[Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum on Ebay
Good grief there's a flood of Qs on eBay at the moment, including this 2+2 body shell in Essex that the owner's threatening to bin: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/QUANTUM-2-SEATER-KIT-CAR-/130542218953 .have no room ..must not buy any more cars.. :-) Pete -- 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).
[Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum on Ebay
Hi Russell, I had to enter Ford on the enquiry page to move on to the next page, so DVLA still think the 'Vehicle Make' is a Ford. http://www.taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/application?origin=vehicleDetails_en.jsp&event=bea.portal.framework.internal.portlet.event&pageid=Vehicle+Enquiry&portletid=VehicleEnquiry&portletns=VehicleEnquiry_en&wfevent=link.enquiry Steve http://brabazon.org/Quantum.aspx -- 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).
[Quantum Owners] 2+2 hood catches
Hi all At the factory open day (great day as it was) I did happen to notice that all other 2+2s had hood catches on the screen top that were straight outwards Mine however are more bent upwards like so [IMG]http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC01715.jpg[/IMG] even before the open day i had identified straightening the catches out as a way to stop the header rail on the hood from sticking up at the back as this would effectively lower there height of the catch that the latches latch onto and hence move them slightly lower down, if that makes sense? So my big questions are Are every one else’s catches straight? And is there any reason why mine are bent before i whip them off and make new straight ones? Cheers loads -- 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] Fuel resistance
That's what I'm hoping to compensate for with the fudging resistors. I'll know more when I do the measuring. On 6 July 2011 14:17, Jim Hearne wrote: > ** > Doh, sorry, should have guessed that. > So, you've not taken into account that the tank isn't the same shape all > the way up ? > > Thanks, > > Jim > > > *From:* TOM WALKER > *Sent:* Wednesday, July 06, 2011 2:10 PM > *To:* quantumown...@googlegroups..com > *Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance > > Ohms of the tank sender from 19 (full) to 250 (empty) > This gives a linear voltage at the top of R5 (simple voltage divider) - and > the circuit inverts and offsets this to the red curve at the output of the > opamp. My fuel gauge (VDO Vision) is actually current driven (hence > expecting a specific resistance) and I found that at 180ohm the voltage was > about 4V - again, this would need trimming for a specific instrument. > Choice of opamp is fairly important as you need a R-R output capability or > it simple levels off at the empty end and you would never display empty on > the gauge. > > On 6 July 2011 14:01, Jim Hearne wrote: > >> ** >> Hi Tom, >> Thanks for that. >> On the qauge plot graph, what is tank value ?, it's from 0 to 250 >> >> Thanks, >> >> Jim >> >> >> *From:* TOM WALKER >> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 06, 2011 9:39 AM >> *To:* quantumown...@googlegroups..com >> *Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance >> >> I did it analogue. I've attached a couple of PDFs showing the cct and the >> output plot (do attachments work on this group?). I will need to tweak the >> resistor values once I've done my measurements. I didn't get a chance this >> weekend as I spent all weekend pulling the dashboard out of my SEAT to get >> at the air-con evaporator, only to discover that the expansion valve is on >> the engine side of the bulkhead. Bloomin thing still doesn't work and has >> foxed the "expert" from Jack-Frost too. Anyway... >> >> The diodes and resistors in the box at the bottom are for bending the >> curve if the requirement is non linear and can be removed - although they >> effect the gain so R2, R6 and R7 would need to be changed to compensate. >> Some caps should be added on feedback to give a low pass as well - but the >> basic concept is there. >> >> On 1 July 2011 12:09, Jim Hearne wrote: >> >>> ** >>> Oops. >>> >>> Have you done circuit with a micro or purely analog ? >>> Could i have a look at the circuit, just out of curiosity, i've done mine >>> with a PIC micro but then i'm much happier with digital rather than analog >>> electronics. >>> You are probably right about not needing every litre, probably every 5 >>> would be fine but it's always nice having more data than you need. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Jim >>> >>> >>> *From:* TOM WALKER >>> *Sent:* Friday, July 01, 2011 11:36 AM >>> *To:* quantumown...