"New" DeLorean

["Stian Birkeland" <dmc_norway@xxxx>]

When I drove to Eurofest, I took the road to Liverpool for a much needed 
torsion bar adjustment and also lowering of the car. The work was performed 
by Paul Windsor at Wingray Autos. It was a pleasure to be there, we were 
taken good care of by James Espey who was there at the time, and of course 
Paul also. The DeLorean was in his shop for 2 days.

If you have been considering the update from DMC Houston, namely the 
lowering springs (I think Chris Parnham sells them too) + the new shock 
absorbers, I can tell you that this mod make the DeLorean a complete new and 
different car! It feels more secure and modern!

In other words, this is the way the DeLorean should have been built in the 
first place. A neat addtion also, is the look of the car. Some of you 
attending Eurofest might have noticed some DeLoreans were just too much 
lowered. With the setup the DeLorean is lowered on all 4 wheels, it looks 
good, and the shocks really make a difference. Previous I was able to place 
two fists between the front tyre and the fender, which tells you something 
about how high the DeLorean is in the front and what handling this setup 
leads to.

Now, when driving over a speedbump or "sleeping policeman" with the new 
setup, it does not sound like the engine fell off (you know the sound I'm 
sure). Also, at high speeds, the shaking and rattling like a plane trying 
unsuccessfully to take off is gone! The performance is great, and my next 
long-term project will be the engine upgrade.

Mike Loasby drove my car 3 times around the test track, (once with me as 
passenger, and the other two with Alan Hayward as passenger). He was 
impressed with the new springs and shocks and the car's nice handling.

Once again, thanks to every member of the DOC UK who helped out making the 
event possible. Thanks to Mark for letting me drive many laps around the 
test track, thanks to Chris P. for the "Mr. Sheen" bottle!, and thanks to 
Robert Lamrock who organized an excellent event. Looking forward to the next 
one!

Best wishes
Stian B.

Norway

VIN # 06759

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