris Parnham Back From Holiday?

Hi all Anyone know when Chris P is back from holiday? I have a load of bits in a box to send to him to get Zinc plated. Cheers.
Pilot25dmc Off topic talk, general chat etc 1 1,385 07 Jul 2008, 15:09
    Thread: Project 2456 begins!!!
Post: I have no idea what make this radio is though........

I have no idea what make this radio is though..... [Image: http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/...C00036.jpg]
Pilot25dmc General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 26 10,232 28 Jun 2008, 22:51
    Thread: Project 2456 begins!!!
Post: Thats an ASI radio, they used these radios in alot...

Thats an ASI radio, they used these radios in alot of Deloreans. [Image: http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n137/...C00041.jpg]
Pilot25dmc General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 26 10,232 28 Jun 2008, 22:50
    Thread: EuroTec Speaker.
Post: The speakers are one of the reasons I am going thi...

The speakers are one of the reasons I am going this year, I have always wanted to meet Colin Spooner.
Pilot25dmc General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 12 5,573 12 Jun 2008, 11:50
    Thread: thoughts on putting a carb on a delorean
Post: For the time involved and the expense you would be...

For the time involved and the expense you would be safer just buying a Renault Alpine GTA V6, thats what I did anyway! The Alpine has the same engine as the Delorean with the only defference being it...
Pilot25dmc General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 4 2,824 03 Jun 2008, 20:53
    Thread: Early Car build quality
Post: I was looking at a car a few weeks ago for the Lor...

I was looking at a car a few weeks ago for the Lord Taveners auction and it was one of the last 1000 built, this thing was as new as the day it left the factory, only 800 miles on the clock. I have n...
Pilot25dmc General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 15 6,965 28 May 2008, 15:19
    Thread: Early Car build quality
Post: I think in terms of build quality it will always b...

I think in terms of build quality it will always be the case that a car will be built better the longer is is built for, look at TVR, their older cars fall to pieces while their new cars tend to be mo...
Pilot25dmc General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 15 6,965 28 May 2008, 13:39
    Thread: Halfords - sigh
Post: Consumable parts can be had from any motor factors...

Consumable parts can be had from any motor factors, you just need to know the car that they are cross ref'd to. Anything engine can be had from a Renault Alpine GTA, Volvo 760, Renault Espace... If y...
Pilot25dmc Off topic talk, general chat etc 19 7,407 26 May 2008, 14:47
    Thread: Current "Top Gear" magazine
Post: DMCH kept that one quiet, things like this are usu...

DMCH kept that one quiet, things like this are usualy shouted from the rooftops over at DMC Central command...
Pilot25dmc General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD 9 4,890 20 May 2008, 21:40
    Thread: Fuel Sender
Post: If the price was right I would have no problem buy...

If the price was right I would have no problem buying 10 of them if you can get them remanufactured. I wont have much trouble selling them on and even though my angle drive is 28 years old its still ...
Pilot25dmc DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 33 17,089 16 May 2008, 16:44
    Thread: Flux Capacitor Replica
Post: There is 2 major things I like about the Diamond S...

There is 2 major things I like about the Diamond Select Flux.... 1.) It is powered by batteries so you can put it anywhere. 2.) The case is metal Unless you are the most anal person on earth and st...
Pilot25dmc Off topic talk, general chat etc 50 21,686 16 May 2008, 10:37
    Thread: Fuel Sender
Post: I think John Hervey rebuilds old senders.... He mi...

I think John Hervey rebuilds old senders.... He might have a few lying about he might sell.
Pilot25dmc DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 33 17,089 14 May 2008, 14:23
    Thread: Fuel Sender
Post: Hi James The main difference with this new send...

Hi James The main difference with this new sender is the size, its a few mm shorter than the last one and makes a much better seal now so you dont get the leaks that plauged the old one. Other than ...
Pilot25dmc DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 33 17,089 14 May 2008, 11:17
    Thread: Frame Restoration ideas/suggestions please
Post: I know this post is a few weeks old but I just not...

I know this post is a few weeks old but I just noticed it. Try these guys, I have used them a few times for various things, I built a trailer when I was in school for metal class and they powder-coat...
Pilot25dmc 8 - Frame / Body / Interior 9 3,754 12 May 2008, 19:48
    Thread: Importing a delorean to the UK
Post: Well there is a few owners here with garage space....

Well there is a few owners here with garage space. Ask Paul Jenkins on the DOI forum, his dad has a 4 car garage that he might let you use. My garage is full of Deloreans and Alpines so that's me r...
Pilot25dmc DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 10 5,212 07 May 2008, 10:14
    Thread: Importing a delorean to the UK
Post: Let me know when the cars are back in the country ...

