One (non- destructive) solution could be to get some rear spacers made up to
the same design but (guess) 20mm shorter. If that doesn't work then they 1) may
not be too expensive? 2)could still also be useful with other springs. The
other ( quicker but destructive!) way would be to chop 20mm equivalant off each
of the rear springs with the angle grinder - maybe only about 1/2 turn off?
This of course is non-reversible and will make the springs slightly stiffer
(though probably not noticeably so)
Martin
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From: calum mcpherson
To: Quantum Owners Group
Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 5:52 PM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.
Ok, 32 replies and tbh, still not clear on options, from what I've heard
from replies I have established the following (I think) which is a great help
As it has been confirmed (by Jim Hearne) my car appears to be an early model
2+2 and as such needs the longer rear springs (recommended by several to get
1100 springs) and front springs can be XR2 or 1.4 model springs.
So, are std. 1100 rear springs indeed the 'longer' springs as required or do
I need extra long 1100 springs ? (on checking spring sizes I see std. 1100
springs are approx. 307mm long)
Front springs seem fairly simple and got my head round them, however the
whole idea of my enquiry was to improve the 60mm rear and 70mm front wheel arch
gap. My springs at present all work fine, and as I never fitted them and have
no history on them I don't really know what is fitted, so is there actually a
solution to my problem, I want to reduce wheel gap by about 35mm ?
I appreciate all replies, with pics would be a great help.
Thanks,
Calum.
On Wednesday, 29 March 2017 21:52:01 UTC+1, 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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