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Hi from NG17
#1
Hi guys and gals

Just wanted to say hello as a newbee to the DeLorean clan.

My new old baby should be winging it's way over the big pond in the next few month's and already I can't wait.

Lot's of new things to learn lots to read and discover about about my new addition.

It's been awhile since I had a car in the garage and I'm busy making plans for a few road trips.

Hope to meet up with some owners in the near future.

Mich1958
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#2
Welcome to DeLorean ownership Mich!

Used to live in NG18.

Now live in Leicestershire!
Derfel aka Derv


Oct 1981 RHD DeLorean VIN 4890
1962 Beetle
2013 Transporter T5 Camper
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#3
(04 Jan 2022, 21:18)Mich1958 Wrote: Hi guys and gals

Just wanted to say hello as a newbee to the DeLorean clan.

My new old baby should be winging it's way over the big pond in the next few month's and already I can't wait.

Lot's of new things to learn lots to read and discover about about my new addition.

It's been awhile since I had a car in the garage and I'm busy making plans for a few road trips.

Hope to meet up with some owners in the near future.

Mich1958

welcome Mich, 
I too used to be in the NG17 area but recently moved to clay cross where 5222 lives so I'm close by in a sense
Vin: 5222, 81 grey auto "Ryuko"

2017 Ford Fiesta 1.0L EcoBoost (silver)

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#4
Welcome to the team Mich. All the best for your new arrival. Let's all see some nice pics when you get a chance. Smile
Rissy
(Forum Member 288)
(DOC Member 663)

May 1981 vin#1458 "LEX"
Grey, Flapped, Black
Chassis: #1073
Engine: #2839

Main Car(s):
2005 BMW M3 in Velvet Blue
2010 Honda Civic Type R in Sapphire Blue (1 of 115 made)
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#5
Hi Mich

Welcome to the forum!
Richard H. DOC 365 VIN 1274
http://www.deloreans.co.uk
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.
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#6
Welcome! look forward to seeing some pictures of your new arrival.
Chris
Membership Secretary DOC UK
2021's DeLorean event: http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthr...p?tid=6056
VIN#15768 Ex VIN#4584
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#7
    Well 4397 is safely at home and tucked up in her garage  Big Grin time to start getting to grips with my new baby, Handbrake first I think living on a hill it wont even hold on a slight slope let alone the hill of my drive  Shock
Let the fun begin.


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#8
From what I can see it looks a very tidy car.....Is it running OK?

Dont 'over-think' the hand brake, it could be as simple as tightening the 2 large screws up a turn or two,
Chris Parnham

Ex RHD Auto's etc.etc

Main Car.. Kia E Niro 4+
Toyota Vitz 4X4 1999 (the smallest 4X4 by far!)
Toyota RAV4 EV 1999.
1970 Jago Jeep.

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#9
Hi Chris

Thanks for the advice on the handbrake Ill get into it at some point I'm sure, Car runs fine engine starts hot or cold at the first turn of the key brakes seem a little wanting could be just lack of road use, outer door seals are toast I'm afraid but other than that most everything else seems to work as it should, lots of minor tidying to do but nothing that seem major. fingers crossed.

Mich Simcox

4397
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#10
Sounds like youve got a "good un"......Well done.
Chris Parnham

Ex RHD Auto's etc.etc

Main Car.. Kia E Niro 4+
Toyota Vitz 4X4 1999 (the smallest 4X4 by far!)
Toyota RAV4 EV 1999.
1970 Jago Jeep.

DOC Club Historian 
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#11
Congratulations Mitch, Looks a very nice car.

The handbrake on these cars is a weak design but can be improved with angled handbrake pads.

Agree with Chris P that it might only be an adjustment needed though...

Think I see you have an auto which is even better for hills, I used to just stick my old auto in Park - job done.

Looks like you've got it just in time for the nice weather too  Cool

Stu
DOC 116
VIN 6237
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#12
Congrats! Using the car will iron out a few issues. They really like to be used! And the handbrake follow all the advise above!
Chris
Membership Secretary DOC UK
2021's DeLorean event: http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthr...p?tid=6056
VIN#15768 Ex VIN#4584
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#13
Looks a nice car! We're close by to you in NG16, you are welcome to pop over sometime, we've got
#2292 and #6772 here - although neither on the road at the moment.
Claire Wright  - Club Treasurer
Jul 1981 DeLorean - Flopsy #2292 
Aug 1989 Cavalier 1.6L - Guinney
Apr 2021 Mokka-e Launch Edition - Evie
#170
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#14
(28 Mar 2022, 14:14)Guinney1971 Wrote: Looks a nice car!  We're close by to you in NG16, you are welcome to pop over sometime, we've got
#2292 and #  Big Grin  here - although neither on the road at the moment.

Hi Claire

He's in very good condition TBF but not without problems and needing a fair bit of TLC not a full resto as I have been warned (by a higher power not to take anymore cars or bikes to pieces)  Dodgy Ok but something fell off and now I have to put it back on right
Big Grin

I used to admire your cars whenever I drove by, Mum used to live just around the corner in Underwood and I always used to go to her house on Friday for fish n chips from just around the corner from yourself.

I would love to pop in one day when these bits that have fell off have been put back on.  Big Grin

Mich


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#15
Lol, small world!

You are welcome to pop round any time, just drop me a DM so we can make sure we're in.

My car is in bits and has the body off at the moment, so its probably handy for you to have a nosey
over to see where various bits go.
Claire Wright  - Club Treasurer
Jul 1981 DeLorean - Flopsy #2292 
Aug 1989 Cavalier 1.6L - Guinney
Apr 2021 Mokka-e Launch Edition - Evie
#170
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