Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon Exhaust

2014-04-09 Thread gary
We had longlife (i think) fit a system to our H4i, On fact finding 
discussions they asked me did I want it loud and proud, slightly noisy 
or as factory.
I opted for factory as it was a convertable daily runner, yes the note 
was different but no noiser.


Gary
Qless

On 08/04/2014 22:28, Susan and Martin Scott wrote:
Yes, I will consider this if I can be sure the company can do it 
properly. My recent experience was 3 years ago when the Rickman needed 
a new piece of pipe - I went to a recommended place in Norwich who 
clearly wanted to maximise his margins. You'll need a new silencer as 
well,.. if it's too noisy we can just add another back 
pressure doesn't matter. He did a very good job of the pipe he put an 
accurate double bend in, and welded a hanger on. The work was first 
class, but he was clearly used to the go-faster/noisier customers he 
was aiming the product at.
I want to know the system will be correctly matched and low volume 
before I commit, otherwise I'm happy to go with a mild steel system 
because although it will perish in time, it's likely to be low noise.


- Original Message - From: Steve Kodz st...@h4-turbo.co.uk
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2014 10:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon Exhaust


Martin,
Wouldn't it be worth having a custom exhaust built for the car? Yes, a
stainless system like this will be expensive to fit, but work out to be
great value in the long run.  Plus having something custom built will 
allow

you to tailor the sound to suit.

Regards,
Steve
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On Tuesday 08 Apr 2014, Susan and Martin Scott wrote:

Got a burble from the 5 year -old exhaust (OE Ford one) which has split
on 2nd bend in front of box, so rang the exhaust place to be told
discontinued/unobtainable This local exhaust place unfortunately can't
be bothered with any 'challenge' - there was a time when you could take
a car into a local exhaust place who would say discontinued but then
have a look through their parts to find one similar which they could
adapt. Ok, the back-pressure may not be spot on, but at least it's
better than a holed exhaust. Anyway, the local factors can get one for
£51 inc Vat, which is the whole system from 'feet to back' which seems
about right on price - I'll find out when I compare it to the one on the
car. Only issue is the cut/shut I made in the original to make it a good
fit.. so my choice once the original is off is whether to do a local
repair, or cut/shut the new one and put that on. I gave up trying the
get a stainless one as they all seem to be 'performance' (noisy!) ones.
What have others found? maybe worth getting a spare whilst still
available? Martin




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Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Boot lock

2014-02-22 Thread gary

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On 22/02/2014 18:56, jim wrote:

Hi all
The key operated boot lock on my H4 has decided not to work so I 
cannot open my boot. The key turns from 12 o'clock to 10 past with no 
resistence  then stops. Any advice getting into the boot would be 
welcome. I assume that I will have to destroy the barrel to get at the 
lock, if that would work, or is there any other way round it? Thanks

JimT
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Boot Lock

2013-12-05 Thread gary


Yes they were / are the standard fit ones.
origin unknown to me / size dunno - sold the car.
It may reduce the pivot action for the saloon thus make the opening smaller.

Sorry anyone else?
Gary

On 05/12/2013 15:28, chris.quan...@btinternet.com wrote:

Are those boot hinges standard for the H4?
What are they from?
Oh, and how long are they?
I’m looking for replacements for the ones on my saloon that don’t take 
up loads of room in the boot.

My original plan was to use hinges from an Audi A4 but they are too long.
Chris G
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*Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Boot Lock

Like so :-)
Had to mod the dash switch internals ( one at base of gearstick has 
not room to fit by far! ) and power taken from a ign source

Running cables is fun and getting the cable tie length's right was fun.

Gary


Is the hole for locating a solenoid for remote release?
Martin



Probably - I've got one sitting in the boot, I just need to work out 
how to fit it!


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RE: [Quantum Owners] Towing a H4

2013-05-19 Thread Gary Brokenshire
Quantum used to 'rent' an a frame to turn the shell into a trailer. Just the
shell and rear axle fitted.

Saw a picture of it somewhere.

 

From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com]
On Behalf Of Robert Craig
Sent: 19 May 2013 19:34
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Towing a H4

 

I believe the car is incomplete and unregistered or IVAd, so pretty sure
it's a trailer job.

 

Bob

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From: michaelhughe...@aol.com 

To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com 

Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:52 PM

Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Towing a H4

 

If the vehicle is not subject to SORN it surely must be insured although I
guess there is scope for the argument that it is the driver who is insured
rather than the car itself. If it is towed with an A Frame the towed vehicle
would not need a driver or a steersman/ woman.

 

A vehicle with no MOT can be driven to a test station for an MOT test
provided an appointment has been made. I don't recall any condition that
limits the choice of MOT station. I don't think it matters whether it is
towed or driven to the test station.

 

I did ask if anyone knew what limits there are on towing cars as opposed to
trailers for instance in cases where a vehicle has broken down.

 

Michael

 

In a message dated 18/05/2013 20:53:17 GMT Daylight Time, j...@quantums.info
writes:

Unless it has Tax and MOT (probably even insurance) it can't be legally
towed with any of it's wheels on the ground i believe.

Jim

On 17/05/2013 22:26, Robert Craig wrote:

Derby to Glasgow Michael, so too far for a standard tow - might be a trailer
job.

 

Bob

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From: michaelhughe...@aol.com 

To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com 

Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 9:57 PM

Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Towing a H4

 

For a short trip with a driver for the H4 a rigid towbar might be
sufficient.

 

 

BTW can anyone point me to any accurate source of legal information about
towing cars rather than trailers. 

 

In a message dated 17/05/2013 20:56:59 GMT Daylight Time,
bobbycrai...@tiscali.co.uk writes:

Looking for some guidance. A mate in SKCC has bought a H4 and is wondering
if he can tow it with an A frame. hes not sure if it will fit under the
front valance. Anyone used one before?

 

We are getting a fair few Scottish kit car club members with Quantums now.
We will have 7 who attend the West coast meetings and at least another 2 on
the East coast. i'm sure there may be a few more scottish owners who we
haven't found yet but it's a growing community.

 

Any help with the A frame question appreciated.

 

Cheers

Bob Craig

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RE: [Quantum Owners] Replacement dashboards?

2013-05-19 Thread Gary Brokenshire
Buy the blue one in London on ebay as it has the specific quantum dash
fitted.

 

Gary

 

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On Behalf Of MatthewG
Sent: 15 May 2013 14:25
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Replacement dashboards?

 

Hi folks,

 

My 2+2's dashboard is starting to look a little tired and rather than just
take it out and clean it up I wondered about replacement. A quick search of
the forum here reveals that a Mark3 Fiesta, a Vauxhall Corsa, a Ford Orion
and, of course, A Fiat Coupé have all provided a 2+2 with a new dash at some
point but those threads are all pretty old. I do also recall seeing one Q
which had acquired a Jag XJS' interior, up at Stourbridge. I'd like
something that is a little more modern and I kind of like keeping a Fiesta
connection if I can.

 

I've been looking at the dash fitted to the Mark 5 Fiesta (and Puma) as a
likely candidate. A very cursory glance suggests that a lot of the major
controls are in roughly similar positions and I think it's more attractive
than the flatter dash used on the more recent Fiestas. But I've not done any
measuring or thinking much beyond that point, so far.

 

 http://www.driving-test-success.com/update/ford-fiesta-2003-int.jpg Image
removed by sender.

The alternative I'm thinking of is to track down another Mark 2 Fiesta dash
and play around with it outside the car to see what I can do with it myself.
This way I can explore several options without having to take my Q off the
road while I investigate. Sadly those are getting pretty rare, coming up as
more expensive than some modern ones.

 

Have any of you considered the Mark5 Fiesta dash (or got further with this
idea than I have)?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Matthew

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Six Speed Gaerbox

2013-01-11 Thread Gary
In my 54 plate mondeo ST TDCi the engine is reported to be of pug origin 
as it is a 2.2
I am unsure of 'if' the 6 speed box was mated to 2.0 Mondeo. this may 
explain the driveshaft differences.
The focus ST 5 cyl engine came from the volvo S60 stuff, if i remember 
right.
The 2.2 engine looks quite big with all the turbo gubbins and the box on 
in situ, so would question the width issues.


Gary

On 11/01/2013 19:46, Jim Hearne wrote:
The 6 speed gearbox on the later Fords with the TDCi engine is a 
modified MTX75 i believe.


Jim

On 11/01/2013 19:27, george wrote:

Thanks all anyone else please feel free to shed more light.

George.

On Jan 11, 7:25 pm, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote:

Very probably, yes.
But i wanted 4wd as well.

Jim

On 11/01/2013 18:40, george wrote:










Hi Jim
So if the gearbox from a st170 goes in could you not use the engine as
well ? just a silly thought?.
On Jan 11, 6:38 pm, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote:
Somebody on here was doing that conversion but i forget who at the 
moment.
Some issues with the oil filter housing hitting the steering rack 
i seem

to remember
Jim
On 11/01/2013 18:35, george wrote:

Hi Jim
Thanks for that should have waited till I had some sleep might have
got the spelling right lol...
How about the TDCi engine as I intend to convert one of my 
saloons if

I can..
George.
On Jan 11, 6:29 pm, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote:
Do you mean one from a Focus ST170 or one of the later MTX75 
gearboxes ?

