Hi All, Please all you long time DML members just skip on down the messages - I am sure there will be disagreement on this post so I will only comment on my own DMC-12 and lowering. There are a lot of post in the arc's about this subject with an assortment of instructions and opinions as to how to do this. IMHO there is really only one correct way to lower the front end. Get the correct length springs and install them, then get the whole suspension system aligned. I got the correct springs from PJ Grady and installed them my self. I lowered only the front and only to the original spec'. I had the whole suspension system aligned by a competition alignment specialists. My DMC-12 looks great with just the right slope, and handles like a dream on the open highway and twisting country roads. The original design is second to non and needs no modification or changes. The DMC-12 when properly set up and loaded (passengers and full fuel tank ) is the equal to any contemporary. The worst part of the (US) nose up 81/83 configuration past the ugly appearance is the 70MPH front end drift. It is very noticeable with a nearly empty fuel tank and just the driver. The front end of all DMC-12's should be lowered if for no other reason than returning it to it's designed handling configuration. Yes I know that the MAX speed is supposed to be %% or 65MPH depending on where you may live, so what difference does it make the front end doesn't start lifting until 70MPH! My answer to this is: You show me any car on todays highways traveling under 70MPH and I will show you a car with the parking break ON! Any way to answer the question on lowering: Do it to restore the DMC-12 to it's designed configuration. get parts from PJ Grady, DMC Houston or any of the other established DMC suppliers. Don't screw around with cutting and swapping, springs it's wrong, and potentially harmful. Just buy the new front end springs, and what ever you do don't just lower the whole car. It not only trashes a wonderful design it also will mess up the handling while driving. Hope this was of some help to new owners. Lee support@xxxx NOTICE TO BULK EMAILER: Pursuant to US Code, Title 47, Chapter 5, Subchapter II, 227, any and all unsolicited commercial e-mail sent to this address is subject to a download and archival fee in the amount of $500 US. E-Mailing denotes acceptance of these terms.