The Sonny V Saga

[NightFlyer]

If I remember correctly didn't James sign his name to one of the Sonny V posts by mistake? It was the goof that alerted members.

Never heard that one, though I could definitely see that happening.

As far as I'm aware, someone looked at the IP address of the account from which the posts were being made and traced it back to a computer terminal located within DMCH's Humble, TX, headquarters.

Though, I admittedly didn't actually follow these events myself as they occurred, nor did I confirm the IP trace - my info comes solely from hearsay, thus it may be correct, or it could all be a steaming pile of crapola generated by the great internet rumor mill.

[Dracula]

The full details are on the DML, but are difficult to compile.

[ssdelorean]

Reviving an old thread - lest we forget.
For those who like history and enjoy a good read. Here are some links to read about the SonnyV (a.k.a. James Espey) story. Thanks to Dave Stragand and the Project Vixen DMCNews Archive these post still exist (as some have been removed from the old Yahoo Group board.


Fri, 19 Nov 2004 18:50:35
Posted as James Espey using SonnyV's address:
http://www.projectvixen.com/DMCNews-.../msg10116.html

Fri, 19 Nov 2004 18:50:46
Post as James from James - with the same info as prior post.
http://www.projectvixen.com/DMCNews-.../msg10127.html

Fri, 19 Nov 2004 22:51:07
Post as "SonnyV"
http://www.projectvixen.com/DMCNews-.../msg10120.html

Thu, 2 Dec 2004 13:14:12
Mark Levy then posted this with URL & IP info:
http://www.projectvixen.com/DMCNews-.../msg10676.html

[for individual reactions you can search between these two dates]

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 23:54:31
The official DMCH response to the whole incident.
http://www.projectvixen.com/DMCNews-.../msg50479.html

"The intent was not to deceive, though it now appears that deception
was the end result."

I still don't understand how lying is not deceiving. But I'm just a simpleton.

[Dead Lesbian Goat]

Reviving an old thread - lest we forget.
For those who like history and enjoy a good read. Here are some links to read about the SonnyV (a.k.a. James Espey) story. Thanks to Dave Stragand and the Project Vixen DMCNews Archive these post still exist (as some have been removed from the old Yahoo Group board.


Fri, 19 Nov 2004 18:50:35
Posted as James Espey using SonnyV's address:
http://www.projectvixen.com/DMCNews-.../msg10116.html

Fri, 19 Nov 2004 18:50:46
Post as James from James - with the same info as prior post.
http://www.projectvixen.com/DMCNews-.../msg10127.html

Fri, 19 Nov 2004 22:51:07
Post as "SonnyV"
http://www.projectvixen.com/DMCNews-.../msg10120.html

Thu, 2 Dec 2004 13:14:12
Mark Levy then posted this with URL & IP info:
http://www.projectvixen.com/DMCNews-.../msg10676.html

[for individual reactions you can search between these two dates]

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 23:54:31
The official DMCH response to the whole incident.
http://www.projectvixen.com/DMCNews-.../msg50479.html

"The intent was not to deceive, though it now appears that deception
was the end result."

I still don't understand how lying is not deceiving. But I'm just a simpleton.

I'm going to read that when I am not so engrossed in my beer. Thanks for compiling, it looks like it will be interesting.

[stevedmc]

James is a marketing genius. New cars for everyone!

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[Dead Lesbian Goat]

That guy Michael is just awesome! He is letting me stay at his house while he installs one of his fine and well made transmission filters in my car. To be honest, I don't know why anyone would not want 3 or 4 of his redesigned filters for optimum flow at low RPMs. vs. the highly restrictive and porbably clogged(or missing OE filters). I can't wait to try it out and I hear from reputable sources that the ladies swoon when they see a DeLorean with his filter installed.

[Dracula]

I hear from reputable sources that the ladies swoon when they see a DeLorean with his filter installed.

That, I can verify as truth.

[stevedmc]

I have a manual tranny. My car is a dude magnet.

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[Dead Lesbian Goat]

Reviving an old thread - lest we forget.
For those who like history and enjoy a good read. Here are some links to read about the SonnyV (a.k.a. James Espey) story. Thanks to Dave Stragand and the Project Vixen DMCNews Archive these post still exist (as some have been removed from the old Yahoo Group board.


Fri, 19 Nov 2004 18:50:35
Posted as James Espey using SonnyV's address:
http://www.projectvixen.com/DMCNews-.../msg10116.html

Fri, 19 Nov 2004 18:50:46
Post as James from James - with the same info as prior post.
http://www.projectvixen.com/DMCNews-.../msg10127.html

Fri, 19 Nov 2004 22:51:07
Post as "SonnyV"
http://www.projectvixen.com/DMCNews-.../msg10120.html

Thu, 2 Dec 2004 13:14:12
Mark Levy then posted this with URL & IP info:
http://www.projectvixen.com/DMCNews-.../msg10676.html

[for individual reactions you can search between these two dates]

Tue, 25 Jan 2005 23:54:31
The official DMCH response to the whole incident.
http://www.projectvixen.com/DMCNews-.../msg50479.html

"The intent was not to deceive, though it now appears that deception
was the end result."

I still don't understand how lying is not deceiving. But I'm just a simpleton.

Looks like the links are dead now. I suspect another cover-up. Future generations of owners will never know.

[stevedmc]

Looks like the links are dead now. I suspect another cover-up. Future generations of owners will never know.

And unfortunately the Wayback Machine doesn't have any archives of those links.