The ST170 gearbox was made by Getrag, i have one i took off a ST170
engine so i could made the engine to a MTX75 4x4 gearbox.
The ST170 gearbox is actually quite short as it's got 3 shafts 
(with 3

gears on each) not the normal 2 (with 5 or 6 gears on).
It should bolt onto the Zetec block with no problems except some 
of the

lower gearbox to sump holes may not line up.
It will depend if it is a silver top or blacktop Zetec, the 
blacktop

should match better.
It does use unique driveshaft  splines and joints so you will 
need to

get some custom driveshafts made.
And, of course you won't have the Mk2/3 Fiesta type mounting 
locations

on the gearbox so those will need to replace.
Also, the gearchange is cable but as long as you've got the 
matching

linkage it should be too bad.
I may put the one i have in the 2+2 at some point.
Jim
Jim
On 11/01/2013 15:55, george wrote:
Anyone know if you can fit a six speed gearbox in a saloon when 
you

convert to a Zetec 2.0l. Just thought I'd ask as you never know...

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Message for Vince Orme- Merchandising

2013-01-09 Thread Gary

I can get caps embroidered off site and clothing onsite at work.
All I need is the 'disc' which has the embroidery design on for the 
machine to run.
Obviously this is part of a business, so would be at a cost but i could 
find out what costs, if the club was interested ( last time i spoke to 
vince he was happy with the current supplier ).
I can also get and apply transfers to any clothing or caps. I can do 
bespoke designs / pictures these do cost more and quite costly for 1 
off's as the minimum purchase for picture logos is 12pcs.
(so 12 logos on 1 garment  you waste 11 logos or 12 logos on 12 garments 
logo cost is spread bulk purchase of logos is better)

flat colours are cheap in comparison.
If the club purchases a 'disc' then they can hold it as their property. 
i can let them know of the suppliers on request.


Sorry to hijack the conversation.
Gary
Qless


On 08/01/2013 22:41, Susan and Martin Scott wrote:
Excuse me using the group mail but my direct messages don't seem to 
reach Vince for some reason...
Vince, Hope you are well, and a Happy New Year to you. You mentioned 
during the Newark Show that a member had spoken with you regarding 
sourcing a Quantum cap from Vistaprint -  I wondered if the member 
had subsequently been successful with their purchase? It just sprang 
to mind because I have recently ordered some business cards and 
promotional postcards from Vistaprint and (despite the confusing 
pricing/discount/massive sale/postage cost structure) have been very 
pleased with the results.
As well as clothing they can supply other logo'd items eg bottle 
openers, USB sticks etc which may be attractive to members.

Regards, Martin Scott
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 1.6 CVH Heater coolant pipes

2013-01-07 Thread Gary

flying in unprovoked, from left field
did the new matrix have stoppers in? plastic top hats?
were these removed or been ?
how did you get the new one? loose, plastic bag, polystyrene support?

time to bail out eject EJECT!

Gary



On 07/01/2013 20:10, jin wrote:

heres a pic of how i have it plumbed in (top) and how i now believe it
should be  (bottom)



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On Jan 7, 3:13 pm, jin jinmys...@btinternet.com wrote:

I'm intrigued too mate

we shall see

watch this space.

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I'm intrigued as to what this problem is going to turn out to be.
As soon as one of the heater hoses was removed there should be water running
out regardless of the direction or types of T, Y etc.
When i think of all the strange arrangements of plumbing I've used in the
past and had no problems, i can't believe it's just that.
You'd have to have the heater matrix completely block to stop any water, a
bit or debris isn't going to do that.
Unless it's been made wrong.
Jim
-Original Message-
From: jin
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 12:45 PM
To: Quantum Owners Group
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: 1.6 CVH Heater coolant pipes
cheers for the reply
Jim
the inlet manifold is new and unblocked along with the hose union
underneath, the matrix is new and so is the pump, the stat housing was
removed and replaced a month ago when i swapped the stat for a warmer
one, i know this flows fine as there is a steady stream from the top
bleed hose back to the reservoir
ive looked more in depth at how ive got the Y piece plumed in now and
also how i had the T plumed in before, and bearing in mind there are 2
flows in and 1 flow out from the Y i have got it so the manifold flows
against the flow from the pump and heater, so ill re - jiggle this and
at the same time when ive got the heater hoses off the matrix ill
check that, although its new im thinking a bit of debris may have made
its way in, but my hopes are pinned on repositioning the Y piece, as
above post, ive got all hoses warm and the elbows i fitted just off
the matrix are transparent, i can see there is no coolant in there at
all but there is further down the hose as they are warm
ill take a look and get back, could be a while though as ive got new
struts going on at the mo
On Jan 7, 9:02 am, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote:

Airlocks aren t normal on the Mk2 Fiesta/Quantum.
I ve always just filled them up and run the engine topping up the
reservoir if need be until the stat opens.
I can t think why Jin would have no water at all at the heater, it should
flow out under gravity from both pipes.
I m sure you already checked Jin, or used new parts, but, are you sure
that the outlet from the inlet manifold and the outlet from the stat
housing are clear ?
They can corrode up.
Jim
From: Alan
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 12:41 AM
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] 1.6 CVH Heater coolant pipes
If it comes up from the alternator yeup that's the electric autochoke
wire. I'd keep the coolant pipes round the carb though, bit of warmth
might help prevent carb icing/help in cold spells.
Slightly worried about changing my leaky heater matrix now if I risk
losing all heat..
On Thursday, January 3, 2013 7:33:49 PM UTC, Keith Joseph wrote:
   Thanks for that, it looks like a really useful website. I can see me
spending lots of time (and money!) on that site.
   As regards the autochoke, I really don't know / can't remember as it was
taken off at least 10 years ago now. I can only assume that it was
electrical now that you have pointed out that the hose from the Y piece is
required for the inlet manifold. I seem to remember that there is a single
wire which has been redundant for many years - I'll bet that was the wire
leading to the original choke.
   Cheers,
   Keith
   On Thursday, 3 January 2013 19:16:30 UTC, AJ wrote:
 Our local Motor Factor is very friendly and sells lenghts of hose by
the metre - I just take a sample of the old one in and they match
 The following web site is useful for
ideas -http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/
 On the Carb
 Did you have a hot water heated Autochoke or was it Electrical?
 The hot water Autochoke had a water inlet tube and an outlet tube.
 The old manual conversion kits usually included a short connecting
tube (and clips) to allow the autochoke to be bypassed
 I had an electricaly heated Autochoke which I converted - the Y piece
is still required as I believe it controls the temperature of the inlet
manifold
   - Original Message -
   From:
   Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 6:48 PM
   Subject: [Quantum Owners] 1.6 CVH Heater coolant pipes
   Hi and Happy New Year to one and all.
   I'm after a bit of advice regarding coolant pipework on my 2+2.
   I have a problem whereby I cannot seam to get any real heat

Re: [Quantum Owners] Starter Motor

2012-12-20 Thread Gary

Always found this local chap is very knowledgeable as to what is what.
He is also about 4 buildings away from my work.
http://www.startermotor-alternator.co.uk/
One happy customer.

Gary

On 20/12/2012 20:45, jin wrote:

Got a mk3 on mine, just had to swap the small black lead terminal from a ring 
to a spade (or the other way round, it's been a while)
And merry Christmas to all quantumers too :)



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Re: [Quantum Owners] QUANTUM H4 for sale

2012-11-27 Thread Gary
your text on ebay is shot to pieces with computer tags, probably need to 
sort them for a better uptake.


Gary
Qless

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Re: [Quantum Owners] QUANTUM H4 for sale

2012-11-27 Thread Gary

Problem starts here. for me in Ie9, as noted bullet points and ie9.

Gary

2.0L Zetec

!--[if !supportLists]--o  !--[endif]--Originally out of an automatic 
car which is preferable


!--[if !supportLists]--o  !--[endif]--Full details of the conversion 
can be found at: 
http://www.fiestaturbo.com/forums/2-0-zetec-into-1-6-si-full-conversion-guide-vt58354/


!--[if !supportLists]--o  !--[endif]--Rebuilt in 2007

!--[if !supportLists]--· Aftermarket cone air filter

!--[if !supportLists]--· Fiesta BC 1.6 diesel gearbox

!--[if !supportLists]--o  !--[endif]--This box works well with the 
2.0 zetec giving long ratios and sits at 2700rmp at 70mph


!--[if !supportLists]--· Burton Power quick shift

!--[if !supportLists]--· Scorpion stainless steel exhaust modified by 
Infinity Exhausts (Bristol)


!--[if !supportLists]--· New catalytic converter

!--[if !supportLists]--· High output HO inlet manifold supplied but 
not fitted


*Running Gear*

GAZ fully adjustable coilover suspension

!--[if !supportLists]--o  !--[endif]--Custom 2.25 springs

!--[if !supportLists]--o  !--[endif]--Full laser wheel alignment

!--[if !supportLists]--o  !--[endif]--Fully corner weighted at 
Center Gravity (http://www.centergravity.co.uk 
http://www.centergravity.co.uk/)


AreaSIX camber adjustable front lower arms (

http://www.area-six.co.uk/)

!--[if !supportLists]--·  !--[endif]--Fiesta ST150 front brakes

!--[if !supportLists]--o  !--[endif]--Refurbished genuine ford callipers

!--[if !supportLists]--o  !--[endif]--CRN grooved 276mm disks 
(http://www.crnperformance.co.uk/store/)


!--[if !supportLists]--o  !--[endif]--Green stuff pads

!--[if !supportLists]--o  !--[endif]--HEL braided hoses

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Re: [Quantum Owners] QUANTUM H4 for sale

2012-11-27 Thread Gary
 !--[if !supportL_ists ]--o = a bullet point  anded a space here and 
ther to confuse it i hope


Gary



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Re: [Quantum Owners] heater Y piece

2012-11-18 Thread Gary

Jin
From distant memory water should always flow through the matrix in one 
out the other.
Depending on the flap angle cold/hot releases the heat to the car 
boosted by the fan.


water will follow the easiest path so you are probably correct with your 
stat theory as the 'stagnant water' in the matrix will go cold 
especially when the fan is run.


 this may help but is for zetec.

http://www.emeng.gentlyhosting.co.uk/Cooling/Part1.htm

Gary

On 18/11/2012 09:45, jin wrote:

having trouble finding the answer to this, and ive asked in 4 places
so far

could you guys take a look at your Y pieces in the heater matrix
circuit and tell me which way they go please?

in my wisdom when i replaced the matrix last year i used a T piece as
it looked better and the pipes fell in the right position, but i only
get warmth through the matrix when the stat is closed (presumable
because there is more pressure) but when the engine warms up it all
go's cold inside, presumable because I've put the T piece with the
straight edge going across the manifold and the single leg going to
the union into the manifold, i guess that the Y piece single leg goes
to the manifold and the 2 closer legs go to the 16mm heater hosed?

any info much appreciated, a picture even more so.