@googlegroups..com >>> *Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance >>> >>> Due to filling my diesel tin-top to the brim with unleaded (DOH!) I have >>> 50 litres of unleaded in the garage, so if I get a minute over this weekend >>> I will do the measurement. >>> A quiet day at work this morning means I have designed the circuit - I've >>> even put in some feedback which allows me to squash and pull the curve if >>> the ohms/litre is not a linear scale. >>> >>> btw. a 2011 Passat CC diesel will actually run on unleaded - but not >>> very nicely (I got it 9 miles home). It smelt very bad and got awfully >>> hot. Good job I only have to keep my company cars for 6 months - some poor >>> soul will buy that off a VW forecourt as "nearly new". >>> >>> On 1 July 2011 11:23, Jim Hearne wrote: >>> ** Sounds similar to mine, needs inverting for a start. I need to round up enough jerry cans to fill with fuel to fill the tank. I had though of doing it on the car in a petrol station at a quiet time but they might get a bit funny about that i guess. Or, i could just use water and try and factor in the difference in the sender resistance caused by the water, about 20 ohms on the empty reading. Hmm, another project to do. Jim *From:* TOM WALKER *Sent:* Friday, July 01, 2011 9:29 AM *To:* quantumown...@googlegroups..com *Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance Thanks for that Martin - looks like I will be converting that like Jim is. My VDO expects 10ohm empty and 180ohm full. Jim - I would be very interested in getting some litre by litre values as that was going to be my next step too (although I was going to do a couple of litres at a time). On 30 June 2011 22:42, Susan and Martin Scott < susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk> wrote: > ** > Hi Tom > > Empty 247.5 - 253 Ohms > Full 18.4 - 19.7 Ohms > > Hope that helps, Martin > > - Original Message - > *From:* Tom Walker > *To:* quan
Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance
Doh, sorry, should have guessed that. So, you've not taken into account that the tank isn't the same shape all the way up ? Thanks, Jim From: TOM WALKER Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 2:10 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance Ohms of the tank sender from 19 (full) to 250 (empty) This gives a linear voltage at the top of R5 (simple voltage divider) - and the circuit inverts and offsets this to the red curve at the output of the opamp. My fuel gauge (VDO Vision) is actually current driven (hence expecting a specific resistance) and I found that at 180ohm the voltage was about 4V - again, this would need trimming for a specific instrument. Choice of opamp is fairly important as you need a R-R output capability or it simple levels off at the empty end and you would never display empty on the gauge. On 6 July 2011 14:01, Jim Hearne wrote: Hi Tom, Thanks for that. On the qauge plot graph, what is tank value ?, it's from 0 to 250 Thanks, Jim From: TOM WALKER Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 9:39 AM To: quantumown...@googlegroups..com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance I did it analogue. I've attached a couple of PDFs showing the cct and the output plot (do attachments work on this group?). I will need to tweak the resistor values once I've done my measurements. I didn't get a chance this weekend as I spent all weekend pulling the dashboard out of my SEAT to get at the air-con evaporator, only to discover that the expansion valve is on the engine side of the bulkhead. Bloomin thing still doesn't work and has foxed the "expert" from Jack-Frost too. Anyway... The diodes and resistors in the box at the bottom are for bending the curve if the requirement is non linear and can be removed - although they effect the gain so R2, R6 and R7 would need to be changed to compensate. Some caps should be added on feedback to give a low pass as well - but the basic concept is there. On 1 July 2011 12:09, Jim Hearne wrote: Oops. Have you done circuit with a micro or purely analog ? Could i have a look at the circuit, just out of curiosity, i've done mine with a PIC micro but then i'm much happier with digital rather than analog electronics. You are probably right about not needing every litre, probably every 5 would be fine but it's always nice having more data than you need. Thanks, Jim From: TOM WALKER Sent: Friday, July 01, 2011 11:36 AM To: quantumown...@googlegroups..com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance Due to filling my diesel tin-top to the brim with unleaded (DOH!) I have 50 litres of unleaded in the garage, so if I get a minute over this weekend I will do the measurement. A quiet day at work this morning means I have designed the circuit - I've even put in some feedback which allows me to squash and pull the curve if the ohms/litre is not a linear scale. btw. a 2011 Passat CC diesel will actually run on unleaded - but not very nicely (I got it 9 miles home). It smelt very bad and got awfully hot. Good job I only have to keep my company cars for 6 months - some poor soul will buy that off a VW forecourt as "nearly new". On 1 July 2011 11:23, Jim Hearne wrote: Sounds similar to mine, needs inverting for a start. I need to round up enough jerry cans to fill with fuel to fill the tank. I had though of doing it on the car in a petrol station at a quiet time but they might get a bit funny about that i guess. Or, i could just use water and try and factor in the difference in the sender resistance caused by the water, about 20 ohms on the empty reading. Hmm, another project to do. Jim From: TOM WALKER Sent: Friday, July 01, 2011 9:29 AM To: quantumown...