[Quantum Owners] Boss for a steering wheel on a Quantum 2+2
Hello, anybody know how I can find out the boss on a steering wheel. I'd like a new Momo but need to find out the type first. Thanks. -- -- 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] Boss for a steering wheel on a Quantum 2+2
Chris, Most steering wheels are pretty standard now with 6 bolts I believe so you should be able to use a Mountney M type, Raid, Momo etc. The older mountney wheels had a larger diameter, plus the new bosses are all collapsible in the event of an accident. Is that what you meant? Regards, Russell On 04/03/2013 13:57, Chris Brighton wrote: Hello, anybody know how I can find out the boss on a steering wheel. I'd like a new Momo but need to find out the type first. Thanks. -- -- 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. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com http://www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2899 / Virus Database: 2641/6145 - Release Date: 03/03/13 -- -- 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.
[Quantum Owners] Quantum coupe issue
Hi all, Hope you are all good! My quantum has served me very well.. up until now. The issue is the starter motor has seized up so that should be easy enough to fix. The main issue that i am facing is the wiring. Not long ago i had some minor work carried out by a local garage who informed me that the whole wiring of the car is in a very bad state. (I am saving you the several adjectives he used to describe it!) I think that the car is basically going to require a complete basic re-wire. Having very little knowledge off car electronics, I began too look at companies that do this but quotes of near £1000 have shocked me. The question i have is that if i spend enough time attempting to re-wire my car could I do it relatively easily. I do have time to spare but balancing my job for Aston martin and my OU degree means I only have several hours (or less) to spare a weel so I would have to do it over a long period of time. I think that if i can not do this myself i will have to sell the car, which I love so i would rather not have to do that. Ideally if i could find someone that would like to have a go on the wiring as a project with me paying for parts etc would be ideal but I understand that this is a perfect situation that I am unlikely to find. ANY TAKERS??? ;) Any comments or suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated, or if anyone has any interest in a quantum to buy as a project let me know Quantum coupe, red, number 99 Many thanks Shaun McSorley -- -- 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: Boss for a steering wheel on a Quantum 2+2
Hello Russell, I was just wondering if I need to get a steering wheel with a certain diameter (320mm, 330mm, 350mm etc.), there are a massive amount of Momo steering wheels on eBay and was not sure if I could just pick anyone!! On Monday, March 4, 2013 1:57:25 PM UTC, SMIDG3T wrote: Hello, anybody know how I can find out the boss on a steering wheel. I'd like a new Momo but need to find out the type first. Thanks. -- -- 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] Quantum coupe issue
While building a wiring loom from scratch is possible it is very time consuming (as you've seen by the quotes). The main problem is not the wiring as such but where it connects into things, the connectors. Most of the connectors are custom made for Ford so you can't get replacements to match up with things like the instrument cluster, the column switches etc etc. I would say you do also need to have a fairly good understanding of car electrics to be able make a loom from scratch. But, i doubt if it's really that bad, yes, sure, it's probably been messed about with a bit, especially where people have added the Quantum specific modifications but these can be replaced with new sections, it's a lot less work than starting from scratch. If you can get hold of another Mk2 Fiesta loom in better condition then it will make things a lot easier. As long as you can solder ok and have a big enough soldering iron then you can just cut sections out and join in new sections of loom. Cover the joints with heatshrink (put on before you join the wires !!!) to keep any water away. The wiring loom in my 2+2 has sections from at least 5 car looms in it, 2 off Mk2 Fiesta, Mk4 Escort RS turbo, Mk3 Fiesta EFI and Sierra (for the rear lights). It's lasted 15 years so far. Jim On 04/03/2013 18:49, shaun mcsorley wrote: Hi all, Hope you are all good! My quantum has served me very well.. up until now. The issue is the starter motor has seized up so that should be easy enough to fix. The main issue that i am facing is the wiring. Not long ago i had some minor work carried out by a local garage who informed me that the whole wiring of the car is in a very bad state. (I am saving you the several adjectives he used to describe it!) I think that the car is basically going to require a complete basic re-wire. Having very little knowledge off car electronics, I began too look at companies that do this but quotes of near £1000 have shocked me. The question i have is that if i spend enough time attempting to re-wire my car could I do it relatively easily. I do have time to spare but balancing my job for Aston martin and my OU degree means I only have several hours (or less) to spare a weel so I would have to do it over a long period of time. I think that if i can not do this myself i will have to sell the car, which I love so i would rather not have to do that. Ideally if i could find someone that would like to have a go on the wiring as a project with me paying for parts etc would be ideal but I understand that this is a perfect situation that I am unlikely to find. ANY TAKERS??? ;) Any comments or suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated, or if anyone has any interest in a quantum to buy as a project let me know Quantum coupe, red, number 99 Many thanks Shaun McSorley -- -- 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. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com http://www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2899 / Virus Database: 2641/6147 - Release Date: 03/04/13 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2899 / Virus Database: 2641/6147 - Release Date: 03/04/13 -- -- 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