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Re: [Quantum Owners] Auto Choke on 2+2

2012-10-02 Thread Gary

I fitted a brand new carb from webcon to a 2.0 capri i owned,
A friend in a tuning garage failed to get the old carb to run smoothly. 
So took it to pieces check the seals, all fine.
He said to get a better 2nd hand one as it was worn and sucking in 
excess air, Erm hassle fuss no guarantee. - so i bit the bullet a got new.
All i can say is WOW more power smother running and transformed the 
engine astronomically.

the carb - ended up in the V8 extreme before the conversion. :-)

On a fiesta note I have seen 2 or 3 come loose from the manifold so suck 
in excess air upsetting the mixture. seals may be missing or perrished 
also worth a look


Qless


On 02/10/2012 20:29, Derek Clews wrote:

Hi I have aways wondered if the (cheaper) manual choke version wouldn't be a 
better bet.  More control.  Anyone running the manual? What do you think?  I am 
contemplating buying a new carb for one of our three Q's.

Derek


On 2 Oct 2012, at 17:22, Adrian Hopkins wrote:


On my Saloon - CVH running A weber Twin Choke...
Pressing the Accelerator Initially set the Fast Idle Speed control and (squirts 
a little extra fuel in).
The Auto Choke holds the choke butterfly valve(s) closed when Cold and as the 
car warms up the Auto Choke mechanism allows the Valve(s) to open up.
Once warm firmly pressing the Accelerator releases the Fast Idle Speed Control 
and the engine speed drops back to normal Idle.

I agree with the others, Auto Chokes are Tempermental and my need a little 
extra accelerator when staring to keep the engine running until its warm.

If you take the Air Intake Filer off you can see the chokes / Fast Idle change.

The attached is a very good Troubleshooting Guide for Weber Carbs

AJ

http://www.webercarbsdirect.com/v/vspfiles/images/Weber%20Trouble%20Shooting%20Guide.pdf


- Original Message - From: Chris Brighton chris.j.brigh...@gmail.com
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 11:40 AM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Auto Choke on 2+2


Me again! My car has an auto choke. I've looked around the steering wheel and I 
couldn't see anything to pull out. Anyway. This morning (before I started the 
engine) I pressed the accelerator pedal a few times and THEN I started the 
engine. However. It cut out pretty much straight away. Am I doing it right? 
Pumping the pedal before I start the engine, then start the engine? I also get 
some smoke out of the exhaust. I take it that's normal though? Cold morning's? 
Thanks again for all your help and advice.

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[Quantum Owners] another 'project on ebay'

2012-09-30 Thread Gary

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quentum-4-Seater-Sports-Car-/120991153143?_trksid=p4340.m1982_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29%26meid%3D2419669924812924103%26pid%3D19%26prg%3D1013%26rk%3D8%26sd%3D150911292616%26

120991153143

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Well it's here my new H4

2012-09-28 Thread Gary

Nice.
The spotlight cut outs are to my knowledge and previous asking - 
cosmetic cut outs.
I put in oval ones made by 'ring' standard halfords using an heavy l 
shaped bracket bolted to the return flange facing the floor.
This worked well and they did not fall off. on rough roads at speed they 
did wobble a tiny bit but added to to fun.

http://www.h4-turbo.co.uk/Events/OpenDay2004/P7100735.html
There is a bit of a pic here a bit poor. there are others on that site too.
Could find a better pic if required.

Regards
gary

On 27/09/2012 21:27, quantumlee wrote:


here is my H4


On Wednesday, 26 September 2012 23:13:50 UTC+1, quantumlee wrote:

Finally it arrived today my new h4 looking rather good, needs a
really good clean inside and out. Took it for a quick run it feel
really good too.
On the front bumper it has holes cut for spotlights are there any
pacific lights that fit from another car ? What have other owners
used ? Any pictures
Regards
Lee

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Hello all just bought a H4

2012-09-23 Thread Gary

Toyota Celica 1995 for indicators.
Roll bar Humm never considered it if you have one fine probably best to 
keep it.
But.. I found it cuts down rear vision and really really hampers rear 
seated passengers to the point of being dangerous.

However it does give you somewhere to mount a high level brake light.
Keeping an eye for our old H4 not M2..SWP silver is it??

Regards
Qless Gary


On 23/09/2012 21:39, quantumlee wrote:
Hi All just bought my Second H4, this first one was a lovelly red 
example painted in lotus red, but under powered by the CVH, this one 
is a zetec...

Couple of questions
Does it make any diference to the handling having a roll bar or not ?? 
some have some havent

What are the front indicators off would like to change for clear
Thanks in advance
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 alarm problems.

2012-09-10 Thread Gary
having been in the business of auto electrics / alarms and seeing what 
is done, I would err on someone in the know.

As i said you may find the wires are all black.
they dont usually all tap in to existing wires but cut separate and take 
over control, hence Jims reconnection comments.
Personally i would reconnect and solder covering with tape. again may 
require inserting wire to bridge cut out lengths.
Depending on the alarm complexity and installer will ultimately decide 
on the difficulty to undooo.

and once you start your in, until it is out.

Have a look if you can find the brain and count the wires leaving it and 
if they are all black or multi coloured.
Again as Jim said if you can get a model no off the brain, get the 
manual. it will give an indication of the circuits affected and complexity.


do your homework and decide.it's your choice.

Gary

On 10/09/2012 18:02, Jim Hearne wrote:
I'm saying it's not just a case of cutting a few wires, he will need 
to reconnect some original wiring as well.


Jim

On 10/09/2012 17:22, Chris Brighton wrote:
Right. Ok then. So once he has deactivated the alarm do you think the 
car won't start up or something? He's pretty good.







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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 alarm problems.

2012-09-09 Thread Gary
I think the clifford had the LED into a plate with clifford etched or 
white text on it.

Look for a company that fit alarms by cobra cliford etc named brands.
by the very nature they can be bypassed by people who know what is what, 
but if you have a go the cables are normally all black.
depending on the complexity it could cut the fuel pump, ignition / 
starter circuit, door, bonnet and boot pins, etc.


Look for the fob shape on line under ebay or e-search aimed at the main 
players or upload a pic for us to look at.

may help to trace a local fitter (remover or failure diagnostic.)

Where are you based?

Qless


On 07/09/2012 22:12, Jim Hearne wrote:
The alarms usually use the interior light switches to detect a door 
being opened.

One of these playing up could set the alarm off.
So, if you open the doors one at a time, do they both turn the 
interior light on ?


Sounds like the car has a separate central locking system then, so you 
should (somebody) be able to disconnect the alarm and leave the 
central locking working.
But, the alarm should also be hooked into various other circuits to 
immobilise the car, these need to be bypassed as well.
You need an auto electrician to bypass it, not a garage, most garages 
are not good at electronics.


I'm sure most modern ones have blue leds, i think Clifford were 
amongst the first but any alarm could have a blue led fitted.


Jim


On 07/09/2012 20:41, Chris Brighton wrote:

Hi,

The door switches? Hm, I'm not very good with this sort of thing! But 
yes, if I lock one side of the car the other side will lock. Any 
suggestions? I understand you need to know about the car itself first!


About the blue light, do you know what sort of alarms do have blue LED's?

Many thanks.


On Friday, September 7, 2012 7:19:18 PM UTC+1, Chris Brighton wrote:

Hi all,


I have recently acquired a Quantum 2+2 and I am having alarm
problems.

The blue flashing light that situated in front of the hazard
button will sometimes flash when I get out of the car, and
sometimes it won't. If it is flashing I have to press the button
on the alarm fob, sometimes the alarm will go off and sometimes
it won't.

Also, when I get out of the car, you'll hear a clunk, I take it
that's the central locking?

Recently I've been hearing a sound when I indicate or when I'm at
low speed.

It's been really annoying me so I took it to a garage and asked
if he could disable the alarm altogether, he did but then
realised that the alarm is connected/wired into the central locking.

I know this is quite confusing so I'll appreciate any help you
could give me.

Many thanks.

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Heater getting warm on cold setting.

2012-09-05 Thread Gary

via the drivers footwell if i remember.
Had to do something with mine cant remember if a clip had got broken or 
a cable shifted.

I do think i had to modify / add something to fix it.

Let us know your findings.

Gary

On 05/09/2012 10:37, Jim Hearne wrote:
On the Mk2 and Mk3 Fiesta the heater matrix always has hot water 
flowing through it.
There is a flap to divert the heater air either through the matrix or 
around it.

These are operated by Bowden cables from the heater controls.
Probably either the inner or the outer of the cable has moved at one 
end and the flap isn’t being operated correctly.
If you look under the dash you should be able to see which lever does 
the hot/cold control on the side of the heater assy and make sure it’s 
moving it’s full travel.

Jim
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*Subject:* [Quantum Owners] Heater getting warm on cold setting.
Yesterday, for no apparent reason, the heater on my H4 started 
emitting warm air on the cold setting, if I move move the heat 
selector to warm the heat output gets hotter still, but unheated air 
is not available.

