RE: [DML] Gas Struts

["Gus Schlachter" <gus@xxxx>]

Early in my Delorean ownership I attempted to replace the bonnet lifts with
"close match" interchanges off the shelf. The parts I got were the correct
size but WAY too overpowered. The hood would <THUNK> when it opened and
required I stand in the front and push down the middle with both hands to
get it closed.

I worked it out by putting a new strut on the driver's side and an old, weak
strut on the passenger side. I figured I was always opening and closing the
trunk from the driver's side and it therefore needed a stronger lift. It's
worked well so far.

My other struts, however, are genuine reproductions from my Favorite
Delorean Parts Supplier.


Gus Schlachter
Austin, TX
VIN# 4695

> -----Original Message-----
> From: sand131@xxxx [mailto:sand131@xxxx]
> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 12:00 AM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [DML] Gas Struts
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> I had been using my head to hold up the louvers rather than fork out the
> $60.00 for a pair of new ones. So I took one off and went to Murray Auto
> Parts and asked Jim the mgr. if he could match them up.