Let me know when the cars are back in the country mate, I will pop up and have a look around them for you.
Pilot25dmc DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 10 5,212 06 May 2008, 23:06
    Thread: Continuity error in BTTF 1
Post: That supposed "ghost" is a cardboard cutout of Ted...

That supposed "ghost" is a cardboard cutout of Ted Danson from one of the shows his character in the film plays. In the cinema it was not seen because it was not included in the cinema cut, once it c...
Pilot25dmc Off topic talk, general chat etc 10 4,110 28 Apr 2008, 22:58
    Thread: Delorean wannabe for sale Renault Alpine GTa V6 Gt
Post: Believe it or not this car has found its way into ...

Believe it or not this car has found its way into my hands! Just bought it about 20 minutes ago from a guy just down the road from me. From one Delorean owners hands to another!!
Pilot25dmc DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 1 2,091 16 Apr 2008, 12:13
    Thread: Delorean Sign
Post: I will give you a call later Conor, really fancy o...

I will give you a call later Conor, really fancy one of these for the garage wall.
Pilot25dmc DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 5 3,263 09 Apr 2008, 15:44
    Thread: waterlooball charity event in ireland
Post: Ummm, can, open, worms everywhere...... Don't r...

Ummm, can, open, worms everywhere...... Don't really want to talk about it, let's just say its one of the reasons I am not on the DOI forum anymore. Nuff said?
Pilot25dmc Off topic talk, general chat etc 12 4,887 01 Apr 2008, 18:52
    Thread: waterlooball charity event in ireland
Post: Bit of an update for you all. Still have not se...

Bit of an update for you all. Still have not seen the car in the flesh but the organisers have sent me a few pictures. All I know is that it is NOT A RHD, its a pretty much mint condition LHD 82' f...
Pilot25dmc Off topic talk, general chat etc 12 4,887 01 Apr 2008, 16:41
    Thread: Starter problems
Post: I had this same problem when I first got my car......

I had this same problem when I first got my car... The white connector for the fuel pump uses male/female bullet connectors and over time they expand and dont make proper contact with each other. My...
Pilot25dmc 2 - Emission / Fuel Systems 21 9,840 16 Mar 2008, 18:02
    Thread: No More Speed After 4000RPM
Post: YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D ...

YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D Replaced the fuel filter and metering head today and now the car is perfect again 8) I took it for a drive after setting the mixture to 2% and ...
Pilot25dmc 2 - Emission / Fuel Systems 17 7,929 16 Mar 2008, 17:54
    Thread: Broke Input Line To Fuel Filter
Post: Right, its now sorted and leak free :D Took ev...

Right, its now sorted and leak free :D Took everything off and used PTF tape on all the threads, it seemed to go back together and felt much tighter than it did before, I must have moved the union w...
Pilot25dmc 2 - Emission / Fuel Systems 3 2,227 16 Mar 2008, 17:45
    Thread: Broke Input Line To Fuel Filter
Post: Broke Input Line To Fuel Filter

Well I have screwed up big style now :( Went to put everything back together today and the lower metal input line for the filter is leaking from the metal connector. I think I have cracked the pipe...
Pilot25dmc 2 - Emission / Fuel Systems 3 2,227 16 Mar 2008, 14:45
    Thread: No More Speed After 4000RPM
Post: I have this kit from John Hervey [img]http://ww...

I have this kit from John Hervey [Image: http://www.specialtauto.com/delorean-par...-baff5.jpg] There is no pick-up pipe to get kinked or risk of collapse. Some say that it can be a problem when th...
Pilot25dmc 2 - Emission / Fuel Systems 17 7,929 13 Mar 2008, 11:29
    Thread: No More Speed After 4000RPM
Post: I removed the new metering head last night and rep...

I removed the new metering head last night and replace it with my old one, I have not had a chance to test it yet as I am still waiting on my new o2 sensor. I removed the control pressure regulator t...
Pilot25dmc 2 - Emission / Fuel Systems 17 7,929 12 Mar 2008, 12:53
    Thread: No More Speed After 4000RPM
Post: Your the second person to suggest that Martin, I m...

Your the second person to suggest that Martin, I might just do it seeing as its sitting in a box in my garage. It was a rebuilt unit from Ed Uding and I already sent one back because it was leaking, ...
Pilot25dmc 2 - Emission / Fuel Systems 17 7,929 12 Mar 2008, 00:44
    Thread: No More Speed After 4000RPM
Post: I am now thinking that it is fuel related, it is e...

I am now thinking that it is fuel related, it is either the fuel filter or the pump. The car is perfect at all other times, its starts on the button when cold and when hot, it will idle all day long ...
Pilot25dmc 2 - Emission / Fuel Systems 17 7,929 12 Mar 2008, 00:01
    Thread: No More Speed After 4000RPM
Post: I tested the old one ands it working fine, the who...