Can anyone shed any light on this?
Thanks
Andrew
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Question For The Electronics Whizzkids

2012-09-04 Thread Gary
Ah i understand a double positive with ignition on, 0v potential no 
light. 12v battery to 12v ign on

ignition off 0v  battery 12V potential.  easy really.
good one Jim

On 04/09/2012 20:28, Andy Cowley (Q2-379) wrote:

Cheers for that.

Looks like it will be easier to go with Jim's suggestion, which as far 
as I understand when the ignition is off the wire connected to the 
ignition effectively becomes an earth wire  the LED lights up.




On Tuesday, September 4, 2012 5:04:01 PM UTC+1, TomBloke wrote:

I used a pair of 555 timers to create pulses for my central
locking depending on the status of the alarm.  It sounds like you
are trying to do the opposite to get a steady-state, which you
could do with a bi-stable (JK flip-flop).  You don't really need a
relay to power an LED, they only need a few mA - just do it direct
from a transistor output.  It is possible to get bistable relays,
but they're not cheap and it's a bit hammer to nut for what you need.
With either solution (relay or JK) you run the risk of getting out
of sync where you end up with the flashing LED flashing when the
alarm is off and not when it's on.  Have you thought about just
connecting it up so it's always on?  If you mount it out of line
of sight when driving it wouldn't be a problem??
I'm curious as to whether Jim's solution would work (if I
understood him correctly), because the switched ignition line when
off isn't actually a return path (gnd) it's more just a lack of
voltage.  There may be enough leakage current to go between 12V
and the switched ignition to ignite an LED but it's not a circuit.

On 3 September 2012 23:06, Andy Cowley (Q2-379)
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Cheers Jim.

Forgot to mention that it's an aftermarket central locking
kit, not a Ford one.

Also what I was wondering was, is there a relay that could
have a permanent live feed going into it and connections from
the central locking wiring, so that when the momentary signal
is sent from the control box it would switch the relay on or
off  power would come from the relay to the LED or not
depending on the position of the switch inside the relay.

Hope this explains what it is I am trying to achieve but being
a bear of simple brain I don't always make myself clear.

If no such relay is available then I'll wire it in like you
suggested.

Andy


On Monday, September 3, 2012 9:04:03 PM UTC+1, Andy Cowley
(Q2-379) wrote:

My 2+2 has central locking fitted (no alarm)  doesn't
have a warning LED.

I've got a flashing LED that I was going to wire in so
that it came on when the ignition was switched off, but am
wondering whether I could connect it to the wiring via a
switching relay so that it came on when the car was locked
 went off when it was unlocked.

Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers

Andy

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Re: [Quantum Owners] The blue shell rescued last year

2012-08-21 Thread Gary

well done that man.


On 21/08/2012 21:08, george wrote:

The blue shell one of 2 is now back on the road M O T'd and has its
original Reg and V5 back just thought I would let anyone interested
know...



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Re: [Quantum Owners] moving exhaust

2012-08-10 Thread Gary
On the mk 3.5 1.6 zetec  the downpipe has a pip / line of welded at the 
join say one inch along the side of the exhaust.
the split in the mid section has one slit bigger than the other. my 
understanding is the pip will aid in stopping the pipe rotating. you 
could try something similar.


Qless
Gary

On 10/08/2012 08:35, Jim Hearne wrote:
I take it when you say the exhaust “was scraping the floor” you mean 
it was touching the ground not the floor of the car.
This is the problem with the Mk2 Fiesta exhausts, the entire rear of 
the system is offset across the car and only has supports on the 
outside of the system.
It relies on the clamp between the exhaust and the downpipe to stop 
the exhaust system twisting as you’ve found.
It maybe that you’ve got a slight mismatch in size between the new 
downpipe and the old exhaust system and the joint can’t be tightened 
enough to stop the rotation.
If there is a gap you maybe able to shim it using a strip of metal cut 
off a old tin can or similar.
Use silicone sealant on the joint as well, works much better than the 
old exhaust paste.
This is why i think the downpipes crack as well, they are taking all 
the twisting force from the weight of the exhaust system trying to turn.
I’ve added some extra support brackets on the exhaust on my Mk2 and 
Quantum 2+2 and saloon so that the exhaust system is self supporting 
without being connected to the downpipe.

Jim
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*Subject:* [Quantum Owners] moving exhaust
hi again, firstly a big thank you to everyone who helped me out with 
the earlier stuff, i bought a new downpipe and fitted it easily but 
now have a problem... after fitting the downpipe i took the car out 
for a quick drive to see and heard scraping, the exhaust had twisted 
(and therefore dropped) and was scraping the floor, i took the car 
back jacked it up again and reajusted the exhaust again tightened the 
bolts further and gave the exhaust a good shaking and it was very 
solid, i dropped the car back down and took it out again but the same 
problem occurred, got back in and the exhaust had twisted again, has 
anyone had this problem before?

thanks
calvin
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: exhaust for 2+2

2012-08-08 Thread Gary
Maybe worth checking the engine mounts too as on the third replacement 
exhaust the sales chap said they crack because something else is wrong 
most probably engine mount gone. Erm no... replaced them as that was the 
fault that split the collared pipe. so when the third plain pipe failed 
i took the mount receipts, expecting a fight but they refunded no 
problem. the final replacement sourced from a different factors had the 
collar and stayed fine till the car was sold years later.


Gary

On 07/08/2012 22:51, jon jackson wrote:
Yes indeed my 2+2 has an Escort turbo lump installed and has a flexi 
joint alongside the engine and I have owned and thrashed this car for 
2 years now and nothings broken..yet!


Cheers Jon
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Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: exhaust for 2+2


i put a flexi joint just after my manifold to help with flexing

On Aug 6, 11:48 pm, Sonic H  soni...@hotmail.com wrote:
The manifold and exhaust system move around with the engine running 
and this cases the cracking, the solution I think is too weld 
supportive brackets to the side of the manifold. This was told to me 
by a ford expert who runs a ford spares shop.


Chris



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Sent: 06/08/2012 11:22:36 pm
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] exhaust for 2+2

Totally unsure if the XR2 is similar to the 1.1 mk1 but i had issues
with basic downpipes splitting within a few months below the manifold 
clamp.

shopping around i found one the same as my rusted out unit that had a
strength collar just down from the manifold of 3 or 4 inches held the
manifold clamp captive.

Worth a consideration.

Qless

On 06/08/2012 19:12, calvin cotton wrote:
 hi, recently failed MOT due to large crack in exhaust pipe, does
 anyone know if the exhaust is a standard xr2 fiesta exhaust or
 a specialized one and how difficult a job it is to replace the exhaust
 thanks

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Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Front Indicator Lenses

2012-08-06 Thread Gary

1996 toyota ceilca  1994
 http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=300693513124
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-CELICA-ST202-GEN-6-CONVERTIBLE-N-S-LEFT-HAND-INDICATOR-UNIT-1994-99-/290696302055

Qless
Gary

On 06/08/2012 18:48, Andrewow47 wrote:
Please could any one let me know which car the H4 front indicator 
lenses are derived from.


Thanks

Andrew
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Re: [Quantum Owners] exhaust for 2+2

2012-08-06 Thread Gary
Totally unsure if the XR2 is similar to the 1.1 mk1 but i had issues 
with basic downpipes splitting within a few months below the manifold clamp.
shopping around i found one the same as my rusted out unit that had a 
strength collar just down from the manifold of 3 or 4 inches held the 
manifold clamp captive.


Worth a consideration.

Qless

On 06/08/2012 19:12, calvin cotton wrote:
hi, recently failed MOT due to large crack in exhaust pipe, does 
anyone know if the exhaust is a standard xr2 fiesta exhaust or 
a specialized one and how difficult a job it is to replace the exhaust

thanks

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Probably selling up, whats it worth?

2012-08-02 Thread Gary

It's worth what someone is willing to pay.
Prices can be unpredictable, If you are not in a hurry keep the price 
strong ( it looks like a well kept example ), see the owners club sales 
page or pistonheads website.

If you want to sell quick check out ebay.

Qless


On 02/08/2012 09:46, Mags wrote:


http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz291/marktmaguire/Quantum/0aa43e0e.jpg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz291/marktmaguire/Quantum/a541c6a1.jpg

Hi All, I'm going to be selling my 2+2, I'm afraid I have too many 
other cars/projects and I need to replace a couple of non practical 
cars with a practical one.
I don't really know what its worth though? I'm not looking to get a 
top end price as I inherited the car, I would rather it went to a good 
home.
Its a high spec factory built car from '95 based on an XR2, 1.9 
engine, Kent cam, SS exhaust, matching seats and door trim etc. Its 
all in very good condition, there are a couple of scuff's on the paint 
and a fair amount of stone chipping along with scuff's on the wheels, 
the hood doesn't leak and has only covered 10k miles after spending at 
least 10 years sat in a garage unused. I've been using it daily, rain 
or shine for the past few weeks and it runs really well. I'm afraid I 
don't have much documentation/history as the previous elderly owner 
has lost it.I replaced the cambelt, oil, plugs, 4 tyres and upgraded 
the brake servo  master to a Mondeo one.
There's a couple of pictures here, so what do you think its worth and 
where should I be advertising? I hope I'm not breaking any forum rules 
here?


Mark
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Morrisons 6p off per litre - rip off

2012-07-27 Thread Gary

Nope,
would not even entertain the thought of it. what's more their fuel 
normally gives my tin top hiccups so i am really not best pleased.

Oh well hope someone else benefits from my rant if not the voucher.

