[Quantum Owners] Re: Polybushes in an H4 back axle?

2009-04-16 Thread steve.merlin
Hi, My H4 has poly bushes, and its good for roadholding, but very bad for harshness, wish it had normal Quantum bushes now, as long journeys do become very tiring being rattled around!? Anyone else had similar effects? Steve - Original Message - From: "Pete M" To: "Quantum Owners G

[Quantum Owners] Re: Polybushes in an H4 back axle?

2009-04-16 Thread Matthew
On my 2+2 I certainly have a firm ride (due to springs and shocks), however half the battle with knowing if it is more firm than rubber is that people don't normally replace a perfectly good rubber one with a poly one, it's normally a shot rubber one that is replaced. If you drive it everyday the

[Quantum Owners] Re: Polybushes in an H4 back axle?

2009-04-17 Thread Jim Hearne
When i originally built my 2+2 i fitted new Ford rubber bushes all round and the then Quantum recommended non sensortrac Monroe shocks. The handling was terrible (felt like the rear of the car was floating) and i even stopped driving it for several months, using a Hillman Imp instead. I eventua

[Quantum Owners] Re: Polybushes in an H4 back axle?

2009-04-17 Thread John Woodward
For what it's worth, I feel that polybushes give a harsher ride, but greatly improved handling. My 2+2 is Polybushed all round & handles very well ( with a heavy TDi lump), my Saloon is on rubber bushes, the ride is much better, but it does not handle quite so well ( I realise the suspension is d

[Quantum Owners] Re: Polybushes in an H4 back axle?

2009-04-22 Thread h4
Thanks for all of the advice - I do drive a nice soft eurobox most days (albeit one with stiffened suspension and enormous wheels with rubber bad tyres...) and the H4 already seems harsher than it does around the loosely connected bits of tarmac that are called roads here in Gloucestershire. Desp