I want to reiterate Bill's comments. Two years ago I had a front shock break, so I decided to investigate replacing the shocks and lowering the car. After considerable research, thankfully I ran into Marty. I have an Aerospace engineering background, and it was obvious just how professional, and serious Marty is in identifying solutions for the D. We're talking about very considerable testing, re-testing, using time tested engineering methodology. My experience of relying on NAPA (or other) cross-referenced parts seems to be a bit hit and miss. I would much rather rely on professionals who have the expertise and background to recommend and stand behind their products. Long story short, I tackled the shock replacement and spring change with a considerable amount of help and guidance (as well as a spring compressor). For a relatively small amount of money on my part, I was provided parts, information, guidance, and an overall value far exceeding anything I've come to expect. I personaly take umbrage at using terms like "scammers" in the context of my experiences with people like Marty and many of the other vendors. Don Golden Vin #4835 --- In dmcnews@xxxx, tonilfhs98@xxxx wrote: > I rarely post to the DML but I have to relate my own experience with Marty. > Last fall I was contemplating changing my shocks to improve the ride. Since > Marty will be attending our tech session I thought I want to give the shocks > that he developed a try. I contacted Marty and he agree to bring a set along > and help me change it. At the tech session he basically changed the shocks > for me and showed me how to compress the springs without using any tool but > the weight of the car. The collars he developed are well machined and > quality is superb. The result is - excellent ride and comfort. I am > extremely happy with it. > Marty is a Professional Engineer by trade and I believe his improvement on > the DeLorean is strictly motivated by his interest. Like he said "He would > go broke if he depend on it for a living" or to that extend. The price he > charge is more than fair and the markup is hardly worth his time and effort. > There is no reason that he should volunteer his information when he invested > a lot of money and time on developement effort. If he choose to do that, > that will be up to him but there is nothing wrong to try to recoup his > development cost by marking it up. > I met Marty the first time at the tech session and he is the nicest guy you > want to meet. Marty, thanks for a great job. > Bill Kwan > #2157 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]