@googlegroups..com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance Thanks for that Martin - looks like I will be converting that like Jim is. My VDO expects 10ohm empty and 180ohm full. Jim - I would be very interested in getting some litre by litre values as that was going to be my next step too (although I was going to do a couple of litres at a time). On 30 June 2011 22:42, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: Hi Tom Empty 247.5 - 253 Ohms Full 18.4 - 19.7 Ohms Hope that helps, Martin - Original Message - From: Tom Walker To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 10:17 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance Does anybody know
Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance
Ohms of the tank sender from 19 (full) to 250 (empty) This gives a linear voltage at the top of R5 (simple voltage divider) - and the circuit inverts and offsets this to the red curve at the output of the opamp. My fuel gauge (VDO Vision) is actually current driven (hence expecting a specific resistance) and I found that at 180ohm the voltage was about 4V - again, this would need trimming for a specific instrument. Choice of opamp is fairly important as you need a R-R output capability or it simple levels off at the empty end and you would never display empty on the gauge. On 6 July 2011 14:01, Jim Hearne wrote: > ** > Hi Tom, > Thanks for that. > On the qauge plot graph, what is tank value ?, it's from 0 to 250 > > Thanks, > > Jim > > > *From:* TOM WALKER > *Sent:* Wednesday, July 06, 2011 9:39 AM > *To:* quantumown...@googlegroups..com > *Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance > > I did it analogue. I've attached a couple of PDFs showing the cct and the > output plot (do attachments work on this group?). I will need to tweak the > resistor values once I've done my measurements. I didn't get a chance this > weekend as I spent all weekend pulling the dashboard out of my SEAT to get > at the air-con evaporator, only to discover that the expansion valve is on > the engine side of the bulkhead. Bloomin thing still doesn't work and has > foxed the "expert" from Jack-Frost too. Anyway... > > The diodes and resistors in the box at the bottom are for bending the curve > if the requirement is non linear and can be removed - although they effect > the gain so R2, R6 and R7 would need to be changed to compensate. > Some caps should be added on feedback to give a low pass as well - but the > basic concept is there. > > On 1 July 2011 12:09, Jim Hearne wrote: > >> ** >> Oops. >> >> Have you done circuit with a micro or purely analog ? >> Could i have a look at the circuit, just out of curiosity, i've done mine >> with a PIC micro but then i'm much happier with digital rather than analog >> electronics. >> You are probably right about not needing every litre, probably every 5 >> would be fine but it's always nice having more data than you need. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Jim >> >> >> *From:* TOM WALKER >> *Sent:* Friday, July 01, 2011 11:36 AM >> *To:* quantumown...@googlegroups..com >> *Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance >> >> Due to filling my diesel tin-top to the brim with unleaded (DOH!) I have >> 50 litres of unleaded in the garage, so if I get a minute over this weekend >> I will do the measurement. >> A quiet day at work this morning means I have designed the circuit - I've >> even put in some feedback which allows me to squash and pull the curve if >> the ohms/litre is not a linear scale. >> >> btw. a 2011 Passat CC diesel will actually run on unleaded - but not very >> nicely (I got it 9 miles home). It smelt very bad and got awfully hot. >> Good job I only have to keep my company cars for 6 months - some poor soul >> will buy that off a VW forecourt as "nearly new". >> >> On 1 July 2011 11:23, Jim Hearne wrote: >> >>> ** >>> Sounds similar to mine, needs inverting for a start. >>> >>> I need to round up enough jerry cans to fill with fuel to fill the tank. >>> I had though of doing it on the car in a petrol station at a quiet time >>> but they might get a bit funny about that i guess. >>> >>> Or, i could just use water and try and factor in the difference in the >>> sender resistance caused by the water, about 20 ohms on the empty reading. >>> >>> Hmm, another project to do. >>> >>> Jim >>> >>> *From:* TOM WALKER >>> *Sent:* Friday, July 01, 2011 9:29 AM >>> *To:* quantumown...