Yes on an early quantum. Ride is subjective. With damping set to min its about the same as a 'normal' car. I have damping set higher than it should be to compensate for springs which are not stiff enough IMHO. I need to do those as well sometime but it's after equal length drive shafts , updated rad and intercooler and a map tune, on the projects list.
If I turned the dampers resistance to about 1/3rd I'd say it was the same as my m-sport BMW. I like the adjustables as i can play to get what is right for me and the conditions. M On 4 Nov 2011, at 21:50, Harry Buckingham <[email protected]> wrote: > Is that on an early quantum? How's the ride with that set up too, i know it's > subjective, but just how unpleasant is it, if at all? > > Cheers, > > H > > > On 4 Nov 2011, at 21:31, Matthew Wastell <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I've those tyre sizes with single damping adjustment Gaz and xr2 springs all >> around. No issues unless fully loaded with 2 people on Irish roads (and I >> mean fully loaded with tools luggage and back of car chockablock too). I >> need to increase the bump stops by a cm just never got around to it as I >> never normally carry such a full load so it's never really a problem. >> >> Matthew >> >> >> >> On 4 Nov 2011, at 19:25, Harry Buckingham <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> 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 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -------------------------------------------------- >>>>> 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 >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>> >>>>>> 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 >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> www.h4-turbo.co.uk >>>>>>> www.quantumowners.co.uk >>>>>>> www.quantumcars.co.uk >>>>>>> www.quantumheritage.co.uk >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>> 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. 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