David, To prevent DeLorean owners attempting your test procedure from being injured you should proceed your instructions with the following. "SAFETY WARNING" BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE DOOR GAS STRUT BE ABSOLUTLY SURE THAT THE GULWING DOOR WEIGHT IS SUPPORTED WITH A SUITABLE BRACE MADE FROM A 2X4 SECTION OF LUMBER PLACED BETWEEN THE OUTSIDE DOOR EDGE AND GROUND. REMOVAL OF THE DOOR STRUT WITHOUT THIS SUPPORT WILL CAUSE THE GULWING DOOR TO DROP WITH GREAT FORCE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Additionally for accurate results of your test the DeLorean must be on a flat level surface. DMC Joe "We're here to help you" Seasons Greetings! DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx> Web Site: (TEMPORARY)<www.geocities.com/dmcjoe>