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Gullwing Door Myth
The myth is that gullwing doors will trap you if someone parks too close. The exact opposite is true. They are hinged in the middle of the roof, not on the widest part of the car, like traditional doors. DMC-12 gullwings require only about 10 inches to open fully.
(I parked over the line to get close to the wall for demonstration. I moved "Loren" back within the lines immediately after.)
Malwarewolf
Hnnnng! One of the many perks of a DeLorean. I can't wait to have one of my own. I envy you sir.
OldEricCool
I feel like you should have blurred out your license plate, but I really don't know why
TheGentlemanFormerlyKnownAsIntelligent
Kanye still doesn't know.
monty0811
I would rather have a De Lorean than a Corvette!
jweenypwee
Everyone has a Vette! ;)
Nuonaton
As someone who doesn't own a DeLorean... Screw you man. Screw. You. *weeps*
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jweenypwee
Myth is more fascinating than truth. Myth = DMC trafficked coke. Truth = Undercover FBI offered the idea to him, then nabbed him.
jweenypwee
No coke was ever trafficked or changed hands. Wouldn't make sense anyways to ship coke from Columbia, to Ireland, to U.S.
commoncomment
"Do you have any cars with doors that go like this or like this? I didn't think so!" -Some billionaire
ardevas09
i have had many cars in my day, but i envy you so much for having that.
jweenypwee
I've had it since July 2000. It's been a tank. Used to deliver piazza with it for a couple of those years. It was my daily back then.
ardevas09
15 years? that's commitment!
Velonici
The whole point of gull wing doors is they take up less space so the car can be wider and more stable int he corners.
mattsmithDW
You need to install a fog machine that only shoots fog when you open the door. Oh and hover wheels.
jweenypwee
If anyone has any legitimate questions about the DMC in particular, ask away. There is more myth than fact "known" about the "D".
Ohnofrodo
Is it expensive to maintain I.E. broken parts and what have you?
jweenypwee
Delorean.com for parts. Very reasonable. Hasn't been expensive to maintain, but I just completely re-did the brakes for $3k.
monty0811
Was it slightly disappointing when you first opened the door and it didn't do the Back To the Future door 'Werrrrrrrrr'?
jweenypwee
Oh it still makes a rad "swish" sound from the gas strut!
pyry77
Any weird cleaning requirements? I think i remember them being plain stainless steel shell?
jweenypwee
Zero requirements. Stainless is stainless. I use paint thinner or xylene for tough bug splats or tree sap.
GrumpyCosplay
When you gonna put a proper engine in it?
jweenypwee
Gonna keep it stock and bring it up to 200hp N/A by undo'ing the early 80's EPA choke hold. New cam, header, cat, and exhaust.
GrumpyCosplay
But... but... 3.0 ltr twin turbo from an A610 is a perfect fit! I know because I have the 86 Renault GTA...
jweenypwee
Haven't you and I talked about this before? Or is it another guy with the Alpine?
GrumpyCosplay
Nope, same guy. Just realised. HI! *waves enthusiastically*
comrade702
What's the gas milage like?
jweenypwee
22 city, 30 hwy
comrade702
Not bad, what about in space?
jweenypwee
1 plutonium per flux.