Cheers for the idea mind.
Gary

On 24/07/2012 22:58, Matthew Wastell wrote:

Take both with petrol receipt to customer services and ask for the diff back 
:-) asking normally gets in such cases IME.

M


On 24 Jul 2012, at 22:32, Gary gary_brokensh...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote:


Just been ripped off.
Read the small print on the coupon. - you also need your RECEIPT!
I filled up toppers, would not accept the coupon without the receipt.

Now the coupon will be out of date before I need to fill up again - not best 
pleased.
Sorry rant over.

Qless
Gary

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Electric Mirror for Quantum H4/2+2. sparefree to a good home

2012-07-26 Thread Gary

I think i patched mine to a ford switch certainly one that looked like it.
The MR2 mirrors did they come from an import model? (fold in mirrors :-) 
)or uk spec?(believe not)
took me a while to work out that they reverse the polarity to reverse 
the action.


If you have a 12v DC power adaptor to hand you can make a start by 
applying power to the mirror cables ( not the brain! )
and observe the action. reverse the wires and they will reverse the 
action. step one complete. Will try to hunt out the info again. :-)


Gary


On 26/07/2012 20:45, Andrew Owen wrote:

Hi Gary

I have purchased two MR2 Mk2 retractable mirrors and a brain (I have 
needed a new brain for some time!) you mentioned that you have a 
wiring diagram, if I could somehow obtain this it would be very 
helpful, also I wondered what control switch/knob is used, I guess its 
from an MR2?


Thanks

Andrew

On 17 July 2012 00:03, Gary gary_brokensh...@blueyonder.co.uk 
mailto:gary_brokensh...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote:


there are 3 pillars that mount the mirrors to the mr2 these are
too long and need to be cut down.
1 becomes redundant i used the other as a locating lug to stop
rotation and one to secure to the car.
Equally you could use a bonding agent.

you could leave the fore edge like i did but it does not meet the 
A pillar, but so what :-) . or it looked possible to cut it off

but really don't know what it would look like. your choice.

Mounting  it i  worked up inside the door, this is very tight! or
cut an access on the inside of the door for an easier fit. then
bung or cover the hole.
I have the wiring diagram somewhere.  But you do NEED the brain
for the electrics.

Pics here
http://www.h4-turbo.co.uk/Events/OpenDay2004/P7100749.html
and here
http://www.h4-turbo.co.uk/Events/OpenDay2004/P7100736.html

Now Qless
Gary



On 16/07/2012 22:31, Andrew Owen wrote:

Hi Gary

Do you have any idea on what is actually involved in modification
terms to the MK2 MR2 mirrors and how these are fixed to the
Quantum H4..

Thanks

Andrew

On 13 July 2012 21:50, Gary gary_brokensh...@blueyonder.co.uk
mailto:gary_brokensh...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote:

Toyota Mr2 MK2 mirrors also fit to the body style with some
modification to the mounting lugs.
Imports have an electric option as well including fold.
beware there is a mirror brain buried up under the dashboard
somewhere.

Gary
Qless
as fitted to M 254 SWP - still out there??



On 10/07/2012 17:47, Andrew Owen wrote:

Thanks for the advice concerning mirrors its very helpful.

I wondered if any one has a build manual for an H4 that I
could get a copy of?

Many thanks

Andrew

On 9 July 2012 17:19, Mark Jones mneil...@googlemail.com
mailto:mneil...@googlemail.com wrote:

Sorry that should read J3 M5! (I work in Redditch).


On 9 July 2012 16:18, Mark Jones
mneil...@googlemail.com
mailto:mneil...@googlemail.com wrote:

Hi.
If it's still available I can swing by as I pass J3
M3 most nights. In fact I am in my sorry looking 2+
this week!

On 7 July 2012 23:49, rich
doshysixtyn...@hotmail.com
mailto:doshysixtyn...@hotmail.com wrote:

Hi
I stumbled across a passenger side electric
mirror from a Mazda 323F in the garage the other
day.Not yet modified to fit a quantum and needs
paint, but it could get somebody out of
trouble I sold my H4 a while ago, so have no use
for it. I guess these will be getting pretty
thin on the ground by now, so thought i'd offer
it on here rather than just chucking it in the
bin. If you want it, reply to this post or pm
me. The only proviso is that you collect. I'm
close to junction 3 of the M5. . In case you're
wondering, it's of the type fitted to the car in
the pic below.


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-j4iyEXJRIQc/T_i8OCu8LHI/AAM/lHhjAG1F-80/s1600/032.jpg


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[Quantum Owners] Morrisons 6p off per litre - rip off

2012-07-24 Thread Gary

Just been ripped off.
Read the small print on the coupon. - you also need your RECEIPT!
I filled up toppers, would not accept the coupon without the receipt.

Now the coupon will be out of date before I need to fill up again - not 
best pleased.

Sorry rant over.

Qless
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Injection petrol tanks (again)

2012-07-20 Thread Gary

From a friend,
the material used in 3D printers will NOT be suitable for use near 
petrol. most use an ABS or an acrylic type of material which will 
just dissolve.
It would be possible to get something done 3d printers are just 
becoming capable of printing a mould tool that could then be used to 
injection mould the swirl pot in a more suitable material. would be 
ideal for this sort of thing low volume complex part. i guess what would 
be a £8k+ mould could be done for sub £1k


Qless.

The information source can not undertake this work so please don't ask.


On 20/07/2012 10:21, TonyV wrote:

If you do decide to get one of those then please report back on the
swirl pot setup - I'd be interested in one myself at that price.
Like Jim, I think they'll probably be pattern, but their claim that
it's as good as OEM suggests otherwise.

Just thinking with my fingers, but 3d printers are becoming relatively
commonplace nowadays.
I wonder whether the plastic they extrude would be fuel proof?
If so, it would be relatively easy to get some swirl pots made,
probably for not too much money.
With a bit of clever design, it might even be possible to design one
which would fit through one of the available orifices, meaning you
don't have to butcher and re-weld the tank to fit it.

TonyV.




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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 RUST

2012-07-18 Thread Gary
Our old un Q118 or 9 i think was sound in the engine bay - daily runner 
10K a year left outside mostly.
The rear had loads of foam panels in so would have hidden some in the 
rear. but none that ever concerned me.


2 p

On 18/07/2012 22:34, jin wrote:

eeekkk
im never moaning about the 2+2 structure again

On Jul 18, 10:18 pm, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote:

   Some engine bay rust on a different H4

http://www.quantums.info/pictures/eammon/100_0257.JPGhttp://www.quantums.info/pictures/eammon/100_0258.JPGhttp://www.quantums.info/pictures/eammon/100_0259.JPGhttp://www.quantums.info/pictures/eammon/100_0264.JPGhttp://www.quantums.info/pictures/eammon/100_0265.JPGhttp://www.quantums.info/pictures/eammon/100_0272.JPGhttp://www.quantums.info/pictures/eammon/100_0273.JPGhttp://www.quantums.info/pictures/eammon/100_0258.JPGhttp://www.quantums.info/pictures/eammon/100_0259.JPG

Rust from under the front wheel arch:

http://www.quantums.info/pictures/eammon/100_0261.JPGhttp://www.quantums.info/pictures/eammon/100_0262.JPGhttp://www.quantums.info/pictures/eammon/100_0263.JPG

These were taken of a H4  7 years ago, i treated it at the time, i don't
know whats it's like now.

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Electric Mirror for Quantum H4/2+2. sparefree to a good home

2012-07-16 Thread Gary
there are 3 pillars that mount the mirrors to the mr2 these are too long 
and need to be cut down.
1 becomes redundant i used the other as a locating lug to stop rotation 
and one to secure to the car.

Equally you could use a bonding agent.

you could leave the fore edge like i did but it does not meet the  A 
pillar, but so what :-) . or it looked possible to cut it off but really 
don't know what it would look like. your choice.


Mounting  it i  worked up inside the door, this is very tight! or cut an 
access on the inside of the door for an easier fit. then bung or cover 
the hole.
I have the wiring diagram somewhere.  But you do NEED the brain for the 
electrics.


Pics here
http://www.h4-turbo.co.uk/Events/OpenDay2004/P7100749.html
and here
http://www.h4-turbo.co.uk/Events/OpenDay2004/P7100736.html

Now Qless
Gary


On 16/07/2012 22:31, Andrew Owen wrote:

Hi Gary

Do you have any idea on what is actually involved in modification 
terms to the MK2 MR2 mirrors and how these are fixed to the Quantum H4..


Thanks

Andrew

On 13 July 2012 21:50, Gary gary_brokensh...@blueyonder.co.uk 
mailto:gary_brokensh...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote:


Toyota Mr2 MK2 mirrors also fit to the body style with some
modification to the mounting lugs.
Imports have an electric option as well including fold. beware
there is a mirror brain buried up under the dashboard somewhere.

Gary
Qless
as fitted to M 254 SWP - still out there??



On 10/07/2012 17:47, Andrew Owen wrote:

Thanks for the advice concerning mirrors its very helpful.

I wondered if any one has a build manual for an H4 that I could
get a copy of?

Many thanks

Andrew

On 9 July 2012 17:19, Mark Jones mneil...@googlemail.com
mailto:mneil...@googlemail.com wrote:

Sorry that should read J3 M5! (I work in Redditch).


On 9 July 2012 16:18, Mark Jones mneil...@googlemail.com
mailto:mneil...@googlemail.com wrote:

Hi.
If it's still available I can swing by as I pass J3 M3
most nights.  In fact I am in my sorry looking 2+ this week!

