[Quantum Owners] 2+2 Suspension Options

2013-06-03 Thread Mark
Hello all, I'm looking to refresh the springs & dampers on my 2+2 before too long. I have spoke to various people & read various bits of info within this group a couple of options keep cropping up. 1 - Front can be standard XR2 & rears can be 1100 set-up. 2 - Monroe shocks & Quantum r

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Suspension Options

2013-06-03 Thread Robert Craig
Hi Mark, I have option 1. This gives a good ride height and predictable handling. Match this with a set of quality tyres (Toyo R888 in my case) and you will have go kart like handling. I would not recommend lowering the car or you may have grounding problems. Bob Craig - Original Mes

[Quantum Owners] Qmops this weekend.

2013-06-03 Thread geoff ward
Hello All, I would like to remind you all that we have another Qmops session this weekend at Steve's house near Woking. We would love to have any help you can give to keep this Quantum mk one preservation/restoration project moving on. We have lots still to do and need more members to get involved

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Suspension Options

2013-06-03 Thread jon jackson
I am very happy indeed with my Quantum 2+2 after fitting Spax adjustables and standard 1.4 Fiesta front springs with standard 1100 rear. The car can be thrown at corners and just like a Pug 205 you can lift off at high speed entering a corner and the rear swings round and the instant you hit the

[Quantum Owners] what rubber for xtreme

2013-06-03 Thread Chris Young
hi fellow xtreme owners. what tyres are you running? mine are up for renewal and with the v8 and all, I am looking for the grippiest, but as i use the car a lot, in the rain too, I don't want anything too slick.. so i think 888s are out. my days of doing 6k miles a year are gone for a while as i

Re: [Quantum Owners] Qmops this weekend.

2013-06-03 Thread ANDREW HEATON
I shall be there bright and breezy on sat morning, sun I have to work.. Regards Andy h. On 3 June 2013 22:28, geoff ward wrote: > Hello All, > > I would like to remind you all that we have another Qmops session this > weekend at Steve's house near Woking. We would love to have any help you

Re: [Quantum Owners] what rubber for xtreme

2013-06-03 Thread Ian Harrison
Hi Chris. I've got standard 195/50/15 all round on Kermit. I have a mix of tyres on at the moment due to a puncture. The fronts are Yoko Parada Spec 2 and the backs are Toyo R1R. The Spec 2s are very good but in my opinion the R1R just edge it. They have the same compound as the 888 but with