Re: [doc] FW: Rear Springs/ shockers.
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Re: [doc] FW: Rear Springs/ shockers.
- From: John Tien <johntien99@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 10:36:32 +0100 (BST)
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
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