when I stripped my front suspension down a few months ago I measured on a surface plate with a vernier height gauge both the arms with the ball joint attached due to my previous concerns regarding the front suspension angles and have concluded that they are both identical. however I think barnacle may have been referring to the inner track arm mounts on the Quantum chassis being different?.... I think.
On 27 Aug, 11:04, Jim Hearne <[email protected]> wrote: > I think the front tie bar mount is in a different place on each side > (on the CVH engined cars) and the tie bar (solid steel bar) is > correspondingly different. > But I don't believe that the track control arm (the U shaped pressed > arm) is different side to side (apart from being a mirror image) or that > the rear track control arm mount should be different side to side. > > Jim > > On 27/08/2010 06:44, jin wrote: > > > > > cheers barnacle > > > I had suspicions about the suspension, > > is it really meant to be different both sides? is the fiesta? > > can it be corrected? > > > I saw some of your photos in the latest mag, looks like a top project > > there mat well done > > > On 26 Aug, 22:26, barnacle<[email protected]> wrote: > >> Don't forget that the suspension geometry is different on either side. > >> On my Fiat 20vt I've had to move the pickup point outwards from the > >> default position, and have the tie bar bent to suit (due to important > >> lumps of engine getting in the > >> way):http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t31/nailed_barnacle/Quantum%20engi...... > > >> I suspect there's a certain range of adjustment which won't materially > >> affect the handling. Even the swing arm pickups are in different > >> places on each side. > > >> Neil > > >> On 25 Aug, 18:19, jin<[email protected]> wrote: > > >>> I think your right Jim > >>> if I had a spare alternator id check that out > >>> as for the offer of one that would be very nice of you, ive somebody > >>> who is looking for me at present but if that proved unsuccessful ill > >>> take you up on that offer thank you > >>> personally id like to keep the non xr2 tie bars to keep things even > >>> since the longer xr2 tie bar moves the fulcrum forwards and moves the > >>> bar through a slightly different arc, I know its not much but im > >>> rather fussy > >>> im sure I could adapt the alternator to sit slightly higher and pivot > >>> further forwards and use a longer belt > >>> ill give it some thought > >>> thank you for your replies > >>> On 25 Aug, 09:50, Jim Hearne<[email protected]> wrote: > >>>> I think it was only changed to clear the alternator on the CVH, not > >>>> the sump. > >>>> If you are really stuck i may be able to find one in my collection but > >>>> it will probably be a bit rusty. > >>>> Did you find the CVH front bracket ? > >>>> Jim > >>>> On 25/08/2010 07:43, jin wrote: > >>>>> hi all > >>>>> since it would appear finding an XR2 tie bar is more difficult than > >>>>> trying to locate a toothed hen riding a flatulent rocking horse I > >>>>> thought id look elsewhere..... > >>>>> I became convinced that the standard tie bar may fit around the sump > >>>>> since there seemed enough space, so last night I loosely located one > >>>>> up just to see > >>>>>http://s120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/?action=viewt=D... > >>>>>http://s120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/?action=viewt=D... > >>>>> it looks far enough away from the sump to me and there even looks > >>>>> enough clearance for the alternator with at worse a new tensioning > >>>>> bracket? > >>>>> so does anybody have any knowledge of this? > >>>>> im eagerly awaiting your opinions > >>>>> and for good measure, hers a photo of the engine going in > >>>>>http://s120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/?action=viewt=D... > >>>>> and here its in > >>>>>http://s120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/?action=viewt=D... > >>>>> so i am making some sort of progress at least. > >>>>> cheers > >>>>> Justin- Hide quoted text - > >>>> - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - > >> - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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).
