To be honest that was my inclination. I had heard both ideas online and I just thought I would see if you guys agreed with me. I know that Quantum were quite concerned about the rear cylinders being the correct size to avoid instability under braking, and issued warnings in the Build Manuals.
I also know that both of my 2+2s were quite capable of changing directions quite abruptly when braking hard into a turn on a wet road with worn rear tyres....! As Debs used to remind me occasionally (Haynes 2011). ;-) Although I suspect that with the weight distribution of the 2+2, that is likely to always be an issue and the reducer, etc are just sticking plasters. I just don't want to make things worse. Dave. On Thursday, 17 April 2014 09:39:13 UTC+1, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: > > > The ones at the rear work by shutting off the flow when a ball moves > inside due to the decelleration and angle (when the nose of teh car dips > under heavy braking), and IIRC the angle changed slightly (from Fiesta > standard), when the bracket was moved to the Quantum. As such the valve at > the rear is set up correctly, but if the valves located at the mondeo > master cylinder are used, they could be incorrect as they are specific to > the Mondeo - I suspect they work solely on pressure, so cannot be changed > by inclination. Best stick with the ones at the rear! > Martin > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Dave the Subbie <javascript:> > *To:* [email protected] <javascript:> > *Sent:* Wednesday, April 16, 2014 11:05 PM > *Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Trying to locate some bits > > Yes, thank you Hans. I will have to get the MIG out!! > > I noticed that you have not used the pressure reducers that the Mondeo had > on the master cylinder for the rear brakes. I wasn't sure whether to do as > you have done and (presumably) keep the reducer at the rear of the car, or > to do away with the one at the rear and use the Mondeo ones at the > cylinder. I wonder if anyone else has any comments on the subject? > > Dave. > > On Tuesday, 15 April 2014 09:05:15 UTC+1, Hans wrote: >> >> Hi Dave >> >> Did you get my e-mail with info about modifying the brackets in order to >> fit the mondeo server? >> is this info any good? >> >> Hans >> >> >> *From:* Dave the Subbie >> *Sent:* Monday, April 14, 2014 11:56 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* [Quantum Owners] Re: Trying to locate some bits >> >> Hi Eddie, >> >> Actually, my Mk1 Quantum has a Mk2 XR2 Fiesta Dashboard. I think that >> they were trying to show what one would be like if a Mk2 XR2 donor was >> used, as it has the CVH Engine and box and Mk2 front seats. The rest of the >> car, including door trims and the rear seat is Mk1 Fiesta (T-reg) from the >> donor, although it is re-trimmed in XR2 material. >> >> So, the ducts I am looking for are from a Mk2 XR2, not a Mk1. Hopefully >> they might be a bit more plentiful. >> >> Thanks, though. I vaguely remember throwing the old ones out, thinking >> they were from an old Sierra I broke. Doh!!! >> >> Dave. >> >> On Monday, 14 April 2014 00:14:35 UTC+1, Eddie wrote: >>> >>> Hi Dave >>> I know the exact pipes for the Mk1 you are on about. I do not have any, >>> but I would advise contacting the Fiesta owners club to see if any owners >>> have a car they are breaking. Either that, or look on ebay Fiesta Mk1 bits. >>> It is suprising what comes up now as those cars are getting restored quite >>> a lot. >>> >>> Eddie >>> >> -- >> -- >> 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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