On 7 July 2012 23:49, rich doshysixtyn...@hotmail.com
mailto:doshysixtyn...@hotmail.com wrote:

Hi
I stumbled across a passenger side electric mirror
from a Mazda 323F in the garage the other day.Not yet
modified to fit a quantum and needs paint, but it
could get somebody out of trouble I sold my H4 a
while ago, so have no use for it. I guess these will
be getting pretty thin on the ground by now, so
thought i'd offer it on here rather than just
chucking it in the bin. If you want it, reply to this
post or pm me. The only proviso is that you collect.
I'm close to junction 3 of the M5. . In case you're
wondering, it's of the type fitted to the car in the
pic below.


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-j4iyEXJRIQc/T_i8OCu8LHI/AAM/lHhjAG1F-80/s1600/032.jpg


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Re: [Quantum Owners] Electric Mirror for Quantum H4/2+2. sparefree to a good home

2012-07-13 Thread Gary
Toyota Mr2 MK2 mirrors also fit to the body style with some modification 
to the mounting lugs.
Imports have an electric option as well including fold. beware there is 
a mirror brain buried up under the dashboard somewhere.


Gary
Qless
as fitted to M 254 SWP - still out there??


On 10/07/2012 17:47, Andrew Owen wrote:

Thanks for the advice concerning mirrors its very helpful.

I wondered if any one has a build manual for an H4 that I could get a 
copy of?


Many thanks

Andrew

On 9 July 2012 17:19, Mark Jones mneil...@googlemail.com 
mailto:mneil...@googlemail.com wrote:


Sorry that should read J3 M5! (I work in Redditch).


On 9 July 2012 16:18, Mark Jones mneil...@googlemail.com
mailto:mneil...@googlemail.com wrote:

Hi.
If it's still available I can swing by as I pass J3 M3 most
nights.  In fact I am in my sorry looking 2+ this week!

On 7 July 2012 23:49, rich doshysixtyn...@hotmail.com
mailto:doshysixtyn...@hotmail.com wrote:

Hi
I stumbled across a passenger side electric mirror from a
Mazda 323F in the garage the other day.Not yet modified to
fit a quantum and needs paint, but it could get somebody
out of trouble I sold my H4 a while ago, so have no use
for it. I guess these will be getting pretty thin on the
ground by now, so thought i'd offer it on here rather than
just chucking it in the bin. If you want it, reply to this
post or pm me. The only proviso is that you collect. I'm
close to junction 3 of the M5. . In case you're wondering,
it's of the type fitted to the car in the pic below.


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Re: [Quantum Owners] How to get a zetec to run smoothly ?

2012-06-24 Thread Gary

Maybe worth resetting the see posts by Jim on this subject.
Then could go for the standard things.
Plugs - colour / age / Etc
Leads, coil pack etc
Look for air leaks etc.

Is the clock on the dash flashing the red light?  Morse code fault.
On that note you could pay for diagnostics.

Unplug the air mass connector and take it for a spin see what happens.

Just my tuppence worth

Qless G

On 24/06/2012 17:01, bilje55 wrote:
My H4 has the 90 bhp engine zetec 1600 ... with an LPG conversion. 
It's not as fast as some, But it goes well enough for an old fart like 
me ... at least it does in when it's running properly. AT present, 
once Warmed up, it will not pull Smoothly in 3rd, 4th or 5th. Under 
heavy right foot, it will pull, But as soon as one backs off on the 
pedal, the engine starts to miss / cut out momentarily / stagger, 
stumble, bounce, jump, mis-fire Until the next Dose of right foot. It 
does this on either Petrol or LPG without Any noticeable variation. If 
It Was a carburated coil and distributor system I'd be looking at the 
distributor / plugs and points ... but With A fuel injected system ECU 
(standard Mk 3 Fiesta Si) I do not know where to start. Any ideas please?


Read more: 
http://quantumforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=displayboard=h4thread=387 
# ixzz1yj8Venrm 
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum 2+2 Project for sale - Amanda

2012-05-23 Thread Gary

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/quantum-2-2-convertible-british-racing-green-xr2-based-kit-car-/320904678761?_trksid=p4340.m1374_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8626393815569376025



On 22/05/2012 12:51, ludditeal wrote:


For sale is a project car that I bought 7 years ago (So the V5 tells 
me!) but have made no progress with due to a house move which occurred 
soon after acquiring the car.The reality is sinking in that the car is 
never going to be finished and that it would probably make sense for 
it to go to a new home where hopefully it will get back on the road.We 
will still retain an H4 which *will* be back on the road this year (I 
hope).


As you can see the car is a blue gelcoat finish in what I would 
describe as good condition. There are a couple of minor marks but no 
major crazing/damage. I am not sure if it is a Quantum built car or 
owner built. The number plates have the Quantum factory details.I have 
no history with this car that I can lay my hands on other than the V5.


The engine was being changed by the previous owner from a CVH to 
Zetec.The engine is installed along with gearbox but the modification 
wasn't finished.I was going to install a Megasquirt system.There is an 
exhaust with the car with a Zetec downpipe end welded on.


The fuel tank has been changed but I wasn't planning on leaving what 
has been fitted as it is a bit low.


The interior has been mostly removed and two race seats have been 
installed.I have one door card. The dash has an interesting 
modification - A new dash will be required (I was planning a Puma/Ka 
conversion). Car comes with a soft-top which isn't currently fitted 
but looks to be in OK condition.


It also comes with a number of boxes of Mondeo wiring/loom bits which 
is where the engine came from.The V5 shows the engine as 1.8L


It has newish looking Wolfrace wheels on it and the tyre tread looks 
good but as it has been standing for a number of years they should be 
replaced.


Open to sensible offers and viewing is welcome.We are situated in the 
midlands just off Junction 22 of the M1/J12 of the M42.


If you want bigger/higher-res photos let me know and I can e-mail them.

Any questions ask away

Allan

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Wheels

2012-04-11 Thread Gary

I thought alezzi or something like that. is my guess.

Qless

On 11/04/2012 09:55, Jim Hearne wrote:
If you look at the wheel under the cover and also take the wheel off 
and look at the casting between the bolt holes there will normally be 
some manufactures details cast into the wheel.

I've a feeling (but not certain) that they are Ford wheels.

Jim


On 10/04/2012 00:41, Chris H wrote:

Hi all

Does anyone recognise these wheels. I managed to break one of the
centre caps (last 2 pictures) and know where I can get a new centre
cap?


http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o519/sonich1/09042012355.jpg

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o519/sonich1/09042012356.jpg

http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o519/sonich1/09042012357.jpg

Cheers

Chris H





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Re: [Quantum Owners] Weber Carb Problem

2012-03-08 Thread Gary

http://www.webcon.co.uk/shop/


Gary


On 08/03/2012 20:45, AJ wrote:

Just been looking at the Weber Carb our XR2 engined Saloon.
We have been having problems starting the car so decided to look at
the Automatic Choke - Electrically Operated.
I took off the Electric Choke housing to reveal a loose chunk of metal
and 2 pieces of broken plastic.
Not good News

Can anyone point me in tehdircetion of a source for a replacement
Choke mechanism?

AJ



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Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 wiring issues

2012-03-03 Thread Gary
I have seen and it is not uncommon for the escort fusebox to 
short/carbon through to a main bus rail on the outside.

Disconnect the fan and meter the rail again. what do you get?
Does the fan work correctly from the bodged wire?is the fan free or 
stiff?

I guess the anti overun is ign fed

The cable rewire maybe because the fuse box is shot and has been spliced 
to get it working.


Relays dunno.

Qless
gary

On 03/03/2012 19:54, Dave C wrote:

Sorry.me againgot a bit of an odd wiring problem that I came
across whilst trying to fix the intermittent dip beam problem (still
not fixed that one)I found a badly blown fuse (completely
desroyed) in the main boxfuse #6 which according to the Fiesta
manual is the rad fan...hard short to ground when checked with a meter
on the load sideanyway, it looks like the fan switch is connected
to non-standard Fiesta wiring which I traced back to a connection
spliced in to what I believe is the anti overrun valve on the back of
the carb which is in turn connected to a black lead from the standard
loomhowever none of this appears to be short to ground so I'm
guessing fuse #6 might be connected to something else
Anyone know offhand if this might be the case an if so, what.
Also, going back to the original low beam problem, does anyone know
where the three headlight relays might be located so I can trace the
wiring



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Re: [Quantum Owners] Car headlights

2012-02-20 Thread Gary

Possibly high initial cost?
WEEE implications?Mercury content.


On 19/02/2012 13:27, Matthew Wastell wrote:

Why don't cars use fluorescent headlights?



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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 front wiring

2012-02-17 Thread Gary
I guess the factory get out would be to swap the good bulb to the flap 
actuated side.
I am however with the others double wire for safety rather than changing 
lamps at the side of the road in the dark with rain adding to the 
experience.


Qless
Gary

On 16/02/2012 23:38, Dave the Subbie wrote:

I'm sure I've posted this before, but please don't wire to just one
side of the headlights, either main or dip. Sods Law states that is
the side that the bulb will go on, and the bulb will blow the fuse.
Then the flaps will go up and cover your one remaining headlight. And
it will go all dark.!

Either run another wire and diode from the other side, or run a wire
from the output of the lighting switch (i.e. before the fuses). If
that goes dead you have no lights at all, so the flaps going up is the
least of your problems.

I'm with Jim on colour coding. Couldn't see why the electric aerial
wouldn't work on the 2+2 until I got the meter out. Both wires to the
HRW were brown. So the aerial earth was connected to the HRW +ve. I
believe the factory did that!

Dave.

On Feb 16, 7:24 pm, barnaclenailed.barna...@gmail.com  wrote:

No practical advice to add, since I replaced all the wiring forwards
of the driver's seatback, but the sight of that rat's nest reminded me
of the mess that was in mine when I bought it. Perhaps the same bloke
'wired' it...

