Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum ever let you down?
unlucky! in the v8 xtreme, having thought I had things on track and had started to use it, went to start it in the work carpark and ping the accelerator cable snapped.. lucky for me this time it happened when i was stationary... it happened in the last Q as i was accelerating hard with a beema right up my thankfully they backed off that time and I managed to fix it at the side of the road. this one needed two cables to get it sorted, the first attempt fell to bits - brand new too! glad it was an easy fix. On 4 May 2013 23:00, jon jackson wrote: > ** > Went down to Gosport to look another type of car and took the 2+2 RST and > we (wife Diane) and I decided to have an icecream on the shore and the > bloke serving noticed the 2+2 and asked what it was and when told said "how > would my Focus ST get on against it"? I surprised myself by being > diplomatic and lied when I told him we would have fun. In truth he would > lose of course! > However finally I will get to the point, and tell you that as we neared > home the 2+2 backfired, suddenly all power was lost and I coasted into a > lucky positioned layby 2 miles from home, so we walked the rest, and after > collecting my "A" frame and Mondeo went back and dragged it home. > Today I fixed the fault which turned out to be the small permanently live > wire that is connected to the starter main lead live from the battery which > had fractured and fallen off. > I wish alll problems were so easy to fix. > Jon > > -- > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Quantum Owners Group" group. > To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > 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). > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Quantum Owners Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[Quantum Owners] Quantum ever let you down?
Went down to Gosport to look another type of car and took the 2+2 RST and we (wife Diane) and I decided to have an icecream on the shore and the bloke serving noticed the 2+2 and asked what it was and when told said "how would my Focus ST get on against it"? I surprised myself by being diplomatic and lied when I told him we would have fun. In truth he would lose of course! However finally I will get to the point, and tell you that as we neared home the 2+2 backfired, suddenly all power was lost and I coasted into a lucky positioned layby 2 miles from home, so we walked the rest, and after collecting my "A" frame and Mondeo went back and dragged it home. Today I fixed the fault which turned out to be the small permanently live wire that is connected to the starter main lead live from the battery which had fractured and fallen off. I wish alll problems were so easy to fix. Jon -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Do we do 'spotted'?
Don't worry, i did that many years ago as well. Jim On 04/05/2013 20:56, shaun mcsorley wrote: I drove my quantum down from Manchester today thinking It was on today. Going to try and get back for it on Monday. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6297 - Release Date: 05/04/13 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Do we do 'spotted'?
I drove my quantum down from Manchester today thinking It was on today. Going to try and get back for it on Monday. I'm doing an nvq level 3 one of the Aston Martin apprentices. Yes it was me having the electrical issues. Fixed some of them now but would still be good if you could see if I should carry out any more work. Many thanks Shaun McSorley On 4 May 2013 20:11, "Nigel Plant" wrote: > Was it you with the wiring issue a few weeks ago? If you're st stoneleigh > tomorrow. You will find me around the owners club area. What are you > studying? > Nigel > > -- > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Quantum Owners Group" group. > To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > 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). > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Quantum Owners Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Do we do 'spotted'?
Was it you with the wiring issue a few weeks ago? If you're st stoneleigh tomorrow. You will find me around the owners club area. What are you studying? Nigel -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[Quantum Owners] Re: Do we do 'spotted'?
Yes, was it you that was having the electrical issues and needed some help? If you are at Stonelight tomorrow, I will be around the owners club area so come and see me.. What course are you on, I lecture on HE Engineering. Nigel -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 headlamp "flaps" go mad
Erm, something of a revival (was this really 5 years ago?!) I still havent sorted it, but thinking of starting again on wiring in the thing again. There's that much wiring in the engine bay from a carb'd car, then EFi, then FRST that I think ignoring it might be a good option. Right now, my headlamp flaps are down permanently, everything seems plugged in that should be, but I think the wiper motor itself is now caput. Which brings me onto the point - would anyone be able to tell me / show me the alleged modification to the wiper motor for the 2+2 Thanks Andy On Monday, 15 December 2008 21:43:52 UTC, Matthew Wastell wrote: > > Have you checked the grease on the little contact wheel inside the mech? > > After many years of working the grease can pick up small particles of > metal which wears away from the contact wheel - it then has the lovely > property of being conductive grease which then leaves the flaps doing > exactly what you said. Pop the disc out, wipe it over and pop it back in. > > Matthew > > > > > > -- > *From:* quantu...@googlegroups.com [mailto: > quantu...@googlegroups.com ] *On Behalf Of *Andy Haworth > *Sent:* 14 December 2008 19:33 > *To:* quantu...@googlegroups.com > *Subject:* [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 headlamp "flaps" go mad > > OK, back to this one > > After a bit of testing I thought I had it sorted, until I went back out to > the car a few hours later to find the headlamp flaps doing a little dance > of their own. So this is happening without ignition power which I didnt > think was supposed to happen > > Unplugged again for now until I have more time and a recharged battery > > > Andy > > On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 9:58 AM, Tony P > > wrote: > >> >> >> Not on my car. I think it was earthing back up through the indicators >> >> On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:57:40 +, Jim Hearne >> > >> wrote: >> > >> > That should just make the flaps not go down as the relay wouldn't get >> > energised. >> > >> > Jim >> > >> > >> > Tony P wrote: >> >> I had a similar thing happen on my 2+2, I tracked it down to a dodgey >> > earth >> >> on the flap relay. >> >> >> >> T >> >> >> >> On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:45:20 +, Jim Hearne >> >> >> > >> > wrote: >> >> >> >>> Only when the lights are on or always ? >> >>> >> >>> Jim >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> Andy Haworth wrote: >> >>> >> Picked the 2+2 up from it's latest engine build (stuck with turbo >> > and >> managed to get the old block rebored in the end) >> >> Anyway, the headlight flaps are as excited as I am about it, and >> continually go up and down in celebration. This has happened before >> on >> > >> my old 2+2, and I think I changed a relay and it stopped doing it. It >> may have been coincidental >> >> Does anyone know why this happens? >> >> TIA >> >> >> Andy >> >> >> >> >>> >> >>> >> >> >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> > > >> > >> > >> >> -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: how the v8 Xtreme is getting on
