Have you increased the diameter of the tyres at all? It's important to keep the contact patch relative to the effective king pin inclination correct, and if the diameter of the tyre has also increased this will be helpful if spacing them out. More likely the diameter of the wheels may have been increased but the diameter of the tyres has remained much the same because a lower profile tyres has been used. Odd handling characteristics can occur, as an example a car manufacturer I've worked for (no name revealed) put large spacers and fat tyres on their 'exclusive' model - when tested on the track and exiting a bend if the steering wheel was released it didn't return to centre but steered into the turn even more! scary stuff. Martin ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Craig To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 5:29 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Brake upgrade
Got a pair of Cosworth 4 pots on modified XR2 uprights (bigger holes drilled and tapped for the caliper mountings). Did some basic measurements and they will fit withing the diameter of the wheels but would need at least 25mm spacers to get enough lateral clearance. Not really sure I want to push the wheels out that much due to the effect it may have on handling. I'm no expert on set up so will need to think (and read) about it first. I'm sure increasing the front track will have an effect on handling. As the handling is pretty good, I'm reluctant to change things Any advice appreciated. Bob -- -- 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). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1430 / Virus Database: 2639/5561 - Release Date: 01/27/13 -- -- 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).
