http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:24:21 +0000 MyBB http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6489 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:08:53 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6489
Looking for some advice on adjustable suspension - more specifically, systems where you can change the height on demand.
I'm in the process of importing a DeLorean from the US, which has already been lowered to the designed ride height.


Our driveway has a slight peak, where the drive transitions to the drob kerb, then down to the down.

I used to own a 2012 BMW Z4, and when laden with 2 occupants, it would slightly scrape the chassis as it passed over the peak. Obviously I don't want that to happen with the DeLorean!

So... Has anyone installed (or had any experience with) air suspension systems? 

I only need to have the front adjustable, and I've seen 2 potential systems available - Air Ride (replacing existing springs entirely), or "Air cups" (that sit atop the existing coilovers).

Both systems are then hooked up to a compressor system (with or without a tank), allowing the front of the car to be raised on the fly. Perfect for passing speed bumps or other undulations. 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.]]>
Looking for some advice on adjustable suspension - more specifically, systems where you can change the height on demand.
I'm in the process of importing a DeLorean from the US, which has already been lowered to the designed ride height.


Our driveway has a slight peak, where the drive transitions to the drob kerb, then down to the down.

I used to own a 2012 BMW Z4, and when laden with 2 occupants, it would slightly scrape the chassis as it passed over the peak. Obviously I don't want that to happen with the DeLorean!

So... Has anyone installed (or had any experience with) air suspension systems? 

I only need to have the front adjustable, and I've seen 2 potential systems available - Air Ride (replacing existing springs entirely), or "Air cups" (that sit atop the existing coilovers).

Both systems are then hooked up to a compressor system (with or without a tank), allowing the front of the car to be raised on the fly. Perfect for passing speed bumps or other undulations. 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6479 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:58:36 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6479
We’re seeing if any Back to the Future/DeLorean owners would be interested in bringing their car to our annual party in the Beaulieu area on 27 June 2026.

It’s a well-attended 80s-themed party (around 800–1000 people) with food, music, and activities throughout the evening. You’d have full access to the event, and arrival would be from around 3pm.

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy being part of, please get in touch!

Thanks! ]]>
We’re seeing if any Back to the Future/DeLorean owners would be interested in bringing their car to our annual party in the Beaulieu area on 27 June 2026.

It’s a well-attended 80s-themed party (around 800–1000 people) with food, music, and activities throughout the evening. You’d have full access to the event, and arrival would be from around 3pm.

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy being part of, please get in touch!

Thanks! ]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6478 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:58:09 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6478 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6476 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:21:25 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6476 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6475 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:52:39 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6475 May 2025 is the 30th Anniversary of him and a few other like minded souls
forming the DeLorean Owners Club UK.

We will be attending a number of events around the country this year to 
commemorate this milestone, and there will be anniversary themed articles 
in DeLorean News and on our social media channels over the course of the year.

Personally, I've only been involved with the Club for 25 years, I'm a mere spring
chicken!  lol]]> May 2025 is the 30th Anniversary of him and a few other like minded souls
forming the DeLorean Owners Club UK.

We will be attending a number of events around the country this year to 
commemorate this milestone, and there will be anniversary themed articles 
in DeLorean News and on our social media channels over the course of the year.

Personally, I've only been involved with the Club for 25 years, I'm a mere spring
chicken!  lol]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6474 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:49:29 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6474
as has been discussed on the WhatsApp group and on the Club Facebook Page,
with the help of Dan Willis we are planning an event in the South of England, 
centred around the Motor Museum at Beaulieu, and Goodwood Circuit, home of
the Festival of Speed.  There are also plans for a scenic drive along the South Coast.

The plan is to arrange this for the end of September.

If you can let us know if you are interested in this event, please let us know so that
Dan can look into suitable hotels and do further planning.

As this is the Club's 30th Anniversary year, it would be nice to get a good turnout at this
and other events the Club is attending this year.]]>
as has been discussed on the WhatsApp group and on the Club Facebook Page,
with the help of Dan Willis we are planning an event in the South of England, 
centred around the Motor Museum at Beaulieu, and Goodwood Circuit, home of
the Festival of Speed.  There are also plans for a scenic drive along the South Coast.

