Too long since i looked at one of the springs to remember the length.
But, a picture of the area around the top suspension mount in the boot should
tell me which version it is.
Or, what is the chassis number ?, mine is 99 and has the high mounts.
Jim
From: calum mcpherson
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 10:58 PM
To: Quantum Owners Group
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Lowering springs for my 2+2.
Thanks for the prompt reply Jim, I haven't a clue on the rear mounts, is there
a rough length of spring that would indicate which I have at rear or front for
that matter ?
I don't want to be buying and fitting std. XR2 springs only to find I still
have the same problem, but possibly a harsh ride too, as I have read that std.
XR2 springs are too harsh for rear anyway.
I have attached a pic (I think), with new wheels fitted to give you an idea of
car, Thanks.
Calum.
On Wednesday, 29 March 2017 22:06:38 UTC+1, Jim Hearne wrote:
Unless you are only travelling on good A roads and not going over speed bumps
you will find lowering springs on a 2+2 rather a pain.
The 2+2 already sits lower than the donor Fiesta for a given setup, the XR2
was around 20mm lower and lowered XR2 spec springs will be another 30 or 40mm
at least.
That's why Quantum recommended their red springs at the front and 1100
((taller than XR2).
As a first step i would just try standard XR2 spec springs, not lowered ones.
One thing to watch out for, depending on the age of your 2+2, the early ones
(up till past chassis number 99 at least) had rear spring and shock absorber
mounts on the body that were about 60mm too high, Quantum fixed this with
spacers on the top of the shocks and extra tall rear springs.
If your car is one of these then you will need to compensate for that on
whatever rear springs you get.
My 2+2 has coilovers on the front and standard XR2 rear springs, but mine has
the high rear mounts.
So i've effectively lowered it around 80mm from the Quantum intended spec, it
is too low, i have to drive across most speed bumps at an angle and even then
they hit the engine crossmember or exhaust.
And i can't use it to go to work as the uneven B roads cause similar problems.
Jim
On 29/03/2017 20:19, calum mcpherson wrote:
I've recently changed my wheels 15" with 195-50-15 tyres to the correct set
up 14" with 185-55-14, and my 2+2 looks like a Land Rover.
I was going to change springs anyway, but now have brought this job forward
as not looking as I want.
I understand that the manual states 'Quantum red springs' for front and
Fiesta mk2 1100 springs for rear, however when looking at lowering springs,
most seem to be a standardised Fiesta mk2 set up , most covering full range
excluding XR2 !!!!
Anyone got any experience with lowering springs , any recommendations would
be great .
Car has std. XR2 engine set-up, thanks.
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