The car will handle well but you may get to know your dentist a bit better.
I'd suggest a try before you buy excercise. I'm sure other Q owners would be
happy to give you a run in their cars to help you make up your mind. If you
are up near Glasgow at any time, drop me an email and I will gladly take you
for a spin (hopefully not literally)
Bob Craig (Q2-267)
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From: "Harry Buckingham" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Cc: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 7:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: .
Personally i would prefer the a low ride height aesthetically, if i could
get away without any arch rubbing, it really isn't confidence inspiring!
After reading a few more threads on here i've came to the provisional
decision, do you think its ok on an early car?
Tyres: 195/45/r15
Rear suspension: Monroe sensathingy dampers (will they be ok without an
extension? If not would then, Avo adjustable xr2 dampers be suitable?).
Complete with XR2 springs.
I measured my ride height (ground to the lower edge of the arches) its 24.5
inches on the rear and 23.5 on the front, completely unloaded. What's your
initial thoughts on those?
Cheers,
H
On 4 Nov 2011, at 06:20, Matthew Wastell <[email protected]> wrote:
Personally I like 'too low'. It looks right for me. With the extensions or
longer springs someone exclaimed that it looks like it is riding on
stilts.
I'd think a front Anti roll bar would be more interesting than strut
braces.
M
On 3 Nov 2011, at 10:47, "Jim Hearne" <[email protected]> wrote:
Whose Chris.
So you car will have the higher spring and shock absorber mounts.
If somebody has put standard fiesta springs on the rear then it will sit
too low.
Check that the rear shock absorbers still have there Quantum extensions
screwed to the top as well.
Jim
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From: "Harry Buckingham" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 11:03 PM
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: .
q2022, so i assume that's series 2 car #22?
Chris, you've probably just save me a few ŁŁŁ's there!
Thanks,
H
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On 2 Nov 2011, at 19:31, Steve Kodz <[email protected]> wrote:
Harry,
You chassis number will start with a Q and contain the sequence number
of
Your car.
Regards,
Steve
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On Wednesday 02 Nov 2011, HB wrote:
Sorry if i sound dense but how do i find out what number quantum i
have? Also, will fiesta front/rear struts that fit between the top of
the suspension posts fit the 2+2?
Thanks for all your help, i'm really greatful chaps.
H
On Nov 1, 8:53 am, "Jim Hearne" <[email protected]> wrote:
There are all sorts of variations on the spring and shock specs on
the
Mk2 Fiesta.
But aftermarket parts tend to be specified as 1.1L and lower, 1.3L
and
1.4L and then the XR2 which are both harder shocks and slightly
lower.
2+2's often have rear shocks and/or springs from a 1.1 as the rear
end
is a lot lighter than the rear of a fiesta.
Watch out if you've an early 2+2 (before the low 100's) as they have
a
higher rear spring and shock mounting which mean special springs and
Quantum made extensions on the shock absorbers.
Jim
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From: "HB" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 4:34 PM
To: "Quantum Owners Group" <[email protected]>
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: .
Thanks Bob. When you refer to fiesta shocks/springs as opposed to
xr2
components, are the spring/shock specs the same for all types of mk2
'normal' fiestas?
I believe it's a zetec block after checking. The oil filter is about
10cm in from the bottom rear corner, on the LHS from the drivers
POV.
Can you recommend any online spares stores for the dipstick apart
from the obvious Ford?
Cheers,
H
On Oct 31, 9:12 am, "Jim Hearne" <[email protected]> wrote:
Do you know if the bottom end is a 1.8 CVH , not that common as it
was only
used on the Sierra and needs a few mods to fit FWD.
Or was it a 1.8 Zetec bottom end ?, often used with a CVH head to
make what
is commonly called a ZVH engine.
The best way to tell is to see where the oil filter is on the back
of the engine.
If it's roughly in the middle of the block then it's a CVH, if it's
down on
the bottom corner of the engine (actually mounted on the oil pump)
then it's
a Zetec.
You need the dipstick and tube that matches whatever the block is.
Jim
On Oct 30, 3:05 pm, HB <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi there, I ve recently acquired my first Quantum 2+2 and my
first impressions are, wow! The licence plate is F229 UPB, if
by any chance one of you have owned it! However, after a few
Sunday drives a couple of niggles have appeared.
Firstly and quite worryingly, under harsh
acceleration/cornering, particularly around roundabouts (i can
t resist), the rear arches do rub against the outside of the
rear wheels. It s running 195/50/R15 tyres, which I don t
believe are the problem, but if any of you do think they are
the problem, please say. Other than that, could I have some
advice on what springs/shocks to replace the current ones with
to
avoid the problem?
Secondly, the engine is a 1.4cvh head with a 1.8 bottom end.
Well, this is what the guy i bought it off has told me! The
issue here is, the dipstick is from the 1.4 block so does not
even reach the oil with
a fresh 3.5L in. So my question is, will the 1.8 cvh dipstick be
fit for purpose? Or, if any of you could point me in the right
direction to what dipstick would suit/someone in the know, it d
be greatly appreciated.
FYI, the quantum was registered in 1992 and is based on a 1.4
mk2 of 1989. The now 1.8 engine has been gas flowed with a kent
cam and scorpion exhaust with a TDLM carb. It s a beautiful
black, with some tidy 15 alloys. 0-60 has been timed at 7.8
Thanks for reading this far, any information will be greatly
appreciated.
HB
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