The plan is to arrange this for the end of September.

If you can let us know if you are interested in this event, please let us know so that
Dan can look into suitable hotels and do further planning.

As this is the Club's 30th Anniversary year, it would be nice to get a good turnout at this
and other events the Club is attending this year.]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6473 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:39:35 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6473
its been posted on the Club's Facebook page and WhatsApp group, but if anyone reading 
this is interested in attending Really Retro Show 2025 at Penkridge Market near Stafford,
I need to know asap.

I've got (I think) 8 DeLorean's coming so far, plus a Renault Twingo Mk1 (me) and a Trabant.

We'll have a gazebo, tables & refreshments, you'll just need to bring your own chairs.

Please drop me a DM if you haven't already contacted me on WhatsApp or Facebook, and I'll 
add you to the list.

I need to give the organisers final numbers by the end of April.]]>
its been posted on the Club's Facebook page and WhatsApp group, but if anyone reading 
this is interested in attending Really Retro Show 2025 at Penkridge Market near Stafford,
I need to know asap.

I've got (I think) 8 DeLorean's coming so far, plus a Renault Twingo Mk1 (me) and a Trabant.

We'll have a gazebo, tables & refreshments, you'll just need to bring your own chairs.

Please drop me a DM if you haven't already contacted me on WhatsApp or Facebook, and I'll 
add you to the list.

I need to give the organisers final numbers by the end of April.]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6472 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:20:21 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6472
Looking for a lower Crankcase (Sandwich plate). If anyone has one they want to part ways with?

Thanks!]]>
Looking for a lower Crankcase (Sandwich plate). If anyone has one they want to part ways with?

Thanks!]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6471 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:39:19 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6471
over the last 11 months or so, its got increasingly quiet on this forum, and that is down
to the success of the WhatsApp group for Club Members.

This forum is still monitored, and member/non members can still post on here, but you
may find there is a delay in getting a response as less folks use this now, as WhatsApp is
more instant.

If you are a Club Member, and you are not on the WhatsApp chat, then contact Chris Williams
if you want to be added to it - secretary@deloreans.co.uk]]>
over the last 11 months or so, its got increasingly quiet on this forum, and that is down
to the success of the WhatsApp group for Club Members.

This forum is still monitored, and member/non members can still post on here, but you
may find there is a delay in getting a response as less folks use this now, as WhatsApp is
more instant.

If you are a Club Member, and you are not on the WhatsApp chat, then contact Chris Williams
if you want to be added to it - secretary@deloreans.co.uk]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6470 Sun, 17 Nov 2024 09:50:59 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6470 ]]> ]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6469 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 19:57:56 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6469
its that time off year again when I start asking for submissions for next years Limited Edition Club Calendar.

Please submit photos (Landscape not Portrait) to me by the first week of October so that I can get the calendar
put together by the printers in time for the NEC Classic Motor Show in early November.

Ideally photo's wont have loads of people in them, but I know sometimes that can't be helped.

So, get photographing, and send your submissions to treasurer@deloreans.co.uk]]>
its that time off year again when I start asking for submissions for next years Limited Edition Club Calendar.

Please submit photos (Landscape not Portrait) to me by the first week of October so that I can get the calendar
put together by the printers in time for the NEC Classic Motor Show in early November.

Ideally photo's wont have loads of people in them, but I know sometimes that can't be helped.

So, get photographing, and send your submissions to treasurer@deloreans.co.uk]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6468 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:14:28 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6468
as you may have seen earlier by my message on the Whatsapp group, we are keen to move with the times and offer the range and variety of events that will continue to appeal to as many members as possible.

We know that there is no 'one size fits all', and that there is no one thing which will be suitable for all people based on either timing, duration, distance, costs, accommodation, what the plans are for the day etc etc.

The general format of the DOC weekends has been to move around the country (a key pledge), and to offer a generally car/ motoring themed day, as well as a general interest attraction day, to help broaden the overall appeal.

I will shortly be sending out a member survey via Survey Monkey which will anonymise all answers and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to have their say.  

