[DML] DeLorean Handling Setups

["bbbigray" <bbbigray@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi List.

Great thread!

Haven't really heard a lot about setups, handling, and driving 
technique till this came up.

Have had the P.J. Grady lowering/suspension package and Don Steger's 
adjustable lower control arms on my PDC-equipped DMC since June now, 
and am just getting it wrung out.

The Grady setup is indeed a bit softer in the ride dept. than stock, 
though for the last twenty years the tight factory ride and feel has 
been a highlight.  With the lowered package and the adjustable shocks 
at factory pressure, the car grips a bit better on uneven surfaces, 
but at the price of increased body motion.  (Must admit I miss the 
old ride.)  Tearing around just takes a bit more finesse and planning 
than with the old legs, in return for a being a bit more forgiving 
when pushed on bumpy corners.

Having also added an Island Twin Turbo to the mix, I find the car 
much more fun to balance on the throttle in the corners.  Planting 
the rear wheels with the power and pushing or drifting to the exit is 
terrific to say the least, though I always leave plenty of room to 
turn out of the corner if the rear end protests.  (BTW, I agree that 
lifting at that point would likely induce rotational excursions with 
palpitations and shortness of breath.)  

Haven't had the nerve to try agressive trail braking into a corner or 
blasting a turn that tightens up on the way through. (like First 
Curve at Suzuka)  Anybody got a good technique?  Will have to do a 
Sunday at the track to play around with that as I would expect to 
exit backwards ocassionally.
  
On that note, lifting to rotate the car on entry (The Porsche 
technique) sounds like a good way to play sprint car/disk furrow if 
you're not choosy about the locale, so I'll save that for the track 
too.

All that said, some of you guys have alluded to modified or custom 
setups.  What hardware are you running specifically, and what has it 
done for you?  I'd love to see details like gas pressures, spring 
choices, ride control, brake specs, and so on.

As for me, I'm still digesting all the changes to The Big D, and 
expect to do little more than play with shock and tire pressures at 
the track next spring.  If I discover anything newsworthy I'll post 
the useful and entertaining parts.  Suffice it to say that plumbing 
the depths of the existing package is way enough fun for now.

Happy and Safe Driving,

--Ray
10693 and Counting.    








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