Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

2017-04-12 Thread calum mcpherson 
Thanks for input Mathew, lot of good info there. I've got front 'Q' red springs 
from Bob , now refurbed, to go on my car leaving the gas front struts on which 
are fairly new. Ordered new gas rears and will sort out rear springs to suit. 
Interesting your comment re. the rear shock extenders, haven't had shocks off 
yet to confirm if they are fitted, but checked rear turret height in Bobs boot, 
and is same as mine 🤔. Like the idea of XR2 rear springs as seems really 
soft/bouncy & on stilts at present. As for power in Bobs car, was awesome, but 
as my 23 yr old also drives mine, far too fast lol. Thanks again for input. 
Calum.

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On 12 Apr 2017, at 23:57, Matthew Wastell 
mailto:matt...@wastell.eu>> wrote:

The setup is standard length XR2 rear springs, quantum red front springs, 
standard length xr2 Gaz adjustable damping dampers.  I had to order the Gaz 
dampers specially as they are otherwise for lowered vehicles so wouldn't have 
the right range of travel.  There are no extensions on the suspension and it's 
the older setup (I think even before they added the extensions).  In my opinion 
it's the right height, later 2+2s to quote Mark 'look like they are on stilts"

I dialled up the damping, which is really a bodge as it needed slightly stiffer 
springs in my opinion (especially at the front)  The only other thing that is 
ideally needed in that setup is increased height bump stops at the rear as the 
tyres will actually touch the rear wheel arches in extreme circumstances.

I checked all angles at that height and everything was as close to ideal values 
as could be. If it was 2" higher it would certainly affect at least one of the 
front wheels' angles. I don't think rear is affected as solid axles.

Too much power?!  Naah. ;-). I'm really quite impressed at that engine, 
it's a regular 2.0 zetec with a decomp plate of 3mm. I bought the decomp plate 
but then decided to go the whole forged pistons route (sadly that was one of 
the many short lived engines in the car). The decomp plate + Mondeo 2.0 auto 
was a quick fix to get me to Ireland.

What mileage is it on now Bob?

M



On 12 Apr 2017, at 21:43, 'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners Group 
mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com>> wrote:

Matthew gave me a HUGE pile of receipts when I bought the car. I'm sure the GAZ 
set of dampers was around £450 from Burton Power.

Bob

Sent from my iPad

On 12 Apr 2017, at 19:58, calum mcpherson 
mailto:calmac1...@hotmail.co.uk>> wrote:


Thanks for reply Jim,going to check what springs are on rear when removed , but 
want to upgrade shocks anyway to ensure they are operating properly (old one's 
do look well worn, though not leaking) , thinking gas ones rather than oil as 
fronts are gas struts, always used gas rather than air when upgrading.

So to clarify all I am doing is changing rear shocks at present , then will see 
how it all sits, and will leave in (if they are indeed there) the extenders 
till  I change rear springs (if I go for shorter ones).

Was out for a run with Bob Craig in his 2+2 at the weekend , quite a beast , 
well impressed with the whole package , particularly how solid and planted it 
all felt,the power was too much tbh for my needs though was very impressive.

I would settle for the ride and solid feel of Bob's tbh , although I do realise 
he has expensive Gaz adjustable struts & shocks fitted , sadly out of my budget.

Calum.



From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com 
mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com>> on 
behalf of Jim Hearne mailto:j...@quantums.info>>
Sent: 12 April 2017 19:16:30
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

Don't remove the shock extender on the rear until (if) you fit shorter rear 
springs.
If you are just changing the shocks with the existing springs then swap the 
extender from the old shocks to the new.

Jim



On 12/04/2017 18:38, calum mcpherson wrote:
Decided to upgrade rear shocks (as looking a bit tired), fronts have been 
upgraded to Gas Struts and was thinking same for rear, looking at Kayaba Gas 
ones, as seem reasonable value for money.
I want to upgrade these to make sure all is fine, then will measure all springs 
and see where we are at. Managed to source a set of 'Quantum Red front springs 
(thanks to Bob Craig) which have been refurbed to go on front, will then look 
at rear.
I presume fitting the Gas type to rear wont cause any issue's with removing the 
shock extender ? (as recommended by Jim Hearne)

Thanks all for input.

