Re: [doc] FW: Rear Springs/ shockers.

[Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Chris Parnham wrote:

> List, I have only been asked about rear springs a couple of times, but
> if there were sufficient demand (with deposits) I would consider getting
> a batch made. . I estimate the cost would be about £80 a pair. Any
> takers? Personally I’m not convinced think they are necessary. (B.T.W.
> Nick T. I have some s/hand rear springs for you)

With adjustable rear shocks for both ride and height, and adjustable 
lower control arms, new springs are not necessary IMO.

>
> On a Similar subject, I am in contact with one of the original
> DeLorean suspension designers who has had another look at the car. He
> has come up with some custom vastly improved shockers, especially made
> for the car, but we again would need to order a largish batch at about
> £90 each (fitting all 4 is essential). …...any possible takers?

What I'm about to say is not based on the fact that we sell a set which 
are more expensive, but on the knowledge of the hoops we went through to 
get them made! There are a lot of companies out there who will make you 
a shock absorber for not a lot of money, but they all have their own 
ideas of what's necessary, and the DeLorean setup is a little strange, 
especially on the rear. I have a set of PJ Grady's "performance" shocks 
on my car ad can honestly say that I wouldn't recomend them. They 
sqeaks, and the ride is really wallowy. It's nice on the motoroway, but 
it's not meant ot feel like my Xantia (or Safrane, if the suspension was 
working but that's another story!). Our adjustable set allows you to 
basically choose on any given day, how you'd like the car to feel. And 
it takes all of 30 seconds to adjust - just pop your hand under each 
corner and add or subtract a couple of clicks on the adjustment (making 
sure that the front ones are the same and the rear ones are the same, 
though making changes from front to rear can be quite rewarding).

Martin


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