Location: The Danger Zone
Posts: 94
My VIN: 17019
Thanks again everyone for the replies and the help. Also, sorry for the late reply. My life kinda went sideways for a bit. I'm thinking about getting the torsion spring, http://deloreannewparts.com/store/page11.html . Partly for price and partly for curiosity. And yes I know what curiosity did to the cat.
Location: FL
Posts: 947
My VIN: Early
If the finish ever begins to crack, you can repaint it with a flexible aircraft paint.Originally Posted by penciltester
Thanks again everyone for the replies and the help. Also, sorry for the late reply. My life kinda went sideways for a bit. I'm thinking about getting the torsion spring, http://deloreannewparts.com/store/page11.html . Partly for price and partly for curiosity. And yes I know what curiosity did to the cat.
Early 81 5spd conversion- DMCH Ground Effects, Double Din, Custom Instrument Cluster, QA1 Suspension, 3.0 PRV with MS3
Posts: 942
Byrne's torsion unit uses the same principle as the big spring that holds your garage door up. I'm pretty sure one day he looked up in his garage and said "hey, that'll work".
I bought a set for #5939 but haven't gotten around to installing them yet. I'm pretty sure Steve Rice installed his if anyone wants to see them in action at DCS'16.
Bill Robertson
#5939
Location: Syracuse, NY area
Posts: 1,025
My VIN: 10287
Club(s): (DMA)
I know it's not good etiquette to resurrect dormant threads but I was wondering what happened with the OP's situation. I presently find myself in a similar place.
Nick A.
1988 BMW 325is
1982 DeLorean DMC-12
1989 Jaguar XJ6
Location: Clewiston, FL
Posts: 93
My VIN: 3349
Club(s): (SCDC) (DCUK)
I had to have my passenger side torsion bar replaced about a year ago....Jesus was it expensive. The best price I found was at Delorean Auto Parts(Special T Auto) I have never seen the springs in action. I tried to find them when my Torsion bar broke but I couldn't find them for sale anywhere.
Location: Atlanta OTP GA
Posts: 7,084
My VIN: 2743
Club(s): (SEDOC) (DCH) (DCUK) (DOC-UK)
FWIW, Byrne retired and the spring type are therefore no longer being manufactured
Dermot
VIN 2743, B/A, Frame 2227, engine 2320
I don't always drive cars, but when I do, I prefer DeLoreans
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Location: Clewiston, FL
Posts: 93
My VIN: 3349
Club(s): (SCDC) (DCUK)
Although I try to keep my Delorean as original as possible. It would be awesome if someone was able to get in touch with him, and get the plans/schematics. As torsion bars run out, it might be the future cost effective solution.
Location: Lansing, MI
Posts: 490
My VIN: 04194: 5-Speed, Black Int, 79 Peugeot 604 Manifold, 05052: 5-Speed, Gray Int, 78 Peugeot 604 manifol
I'm running one of Byrne's units on 4194. I've been really happy with it.
Has anyone contacted Byrne to inquire as to whether he would be willing to sell the design of the torsion spring unit?
Andrew
4194
5052
Andrew
4194 Since 7/98
5052 Since 7/14
1972 Buick Riviera
1974 Bricklin SV-1 177
1982 AMC Eagle SX/4 (4.2 I6, 4 Speed)
1983 Pontiac Trans Am (Knight Rider Conversion in progress)
1985 Oldsmobile Toronado (daily driver)
Solex carb and antenna television guru.
"My carbon footprint is bigger than yours!" :-)
Location: Taylors SC
Posts: 5,326
My VIN: (former)05429
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
Byrne is no longer in business nor available. Not sure what happened with his products other than being sold off.
http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?15...closed-retired
Website is gone.
Dave S
DMC Midwest - retired but helping
Greenville SC
Location: Tacoma, Wa
Posts: 2,208
My VIN: 4877
Club(s): (PNDC)
Its too bad someone couldnt have gotten the designs for the torsion bars before he disapeared...though clever folks could prolly reverse engineer it.
Rob Depew
Tacoma, Wa
'81 DeLorean 4877 Grey, Auto, 4 wheels
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