Meetings can be anything from local pub trips, regional shows, annual events, road trips - whatever you would like them to be!  Not everything will appeal to everyone but the more we offer, the more likely we are to find something or someone  nearby, which will get people and motor cars together - after all, using, enjoying and nattering about DeLoreans is what we are all about!

The other things to note is that not everything has to be centralised through a formal meeting or an events committee or anything (I'm not a committee member or anything myself...) - any member is welcome to publicise their own events on here or the Whatsapp group, and try to get some cars and owners together.


Please add your thoughts below!

Rich]]>
as you may have seen earlier by my message on the Whatsapp group, we are keen to move with the times and offer the range and variety of events that will continue to appeal to as many members as possible.

We know that there is no 'one size fits all', and that there is no one thing which will be suitable for all people based on either timing, duration, distance, costs, accommodation, what the plans are for the day etc etc.

The general format of the DOC weekends has been to move around the country (a key pledge), and to offer a generally car/ motoring themed day, as well as a general interest attraction day, to help broaden the overall appeal.

I will shortly be sending out a member survey via Survey Monkey which will anonymise all answers and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to have their say.  

Meetings can be anything from local pub trips, regional shows, annual events, road trips - whatever you would like them to be!  Not everything will appeal to everyone but the more we offer, the more likely we are to find something or someone  nearby, which will get people and motor cars together - after all, using, enjoying and nattering about DeLoreans is what we are all about!

The other things to note is that not everything has to be centralised through a formal meeting or an events committee or anything (I'm not a committee member or anything myself...) - any member is welcome to publicise their own events on here or the Whatsapp group, and try to get some cars and owners together.


Please add your thoughts below!

Rich]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6467 Sat, 03 Aug 2024 18:59:26 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6467 Thanks]]> Thanks]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6466 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:15:40 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6466

Rich]]>

Rich]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6465 Sat, 06 Jul 2024 14:37:11 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6465
I know last year was difficult as a few decided to leave on their own accord causing a safety issue as there were still so many residents on site, however, to eradicate this issue, we will be placing classic cars near an exit and will be managing an easier route, clear of residents, for you to leave at 4pm. We can also help with ULEZ charges, if required.

If you would like to showcase your classic car and club at this event, please complete the attached form.

We hope you can join us to put on a great show for our residents.
Thank you
Regards,

Gurvinder Bhaker | Cultural Events Coordinator | Strategy and Participation

Barking Town Hall | 1 Town Square | Barking | IG11 7LU

Mobile: 07977 018 821 | Email: gurvinder.bhaker@lbbd.gov.uk

lbbd.gov.uk | facebook.com/barkinganddagenham | @lbbdcouncil

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

One borough; one community; No one left behind
From: Summer of Festivals
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2024 7:02 PM
Subject: RE: Classic cars at Summer of festivals' One Borough festival
Dear all,

It’s engines go as we can finally announce that the One Borough Festival will be the big event for the council this year and takes place on Saturday 27 July between 12pm to 7pm. This one-day festival will include live music, dance performances, family shows, classic cars, and more. You will still see flavours of our popular past Summer of festivals’ events such as the Roundhouse Music Festival and the Steam & Cider Fair. This family fun festival looks to bring around 7,000 festival goers, so it is a great way for you to reach out to a wider audience and showcase your classic car and clubs.

Please find attached vehicle application form to showcase your vehicle at this year’s One Borough Festival on Saturday 27 July at Valence Park. If you are interested in attending, please complete and return by Friday 12 July. Please see note around ULEZ charges in the application form.

We would be grateful if you could share this with other enthusiasts, colleagues, websites, magazines, clubs, and friends so we can make this bigger than before!

Regards,

Gurvinder Bhaker | Cultural Events Coordinator | Strategy and Participation

Barking Town Hall | 1 Town Square | Barking | IG11 7LU

Mobile: 07977 018 821 | Email: gurvinder.bhaker@lbbd.gov.uk

lbbd.gov.uk | facebook.com/barkinganddagenham | @lbbdcouncil



London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

One borough; one community; No one left behind]]>
I know last year was difficult as a few decided to leave on their own accord causing a safety issue as there were still so many residents on site, however, to eradicate this issue, we will be placing classic cars near an exit and will be managing an easier route, clear of residents, for you to leave at 4pm. We can also help with ULEZ charges, if required.

