[DML] Re: Spring rate (bad shocks)

["cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The shocks aren't leaking. They're bone dry and the car doesn't bounce. Since everyone I've talked to has ruled out worn springs, I can only conclude that they are simply a softer ride than I'd like.

There's nothing "wrong" with them per se, I just want a stiffer ride type.

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "d_rex_2002" <rich@...> wrote:
>
> Rich,
> 
> Tom is correct...sounds like the shocks may have failed or are
> failing.  Marty had some supply issues with the manufacturer
> who changed factories several times, and in turn, also changed
> the outside diameter of the external shock case (on the rears).
> 
> IIRC, Marty has now gone with another name brand shock supplier
> and has not had any issues with this supplier.  I have an early
> version of this setup on the Grand National powered DeLorean
> for over 5 years now (Marty's test set) and they work great.
> 
> The Grand National DeLorean is also running Marty's springs,
> which are also still working well after 5+ years installed.
> Although this car has sat more than it had been driven up to
> 2008, it has been used much more often since Gettysburg show.
> 
> The "new" version of Marty's shocks are a little stiffer than
> the previous offering, but certainly not like rock hard OEM.
> Marty still fabricates a custom collar for the rear shock set
> and it is easier to do this with the new supplier tolerances.
> 
> I just installed a set of these shocks on a club members car
> this Fall (with Marty), using Grady front springs, stock rear.
> The owner has driven neary 5K miles on them since, along with
> new tires, and the car drives better than it has in 12 years. 
> 
> Later,
> Rich W.
>  
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Tom Tait" <TTait@> wrote:
> >
> > Rich, it sounds like one or more of your shocks are blown.  Push up and
> > down on each corner of the car, and see if you get bounce.  If so it
> > could be the shock.  Also visually check the shocks for oil on them,
> > another sign they are blown out.
>   
> > 
> > Everybody has shocks these days.  Marty has an updated set, Hervey sells
> > several options, and I'm running DMC Europe's adjustable shocks now
> > (they go from soft to rock hard without tools).
>   
> > 
> > Tom
> > 
> > 10901
> > 
> > 03238
> > 
> > From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> > Of cruznmd
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 6:29 AM
> > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [DML] Spring rate
> > 
> > 
> > About 2 years ago, I installed Marty Maier's shock set, replaced all of
> > my control arm bushings and boxed in my control arms.
> > 
> > The only thing I'm unhappy with is that the springs seem soft and worn.
> > They allow the car to bottom out too easily, bouncing the radiator off
> > the ground.
> > 
> > I am not interested in changing the ride height of the car, or investing
> > in the Eibach springs unless absolutely necessary. Would a pair of NOS
> > springs that haven't had the weight of the car on them for 28 years
> > provide the renewed stiffness that I'm looking for or would they also be
> > soft?
> > 
> > TIA.
> > 
> > Rich
> > #5335
>




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