Fiero kits are great, but haven't you noticed the multitude of Lamborghini and Ferrari kits out there? it makes choosing the right kit you want an absolute pain, but I got to thinking of a Fiero kit that would be different that I haven't heard of before... a kit replicating the DeLorean DMC-12.
Just imagine, a DeLorean fiberglass body in the correct DeLorean proportions could easily be made out of a mold. The gullwing doors and hood and trunk lids could be made also out of fiberglass. The kit being in correct DeLorean size would make it easy to obtain original DeLorean parts from places like DeLoreanOne and so on.
A kit would also open up endless doors of opportunity. Just think of a DeLorean Fiero kit painted bright red with grounds effects rollin' on sporty rims with a Northstar pushing it? Or maybe putting an exact replica next to a real one and attempting to tell them apart? Also people could replicate the 'Back to the Future' cars without ruining real DeLoreans to do it.
Like I said, it's just an idea. If anyone has any suggestions or ideas please reply.
Do you guys know Deloreans only have 130hp! A Fiero is better to begin with, but gullwing doors would be cool, but it would be tough to duplicate the aluminum look with fiberglass.
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Jesse_James Member
Posts: 259 From: Sherwood Park, AB, Canada Registered: Dec 2001
That would be so awesome! I love the delorean, i'm only 20 now, but I want one by the time i'm 30. If someone came up with a kit, be sure to sign me up!
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Synthesis Member
Posts: 12207 From: Jordan, MN Registered: Feb 2002
Originally posted by mjcurry: Do you guys know Deloreans only have 130hp! A Fiero is better to begin with, but gullwing doors would be cool, but it would be tough to duplicate the aluminum look with fiberglass.
What do you mean Aluminum look? DeLoreans were Stainless Steel! They never rusted. They were polished stainless steel with clear coat. Nothing more nothing less... And yeah, they only had 130 horse to begin with... *sigh* Dammit John! Why didja hafta sell Cocaine to fund your business? LOL
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Devotshka Member
Posts: 1000 From: Vero Beach, FL Registered: May 2001
For what it would cost to buy a kit and install it, paint it, trim it out real nice (not to mention what it would cost if you designed your own kit...$$$$$$), you could go buy a nice real Delorean. Average condition ones don't bring more than 8-10k nowadays, real low mile cream of the crop beauts are under (sometimes WELL under) $20,000 with only a few thousand miles....not too different from 88GT pricing for same condition, really. Its kinda of like the Ferrari 308 thing, it costs as much to make a nice looking kit as it does to buy a nice looking real one.
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Archie Member
Posts: 9436 From: Las Vegas, NV Registered: Dec 1999
Originally posted by Devotshka: For what it would cost to buy a kit and install it, paint it, trim it out real nice (not to mention what it would cost if you designed your own kit...$$$$$$), you could go buy a nice real Delorean. Average condition ones don't bring more than 8-10k nowadays, real low mile cream of the crop beauts are under (sometimes WELL under) $20,000 with only a few thousand miles....not too different from 88GT pricing for same condition, really. Its kinda of like the Ferrari 308 thing, it costs as much to make a nice looking kit as it does to buy a nice looking real one.
Exactly what I wouldda' said if you hadn't beat me to it.
in the second link, select RED, check our the first couple of pics. That DeLorean kicks ass. Hmmm... that front bumper looks like a Pisa Artero front bumper/nose ------------------ Adam J. B. The search for a GT will never end! IM AOL: GTFiero & Rumpdetective (dont ask)
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FLASHY Member
Posts: 1079 From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Registered: Feb 2001
There's a Delorean here in town for under $10,000!!! Looks like it's in pretty good shape too. If they didn't turn my stomach quite so much, I'd consider it
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FLASHY Member
Posts: 1079 From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Registered: Feb 2001
A guy in our car club that collects cars has an almost mint red DeLorean for sale. Only thing it needs is windshield and rear glass rubber trim replaced and hes including the new rubbers. He wants $10,000 and its low milage.
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4BanGinFun Member
Posts: 1321 From: keswick Ontario Canada Registered: Oct 2001
Originally posted by 4BanGinFun: id rather see an esprit kit for the fiero before the delorean
Chris
WOOHOO! Go Lotus kit! The Esprit Turbo was the car I fell in love with before I knew about the Fiero. I told a friend that the S4 was the car I would own if I had the money. That would be too cool.
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Formula88 Member
Posts: 53788 From: Raleigh NC Registered: Jan 2001
I have always wanted to see a Lotus Esprit kit, those cars are beautifull. Why isn't anyone producing such a beauty?
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You can buy a nearly perfect real Delorean for under $20K. Just go get a real one. 