I tested the old one ands it working fine, the whole lamda system is working as it should. I either have the car too lean (which I really really doubt) or my new rebuilt metering head is crap. I am ...
Pilot25dmc 2 - Emission / Fuel Systems 17 7,929 10 Mar 2008, 20:24
    Thread: No More Speed After 4000RPM
Post: I richened the mixture slightly and it seemed to h...

I richened the mixture slightly and it seemed to help slightly, I can now get to about 5000rpm before the problem occurs. I am now thinking my rebuilt metering head is causing the problem, my mixture...
Pilot25dmc 2 - Emission / Fuel Systems 17 7,929 10 Mar 2008, 20:06
    Thread: waterlooball charity event in ireland
Post: Its not Peters car thats for sure. I dont have ...

Its not Peters car thats for sure. I dont have any other details on this car other than where its located. I will have plenty of details once I have seen her.
Pilot25dmc Off topic talk, general chat etc 12 4,887 10 Mar 2008, 20:01
    Thread: No More Speed After 4000RPM
Post: No More Speed After 4000RPM

Hi folks Well my problems seem to be continuing.... :( Took the car out today and onto the motorway, car went well in 3rd up to say about 55mph and 4000rpm, then it stopped accelerating and bogged ...
Pilot25dmc 2 - Emission / Fuel Systems 17 7,929 10 Mar 2008, 16:47
    Thread: waterlooball charity event in ireland
Post: Just off the phone with the organiser, leo. See...

Just off the phone with the organiser, leo. Seems the car in question needs some work, I have told them I will pop up during the week and give the car the once over. Seeing as its for an auction the...
Pilot25dmc Off topic talk, general chat etc 12 4,887 10 Mar 2008, 14:35
    Thread: waterlooball charity event in ireland
Post: I will give this guy Leo a ring now. Full repor...

I will give this guy Leo a ring now. Full report after I speak with him.
Pilot25dmc Off topic talk, general chat etc 12 4,887 10 Mar 2008, 14:26
    Thread: waterlooball charity event in ireland
Post: Its a charity event in Northern Ireland Glen not I...

Its a charity event in Northern Ireland Glen not Ireland, its one of the biggest fund raising events we have in the country. I was at it in 2006 with my father and directors from Guinness. You would ...
Pilot25dmc Off topic talk, general chat etc 12 4,887 10 Mar 2008, 04:24
    Thread: O2 Sensor
Post: O2 Sensor

Right, where to begin??? You will all remember the small fire I had in the engine bay a few weeks back that melted the wiring of the o2 sensor, well since then my car has been hunting like crazy, and...
Pilot25dmc 2 - Emission / Fuel Systems 4 2,631 10 Mar 2008, 00:07
    Thread: Thai Back to the Future 2 Posters
Post: Yeah, I will take one too! I can pay you paypal...

Yeah, I will take one too! I can pay you paypal when you get home. Cheers.
Pilot25dmc DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 5 3,198 08 Mar 2008, 12:58
    Thread: I want to join the DMC owners club!!!
Post: Did you see the car today or are you leaving it un...

Did you see the car today or are you leaving it until tomorrow?
Pilot25dmc DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 67 33,702 07 Mar 2008, 21:52
    Thread: I want to join the DMC owners club!!!
Post: Judging by the engine it has sat outside for a few...

Judging by the engine it has sat outside for a few years. Interior looks ok I guess, it has the usual busted seats from prolonged exposure to the sun, no leaks by the looks of things so it must be pr...
Pilot25dmc DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 67 33,702 06 Mar 2008, 17:36
    Thread: I want to join the DMC owners club!!!
Post: Yeah, it has been a rather "fruitfull" few months ...

Yeah, it has been a rather "fruitfull" few months in the Delorean sales department. Dont think I can remember so many cars for sale in the UK before. At the end of the day, no-matter what car you go...
Pilot25dmc DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 67 33,702 06 Mar 2008, 16:32
    Thread: I want to join the DMC owners club!!!
Post: Well said Martin. If you do buy both cars and t...

Well said Martin. If you do buy both cars and the "project" one gets on top of you, I will buy it off you. Let me know how you get on.
Pilot25dmc DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 67 33,702 06 Mar 2008, 15:34
    Thread: I want to join the DMC owners club!!!
Post: Whatever you end up doing mate, expect about 4 of ...

Whatever you end up doing mate, expect about 4 of us to be there the first weekend you have the car at your house! That car looks like a perfect starter car, with your budget it could look amazing wh...
Pilot25dmc DeLorean Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted 67 33,702 06 Mar 2008, 14:32