Location: Florida
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My new springs have been on for a while, so yesterday I adjusted my rear suspension to match the height of my "lowered" front suspension (I was conservative on the height - basically 2 inch gap). I got lucky and ended up getting all the fender gaps within 1/16" of each other. I see that the tie rods and drive axles are almost level at this height.
Front:
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Rear:
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Now I can take the car in to have an alignment done, and hopefully on the same trip, get my door windows tinted.
Dana
1981 DeLorean DMC-12 (5 Speed, Gas Flap, Black Interior, Windshield Antenna, Dark Gray)
Restored as "mostly correct, but with flaws corrected". Pictures and comments of my restoration are in the albums section on my profile.
1985 Chevrolet Corvette, Z51, 4+3 manual
2006 Dodge Magnum R/T (D/D)
2010 Camaro SS (Transformers Edition)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 418
My VIN: 6472
Hey Dana, how do you still have a 2 inch gap with lowered springs on the front? That seems too high.
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,371
My VIN: <2000
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Yeah, that was my choice in springs. I didn't want the front tire to be within "striking distance" of those fenders.Originally Posted by Gregadeth
I also didn't want the ride to be too harsh. I think I'm now within 1 or 2 clicks on the shocks of an ideal ride for me.
I find it is now a "normal" height, rather than lowered, compared to the original front springs.
To each his own I guess.
Dana
1981 DeLorean DMC-12 (5 Speed, Gas Flap, Black Interior, Windshield Antenna, Dark Gray)
Restored as "mostly correct, but with flaws corrected". Pictures and comments of my restoration are in the albums section on my profile.
1985 Chevrolet Corvette, Z51, 4+3 manual
2006 Dodge Magnum R/T (D/D)
2010 Camaro SS (Transformers Edition)
Location: FL
Posts: 953
My VIN: Early
Installed front windshield with denatured alcohol, window weld, and an extra set of hands...
Early 81 5spd conversion- DMCH Ground Effects, Double Din, Custom Instrument Cluster, QA1 Suspension, 3.0 PRV with MS3
Location: Torquay, England
Posts: 247
Liking the steering wheel, what is it?
I loves my grooves!
Location: FL
Posts: 953
My VIN: Early
The wheel is a Momo Millenium Evo, but an adaptor is needed for it to fit.
Early 81 5spd conversion- DMCH Ground Effects, Double Din, Custom Instrument Cluster, QA1 Suspension, 3.0 PRV with MS3
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 1,237
My VIN: 1880
Club(s): (DCO) (DCUK)
I just sold one, but it looks like a few others have popped up again on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331405766648...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252154617429...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Patrick C.
VIN 1880
Location: FL
Posts: 953
My VIN: Early
I had one of those, and it was complete junk IMHO. In the end, I bought a genuine Momo to replace the cheap knockoff.
Early 81 5spd conversion- DMCH Ground Effects, Double Din, Custom Instrument Cluster, QA1 Suspension, 3.0 PRV with MS3
Location: Reedsburg, WI
Posts: 4,042
My VIN: 5180
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
Excellent choice
Dennis
DENNIS
VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, EPS, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
Posts: 1,243
My VIN: 10201
I painted one side vent last night using Rustoleum Paint for Plastic. Not too bad. I was planning on working on the rest and repainting the bumpers today, but it is way colder than I anticipated.
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