Calum.

On Wednesday, 29 March 2017 21:52:01 UTC+1, calum mcpherson wrote:
I've recently changed my wheels 15" with 195-50-15 tyres to the correct set up 
14" with 185-55-14, and my 2+2 looks like a Land Rover.
I was going to change springs anyway, but now have brought this job forward as 
not looking as I want.
I understand that the man

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

2017-04-12 Thread Matthew Wastell 
The setup is standard length XR2 rear springs, quantum red front springs, 
standard length xr2 Gaz adjustable damping dampers.  I had to order the Gaz 
dampers specially as they are otherwise for lowered vehicles so wouldn't have 
the right range of travel.  There are no extensions on the suspension and it's 
the older setup (I think even before they added the extensions).  In my opinion 
it's the right height, later 2+2s to quote Mark 'look like they are on stilts"

I dialled up the damping, which is really a bodge as it needed slightly stiffer 
springs in my opinion (especially at the front)  The only other thing that is 
ideally needed in that setup is increased height bump stops at the rear as the 
tyres will actually touch the rear wheel arches in extreme circumstances.

I checked all angles at that height and everything was as close to ideal values 
as could be. If it was 2" higher it would certainly affect at least one of the 
front wheels' angles. I don't think rear is affected as solid axles.

Too much power?!  Naah. ;-). I'm really quite impressed at that engine, 
it's a regular 2.0 zetec with a decomp plate of 3mm. I bought the decomp plate 
but then decided to go the whole forged pistons route (sadly that was one of 
the many short lived engines in the car). The decomp plate + Mondeo 2.0 auto 
was a quick fix to get me to Ireland.

What mileage is it on now Bob?

M



On 12 Apr 2017, at 21:43, 'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners Group 
mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com>> wrote:

Matthew gave me a HUGE pile of receipts when I bought the car. I'm sure the GAZ 
set of dampers was around £450 from Burton Power.

Bob

Sent from my iPad

On 12 Apr 2017, at 19:58, calum mcpherson 
mailto:calmac1...@hotmail.co.uk>> wrote:


Thanks for reply Jim,going to check what springs are on rear when removed , but 
want to upgrade shocks anyway to ensure they are operating properly (old one's 
do look well worn, though not leaking) , thinking gas ones rather than oil as 
fronts are gas struts, always used gas rather than air when upgrading.

So to clarify all I am doing is changing rear shocks at present , then will see 
how it all sits, and will leave in (if they are indeed there) the extenders 
till  I change rear springs (if I go for shorter ones).

Was out for a run with Bob Craig in his 2+2 at the weekend , quite a beast , 
well impressed with the whole package , particularly how solid and planted it 
all felt,the power was too much tbh for my needs though was very impressive.

I would settle for the ride and solid feel of Bob's tbh , although I do realise 
he has expensive Gaz adjustable struts & shocks fitted , sadly out of my budget.

Calum.



From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com 
mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com>> on 
behalf of Jim Hearne mailto:j...@quantums.info>>
Sent: 12 April 2017 19:16:30
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

Don't remove the shock extender on the rear until (if) you fit shorter rear 
springs.
If you are just changing the shocks with the existing springs then swap the 
extender from the old shocks to the new.

Jim



On 12/04/2017 18:38, calum mcpherson wrote:
Decided to upgrade rear shocks (as looking a bit tired), fronts have been 
upgraded to Gas Struts and was thinking same for rear, looking at Kayaba Gas 
ones, as seem reasonable value for money.
I want to upgrade these to make sure all is fine, then will measure all springs 
and see where we are at. Managed to source a set of 'Quantum Red front springs 
(thanks to Bob Craig) which have been refurbed to go on front, will then look 
at rear.
I presume fitting the Gas type to rear wont cause any issue's with removing the 
shock extender ? (as recommended by Jim Hearne)

Thanks all for input.