yep they do! they are these http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=174793 before I even drove with them I had bought some Halfords Extreme Brilliance bulbs as with the standard ones even in the garage i thought light output was down. there is just one H1 bulb in them and a solenoid shutter that lifts up when going from dipped to main beam (flat beam), so no 5w increase of power for main.. dipped it not bad at all, but main is not the same as I was used to.. but then on the red xtream i had added 2 extra mains so maybe i was a bit spoilt! On 3 May 2013 12:29, Ian Harrison wrote: > Looking good Chris! > > Those headlights are tiny! Do they have main beam in too? > > Ian > > > On 3 May 2013 09:27, Chris Young wrote: > >> oh and of course the oil leaks! turned out to be the breather setup on >> the head was incorrect.. just going to air -- there needs to be pretty much >> a vacuum being created in there via a port on the carb.. only a little >> drip now, rather than the embarrassing puddle I have created in a couple of >> bays in the work car park! >> >> >> >> >> On 2 May 2013 10:15, Chris Young wrote: >> >>> A tale of the v8 if you like... >>> >>> As some of you will have read, I purchased the orange v8 Xtreme in Sept >>> of last year. >>> >>> Since Chris F built it it has had 2 more owners. Somewhere along the >>> line things had gone a tad wrong! >>> >>> As I had the pinto powered Xtreme which I sold just before xmas, I >>> swapped some stuff over and made the v8 orange black, rather than orange >>> chrome, just personal preference, kept my LED rear lights and bits like >>> that. >>> >>> the v8's battery was going flat every night the previous owner had wired >>> up, with very chunky wires a huge battery in the boot.. this battery had >>> been killed, and the cause I found was that the exciter wire for the >>> alternator was not ignition switch controlled! 3amp draw permanently. >>> Sorted that, new normal sized battery back in the engine bay and all good.. >>> so I thought.. then I found the alternator was only putting out any juice >>> after 2500rpm.. turns our one of the diodes had gone.. new alternator and I >>> was happy. >>> >>> >>> I installed an alarm and due to the ignition key switch being so close >>> to the dash, I removed the need for that switch and installed a separate >>> ignition switch and starter switch. (removed the steering lock - I am >>> hoping that with the new MOT regs it isn't going to be a problem!) the way >>> I install the alarm is that when armed the only power that gets through is >>> to the alarm it's self and a separate switch for side lights.. >>> >>> put the new bonnet scoop on, just cause I like the look better and to >>> make it my own and started to use the car. the headlights were terrible.. >>> My parents kindly bought some projector lights for me as a xmas gift and I >>> went about swapping them over - and found that the headlights were being >>> earthed through the blue light on the dash!! doh.. swapped the wiring round >>> and they were actually really good! the projector ones were already >>> purchased so I had to swap them.. on they went and I installed the DRLs >>> under the wheel arches. ignition on full brightness, side lights on and >>> they dimm 50% to be side lights. >>> >>> so I am getting there with it.. the gearbox is a bit too hard work, and >>> sometimes almost impossible and the clutch slips, which for the time being >>> is maybe not a bad thing as it controls the power application! will need to >>> be swapped. >>> >>> I have managed one proper drive in it, and am using it to commute (lucky >>> me only 2miles each way!) and it even had an outing in the snow... Second >>> child due any day, so probably no more proper outings for a while, but I am >>> really enjoying the fresh challenge and loving the v8 - my desire to have >>> one was well founded :) >>> >>> some pics - and lots of the carb as the secondary bowl's needle got >>> jammed and I got stuck out on the way to the tiger owners meet in >>> windlesham with the fuel pumping straight up and out.. i was getting worse >>> than 1mile per litre before it was just flooding over - to the point it was >>> flowing over the hot exhausts too! The joys :) >>> >>> hope you are all getting out in your kits and enjoying this spell of >>> sunshine ! Have a good show too. >>> >>> Chris Y >>> >>> >>> https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/116862370669776250647/albums/5818488036856721665 >>> >>> >>> >> -- >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Quantum Owners Group" group. >> To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com >> 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
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Do we do 'spotted'?
That's a coincidence because I was probably bringing in my quantum next week. I'm a student there. Cheers Shaun McSorley On 4 May 2013 08:55, "Nigel Plant" wrote: > The xtreme at Warwickshire college Trident centre is mine. It just came > out of winter hibernation this week and taking advantage of the weather. I > work there. > Nigel > > -- > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Quantum Owners Group" group. > To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > 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). > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Quantum Owners Group" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Do we do 'spotted'?
The xtreme at Warwickshire college Trident centre is mine. It just came out of winter hibernation this week and taking advantage of the weather. I work there. Nigel -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com 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). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
