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Bob Craig >----Original Message---- >From: [email protected] >Date: 18/06/2012 10:59 >To: <[email protected]> >Subj: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum H4 Suspension/Wheels/Tyres > >Thanks to everyone for responding to my question on suspension and tyres, >since raising my query I have realised I made an error, my car is actually >fitted with 205/40 x 16's and not 215/40 x16's nevertheless these are just >too big. > >Also since driving the car for a few weeks I have noticed the following: > >1. The front suspension is generally OK but when driving at speed over long >undulating bumps it can become a bit 'floaty as if the front shock >absorbers are on the way out. I have not noticed the front tyres rubbing >even on full lock despite the wheel and tyre size, although the turning >circle is poor and so it is possible the power steering rack may have been >restricted? > >2. The rear suspension is very harsh and badly crashes over bumps with the >tyres frequently coming into contact with the wheel arches. > >My first thoughts are as follows: > >3. Buy some 15'' alloys and suitable profile/width tyres to get the car >back to a more sensible wheel and tyre size. > >4. Buy some used 1.1 rear struts to try and get back to a 'normal' set up. > >I will then take it from there. > >Just one more question, has anyone ever had custom springs made for an H4? > >My thought on this is that if I weighed the load on each wheel it might be >possible to get some springs made that are more in tune with the weight of >the car using the standard struts plus better shock absorbers or possibly >suitable coil overs? > >Thanks > >Andrew > >On 12 June 2012 21:24, Gary <[email protected]> wrote: > >> what's the chassis Q... or reg M254... ??? >> Looking to hear news of our old one. >> >> Aside from that what suspension is on the car now? standard looking >> units, cut off springs? >> Adjustable (i guess not) our 195 15 somethings did rub the arches but only >> on the tyre wall. >> I did change the suspension for new 1.1 springs and monroe gas struts but >> it still rubbed. >> was only noticeable after changing the tyres, I did not get round to >> replacing bushes but what effect this would of had i dont know. >> - Jim - what internals do genuine fords have? i think one of mine was >> leaking oil. >> Based on that look at oil replacements. >> Caution on the front struts as MK3.5 1.6 Si have a larger bore strut than >> the Mk3 >> Purple Polyurethane bushes tighten up the handling no end, the whole >> handling was fine in my view for every day fun spirited driving. >> >> Qless >> Gary >> >> >> On 10/06/2012 15:48, Andrewow47 wrote: >> >>> 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 quantumowners- unsubscribe@** >> googlegroups.com <[email protected]> >> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** >> group/quantumowners?hl=en<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. 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