@googlegroups..com >>> *Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance >>> >>> Thanks for that Martin - looks like I will be converting that like Jim >>> is. My VDO expects 10ohm empty and 180ohm full. >>> >>> Jim - I would be very interested in getting some litre by litre values as >>> that was going to be my next step too (although I was going to do a couple >>> of litres at a time). >>> >>> >>> >>> On 30 June 2011 22:42, Susan and Martin Scott < >>> susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk> wrote: >>> ** Hi Tom Empty 247.5 - 253 Ohms Full 18.4 - 19.7 Ohms Hope that helps, Martin - Original Message - *From:* Tom Walker *To:* quantumowners@googlegroups.com *Sent:* Thursday, June 30, 2011 10:17 PM *Subject:* [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance Does anybody know the full/empty resistances of the XR2 fuel level sender? After 5 years of collecting dust, I’m finally playing around with changing my dials. Tom -- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1388 / Virus Database: 1516/3735 - Release Date: 06/30/11 -- You received this message bec
Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance
Hi Tom, Thanks for that. On the qauge plot graph, what is tank value ?, it's from 0 to 250 Thanks, Jim From: TOM WALKER Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 9:39 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance I did it analogue. I've attached a couple of PDFs showing the cct and the output plot (do attachments work on this group?). I will need to tweak the resistor values once I've done my measurements. I didn't get a chance this weekend as I spent all weekend pulling the dashboard out of my SEAT to get at the air-con evaporator, only to discover that the expansion valve is on the engine side of the bulkhead. Bloomin thing still doesn't work and has foxed the "expert" from Jack-Frost too. Anyway... The diodes and resistors in the box at the bottom are for bending the curve if the requirement is non linear and can be removed - although they effect the gain so R2, R6 and R7 would need to be changed to compensate. Some caps should be added on feedback to give a low pass as well - but the basic concept is there. On 1 July 2011 12:09, Jim Hearne wrote: Oops. Have you done circuit with a micro or purely analog ? Could i have a look at the circuit, just out of curiosity, i've done mine with a PIC micro but then i'm much happier with digital rather than analog electronics. You are probably right about not needing every litre, probably every 5 would be fine but it's always nice having more data than you need. Thanks, Jim From: TOM WALKER Sent: Friday, July 01, 2011 11:36 AM To: quantumown...@googlegroups..com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance Due to filling my diesel tin-top to the brim with unleaded (DOH!) I have 50 litres of unleaded in the garage, so if I get a minute over this weekend I will do the measurement. A quiet day at work this morning means I have designed the circuit - I've even put in some feedback which allows me to squash and pull the curve if the ohms/litre is not a linear scale. btw. a 2011 Passat CC diesel will actually run on unleaded - but not very nicely (I got it 9 miles home). It smelt very bad and got awfully hot. Good job I only have to keep my company cars for 6 months - some poor soul will buy that off a VW forecourt as "nearly new". On 1 July 2011 11:23, Jim Hearne wrote: Sounds similar to mine, needs inverting for a start. I need to round up enough jerry cans to fill with fuel to fill the tank. I had though of doing it on the car in a petrol station at a quiet time but they might get a bit funny about that i guess. Or, i could just use water and try and factor in the difference in the sender resistance caused by the water, about 20 ohms on the empty reading. Hmm, another project to do. Jim From: TOM WALKER Sent: Friday, July 01, 2011 9:29 AM To: quantumown...@googlegroups..com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance Thanks for that Martin - looks like I will be converting that like Jim is. My VDO expects 10ohm empty and 180ohm full. Jim - I would be very interested in getting some litre by litre values as that was going to be my next step too (although I was going to do a couple of litres at a time). On 30 June 2011 22:42, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: Hi Tom Empty 247.5 - 253 Ohms Full 18.4 - 19.7 Ohms Hope that helps, Martin - Original Message - From: Tom Walker To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 10:17 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fuel resistance Does anybody know the full/empty resistances of the XR2 fuel level sender? After 5 years of collecting dust, I’m finally playing around with changing my dials. Tom -- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1388 / Virus Database: 1516/3735 - Release Date: 06/30/11 -- 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
[Quantum Owners] Re: Engine Mounts for lowering Pinto engine.
