Re: [DML] Lowering the Front Springs

["William F. Lane" <blane@xxxx>]

Willie,

I had my D lowered in front many years ago by this method. A torch was used to
cut the coils off then flats were ground with grinder. The end result was not
only a very rough ride, but also the springs were not exactly the same length
which messed up the front end geometry. Also when braking, the car would pull to
one side one time and to the other the next. I feel sure that these springs were
the cause. Also, the tires rubbed the finish edging around the fender wells and
I drug the spoiler many times because they were too low.

When Rob Grady announced his new springs, I immediately ordered a set before he
even had them in stock. You would not believe the difference they made. All my
steering and braking problems and rough ride disappeared! The spring mods were
done by a De Lorean repair center in Florida that is no longer in business. I
figured the guy knew what he was doing but in this case, it was a botched job.

Save your money and the agrivation and order a good set of springs from Rob or
from Steve in Houston. You won't be disappointed!

Bill Lane
vin 3635

wmack wrote:

> I read in Delorean World that you could lower the front end of simply cutting
> a couple of coils off of the original springs, rather than buying the new
> lowered springs. Has anyone had any success with this? and is it reliable?
>
> Thanks
> Willie
> Vin 5043
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