Front Lowering Springs - "Martin's"

[Ryan King]

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
32515

Installed on the Car.
32516
32517
32518

[DCUK Martin]

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.

[classic_cars]

I'll take them. PM sent.

Thanks!

[sdg3205]

These were my favourite.

What does higher rate mean, Martin?

[Tomcio]

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

[DCUK Martin]

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

[Ryan King]

Sale Pending.

[Ryan King]

Sold! Thread closed.

[eagle-co94]

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.

[vwdmc16]

FYI i tested a stock rear spring and got just 140lbs on my scale, seems rather low doesnt it?

[DCUK Martin]

140lb for what extension? The rear springs act directly on the hub, on many cars there is leverage to consider

[Stanislav]

140lb for what extension? The rear springs act directly on the hub, on many cars there is leverage to consider.

Even though the Delorean springs are the same rate front and rear, the mounting location of the spring matters, the closer to the hub, the higher the wheel rate which is a more important calculation than spring rate.

What was the free standing height of your lowering front springs Martin?

[vwdmc16]

140lb for what extension? The rear springs act directly on the hub, on many cars there is leverage to consider


This was the spring out of the car placed on a weight scale with a hydraulic press pushing down on it, one to one ratio, no leverage i got 140lbs per inch.

[dustybarn]

The rear springs in a '83 Lotus Esprit Turbo are 155 lb/inch, so that doesn't seem to be out of line. Lotus philosophy typically involved fairly soft springs.



FYI i tested a stock rear spring and got just 140lbs on my scale, seems rather low doesnt it?