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



I would be interested if there will be shockers in
cheap price... especially the rear ones, as I do want
to lower them!

Regards,
John Tien
DOC 8
RHD 3046

--- Chris Parnham <chrisparnham1@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Dear list, see the emails below and let me have your
> comments,

> -----Original Message-----

> Hi Chrispy

> Did you ever look into re making the rear springs?
> If so did you get a
> price?

> Thanks    Chris H

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Chris <mailto:chrisparnham1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Parnham
> To: 'Chris' <mailto:chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>   H
> Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 8:39 PM
> Subject: RE: Rear Springs

> No Chris,

>  as they are only ¾ of an inch shorter than the
> originals, and in 20
> years most cars have settled a little, I simply
> don?t think there is any
> demand or need.

> Best regards
> Chris Parnham

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris H Sent: 21 August 2005 21:12
> To: chrisparnham1@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Rear Springs

> Yes but the DMCH ones are supposed to be stiffer
> than stock ones for
> better handling. Most rear shocks have adjustable
> collars anyway for
> ride height, the front and back should be 5.5" from
> the ground to the
> frame. To me it proves Lotus made the DMC ride
> height higher so it could
> not handle like an Esprit. In the Service bulletins
> there is a bulletin
> about adjusting the suspension and the ride height
> need to be at 5.5"
> from the ground and it suggests using heaver weights
> in the luggage
> compartment to being the ride height down. Also the
> control arms and tie
> rods are level.

> Most of the vendors sell springs in sets of 4. I
> would be interested if
> you decided too look into it anyway

> thanks

> Chris


> 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)

>   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? 

> I have all 4 shockers and springs on Delores and
> cannot fault them.

> My latest batch of front springs will be ready later
> this week, still
> £60 plus shipping. ( UK only)

> Best regards
> Chris Parnham
> DOC 2
> RHD  vin 5638
> RHD  vin 12173
> BTTF vin 20049

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