Hi Andrew, Definitely a good idea to join the club. I too have an H4 based on a '95 Fiesta, running a 1600 zetec....the running gear came from a Mk 3 Si however. My understanding is that your information (standard suspension on the front, 1.1 rear) is correct...although it does sound as if someone has played about with the ride height on yours at some time. On the question of wheels and tyres, mine had 195 55 15 tyres on 6 x 15" wheels when I bought it...and they rubbed on the wheel arches at anything close to full lock (and with my drive, use of full lock is somewhat unavoidable). The car also used more petrol than I thought it should. I considered other profiles and sizes, but I couldn't see how 6" width wheels would ever fit without spacers...and once the wheel-hub spacing starts to change, what does that do for the steering...not to mention rubbing on the other edge...ie the wing? In the end I have opted for a set of 165 60 14 tyres on 5 x 14" wheels. NO RUBBING. The car remains as "chuckable" as ever...I fancy it handles better in the wet than it did with the big wheels....and the fuel economy, while still not as good as I'd hoped, is better. Best wishes...I hope you enjoy the car as much as you should!!! Bill Jackson
________________________________ From: Andrewow47 <[email protected]> To: Quantum Owners Group <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, 10 June 2012, 15:48 Subject: [Quantum Owners] Quantum H4 Suspension/Wheels/Tyres Hi I have recently purchased an H4 and will shortly be joining the owners club. My question concerns suspension wheels and tyres. The car has a 1.6 zetec engine and is based on a 1995 Fiesta so guess this is a Fiesta Mk3.5 but I am not sure. The tyre size is 16/215/40 which just seems too wide for the car, they are virtually projecting beyond the wheel arches and the rears rub the arches over bumps. I don't know what the suspension set is but the front ride height seems on the high side and the rear is a bit low and the rear suspension seems firm to say the least! In fact it really is spoiling the car on normal roads, on the plus side it corners like a go-kart. I have read that the 'factory set up' was standard 1.6 Fiesta suspension on the front and 1.1 on the rear, I have do to something to improve the suspension as a matter of priority,I was thinking about just buying some standard 1.1 springs/shocks for the rear and taking it from there. There are also a fair number of alternative suspension manufacturers such a spax, koni etc. who sell lower/stiffer/adjustable alternatives and I don't know if this would be better? Also any guidance on wheel sizes/offsets and tyre sizes would be very 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 [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).
