Good point and not sure is the answer - the XR2 springs are stiffer though. I have XR2 at the front and standard Fiesta at the back which works well for me together with Toyo R888 tyres - handling and grip are excellent but with reasonable comfort (for an open top sports car).
Bob Craig (Q2-267) >----Original Message---- >From: [email protected] >Date: 10/01/2011 12:19 >To: <[email protected]> >Subj: RE: [Quantum Owners] suspension question > >I thought rear shocks were all the same as the back of the car is the same >weight across the range. > >Chris G > >-----Original Message----- >From: [email protected] [mailto: [email protected]] >On Behalf Of jin >Sent: 10 January 2011 07:02 >To: Quantum Owners Group >Subject: [Quantum Owners] suspension question > >ive heard all sorts of do's and dont's with the springs and shocks but >since I'm spending a fair amount of time under the car at the mo I'm >thinking of replacing mine, i don't want to go lower or even harder if >necessary. >due to the weight of the 2+2 iv heard something like the best setup is >1.4 springs and 1.1 rear shocks? or something odd like that, I'm >assuming ive got 1.1 stuff all round as that was the base of the car >(blue front shocks) but what is best for ride and comfort? > >any help much appreciated > >-- >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >"Quantum Owners Group" group. >To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >[email protected] >For more options, visit this group at >http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en > >IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" >basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum >Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or >in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any >person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or >alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained >within this or related message(s). > > >-- >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. >To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners- [email protected] >For more options, visit this group at >http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en > >IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