If you would like to showcase your classic car and club at this event, please complete the attached form.

We hope you can join us to put on a great show for our residents.
Thank you
Regards,

Gurvinder Bhaker | Cultural Events Coordinator | Strategy and Participation

Barking Town Hall | 1 Town Square | Barking | IG11 7LU

Mobile: 07977 018 821 | Email: gurvinder.bhaker@lbbd.gov.uk

lbbd.gov.uk | facebook.com/barkinganddagenham | @lbbdcouncil

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

One borough; one community; No one left behind
From: Summer of Festivals
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2024 7:02 PM
Subject: RE: Classic cars at Summer of festivals' One Borough festival
Dear all,

It’s engines go as we can finally announce that the One Borough Festival will be the big event for the council this year and takes place on Saturday 27 July between 12pm to 7pm. This one-day festival will include live music, dance performances, family shows, classic cars, and more. You will still see flavours of our popular past Summer of festivals’ events such as the Roundhouse Music Festival and the Steam & Cider Fair. This family fun festival looks to bring around 7,000 festival goers, so it is a great way for you to reach out to a wider audience and showcase your classic car and clubs.

Please find attached vehicle application form to showcase your vehicle at this year’s One Borough Festival on Saturday 27 July at Valence Park. If you are interested in attending, please complete and return by Friday 12 July. Please see note around ULEZ charges in the application form.

We would be grateful if you could share this with other enthusiasts, colleagues, websites, magazines, clubs, and friends so we can make this bigger than before!

Regards,

Gurvinder Bhaker | Cultural Events Coordinator | Strategy and Participation

Barking Town Hall | 1 Town Square | Barking | IG11 7LU

Mobile: 07977 018 821 | Email: gurvinder.bhaker@lbbd.gov.uk

lbbd.gov.uk | facebook.com/barkinganddagenham | @lbbdcouncil



London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

One borough; one community; No one left behind]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6464 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:17:40 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6464 For those who have attended before then you probably know the process but cars have to be on the stand on Thursday 7th November (up till 10pm) and can not leave until the show finishes after 5 on the 10th (Sunday) However vehicles  can be on-site till mid-day Monday if this is easier.
We have room for 4 cars again so please help your club out by showing off your pride and joy to a very welcoming and respectful public. Last year we were very fortunate to have more cars offered than space available so if we could be in this position again that would be superb. Clearly free entry tickets for the owners will be provided (within reason) and moderate costs supplied to help offset fuel etc.


Below is a ticket  offer to share with all your classic (and non classic if they need converting)! friends and family

Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show
 
Friday 8 - Sunday 10 November 2024
 
NEC Birmingham
 
Book tickets at [/url]www.necclassicmotorshow.com
 
Club members, friends and followers can quote our club code CCCNOV671 to save £4 off single-day adult tickets or £2 off family, child or multi-day tickets.
 
Discount applied to Advance prices if booked before midnight on Thurs 7 Nov or Show Open prices thereafter. 
 
Full ticket information at:[url=https://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/ticket-information]www.necclassicmotorshow.com/ticket-information.]]> For those who have attended before then you probably know the process but cars have to be on the stand on Thursday 7th November (up till 10pm) and can not leave until the show finishes after 5 on the 10th (Sunday) However vehicles  can be on-site till mid-day Monday if this is easier.
We have room for 4 cars again so please help your club out by showing off your pride and joy to a very welcoming and respectful public. Last year we were very fortunate to have more cars offered than space available so if we could be in this position again that would be superb. Clearly free entry tickets for the owners will be provided (within reason) and moderate costs supplied to help offset fuel etc.


Below is a ticket  offer to share with all your classic (and non classic if they need converting)! friends and family

Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show
 
Friday 8 - Sunday 10 November 2024
 
NEC Birmingham
 
Book tickets at [/url]www.necclassicmotorshow.com
 
Club members, friends and followers can quote our club code CCCNOV671 to save £4 off single-day adult tickets or £2 off family, child or multi-day tickets.
 
Discount applied to Advance prices if booked before midnight on Thurs 7 Nov or Show Open prices thereafter. 
 
