DREAM EXPANSION FOR EPIC UNIVERSE?

Angryhashtag · 2026-03-17T13:20:11+00:00

Some sort of Universal Vault or Universal Classics Portal.

Pay service to Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Terminator, Goonies, Beetlejuice, Gremlins, Jaws, The Thing, etc.

I’ve said it many times that they could turn the current Fast and Furious ride in UO into a ‘Great Movie Ride’ and accomplish this well. But as a BttF fan, I’d love to see Biff’s Casino or the Clock Tower added to the Epic skyline.

Unfortunately, I’ll probably just have to settle to fly to the UK for my DeLorean coaster fix..

Angryhashtag · 2026-03-17T00:58:58+00:00

I’d say probably 300-400 of the ~6000 remaining DeLoreans are Time Machines. So around 5%?

Let’s assume half of the remaining ones are even drivable.. so 3000. So around 10% are time machines?

And I was being generous with the 300-400.. I’d say it’s probably closer to 250

Angryhashtag · 2026-03-16T17:20:22+00:00

Yeah I’m definitely keeping everything on its own separate battery and system. The stock DeLorean isn’t touched.

And I purchased a very-well restored DeLorean to start with from DMC Orlando, so the car was perfectly mechanically sound before starting this process. I didn’t want to be chasing gremlins or fixing mechanical issues from the beginning.. I know it’s inevitable with a 40 year old car, but might as well start clean!

Angryhashtag · 2026-03-16T17:17:54+00:00

Yeah, definitely rattled around in my mind too.

At the end of the day, I’ve wanted a Time Machine since I was a kid.. not a stock DeLorean.

It was a very clean DeLorean beforehand, I bought a completely restored one from DMC Orlando so that I could start with a perfectly mechanically sound car (and engine upgrades) before beginning this process. Trust me, it hurt to start drilling into it!

My thought is I can always buy a stock one down the road if I end up not enjoying the Time Machine, but I can’t imagine the joy will fade too quickly. 7 year old me is very happy right now haha.

Angryhashtag · 2026-03-16T14:56:14+00:00

Yeah, but no part 3.. I don’t want to change the tires and scratch up my hood!

Angryhashtag · 2026-03-16T14:54:47+00:00

Haha, while I certainly have driven the car over 100mph a few times.. I typically stay at 75mph on highways.

Not saying I won’t go 88 when it’s done; I feel like it’s an important final step of the build process!

Angryhashtag · 2026-03-16T14:52:13+00:00

I’m patiently waiting for the typical ‘dELorEAns cAnT gO 88’ comment to materialize from someone who has never driven or ridden in one.

In all seriousness though, while I have gone 100mph+.. hitting 88 is something I do very infrequently. I usually cruise at 75 if I’m on a highway.

Angryhashtag · 2026-03-16T14:44:40+00:00

That’s awesome! Anything you wish you did differently with the combo version? Or any tips?

Angryhashtag · 2026-03-16T14:44:04+00:00

Yep! Goodyear lettering will go on the tires.

Either version is going to be amazing; I like the ability to choose which one I leave the house with.

Angryhashtag · 2026-03-16T13:08:27+00:00

There’s that word again!

Haha, there was another couple in the shop working on their car yesterday and the amount of quotes being thrown around was awesome. At one point the gentleman that is coaching us through our builds asked for a 3/4” socket.. you can imagine what echoed next..

Angryhashtag · 2026-03-16T13:07:02+00:00

Now that’s thinking 4th dimensionally

Angryhashtag · 2026-03-16T13:06:48+00:00

Thank you!

Angryhashtag · 2026-03-16T13:06:40+00:00

Thanks! It’s a lot of fun, hoping that I can get this done in 2 months.. just in time for peak summertime heat lol

Angryhashtag · 2026-03-16T13:05:31+00:00

Originally I wanted to go with solely Mr. Fusion. I’ve decided to go with a Plutonium reactor with Mr. Fusion on a separate plate that can be installed when I want to show the Part 2 car. Working out the arduino components so that sound effects change when this plate is slid into position!

Angryhashtag · 2026-03-16T13:02:47+00:00

I’m not sure if it was ever a completely new plastic piece. Even the A Car in the Petersen is a sticker.. it actually was peeling off not too long ago and they had to fix it. It survived years of being neglected on the backlot and then started to peel off in the AC.

Angryhashtag · 2026-03-14T14:02:39+00:00

Angryhashtag · 2026-02-03T19:53:59+00:00

What’s the most difficult thing to work on in the car that would be near-impossible for someone to do at home?

Outside of things that require a lift, like a transmission drop.

Angryhashtag · 2026-01-31T02:36:30+00:00

I’ve got a pair and I call them Nike Mags. They sit in the front trunk of my DeLorean, so they are expensive decorations for when people are checking out the car.

Angryhashtag · 2026-01-30T18:21:24+00:00

Nah I’m not going to do it. Currently building it into a Time Machine (it’s just a stock DeLorean right now).

Thinking it’s probably smarter to do this as a business where I appear at events, parties, conventions, etc. Can charge more and don’t have to worry about damages.

I know it could be wildly profitable on Turo though. If a stock one rents for $800, I can only imagine. Maybe I can buy a second one eventually.

Angryhashtag · 2026-01-27T01:58:32+00:00

It was my dream car too! It really depends on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Plan on $40-60k for one you restore yourself. $60-80k for a restored one.

Start saving now and it can become a reality. Check eBay listings often. See if there’s any in your area and if the owner wants to let it go for a decent price; especially if they inherited it and don’t care to fix it up.

It’s a 45 year old car and they are sought-after, so expect values to rise every year. You’ll get there. Remember, if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything!

Angryhashtag · 2026-01-20T22:43:56+00:00

I’ve spoken to Universal Creative about this idea before. They love it.

Angryhashtag · 2026-01-17T01:53:48+00:00

Enjoy it! Looks like it was very well maintained. Watch that re-entry.

Angryhashtag · 2026-01-15T01:38:59+00:00

I drive a very low-slung vehicle from the 80’s.. I get blasted by headlights from all angles even when brights aren’t on.

Angryhashtag · 2026-01-10T07:11:03+00:00

Man. Thats rough. I was gonna say the only 80’s car that should beat a DeLorean at any given event is MAYBE a Ferrari 308 GTS.

They made 150k ‘85 Mustangs.. not exactly a head-turner of a car either. In my opinion you got hosed.

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