Doug here, Just happened by the forum this lunchtime so I can put in my experience. I don't think you can lower the engine much even if you find low mounts, not because of the ground clearance issue, although that would be a concern if you didn't shorten the sump as well, but because of the clearance of the bell housing and clutch actuating arm to the chassis crossmember underneath it, which is fairly small. I managed to avoid a hole in my bonnet but I have an injection engine, and use an extensively modified injection manifold, the idea for which I got from a Robin Hood builder. My plan was also to change to a different engine post SVA, and hence the massive effort I put in to avoiding putting a hole in the bonnet, either for the inlet filter or the exhaust. Sadly I have had neither the time or spare cash to upgrade the engine, so it's been in the car for 5 years and counting, and since I have so little time to use it or modify it further I decided to sell the car this year. My EeBbAaYy listing shows the underbonnet setup, but it's of little use to you unless you can convert to injection and know a good aluminium welder (which thankfully I do). I don't have experience of trying to reduce the height of any carb setups, but it seems Andrew's response has that covered. The final option although quite pricy, is to replace the bonnet when you replace the engine... Quantum list them at £318. Good luck with whatever route you take! Doug On Jul 5, 9:35 pm, dclong wrote: > Hoping to pick the collective brains! > > I'm part way through an xtreme build and have come to the issue of the > engine being too high for the bonnet to fit. I would like to avoid a > cut out, as this will hopefully only be a short term engine for the > initial registration and so I have been on the look out for some > thiner rubbers to lower the unit by a couple of inches (the standard > Pinto mounts are about 3.5 inches thick). I found some generic mounts > which were only about 1.5 inches thick but they dont come with a long > enough thread to go through the Pintos aliminium arms (they are ok on > the bottom). I have heard rumours that there are some BMW mounts that > will do the job, but every motor factors or BMW parts department I ask > can't tell from my wordy descripton and ask for either a part number, > engine number, or at least model of BMW. > > Does anyone know of suitable mounts (i.e. about 1.5 - 2.5 inches thick > with at least 1.5 inch of M8 thread on 1 side) or has found another > way around this issue. > > Many thanks > > Dan -- 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: Engine Mounts for lowering Pinto engine.
Check out this Ebay add for a xtreme. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2005-QUANTUM-XTREME-KIT-CAR-4000-MILES-ENGINEER-BUILT-/230639948237?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item35b33651cd I'm sure Doug is on this forum, so may be able to give you more info. Bob Craig (Q2-267) >Original Message >From: thefletcher...@btinternet.com >Date: 06/07/2011 12:37 >To: "Quantum Owners Group" >Subj: [Quantum Owners] Re: Engine Mounts for lowering Pinto engine. > >Dan, > >I had exactly the same issue, using a 1.6 pinto, standard weber carb, >planning for a zetec... > >I use the standard mounts, as I was concerned about the sump >clearance. > >What I did for IVA was to loose the air filter completely, which is OK >( some might say don't drive far with no filter ), the gap is very >tight, but it will run (assume a power loss) and watch out for heat >from the carb if very close.. > >My zetec is still on the back burner, so this is where I am at now; > >1) Removed 7mm block from manifold to carb connection - replaced with >a home made alimunium sheet - 1.5 mm (small improvement) >2) Added a thick / large washer to one mount to slightly tilt the >engine - both reduced clearance and made the exhaust fit better. > >Watch out for heat from the carb if very close... > >And after much complaining and persuasion from the wife cut a >hole and put a cheapish but nice looking air filter directly through >the bonnet - it was gut wrenching at first, but frankly I should have >done this at the start. > >It runs better and cooler + looks good (so I am told) and I can fill >in the hole later with a mesh anyway. > >ALSO - my oil filler / breather was rubbing on the bonnet - I cut this >down a little bit. > >So suggestion from me is - if it is very short term, make it work with >lower power. if it is long term, take the hit and get cutting. > >Hope this helps > >Andrew > > > >On