It's been a while....what's good in the Delorean suspension world?

[nullset]

2072 needs new shocks....and the threads I can find here about suspension are all several years old.

What do you have? Do you like it? Do you hate it? Was it economical?

Currently I have some from Hervey, and I will not be buying from him again. He does not stand behind his product and hasn't since the day they were first installed and started failing a few months later.

I'm looking at DPI, Delorean.com, and whatever else I can find.

Most of my suspension is in fairly good shape - No rust on the LCAs or anything like that. I have some lowering springs purchased from DMCH, which are also in fairly good shape.

Thanks for any advice/opinions/product reviews!

[steve]

I'm currently waiting for the Drive Stainless Coilers from QA1.

Steve

[burch]

I just put a set of Spax on 6631, pretty happy thus far.

[DMC-81]

Hi there,

I think this thread has some recent information...
http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?14290-Do-shocks-drop-with-age

[nullset]

I currently have lowering springs. Will the stock Girlings ($75 a pair is hard to beat) be okay with the lowering springs, or do I need to purchase a "performance" shock of some sort?

I don't particularly drive my Delorean fast or hard, or want a super stiff ride.

What are the pros and cons of the "stock" setup versus a higher end one?

[DMC-81]

I'm not sure about the ride that the original Girlings provide, but I have DMC's performance shocks and can tell you that I'm really happy with them. My favorite feature is a damper adjustment dial on all 4 shocks that allow you to customize how stiff or soft you want the ride.

[BladeBronson]

I also have DMC's red and black performance EVO shocks. It's the nicest ride I've ever had in a DeLorean.

[nullset]

I decided to purchase DMC's "performance" shocks. If I don't like them, I'll just resell them and try the next thing.....

Goodbye Hervey's crap product! Never again!

[Morpheus]

I also have DMC's red and black performance EVO shocks. It's the nicest ride I've ever had in a DeLorean.

Correction: AVO shocks. :thumbup:

[Morpheus]

I'm not sure about the ride that the original Girlings provide, but I have DMC's performance shocks and can tell you that I'm really happy with them. My favorite feature is a damper adjustment dial on all 4 shocks that allow you to customize how stiff or soft you want the ride.

I plan on ordering these soon, is there a "starter" setting I should dial in on them and then go up/down from there?

[DMCSPRINT]

I have Josh DPI coil over kit, shocks etc. and so far there great, to me they look great and the vehicle rides awesome. I don't really drive it hard but wanted to have a set up like this anyway. I had posted some pictures previously of it going on but I like the stainless LCA.

[BladeBronson]

Correction: AVO shocks. :thumbup:

Ah yeah, thanks.

[Delorean Industries]

If you are not interested in a full suspension upgrade as with what we offer the AVO option is the next best bet. I highly recommend buying these directly from the original source vendor in this community before DMCH started using the option. Contact Ed at DeLorean Europe directly for these.

[nullset]

If you are not interested in a full suspension upgrade as with what we offer the AVO option is the next best bet. I highly recommend buying these directly from the original source vendor in this community before DMCH started using the option. Contact Ed at DeLorean Europe directly for these.

Thanks Josh!

If my LCA wasn't in impeccably good shape, I'd probably be considering your setup. I wish you had a slightly lower end "middle of the road" type option, but I know you have a reputation to maintain!

I'm still super happy with my DPI Exhaust, btw.

[DMC-81]

I plan on ordering these soon, is there a "starter" setting I should dial in on them and then go up/down from there?

Yes, I would suggest 5 clicks from the bottom setting and evaluate from there. Its really easy to adjust... I have done it without the car on a lift.

[DMC-81]

If you are not interested in a full suspension upgrade as with what we offer the AVO option is the next best bet. I highly recommend buying these directly from the original source vendor in this community before DMCH started using the option. Contact Ed at DeLorean Europe directly for these.

Josh, is there a technical difference in this part by vendor?

Other than that, as discussed in the thread I linked to above, all of the DMCx locations and Rob Grady now carry Ed's AVO setup. Whatever your motivation for supporting or not supporting a vendor, be it an original source, one that has good customer service, supporting your local service provider, price, etc., the point is as customers, we now have competition on this great part.

[Delorean Industries]

No technical difference. I just believe that the vendor who originally brings something to market should get the business. I buy a few items from Ed and do not then market these to the community. I use in shop on builds etc when required or for service work. I feel vendors should be awarded business based on what they create. This is why I do not sell the majority of our products to other vendors. As I don't want confusion on where it came from. For example if a vendor needs an exhaust system I sell directly to the customer not the vendor. Works great. I pointed Ed out directly in this case because he and I are the only ones manufacturing on an insane level for the community. This is evident in our constant new product posts normally on FB where others not not doing the same. IE our reinvestment rate individually outweighs all other efforts combined.

And its nothing against others. This is just how it is.

[DMC-81]

No technical difference. I just believe that the vendor who originally brings something to market should get the business.

I agree with this, but some customers may have other priorities. Actually, as I reviewed my restoration spreadsheet, I did buy my shock set from Ed... it's been a while. Ed is a great guy, with good communication, and he's customer service oriented, as are the DMC franchisees, Rob Grady, and the U.K. Delorean club to name a few that I have bought parts from.

From a customer's perspective, the whole collection of various parts (NOS,reproduction,improved,and new innovations), and the choice between vendors makes ownership very satisfying. It allows us to restore this orphan car to a high standard based on our goals.

[BladeBronson]

I bought mine from DMCMW because they had them in stock and were able to ship ultra-fast. I prioritize the shops that are easy to communicate with and that will follow through with their products and promises. It's nothing against others. It's just how it is.

[Chris 16409]

I now have the AVO shocks in my car. They are a nice option. I bought mine from Ed as he had the best price. He ships orders super quick, and FedEx delivers fast. I come my order in less than a week!

[AirmanPika]

I'm still happy with my Bilsteins.

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[BladeBronson]

I'm still happy with my Bilsteins

Are those coilovers and a spring? Isn't it redundant?

[vwdmc16]

Yeah a dual spring? Weird.

You have a part number for them? Id love to know.

[BABIS]

Josh, is there a technical difference in this part by vendor?

Other than that, as discussed in the thread I linked to above, all of the DMCx locations and Rob Grady now carry Ed's AVO setup. Whatever your motivation for supporting or not supporting a vendor, be it an original source, one that has good customer service, supporting your local service provider, price, etc., the point is as customers, we now have competition on this great part.

maybe I am wrong, but it seems from pics that Grady's AVO set up has some extra white cups (teflon?) over the adjustment rings..
https://www.pjgrady.com/product/avo-shock-absorber-suspension-kit-with-adjustable-dampeningrear-ride-height/

[BladeBronson]

Mine came with those from DMCMW. They go between the adjustable ring and the bottom carrier for the spring.

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[DMC-81]

Mine came with those from DMCMW. They go between the adjustable ring and the bottom carrier for the spring.

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Yeah, my set didn't come with those (I got them in 2015), but I think they are a good idea to prevent movement of the spring cup on the ring...maybe they were a later enhancement. I'll contact Ed.