I wanted to share with you my recent experience regarding new struts and then ask a question. I recently started an email dialog with Toby concerning struts and I purchased two of his temperature compensated struts primarily to try something different and to be covered by his lifetime warranty. They seemed like a good investment. The communication was excellent, the shipment was fast and they arrived via US Postal Service well packaged. The shipping charges were totally reasonable, so all-in-all it was a favorable experience. I installed them on the Delorean and here are my findings: The torsion bars appeared to be similar on both sides in that without a strut installed on the door, if they were gently lowered, they would stay open about 2 to 3 inches measured at the bottom. Since this was the "bottom" of the spec I was worried that I might have to "adjust" them in order to get the new struts to function properly. I installed the new struts on both doors and they both reacted in the same way. They go all of the way up with a strong action and if left alone, they "bounce" slightly that the top end of the travel. I am not too upset by the strength of the struts as I don't drive the car too much and I can easily "assist" the process by providing some resistance in order to protect the mounts. They may soften a little with use but I think that overall, they will be fine. If I had a choice, I would want them to be a bit more gently but then again, if that were the case, they may not open all of the way or stay open. Now for my question.... Which way is the proper method for mounting them or does it make a difference? My old ones were mounted with the cylinder at the top and strut at the bottom. I mounted the drivers side the same way and then by accident I mounted the passenger side the other way. It did not seem to make any difference. Which is correct? Thanks, Scot Stern 6452 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/