Neil

On Feb 16, 5:57 pm, Chris Hsoni...@hotmail.com  wrote:








If I understand correctly I attach the striped (Cathode) end of each
diode together and then into the relay?
Out of interest how do your lights on your 2+2 work?
Now you've mention it I can see what you mean. While i'm re-wiring the
I might just do that
Chris
On Feb 16, 1:19 pm, Jim Hearnej...@quantums.info  wrote:

Yes, tap into the main beam and dipped beam wires to one headlight and
connect each to the non-banded end (Anode) of one of the diodes.
Join the striped end (Cathode) of the diodes together and take a wire from
there to the flap relay coil (the other side of the relay coil is earthed).
The diodes mean the the flaps will open if either the main beam or the
dipped beam is on, you need the diodes to keep the circuits separate, they
will only let power flow from the headlight wire into the relay, not back
into the other circuit.
Think of them as one way valves for water, or tyre valves, if you fitted 2
valves onto a tyre you could use either of them to blow up the tyre.
If your sidelights are next to the indicators you don't need the flaps to
open on sidelights, just when the headlights are on.
The observant amongst you may have realised that the headlights have
separate feeds for each side of the car but the flap motor relay is feed
from only one side.
If the headlight fuse goes for the side of the car that the flap motor relay
is connected to then the flaps will close and you won't be able to see much.
If you are worried about this then fit 1 more diode from the other dipped
(and another diode from the main if you are really worried) beam circuits on
the car.
Jim
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From: Chris Hsoni...@hotmail.com
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:09 PM
To: Quantum Owners Groupquantumowners@googlegroups.com
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 front wiring

I do have a local store, I'll go down and have a look tomorrow.
The sidelights in the headlights are not used.
So would I wire the diodes in the dipped and main beam from the
headlights?
Do the sidelights next to the indicator effect the operation of the
headlight flaps?
Chris
On Feb 16, 12:50 pm, Jim Hearnej...@quantums.info  wrote:

You could use these, they should work but they are very much overkill for
the purpose they have.
You just need a couple of 1N5400 series diodes, these come in a variety
of
voltage ratings but they start at 50 volts so you can use any of them,
1N5400, 1N5401 etc etc
Maplins sell them if you have a local shop.
I think the original build manual used the smaller 1N4000 series diodes
but
i prefer the thicker leads on the 1N5400 diodes for inline wiring in
cars.
Preferably solder them inline and cover with adhesive heatshrink.
The headlight flap relay is often mounted there.
Or you can mount it and the diodes  inside behind the fusebox and just
take
the wires for the flap motor out through the engine bay to the flap
motor.
If you use the sidelights in the headlights, or have the Dim Dip
headlight
system then you need to connect the diodes to the main beam headlight and
sidelight circuits, otherwise use the main beam and dipped beam headlight
circuits.
Nice use of all red wire by the builder there.
My brother wanted me to make a complete new wiring loom for his VW beetle
just using one colour wire because it would look cool.
He seemed surprised when i said no !
Jim
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Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: bulkhead refurb update

2012-02-08 Thread Gary
Oi ! I live in Plymouth, Devon and the inlaws are in hampshire. It is 
colder and snowier where you are!


Qless getting off the band wagon.

On 08/02/2012 12:51, Andy Cowley (Q2-379) wrote:

Apologies for getting all Monty Python, but here
goes..

Single garage --- luxury

Yeasterday I was outside rubbing down some body filler dressed in
jeans, t-shirt, hoodie (with hood up), boiler suit, fleece jacket,
woollen hat  gloves.

Looked a complete plonker, but was nice  warm

Andy C

On Feb 8, 12:29 pm, Matthew Wastellmatt...@wastell.eu  wrote:

What?

On 8 Feb 2012, at 06:32, jinjinmys...@btinternet.com  wrote:




oh what i'd give for a double garage 
On Feb 7, 10:57 pm, jon jacksonjon.jacks...@ntlworld.com  wrote:

Oh reading about you're garage heating woes reminded me of when I lived in
Totnes Devon, my garage was soaking wet from Oct to April and was the devil
to work in during winter because of it, but now we moved back to Hampshire
in 2004 and I enjoy an insulated double garage with a little workshop
attached and the misery of a damp Devon winter is not a place I wish for
again.
Good luck with the insulating.
Cheers Jon RST 2+2.
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To: Quantum Owners Groupquantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 3:16 PM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: bulkhead refurb update
yep mines pre fab concrete all right, its a nightmare to drill into
also,
they do have handy indents on each panel just asking for some
insulation so ill be doing that soon
i mad my own draught excluders for the main door out of an old long
flappy strips use to draft proof warehouse doors, im quite proud of
that one :-)
On Feb 7, 8:25 am, Jim Hearnej...@quantums.info  wrote:

I fully insulated my 21' square wooden garage and it only takes one 3kW
heater to keep it warm, it's on a thermostat to keep the temperature to
around 10 C through the winter, stops things going rusty.
Insulation is also a bonus in the summer, keeps the garage nice and cool.
Pre fab Concrete garages are a bit of a pain to insulate, on my brothers
one we ended up using hard foam insulation and holding it up with sheets
of plywood on the inside.
Don't forget to put seals around the doors as well.
Jim
On 07/02/2012 06:20, jin wrote:

thats a good idea mate, ill take a look
the garage is insulated slightly, the roof is done and the main door,
but not the sides, ill be doing them one day hopfully, once ive got
the big lump of fiberglass in the middle out the way first ;-)
On Feb 6, 10:41 pm, Matthew Wastellmatt...@wastell.eu  wrote:

Any chance of insulating the garage? Insulations a much better bet than
more/different heaters.
When I used to do a lot of outside work on muddy land rovers in the
winter I
would wear an all in one motorcycle thermal suit (under layer) and then
normal clothes on top and a boiler suit. Seems to work well (just don't
lie in a puddle!). Thermal suits can be picked up for 10- 20 from
motorcycle places online.
Matthew
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On Behalf Of jin
Sent: 06 February 2012 20:03
To: Quantum Owners Group
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: bulkhead refurb update
the wiring and the plug were about the only things that were warm ive
got to
get this sorted, i hate being cold but im having real trouble getting
the
garage warm enough
if only i could park the car in the house.
On Feb 6, 7:02 pm, Jim Hearnej...@quantums.info  wrote:

Eek, you were taking 25 amps down a 13 amp extension lead, i bet the
wiring and the plug were getting a bit warm !
Jim
On 05/02/2012 16:48, jin wrote:

cheers guys
yep i knew at the time i was being optemistic by switching off the
radio and phone, but it was so cold outside i opted for the
warmth, with breaks back into the house to replace the fuse (13A)
i will be looking into getting a proper feed into the garage soon,
in the meantime ill just have to put 2 pairs of overalls on ;-)
On Feb 5, 12:05 pm, Jim Hearnej...@quantums.info  wrote:

Keep up the good work, nice to see some Quantum work being done,
even if it's not mine :-(
As you've found, the radio and phone charger draw no significant
current, it's the fan heaters that do.
Each 2kW heater will be taking 8.3 amps, thats 25 amps altogether.
Whats the rating fuse thats blowing ?, unless you have a ring main
wiring circuit on the in the garage you may well be overloading the
wiring, in the worst case this could cause a fire.
Jim
On 05/02/2012 10:47, jin wrote:

busy time of it
drilled and tapped all the holes that will hold my heater hose
seal plate in place
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/04022012001.jpg
(at this point i haven't yet realised ive fitted the wrong size
bolts in the holes - oh what fun) and heres the finished result
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/04022012002.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/04022012003.jpg
thats the 

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2

2012-02-02 Thread Gary

Where abouts are you / the car based?
In case any one here is interested.

Regards
Qless

On 30/01/2012 21:44, Peter Benson wrote:
I'm afraid that I am going to have to get rid of my 2+2 as my 
arthritis is making it increasingly difficult to get in and out of the 
car. I built it in 1997 and it has a CVH engine, electric windows and 
mirrors and CD multichanger. It is Teal blue gelcoat and a good 
runner, although the boot needs re lining and some new carpets inside 
- I have plenty of carpet. There are no serious problems with it just 
difficult access!!
Currently it has an MOT but no tax or insurance - it is under SORN as 
I am using another car.

I am open to reasonable offers - anyone interested?
Peter Benson



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Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Shocks and springs

2012-01-31 Thread Gary
I fitted monroe gas dampers for a 1.1 fiesta and leigsfords (speller??) 
springs again 1.1. This was in an attempt to stop the rear tyres rubbing 
the arches when the boot had a load in. The handling was not improved or 
changed from the factory built set up. even tho one of the original 
dampers was leaking the rear tyres still rubbed. So no change to mine.
The consensus from people in the know was Xr2i set up at the front and 
1.1 at the rear. Q Stourbridge tried sensatracs and other 'cheap' 
alternatives but could not improve on standard ford for a budget set up.
To add ours was built fron a 1.6 Zetec Si and the front corners are 
completely different to an Xr2 due to sizes of dampers, wishbone pins 
etc. So be careful if sourcing second hand.


Regards
Qless Gary

On 27/01/2012 10:59, Critter wrote:

Hi Al

Can you please advise as to the correct/best standard spring and
damper setup for the H4.

I have the Zetec Rs1800 engine up front with Avon ZV3 155/55  R14.

I'm afraid I can't afford an adustable set up at the mo so it will
have to be standard fiesta springs and shocks.

I think I saw somewhere that it should be XR2i at the front and 1.1 at
the rear if so has anyone fitted shorter springs at the front.

My car seems to be a bit high at the sharp end and is bouncing about
too much at speed.

many thanks in advance

Trevor



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Re: [Quantum Owners] Mondeo Brake Master Servo conversion

2012-01-23 Thread Gary

Dont tell me  - - - hearn copse or little hearne copse??