Calum.

On Wednesday, 29 March 2017 21:52:01 UTC+1, calum mcpherson wrote:
I've recently changed my wheels 15" with 195-50-15 tyres to the correct set up 
14" with 185-55-14, and my 2+2 looks like a Land Rover.
I was going to change springs anyway, but now have brought this job forward as 
not looking as I want.
I understand that the manual states 'Quantum red springs' for front and Fiesta 
mk2 1100 springs for rear, however when looking at lowering springs, most seem 
to be a standardised Fiesta mk2 set up , most covering full range excluding XR2 


Anyone got any experience with lowering springs , any recommendations would be 
great .

Car has std. XR2 engine set-up, thanks.
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

2017-04-12 Thread calum mcpherson 
Wish I had the budget Bob, but can't justify it for my hobby car. Going to 
upgrade rear shocks (ordered the gas KYB one's) , and will try the 'Q' front 
springs (which are now shining like a new pin) then check what springs I have 
size wise , and take it from there.

Calum.



From: 'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners Group 
Sent: 12 April 2017 21:43:24
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

Matthew gave me a HUGE pile of receipts when I bought the car. I'm sure the GAZ 
set of dampers was around £450 from Burton Power.

Bob

Sent from my iPad

On 12 Apr 2017, at 19:58, calum mcpherson 
mailto:calmac1...@hotmail.co.uk>> wrote:


Thanks for reply Jim,going to check what springs are on rear when removed , but 
want to upgrade shocks anyway to ensure they are operating properly (old one's 
do look well worn, though not leaking) , thinking gas ones rather than oil as 
fronts are gas struts, always used gas rather than air when upgrading.

So to clarify all I am doing is changing rear shocks at present , then will see 
how it all sits, and will leave in (if they are indeed there) the extenders 
till  I change rear springs (if I go for shorter ones).

Was out for a run with Bob Craig in his 2+2 at the weekend , quite a beast , 
well impressed with the whole package , particularly how solid and planted it 
all felt,the power was too much tbh for my needs though was very impressive.

I would settle for the ride and solid feel of Bob's tbh , although I do realise 
he has expensive Gaz adjustable struts & shocks fitted , sadly out of my budget.

Calum.



From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com 
mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com>> on 
behalf of Jim Hearne mailto:j...@quantums.info>>
Sent: 12 April 2017 19:16:30
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

Don't remove the shock extender on the rear until (if) you fit shorter rear 
springs.
If you are just changing the shocks with the existing springs then swap the 
extender from the old shocks to the new.

Jim



On 12/04/2017 18:38, calum mcpherson wrote:
Decided to upgrade rear shocks (as looking a bit tired), fronts have been 
upgraded to Gas Struts and was thinking same for rear, looking at Kayaba Gas 
ones, as seem reasonable value for money.
I want to upgrade these to make sure all is fine, then will measure all springs 
and see where we are at. Managed to source a set of 'Quantum Red front springs 
(thanks to Bob Craig) which have been refurbed to go on front, will then look 
at rear.
I presume fitting the Gas type to rear wont cause any issue's with removing the 
shock extender ? (as recommended by Jim Hearne)

Thanks all for input.

Calum.

On Wednesday, 29 March 2017 21:52:01 UTC+1, calum mcpherson wrote:
I've recently changed my wheels 15" with 195-50-15 tyres to the correct set up 
14" with 185-55-14, and my 2+2 looks like a Land Rover.
I was going to change springs anyway, but now have brought this job forward as 
not looking as I want.
I understand that the manual states 'Quantum red springs' for front and Fiesta 
mk2 1100 springs for rear, however when looking at lowering springs, most seem 
to be a standardised Fiesta mk2 set up , most covering full range excluding XR2 


Anyone got any experience with lowering springs , any recommendations would be 
great .

Car has std. XR2 engine set-up, thanks.
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

2017-04-12 Thread 'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners Group 
Matthew gave me a HUGE pile of receipts when I bought the car. I'm sure the GAZ 
set of dampers was around £450 from Burton Power. 

