[DML] Re: Lowering Springs

["Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxxxxx>]

About the only clue given that ride height may be too high is 
contained in the instructions for alignment requiring the height to 
be 5 1/2 inches. To do that you have to put some weight in the trunk 
of most D's. The rear is almost always 5 1/2. So, I believe in 
lowering to 5 1/2 inches and I believe the ride is much more 
controlled at that height. This is what Grady's springs do. Further, 
the stiffness of Grady's seem about the same as OEM but the spring 
rate seems to stiffen quicker in travel but also feel free at the 
top end of the spring. This means that dipping during braking, 
cornering and the feared bottom-out stuff is nil. I found only that 
a controlled ride requires at least OEM shock firmness and rebound 
rate or the ride in the front end will feel bouncy. The lower front 
does help steering control in my opinion. Too low however will cause 
problems in alignment, tire wear, etc.

Harold McElraft - 3354





-- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "EJ Chambers" <marmieej@xxxx> wrote:
> I am looking at purchasing a set of Lowering Springs for my 
DeLorean.
> I am debating between the DMCH set and PJ Grady's set. DMCH lowers 
the
> entire car where as Grady's only lowers the front springs to their
> original design height.
> 
> Any insight about either of these sets would be great. I would 
love to
> hear feedback from people who have installed these new springs to 
see
> if they like them, would they have done differently, etc..
> 
> Thanks in advance!!
> Ej
> Vin 4475




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