As a last minute production change, the front end of the DeLorean was raised in order to meet a 5mph safety standard (that was later done away with.) I never cared for the "nose high" look, and decided to lower my car to the designer's original height. I used the Eibach lowering kit, which is available from delorean.com and all of the other vendors. The kit includes KYB shocks and Eibach springs.
A central Ohio DeLorean specialist ended up installing the kit for me. This improved looks and handling substantially, by lowering the front end about 2.5 inches. The rear height is now adjustable, so I lowered that about 1/2 inch at most. Before and after pictures are below, draw your own conclusions.
This also improved the cornering abilities of the car. Colin Chapman of Lotus really knew what he was doing when it came to the double-wishbone frame, but the lowered suspension helped to enhance handling even more.
I also found an original NOS DeLorean Dealer Sidestripe. I like the subtle touch it adds to the unpainted stainless exterior.
A shot of my car with the stock suspension setup:
A shot of my car lowered to the designer's original specifications:
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1.) First Day Pictures
2.) Mouse Nest Removal
3.) Rim Powdercoating/Flux Capacitor!
4.) Water Pump Replacement
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6.) Sirius Radio Install
7.) Water Leak Repair
8.) Stainless Steel Coolant Bottle Replacement
9.) 3rd Brakelight Install
10.) New Alpine Stereo Installation
11.) Sequential Fan Module
12.) Cupholder Installation
13.) The Finished Product?
14.) MultiVex Mirror Installation
15.) Dynamat X-treme Noise Deadening Installation
16.) Stainless Exhaust Install
17.) Frame Epoxy Repair (NEW)