Bob

Sent from my iPad

> On 12 Apr 2017, at 19:58, calum mcpherson  wrote:
> 
> Thanks for reply Jim,going to check what springs are on rear when removed , 
> but want to upgrade shocks anyway to ensure they are operating properly (old 
> one's do look well worn, though not leaking) , thinking gas ones rather than 
> oil as fronts are gas struts, always used gas rather than air when upgrading.
> 
> So to clarify all I am doing is changing rear shocks at present , then will 
> see how it all sits, and will leave in (if they are indeed there) the 
> extenders till  I change rear springs (if I go for shorter ones).
> 
> Was out for a run with Bob Craig in his 2+2 at the weekend , quite a beast , 
> well impressed with the whole package , particularly how solid and planted it 
> all felt,the power was too much tbh for my needs though was very impressive. 
> 
> I would settle for the ride and solid feel of Bob's tbh , although I do 
> realise he has expensive Gaz adjustable struts & shocks fitted , sadly out of 
> my budget.
> 
> 
> Calum.
> 
> From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com  on 
> behalf of Jim Hearne 
> Sent: 12 April 2017 19:16:30
> To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.
>  
> Don't remove the shock extender on the rear until (if) you fit shorter rear 
> springs.
> If you are just changing the shocks with the existing springs then swap the 
> extender from the old shocks to the new.
> 
> Jim
> 
> 
> 
>> On 12/04/2017 18:38, calum mcpherson wrote:
>> Decided to upgrade rear shocks (as looking a bit tired), fronts have been 
>> upgraded to Gas Struts and was thinking same for rear, looking at Kayaba Gas 
>> ones, as seem reasonable value for money.
>> I want to upgrade these to make sure all is fine, then will measure all 
>> springs and see where we are at. Managed to source a set of 'Quantum Red 
>> front springs (thanks to Bob Craig) which have been refurbed to go on front, 
>> will then look at rear.
>> I presume fitting the Gas type to rear wont cause any issue's with removing 
>> the shock extender ? (as recommended by Jim Hearne)
>> 
>> Thanks all for input.
>> 
>> Calum.
>> 
>>> On Wednesday, 29 March 2017 21:52:01 UTC+1, calum mcpherson wrote:
>>> I've recently changed my wheels 15" with 195-50-15 tyres to the correct set 
>>> up 14" with 185-55-14, and my 2+2 looks like a Land Rover.
>>> I was going to change springs anyway, but now have brought this job forward 
>>> as not looking as I want.
>>> I understand that the manual states 'Quantum red springs' for front and 
>>> Fiesta mk2 1100 springs for rear, however when looking at lowering springs, 
>>> most seem to be a standardised Fiesta mk2 set up , most covering full range 
>>> excluding XR2 
>>> 
>>> Anyone got any experience with lowering springs , any recommendations would 
>>> be great .
>>> 
>>> Car has std. XR2 engine set-up, thanks.
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

2017-04-12 Thread calum mcpherson 
Thanks for reply Jim,going to check what springs are on rear when removed , but 
want to upgrade shocks anyway to ensure they are operating properly (old one's 
do look well worn, though not leaking) , thinking gas ones rather than oil as 
fronts are gas struts, always used gas rather than air when upgrading.

So to clarify all I am doing is changing rear shocks at present , then will see 
how it all sits, and will leave in (if they are indeed there) the extenders 
till  I change rear springs (if I go for shorter ones).

Was out for a run with Bob Craig in his 2+2 at the weekend , quite a beast , 
well impressed with the whole package , particularly how solid and planted it 
all felt,the power was too much tbh for my needs though was very impressive.

I would settle for the ride and solid feel of Bob's tbh , although I do realise 
he has expensive Gaz adjustable struts & shocks fitted , sadly out of my budget.

Calum.



From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com  on behalf 
of Jim Hearne 
Sent: 12 April 2017 19:16:30
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

Don't remove the shock extender on the rear until (if) you fit shorter rear 
springs.
If you are just changing the shocks with the existing springs then swap the 
extender from the old shocks to the new.