Full ticket information at:[url=https://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/ticket-information]www.necclassicmotorshow.com/ticket-information.]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6463 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:03:17 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6463 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show

 
Friday 8 - Sunday 10 November 2024
 
NEC Birmingham
 
Book tickets at [/url]www.necclassicmotorshow.com
 
Club members, friends and followers can quote our club code CCCNOV671 to save £4 off single-day adult tickets or £2 off family, child or multi-day tickets.
 
Discount applied to Advance prices if booked before midnight on Thurs 7 Nov or Show Open prices thereafter. 
 
Full ticket information at:[url=https://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/ticket-information]www.necclassicmotorshow.com/ticket-information.

Please also see related thread re volunteers/cars required!

http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6464]]> Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show

 
Friday 8 - Sunday 10 November 2024
 
NEC Birmingham
 
Book tickets at [/url]www.necclassicmotorshow.com
 
Club members, friends and followers can quote our club code CCCNOV671 to save £4 off single-day adult tickets or £2 off family, child or multi-day tickets.
 
Discount applied to Advance prices if booked before midnight on Thurs 7 Nov or Show Open prices thereafter. 
 
Full ticket information at:[url=https://www.necclassicmotorshow.com/ticket-information]www.necclassicmotorshow.com/ticket-information.

Please also see related thread re volunteers/cars required!

http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6464]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6462 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:15:36 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6462
Hello,
I’m with book publishers Quarto, with a title coming in September your members will love, and will want to know about, DeLorean: The Rise, Fall, and Second Acts of the DeLorean Motor Company, by Matt Stone.
Matt explores it all: John Z. DeLorean’s rise from General Motors executive, to founding the DeLorean Motor Company; to its 1982 bankruptcy, and the DeLorean car’s subsequent rebirth as pop-culture star in 1985’s film Back to the Future as well as efforts to relaunch the brand in the 21st century.
You can find more details here: https://www.quarto.com/ourbooks/bookinfo...=122461708 and the book is available to pre-order everywhere, including at Waterstones.
I hope you’ll consider covering the book in some fashion and the author is available for a Q+A. I’d love to also discuss other ways we might be able to let your members know about the book!
Sincerely,
Steve
Steve Roth
Senior Marketing Manager
Quarto]]>
Hello,
I’m with book publishers Quarto, with a title coming in September your members will love, and will want to know about, DeLorean: The Rise, Fall, and Second Acts of the DeLorean Motor Company, by Matt Stone.
Matt explores it all: John Z. DeLorean’s rise from General Motors executive, to founding the DeLorean Motor Company; to its 1982 bankruptcy, and the DeLorean car’s subsequent rebirth as pop-culture star in 1985’s film Back to the Future as well as efforts to relaunch the brand in the 21st century.
You can find more details here: https://www.quarto.com/ourbooks/bookinfo...=122461708 and the book is available to pre-order everywhere, including at Waterstones.
I hope you’ll consider covering the book in some fashion and the author is available for a Q+A. I’d love to also discuss other ways we might be able to let your members know about the book!
Sincerely,
Steve
Steve Roth
Senior Marketing Manager
Quarto]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6461 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:13:19 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6461 My daughter is 27 and suffers from a number of disabilities.
She is having a very small wedding (12) people because of her social anxiety. She is an amazing girl and we are so happy she has found her soul mate.We want to make is so special even though it’s small and one of her great passions is the Delorean.we are happy to pay if anyone can make her dream come true.The wedding is on 31st October 2024 at 2pm in Llandudno wales.The pick up would be from Bangor and then photos after.Thank you.
Janeshillmar@aol.com]]> My daughter is 27 and suffers from a number of disabilities.
She is having a very small wedding (12) people because of her social anxiety. She is an amazing girl and we are so happy she has found her soul mate.We want to make is so special even though it’s small and one of her great passions is the Delorean.we are happy to pay if anyone can make her dream come true.The wedding is on 31st October 2024 at 2pm in Llandudno wales.The pick up would be from Bangor and then photos after.Thank you.
Janeshillmar@aol.com]]> http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6460 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:03:41 +0000 http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=6460