My driver's side strut is gone too (door opens too fast) so I am very careful and gentle with opening my door. So far I've had nothing give way, but I like you am now freshly scared by this conversation. I just wish there was someone in this area who could look at my torsion bars for me, adjust them if necessary, and help me replace my gas strut. (Are the struts just as difficult to replace as the torsion bar?) Richard Modesto, CA (Would any Northern Cal DeLorean owners be willing to help me out for a small fee?)