Jul 5, 9:35 pm, dclong wrote: >> Hoping to pick the collective brains! >> >> I'm part way through an xtreme build and have come to the issue of the >> engine being too high for the bonnet to fit. I would like to avoid a >> cut out, as this will hopefully only be a short term engine for the >> initial registration and so I have been on the look out for some >> thiner rubbers to lower the unit by a couple of inches (the standard >> Pinto mounts are about 3.5 inches thick). I found some generic mounts >> which were only about 1.5 inches thick but they dont come with a long >> enough thread to go through the Pintos aliminium arms (they are ok on >> the bottom). I have heard rumours that there are some BMW mounts that >> will do the job, but every motor factors or BMW parts department I ask >> can't tell from my wordy descripton and ask for either a part number, >> engine number, or at least model of BMW. >> >> Does anyone know of suitable mounts (i.e. about 1.5 - 2.5 inches thick >> with at least 1.5 inch of M8 thread on 1 side) or has found another >> way around this issue. >> >> Many thanks >> >> Dan > >-- >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).
[Quantum Owners] Re: Engine Mounts for lowering Pinto engine.
Dan, I had exactly the same issue, using a 1.6 pinto, standard weber carb, planning for a zetec... I use the standard mounts, as I was concerned about the sump clearance. What I did for IVA was to loose the air filter completely, which is OK ( some might say don't drive far with no filter ), the gap is very tight, but it will run (assume a power loss) and watch out for heat from the carb if very close.. My zetec is still on the back burner, so this is where I am at now; 1) Removed 7mm block from manifold to carb connection - replaced with a home made alimunium sheet - 1.5 mm (small improvement) 2) Added a thick / large washer to one mount to slightly tilt the engine - both reduced clearance and made the exhaust fit better. Watch out for heat from the carb if very close... And after much complaining and persuasion from the wife cut a hole and put a cheapish but nice looking air filter directly through the bonnet - it was gut wrenching at first, but frankly I should have done this at the start. It runs better and cooler + looks good (so I am told) and I can fill in the hole later with a mesh anyway. ALSO - my oil filler / breather was rubbing on the bonnet - I cut this down a little bit. So suggestion from me is - if it is very short term, make it work with lower power. if it is long term, take the hit and get cutting. Hope this helps Andrew On Jul 5, 9:35 pm, dclong wrote: > Hoping to pick the collective brains! > > I'm part way through an xtreme build and have come to the issue of the > engine being too high for the bonnet to fit. I would like to avoid a > cut out, as this will hopefully only be a short term engine for the > initial registration and so I have been on the look out for some > thiner rubbers to lower the unit by a couple of inches (the standard > Pinto mounts are about 3.5 inches thick). I found some generic mounts > which were only about 1.5 inches thick but they dont come with a long > enough thread to go through the Pintos aliminium arms (they are ok on > the bottom). I have heard rumours that there are some BMW mounts that > will do the job, but every motor factors or BMW parts department I ask > can't tell from my wordy descripton and ask for either a part number, > engine number, or at least model of BMW. > > Does anyone know of suitable mounts (i.e. about 1.5 - 2.5 inches thick > with at least 1.5 inch of M8 thread on 1 side) or has found another > way around this issue. > > Many thanks > > Dan -- 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] Quantum on Ebay
In a message dated 06/07/2011 09:28:51 GMT Daylight Time, hansdefau...@hetnet.nl writes: Pitty I don't live in the UK. Hans - what formalities would be needed for the white Quantum to be registered in the Netherlands given that it does not have UK registration documents.? 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] Quantum on Ebay