Jim



On 12/04/2017 18:38, calum mcpherson wrote:
Decided to upgrade rear shocks (as looking a bit tired), fronts have been 
upgraded to Gas Struts and was thinking same for rear, looking at Kayaba Gas 
ones, as seem reasonable value for money.
I want to upgrade these to make sure all is fine, then will measure all springs 
and see where we are at. Managed to source a set of 'Quantum Red front springs 
(thanks to Bob Craig) which have been refurbed to go on front, will then look 
at rear.
I presume fitting the Gas type to rear wont cause any issue's with removing the 
shock extender ? (as recommended by Jim Hearne)

Thanks all for input.

Calum.

On Wednesday, 29 March 2017 21:52:01 UTC+1, calum mcpherson wrote:
I've recently changed my wheels 15" with 195-50-15 tyres to the correct set up 
14" with 185-55-14, and my 2+2 looks like a Land Rover.
I was going to change springs anyway, but now have brought this job forward as 
not looking as I want.
I understand that the manual states 'Quantum red springs' for front and Fiesta 
mk2 1100 springs for rear, however when looking at lowering springs, most seem 
to be a standardised Fiesta mk2 set up , most covering full range excluding XR2 


Anyone got any experience with lowering springs , any recommendations would be 
great .

Car has std. XR2 engine set-up, thanks.
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

2017-04-12 Thread Jim Hearne 
Don't remove the shock extender on the rear until (if) you fit shorter 
rear springs.
If you are just changing the shocks with the existing springs then swap 
the extender from the old shocks to the new.


Jim



On 12/04/2017 18:38, calum mcpherson wrote:
Decided to upgrade rear shocks (as looking a bit tired), fronts have 
been upgraded to Gas Struts and was thinking same for rear, looking at 
Kayaba Gas ones, as seem reasonable value for money.
I want to upgrade these to make sure all is fine, then will measure 
all springs and see where we are at. Managed to source a set of 
'Quantum Red front springs (thanks to Bob Craig) which have been 
refurbed to go on front, will then look at rear.
I presume fitting the Gas type to rear wont cause any issue's with 
removing the shock extender ? (as recommended by Jim Hearne)


Thanks all for input.

Calum.

On Wednesday, 29 March 2017 21:52:01 UTC+1, calum mcpherson wrote:

I've recently changed my wheels 15" with 195-50-15 tyres to the
correct set up 14" with 185-55-14, and my 2+2 looks like a Land
Rover.
I was going to change springs anyway, but now have brought this
job forward as not looking as I want.
I understand that the manual states 'Quantum red springs' for
front and Fiesta mk2 1100 springs for rear, however when looking
at lowering springs, most seem to be a standardised Fiesta mk2 set
up , most covering full range excluding XR2 

Anyone got any experience with lowering springs , any
recommendations would be great .

Car has std. XR2 engine set-up, thanks.

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

2017-04-12 Thread calum mcpherson 
Decided to upgrade rear shocks (as looking a bit tired), fronts have been 
upgraded to Gas Struts and was thinking same for rear, looking at Kayaba 
Gas ones, as seem reasonable value for money.
I want to upgrade these to make sure all is fine, then will measure all 
springs and see where we are at. Managed to source a set of 'Quantum Red 
front springs (thanks to Bob Craig) which have been refurbed to go on 
front, will then look at rear.
I presume fitting the Gas type to rear wont cause any issue's with removing 
the shock extender ? (as recommended by Jim Hearne)

Thanks all for input.

Calum.

On Wednesday, 29 March 2017 21:52:01 UTC+1, calum mcpherson wrote:

> I've recently changed my wheels 15" with 195-50-15 tyres to the correct 
> set up 14" with 185-55-14, and my 2+2 looks like a Land Rover. 
> I was going to change springs anyway, but now have brought this job 
> forward as not looking as I want.
> I understand that the manual states 'Quantum red springs' for front and 
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars

2017-04-12 Thread Susan and Martin Scott 
The burton always looks good to me. I once had a drive of a 2cv and vowed never 
again! Changing gear was the issue :-)
Martin
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  I’m thinking of building a Burton from an A reg ( 1983 ) Citroen 2cv 602cc 
(that’s when they fitted disc brakes on the front).

