[DML] Re: Torsion Bar Options [formerly Im back.]

["delorean_mac_mini" <boiling_frog@xxxxxxxxx>]

Watch the youtube video. 

http://www.youtube.com/DeloreanUpgradeParts 

If the door bounces like that when it reaches the top, that's the sign of a torsion bar that is way too tight. 

They should calibrate the system properly before shooting the video. 

-Ryan Brandys
VIN 4190

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "howdyhoho" <howdyhoho@...> wrote:
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> Welcome back!
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> Actually, yes. Two vendors now supply driver-side torsion bar replacement options. 
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> DMOCO sells a torsion bar very similar to the original. From what I understand, they specifically sought out a company that has been making torsion bars for race applications and worked closely with them to manufacture this "new and improved" torsion bar. Haven't heard anything bad about the units.
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> http://www.dmoco.com/Torsion.html
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> The other is Heninger and Associates. They sell a "coiled spring" type of rod. No modifications are neccessary to get it to fit, it's a drop-in replacement. Interesting to see, and I understand it performs its job as well as the original torsion bar.
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> http://deloreannewparts.com/store/page11.html
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> Video of the product in action:
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> http://www.youtube.com/DeloreanUpgradeParts 
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> -Kevin
> VIN 2234
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> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "jrc2905" <jrc2905@> wrote:
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> >> Now I see that there is a new torsion bar for sale? 
> > Do I read this right, because if I can replace that part if needed my 82 will be back on the road. If it is true I want to thank who ever put the time and effort in making that part.
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