Most likely as it had those springs for 18 years…………! I suppose new any type of springs would feel better than old broken ones ;-)
Derek > On 3 Apr 2019, at 10:00, Jim Hearne <[email protected]> wrote: > > The Quantum red front springs on the 2+2 should give a higher ride height > than the XR2 springs which were really too low for the 2+2. > Possibly your red springs had settled a bit over the years so the XR2 ones > were actually higher. > > Jim > > > > > From: Derek Clews <> > Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 8:50 AM > To: Quantum Owners Forum <> > Cc: Derek Clews <> > Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Coil springs 2+2 > > HI Tony, > > I am sure some will disagree but I had the same and want the 2+2 to be on the > road for another year before a major renovation. So I went on ebay and got > some XR2 front springs and struts and fitted them. That was fine for the MOT > and cheap. The ride height is a little higher but not a problem, in fact I > have more ground clearance and a slightly softer ride, both of which are > welcome. > > I too am unsure what is the best for long term use, but if you need a quick > fix use the standard items. The job of replacement is relatively quick and > easy. > > KYB items springs and struts £90 and strut covers, top bearings and rubbers > £43, if you need them. There is bound to be a custom expensive option which > I will consider for the long term future. > > Cheers > > Derek > > > > > >> On 2 Apr 2019, at 21:06, 'teegee777' via Quantum Owners Group >> <[email protected] <>> wrote: >> >> The 2+2 failed its MOT today with just a broken front coil spring, I tried >> telling the MOT guy that Quantums have dual springs on the front but he >> didn't seem to believe me. I guess this repeats an old train of posts,but >> I've trailed through them and can't find a cheap answer ! (I don't want to >> change to adjustable Spax). I appear to have red quantum springs, Off the >> car they measure about 262mm by 107mm diameter. Is there a modern equivalent >> to put on which is about the same size/tension etc? I believe that the >> Quantum red springs are no longer available? Thanks Tony >> >> -- >> -- >> 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 >> <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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