  This will be tax exempt in 2023. Until then it will be £ 135 a year tax.

  Chris G


  From: 'Jim Turner' via Quantum Owners Group 
  Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 12:37 PM
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  Subject: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars

  Hi All 
  The six wheel F1 car was a TYRRELL P 34 , 1976 vintage. They had some success 
driven by Jody Schecter & Patrick Depailler. The car had four smaller front 
wheels to help cut drag.
  The six wheeled kit car was a STARCRAFT campervan based on Cortina with an 
additional chassis. I considered buying one once as it was tax exempt, but it 
was too ugly!
  I'm still looking for a tax exempt car.
  Must go now, i have to sort out my anorak!
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars

2017-04-12 Thread 'Michael Hughes' via Quantum Owners Group 
Thanks for the correction about 6 wheeled F1 cars though what I thought I had 
seen was a car with four front wheels on one 'axle' rather than a 3 'axle' set 
up


Russell is right in recalling the 6 wheel Hustler a bit like the Mini Moke in 
concept



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Sent: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 12:42
Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars

Wasn't there a six wheeled Hustler as well?

Russell
> Message Received: Apr 12 2017, 12:37 PM
> From: "'Jim Turner' via Quantum Owners Group" 
> To: "Quantum Owners Group" 
> Cc: 
> Subject: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars
> 
> Hi All
> The six wheel F1 car was a TYRRELL P 34 , 1976 vintage. They had some 
> success driven by Jody Schecter & Patrick Depailler. The car had four 
> smaller front wheels to help cut drag.
> The six wheeled kit car was a STARCRAFT campervan based on Cortina with an 
> additional chassis. I considered buying one once as it was tax exempt, but 
> it was too ugly!
> I'm still looking for a tax exempt car.
> Must go now, i have to sort out my anorak!
> 
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars

2017-04-12 Thread chris.quant 

One of the mags built a 6 wheeler NCF Diamond.

Chris G

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Wasn't there a six wheeled Hustler as well?

Russell

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From: "'Jim Turner' via Quantum Owners Group"
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Cc:
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars

Hi All
The six wheel F1 car was a TYRRELL P 34 , 1976 vintage. They had some
success driven by Jody Schecter & Patrick Depailler. The car had four
smaller front wheels to help cut drag.
The six wheeled kit car was a STARCRAFT campervan based on Cortina with an
additional chassis. I considered buying one once as it was tax exempt, but
it was too ugly!
I'm still looking for a tax exempt car.
Must go now, i have to sort out my anorak!

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RE: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars

2017-04-12 Thread russell 
Wasn't there a six wheeled Hustler as well?

Russell
> Message Received: Apr 12 2017, 12:37 PM
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> Subject: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars
> 
> Hi All
> The six wheel F1 car was a TYRRELL P 34 , 1976 vintage. They had some 
> success driven by Jody Schecter & Patrick Depailler. The car had four 
> smaller front wheels to help cut drag.
> The six wheeled kit car was a STARCRAFT campervan based on Cortina with an 
> additional chassis. I considered buying one once as it was tax exempt, but 
> it was too ugly!
> I'm still looking for a tax exempt car.
> Must go now, i have to sort out my anorak!
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[Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars

2017-04-12 Thread 'Jim Turner' via Quantum Owners Group 
Hi All
The six wheel F1 car was a TYRRELL P 34 , 1976 vintage. They had some 
success driven by Jody Schecter & Patrick Depailler. The car had four 
smaller front wheels to help cut drag.
The six wheeled kit car was a STARCRAFT campervan based on Cortina with an 
additional chassis. I considered buying one once as it was tax exempt, but 
it was too ugly!
I'm still looking for a tax exempt car.
Must go now, i have to sort out my anorak!

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