Re: [DML] Struts

[Ryan Wright <ryanpwright@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 10/12/05, gbsdelorean <gbsdelorean@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Dear Owners
> Was looking at a Delorean and the owner said that the doors droop in
> winter because the struts are gas filled and set for 72 degrees, temps
> much below that will cause the gas to exert less pressure.
>
> Now my new Nissan has gas struts and I never noticed that, am I
> correct in believeing that 'cold temps cause wing droop' might be a
> stretch?  (pun somewhat intended...)
>
> Thanks
> GBS

Nope -- This is perfectly normal. Previous owner was being honest with you.

However, Toby @ DPNW sells a set of temperature compensating struts
that are supposed to fix this from my understanding. I just bought a
pair myself earlier this week.

-Ryan


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