[Quantum Owners] Quantum coupe issue
Hi Shaun I am in total agreement with Jim. Most looms that I look at in Coupe's are usually better than they look. If you can get the car to me so I can take a look, I may be able to advise / help etc Eddie -- -- 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] Quantum coupe issue
Thank you both very much for your quick response, might try and learn more about car electrics online etc before I think about having a go with it? Where abouts are you eddie? Many thanks Shaun McSorley On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 8:37 PM, Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Hi Shaun I am in total agreement with Jim. Most looms that I look at in Coupe's are usually better than they look. If you can get the car to me so I can take a look, I may be able to advise / help etc Eddie -- -- 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: Boss for a steering wheel on a Quantum 2+2
Ah. OK then. So it's not essential that I get a certain size? As long as I can still see all the dials, etc, I can get any size I'd like. By the way. No. I don't have power steering. Thanks. -- -- 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] Quantum coupe issue
I agree with Eddie and Jim I would work in sections / functions and splice in new sections. If the ford connectors are broken then try and source replacements from a friendly car breaker - the last one I dealt with cut off the main electrical components and sent the rest of the loom for scrap a long with the rusting shell. A chat and few £s and he supplied the switches and connectors I wanted with tails which would be spliced back in my loom. The Haynes Manuals give the standard wiring diagrams which are usually straight forward to use. But Try this website for a tutorial (you may need to copy / paste the addresses in to your web brower) http://www.constructorscarclub.org.nz/articles/wiringpart1.html The following website gives an overview of the BSI standard for colour coding wiring http://www.dimebank.com/LucasColours.html Sources for materials might include (no recommendations implied) and I am sure there are plenty other advertising in the magazines http://autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/ https://www.europaspares.com/ http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/home/homepage.php http://www.s-v-c.co.uk/category/electrical-accessories/ http://www.s-v-c.co.uk/category/wiring-looms/ The Car Builder Solutions Catalogue / Website is a good read http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/category/Electrical,b.html They even include a couple of VERY basic wiring videos (LOL) Additionally The Kit Car magazines have run articles on custom built looms vs. modular looms vs. build your own in the past. Might be worthwhile looking for these. Try http://www.completekitcar.co.uk/ AJ - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 7:52 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum coupe issue While building a wiring loom from scratch is possible it is very time consuming (as you've seen by the quotes). The main problem is not the wiring as such but where it connects into things, the connectors. Most of the connectors are custom made for Ford so you can't get replacements to match up with things like the instrument cluster, the column switches etc etc. I would say you do also need to have a fairly good understanding of car electrics to be able make a loom from scratch. But, i doubt if it's really that bad, yes, sure, it's probably been messed about with a bit, especially where people have added the Quantum specific modifications but these can be replaced with new sections, it's a lot less work than starting from scratch. If you can get hold of another Mk2 Fiesta loom in better condition then it will make things a lot easier. As long as you can solder ok and have a big enough soldering iron then you can just cut sections out and join in new sections of loom. Cover the joints with heatshrink (put on before you join the wires !!!) to keep any water away. The wiring loom in my 2+2 has sections from at least 5 car looms in it, 2 off Mk2 Fiesta, Mk4 Escort RS turbo, Mk3 Fiesta EFI and Sierra (for the rear lights). It's lasted 15 years so far. Jim On 04/03/2013 18:49, shaun mcsorley wrote: Hi all, Hope you are all good! My quantum has served me very well.. up until now. The issue is the starter motor has seized up so that should be easy enough to fix. The main issue that i am facing is the wiring. Not long ago i had some minor work carried out by a local garage who informed me that the whole wiring of the car is in a very bad state. (I am saving you the several adjectives he used to describe it!) I think that the car is basically going to require a complete basic re-wire. Having very little knowledge off car electronics, I began too look at companies that do this but quotes of near £1000 have shocked me. The question i have is that if i spend enough time attempting to re-wire my car could I do it relatively easily. I do have time to spare but balancing my job for Aston martin and my OU degree means I only have several hours (or less) to spare a weel so I would have to do it over a long period of time. I think that if i can not do this myself i will have to sell the car, which I love so i would rather not have to do that. Ideally if i could find someone that would like to have a go on the wiring as a project with me paying for parts etc would be ideal but I understand that this is a perfect situation that I am unlikely to find. ANY TAKERS??? ;) Any comments or suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated, or if anyone has any interest in a quantum to buy as a project let me know Quantum coupe, red, number 99 Many thanks Shaun McSorley -- -- 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
Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum coupe issue
Shaun I am just north of Bristol, in Chipping Sodbury. Thinking about it, if you wish, I can have a word with one of my contacts, may be able to get a second hand wiring loom complete. That would make life easier for you. I have got looms from him before. I can get a price without obligation. Eddie -- -- 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.
