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Thread: Front Lowering Springs - "Martin's"

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    Ryan > Ruben Ryan King's Avatar
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    Front Lowering Springs - "Martin's"

    I bought these from Martin (http://www.delorean.co.uk/parts.html) about 4 Years ago.

    I have been riding on these since 2011. I decided to go a different route as of late. So I am looking to move these. I believe I paid around 180-200 for them, plus the shipping of bringing them over from England.
    Martin has since stopped selling his springs, so these are no longer available.
    I would like to get 140 plus shipping for them. I would send them either in a flat rate box or Parcel Post via USPS.
    I think thats a very reasonable deal. Please PM me if interested.

    -Ryan

    Comparing Stock spring to Martin's Spring
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    Installed on the Car.
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    Tweedledumber DCUK Martin's Avatar
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    Please note that they have a higher rate than the originals to bring the front ride quality to match the rear.

    I stopped selling them because costs went up too high for them to stay viable.
    Martin Gutkowski
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    Lowering Springs

    I'll take them. PM sent.

    Thanks!

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    One of those purists you keep hearing about. sdg3205's Avatar
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    These were my favourite.

    What does higher rate mean, Martin?
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    Quote Originally Posted by DCUK Martin View Post
    Please note that they have a higher rate than the originals to bring the front ride quality to match the rear.

    I stopped selling them because costs went up too high for them to stay viable.
    Martin,
    I'm trying to match some springs to my new coil over struts. Would you be willing telling me/us what that spring rate is? I'm going to use the same mounting locations so I can use the same rate springs.

    Thanks
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    Tweedledumber DCUK Martin's Avatar
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    Springs are described by the amount of force required to compress them by a given amount. The higher the rate, the stiffer the spring, basically.

    Hi Tom, I'm afraid the detail on those springs lies with the manufacturer; lesjofors
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    Sold! Thread closed.
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    If someone has a way to test these springs I have a pair brand new in the box that I'm willing to test to get the data.
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    FYI i tested a stock rear spring and got just 140lbs on my scale, seems rather low doesnt it?

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