Is this Dutchman to cunning . . . or . . . Hans ps. mail me private if you need help - Original Message - From: "Russell Willcox" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 10:18 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum on Ebay What are you suggesting?? :-) On 06/07/2011 09:13, hansdefauwes wrote: Guys lets be more creative and combine this white one Item number: 270777245780 with the 2 scottish shells - Item number: 260813508146 2x V5's and 3x boddies -> 1 complete ans spare parts Pitty I don't live in the UK. Hans - Original Message - From: "Jim Hearne" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 8:53 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum on Ebay I thought it might be as the owner had conveniently not got the V5 and went on about Quantums keeping there original registration (wrong). Nobody is going to pay to put it through an IVA so it's either going to get passed around unsuspecting buyers or broken for parts. Jim On 05/07/2011 16:03, Steve Brabazon wrote: Hi, Yet another Quantum for sale however this one is listed on the DVLA website as a FORD. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/quantum-kit-car-/270777245780?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f0b94e054 Steve http://brabazon.org/Quantum.aspx -- 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] Quantum on Ebay
What are you suggesting?? :-) On 06/07/2011 09:13, hansdefauwes wrote: Guys lets be more creative and combine this white one Item number: 270777245780 with the 2 scottish shells - Item number: 260813508146 2x V5's and 3x boddies -> 1 complete ans spare parts Pitty I don't live in the UK. Hans - Original Message - From: "Jim Hearne" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 8:53 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum on Ebay I thought it might be as the owner had conveniently not got the V5 and went on about Quantums keeping there original registration (wrong). Nobody is going to pay to put it through an IVA so it's either going to get passed around unsuspecting buyers or broken for parts. Jim On 05/07/2011 16:03, Steve Brabazon wrote: Hi, Yet another Quantum for sale however this one is listed on the DVLA website as a FORD. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/quantum-kit-car-/270777245780?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f0b94e054 Steve http://brabazon.org/Quantum.aspx -- 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] Quantum on Ebay
Guys lets be more creative and combine this white one Item number: 270777245780 with the 2 scottish shells - Item number: 260813508146 2x V5's and 3x boddies -> 1 complete ans spare parts Pitty I don't live in the UK. Hans - Original Message - From: "Jim Hearne" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 8:53 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum on Ebay I thought it might be as the owner had conveniently not got the V5 and went on about Quantums keeping there original registration (wrong). Nobody is going to pay to put it through an IVA so it's either going to get passed around unsuspecting buyers or broken for parts. Jim On 05/07/2011 16:03, Steve Brabazon wrote: Hi, Yet another Quantum for sale however this one is listed on the DVLA website as a FORD. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/quantum-kit-car-/270777245780?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f0b94e054 Steve http://brabazon.org/Quantum.aspx -- 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).
[Quantum Owners] Re: Open day F1 simulator
That make two then. The Vauxhall Bronze colour Coupe that lives in the midlands was first owned over in Cardiff. The then owners ordered a light red gel coat and it came out pink. They did not like it so it got sprayed in Vauxhall bronze which I think looks really good on the Coupe, especially in the sun Eddie On Jul 6, 7:32 am, "bobbycrai...@tiscali.co.uk" wrote: > There already is a pink one - Susan Del Manso owns it. > > Bob Craig (Q2-267) > > > > > > >Original Message > >From: erus...@blueyonder.co.uk > >Date: 05/07/2011 23:36 > >To: "Quantum Owners Group" > >Subj: [Quantum Owners] Re: Open day F1 simulator > > >I know exactly what you mean Micheal. It's scary. Would you believe > >it, Diana wants a pink Quantum !!! > >I think she may need daddies guidence and colour choice :-) > > >Eddie > > >On Jul 3, 10:06 pm, michaelhughe...@aol.com wrote: > >> In a message dated 03/07/2011 21:51:16 GMT Daylight Time, > > >> erus...@blueyonder.co.uk writes: > > >> Diana, my eldest daughter aged 13 was graded today at > >> the under 17s car club. It is deemed that a car in her contr is > > now > > >> safe. Her clutch control is excellent. I am one proud Dad. > > >> Congratulations to you both, Michael > > >> PS doesn't seem that long since she was three, 'how time flies... > > etc' > > > > >-- > >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 > >athttp://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).
