Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Alternative 2+2
LOL - Original Message - From: Matthew Wastell matt...@wastell.eu To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 11:01 AM Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Re: Alternative 2+2 Wet weight without carpets and the early engine was 880KG when I had mine weighed. However it's probably a bit heavier with carpet and more bits under the bonnet since I put it on the bridge. With me on top it's going to be around the 1,000KG mark now. Where do you live? I've drive past and you might see me if you're quick enough ;-) M -Original Message- From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantumown...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of jon jackson Sent: 03 January 2011 22:54 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Alternative 2+2 Ah yes, just how heavy is a Quantum? I have not tried to weigh it, but if bike engined Indy's can be held on acceleration it would suggest the 2+2 is a featherweight. I do not think it would be a good business venture as these things take huge dollops of time to perfect and get working properly, indeed I had no plans on having the lump any further back than was needed. I have just put some sticky tyres on the front to give it some grip so my thoughts are just that at the moment. I went on a Ford RS web forum last nightshock. Their spelling and understanding of their cars was shocking. (wud me RS hav sumptin rong wiv it suzpensson cos the weels are chambered) I thought that perhaps English might be a second language for them.LOL Please do not haul me over the coals for my bad English though! I am really looking forward to seeing the Fiat coupe engined 2+2 some time this year. I love all your ideas guys and hope to see you at events as I am yet to see another 2+2 on the road. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 7:47 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Alternative 2+2 Hi Jon how about putting the engine mid mount at the back. If a composite wall was made behind the front seats of the same thinness as the bulkhead, it should the be possible to contruct a metal frame that can be installed in the rear area putting the engine foward of the axel line. The fuel tank could then be relocated the front of the car to help with the weight balance. Quite an awkward task butmust admit, FUN Eddie On Jan 3, 12:12 am, jon jackson jon.jacks...@ntlworld.com wrote: I stood looking at the cavernous boot of my Quantum 2+2 Turbo and wondered if it could be made more interesting as I come from a rear drive background and find understeer the most vile crime a car can commit! My thoughts were to make a subframe to fit inside the boot and fit something like a Hyabusa motorbike engine driving the rear wheels via an LSD Sierra diff, making the engine bay a boot. I should add I am a professional engineer who makes F1 parts for some of the leading teams. Are there any loony 2+2's out there? Oh happy new year to you all. -- 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 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 post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com
[Quantum Owners] Re: Alternative 2+2
Rear engine, RWD cars include Porsche, GT 40's, F1 cars etc. so its no wonder they are all far superior to our cars Irish Carts ! Jojn On Jan 3, 11:30 pm, michaelhughe...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 03/01/2011 16:05:59 GMT Standard Time, jon.jacks...@ntlworld.com writes: and wondered if it could be made more interesting as I come from a rear drive background Even in Ireland the donkeys don't push carts! The Chinese have a curse - may you live in interesting times.. Michael -- 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).
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Alternative 2+2
Hi, So does this mean that any new kit should be based on a platform that has the option of rwd, or 4wd? so not sure what that would be, focus in reverse? It surely all depends what you want from your car, from a sports supercar, a vaalue for money fun sports car, an everyday car or a diesel runabout that is budget? Surely we all have differing views, and budgets, so its a big compromise across all the options? Steve - Original Message - From: John Woodward john.woodwar...@gmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 7:20 AM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Alternative 2+2 Rear engine, RWD cars include Porsche, GT 40's, F1 cars etc. so its no wonder they are all far superior to our cars Irish Carts ! Jojn On Jan 3, 11:30 pm, michaelhughe...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 03/01/2011 16:05:59 GMT Standard Time, jon.jacks...@ntlworld.com writes: and wondered if it could be made more interesting as I come from a rear drive background Even in Ireland the donkeys don't push carts! The Chinese have a curse - may you live in interesting times.. Michael -- 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 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).
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Alternative 2+2
Been thinking on this for days. BMW mini?? been out for a while - still in production- full range of engines- specs - tuning etc 4x4 version in the wings too. has the build quality, likely cult following (spares later on) Gary Q less On 05/01/2011 09:26, steve.mer...@ukgateway.net wrote: Hi, So does this mean that any new kit should be based on a platform that has the option of rwd, or 4wd? so not sure what that would be, focus in reverse? It surely all depends what you want from your car, from a sports supercar, a vaalue for money fun sports car, an everyday car or a diesel runabout that is budget? Surely we all have differing views, and budgets, so its a big compromise across all the options? Steve - Original Message - From: John Woodward john.woodwar...@gmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 7:20 AM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Alternative 2+2 Rear engine, RWD cars include Porsche, GT 40's, F1 cars etc. so its no wonder they are all far superior to our cars Irish Carts ! Jojn On Jan 3, 11:30 pm, michaelhughe...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 03/01/2011 16:05:59 GMT Standard Time, jon.jacks...@ntlworld.com writes: and wondered if it could be made more interesting as I come from a rear drive background Even in Ireland the donkeys don't push carts! The Chinese have a curse - may you live in interesting times.. Michael -- 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).
