[DML] Re: Lowering (and speeding in Toronto)
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[DML] Re: Lowering (and speeding in Toronto)



Joe:
I have wondered about this for a while, but do not remember anyone addressing it specifically. When the original Lotus specs were changed who changed them? Lotus? And when changed, were there any other changes made to compensate for this change? Essentially, I want to know if I lower the front end 2 inches, will it be an original spec car? Has the rear been changed? The spindle or strut height? It seems that if Lotus, one of the best engineering companies in the world, created the original spec, they would not just add 2 inches to the front height of the car without re-designing the whole steering and suspension system.
Brian 16584

I am all for lowering the front of the DeLorean to bring it down to where the designers intended to be but I am against cutting the springs to accomplish the change.

The front of the car is very light compared to the rear (35/65 ratio).
In-order to maintain solid steering control the tires need to be pushed down
to keep them in contact with the pavement as much as possible. When you cut
the springs you change the spring rebound characteristics. This causes the
tires to rebound over bumps in the road at a higher rate, the increased
rebound (bounce) reduces front end control. This not only effects the
handling but also effects comfort. When the springs are cut, the ride
becomes more "giggly"; or is it "Giggy"!


The front re-calibrated springs are not expensive, especially when you
factor in the labor time to cut the old spring and the confidence knowing
your DeLorean will not sit lop-sided. The updated springs are not just
shorter they also have a modified spring rate that allows the front end to
behave the way the Lotus engineers intended.


DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>




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