Dave Bence
Personal:
Lives in Bristol.
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Car:
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Build diary and pictures:
http://www.dfbence.clara.net/ |
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History
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Quantum Xtreme E931 NOU |
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Kit ordered: |
27/11/99. |
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Donor vehicle: |
1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire 2.0 LX. |
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Donor vehicle purchased: |
16/01/00. |
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Kit collected: |
25/03/00. |
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Completed car passed MOT: |
24/06/00. |
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Completed car passed SVA: |
04/07/00. |
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Cost of build: |
£10,868. |
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Approximate build time: |
270 hours from kit collection to SVA. 140 hours
since SVA. |
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Specification
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Chassis:
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Quantum - fully welded stainless-steel monocoque. |
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Bodywork:
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Quantum - GRP, polished Radiant Red gelcoat finish. |
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Engine:
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Ford Sierra - remanufactured 2-litre SOHC "Pinto".
Standard specification apart from lightened and balanced flywheel, new Weber
32/34 DMTL carburettor, reconditioned Capri 2.0S points-type distributor and
Quantum/Custom Chrome exhaust system. New alternator, water pump and clutch. |
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Gearbox:
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Ford Sierra - remanufactured Type 9 5-speed. |
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Rear differential:
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Ford Sierra - 3.62:1. |
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Driveshafts:
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Ford Sierra - standard length with double tripode joints. |
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Front suspension:
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Quantum - double tubular steel wishbones, fabricated
steel uprights with horizontally mounted, inboard, coil-over-dampers. |
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Rear suspension:
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Quantum - double pressed-steel wishbones, fabricated
steel uprights with coil-over-dampers. |
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Brakes:
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Ford Sierra - all new, ventilated front discs, rear drums, tandem
master cylinder, no servo. |
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Steering:
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Ford Sierra - all new, with Quantum extended upper column. |
Wheels:
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BSA 178 10 spoke, 6.5"X15", 35mm offset. |
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Tyres:
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Yokohama A520, 195/50/15. |