Te He He
Gary

On 23/01/2012 09:25, Jim Hearne wrote:

Hi Mags,
Just reading your quantumforum posts.
I didn't realise, you are quite close to me.
At least quite close to where most of my Quantum stuff is at my 
parents (Felbridge) and where i used to live in Crawley.

I now live in Headley (Hampshire) which isn't so close.
Jim

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*To:* quantumown...@googlegroups..com
mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com
*Subject:* [Quantum Owners] Mondeo Brake Master  Servo conversion

Hi all, not sure if you like cross posting to other forums but
having just spent several weeks trying to get my 2+2 on the road
by junking its rotten XR2 Brake master cylinder I have written up
a description of what had to be done for the conversion here:

http://quantumforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=testaction=displaythread=272

http://quantumforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=testaction=displaythread=272
You need to get onto Page 3 I think for the description.
Hope its useful to others.

Mark

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: My Mystery CVH

2012-01-10 Thread Gary
Quote from  
http://www.mgf.ultimatemg.com/group2/engines/development_history_of_the_K.htm



An interesting development was the new MLS gasket - seen here, pictured 
to the right. The new gasket set consists of a steel gasket consisting 
of 5 layers. In the centre is a steel shim with swaged on fire rings - 
which appears to be very similar to the original gasket designs. This, 
like the original gasket is encased by two steel layers - rather like a 
sandwich. However, in contrast to the older gasket design, rather than 
using bonded-on 'elastomeric' butyl rings to contain the coolant jacket 
and oil drain spaces, the gasket has an additional two steel layers on 
either side of the gasket with swaged / raised areas to provide the 
coolant/oil void sealing (the gloss-black layer just visible in the 
image opposite). These layers are there to help prevent any coolant 
leakage failures - which, on the older gasket design, was frequently due 
to peel-away of the butyl rings.


Q less
Gary

On 10/01/2012 00:15, Dave the Subbie wrote:

Sounds like my sort of money - i.e. as little as possible...!

What always concerned me was how to set up the jetting without a
rolling road? How did you overcome that?

I did once hole a piston on a bike that was running weak, so I'm a bit
nervous.

Although, given the chequered history of this particular engine, I'm
not sure how much I trust the jetting in the current Weber anyway?

Head gasket looks pricey at present, Either Felpro at £40-ish or
Cometic at £90-ish. Standard one is apparently 82.8mm bore, which
would protrude 0.1mm into my 83mm bores. Wondering if I would get away
with it?? Felpro bores are 86.7 mm, which worries me with regard to
the amount of material left between the bores, and Cometic look like
the K-Series gaskets that caused so many problems for MG Rover. So the
standard one might be the least risk. (The piston stroke stops 2mm
short of the top of the block).

I could have measured the one that came out, but I'm not home again
until the weekend. Again, any experience/thoughts would be
interesting.

Dave.





On Jan 9, 11:06 pm, jon jacksonjon.jacks...@ntlworld.com  wrote:

Hi Dave I cobbled up a set of Kwaka XR6 carbs (Keihlin) on my Dolly sprint
and got them to perform as well as the Dellorto 45's that it had been on, so
I used them on my Robin Hood pinto boat anchor engine and they were fine and
I sold the car with them on.
I made my own manifold in alloy and got a local welder to weld it for 60.
I would get a set of small drills and gradually open up the jets till they
suit, I was lucky and found that 1.8 mm was perfect and bought them off the
bay for a fiver and the carbs I bought several years ago before they became
famous on car engines so only paid 12 for four 38 mm as new carbs.
I have no idea why people struggle and spend fortunes tuning Webers when
these carbs are  so good and simple, one word of caution though Webers and
Dellortos like up to 3.5 psi fuel pressure and bike carbs much less and
about the same as SU's at no more than 1.5 psi or they will flood.So do use
a pressure regulator.
Good luck.
Jon 2+2 RST (asleep for the winter)







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From: Dave the Subbiedave_the_sub...@hotmail.com
To: Quantum Owners Groupquantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 8:12 PM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: My Mystery CVH

Well, they reckon it's one of their Stage 3 engines. Certainly, a
search on Google throws up plenty of forums with people complaining
about them. We'll see...

Just down the road from me are Bogg Brothers, who are well known for
bike carb conversions. The car came with a set of R6 carburettors, but
no manifold. I'm idly wondering whether it might be worth looking into
how much would be involved in fitting them. Any comments?

Dave.

On Jan 8, 9:48 am, Tom Walker (Blackberry)tom.bl...@virgin.net
wrote:

I'll second that. They worked on my zvh and made a real hash of it. I
could not recommend them less.
-Blackberry---
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From: Matthew Wastellmatt...@wastell.eu
Sender: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 13:49:41
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.comquantumowners@googlegroups.com
Reply-To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] My Mystery CVH
It sounds like it could be a specialised engineering engine. Quantum used
them as a supplier for a while. I had one from them as well as the worst
customer service I've ever had from a company.
The engine needed a rebuild after 30k miles!
Matthew
On 7 Jan 2012, at 12:30, Susan and Martin Scott
susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk  wrote:

Dave,
I have a Ford Technical Data book which may give some answers if you can
tell me the engine number. According to the book, for CVH is should be
either on one of 2 flat areas on the top of the block on the exhaust
side either near the front or back, or stamped into the front of the
block near where the alternator tensioner bracket

Re: [Quantum Owners] Alarm help?

2012-01-10 Thread Gary

Try me.   i had one on ours.  limited knowledge but will try PM me.

gbafry

On 10/01/2012 10:32, Mags wrote:
Hi, Anyone I can contact offline or via personal E-mail about a 
Texalarm fitted by the factory to my 2+2?

Don't really want to discuss this sort of stuff on a public forum.
Thanks
Mark
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Anyone here 'lost' their 2+2?

2012-01-10 Thread Gary
Very amicable resolve. thanks to all parties. 1 car back with its owner. 
great result.


Hurrah!

On 10/01/2012 17:58, mark1971 wrote:

yes eddie, you are on the case because i asked you.
i'll fill in from here lol
i was the 1 who had it listed on ebay!
i ended the listing on ebay yesterday as i thought i would give 1 last
go at finding the original owner!
i emailed eddie yesterday asking if he could help in finding the owner
as we had nothing to go on apart from the build No.
anyway, after speaking to eddied this morning he pulled out the
paperwork for build No. 330 and low and behold the owners details
where there and correct!
well they must have been as within 30 mins a lovely lady named pam
calls me to say the car was hers,i aske her story and basically its as
follows-
she and her husband purchased the kit, it was taken to a auto
electricians and then to my mates garage which her husband had
organised and he talked with my mate (daz) that was the last daz had
seen of her husband and the last pam had seen of her car..she had a
buisness (the number left in the car) which then went tits up! hence
no one could be contacted on that number and no other details left!
then she went through a very messy divorce! and guess what? her
husband would not tell her where the car was and he never came back!
so 6 years later, here we are!! anyway, i told pam how i was going to
sell it on ebay because as as far as we where concerned the car was no
longer wanted? she said i couldn't really as she was the registered
owner and i said well you owe daz 6 years storage then.(may i also add
this was a very friendly chat) she just laughed as did i,she said she
was now bankrupt and a single mom but still wanted the car back but
could not afford the storage charges which daz had every right to. so
cut it a bit short i called daz and and told him of pams situation,
between us (me the middle man calling them both) daz as now accepted a
1 off payment of £400 from pam . which may i add He did not have to
accept, as there could of been a real case to chase for the full
storage costs which he had every right to do..and as a gesture of
goodwill i have got daz to drop the car off tonight for her f.o.c and
i will be going along too so i can say hello as she seems a lovely
lady. pam is over the moon to be getting the car she thought she would
never see again back and daz ios happy to get shut of the damn thing!
and i'm happy cos iv'e earned a drink out of it from daz...:)
not such a bad bloke after all is he tonyv? and also, no storage fee's
where mentioned at the time as the car was supposed to have the work
done and gone! end of.
mark

On Jan 10, 8:57 am, Eddieerus...@blueyonder.co.uk  wrote:

Hi All

Ok, just to let you all know I am dealing with this now so please do
not approach this car.

Sorry but I just can not say any more at this time, except to say I am
on the case.

Will update you all later

Eddie

On Jan 9, 2:14 pm, Jim Hearnej...@quantums.info  wrote:




This happens surprisingly often.
The garages are allowed to charge storage charges and allowed to keep the
car if the bill isn't paid.
If there's a dispute about the price of work that drags on the storage
charges soon build up to the point where the original owner gives up on the
car.
I was given a Peugeot 205 GTI minus an engine for free after it had sat at a
friends garage for 10 years with the owner refusing to pay for performance
engine work that cost more than he expected.
I bought a s/h 50 standard engine off ebay and  filled in the form at the
Post Office saying i had bought the car with no V5.
Used it with no problems until a year later when it was written off when it
hit a Ford Ka turning the wrong way down a dual carriageway.
Another friend with an Audi garage has had a couple of cars with similar
stories, he's got one at the moment that they did work on, tried to contact
the owner to say it was done and couldn't get hold of him.
They've now had it around a year and there has been no contact from the
owner at all so they are just going to sell the car, as like the Quantum the
storage charges now outvalue the car.
Jim
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Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Anyone here 'lost' their 2+2?

It does look to have a lot of potential to become a very nice car.
But it's a strange story.  Who actually owns it - the friend, the
person who entrusted it to him, or the ebay seller?
It's all very well to say it belongs to me now, but does it?  Could
a buyer end up completing it, only to have a visit from the plod and
the car repossessed and returned to its real owner.
The 32000 storage charge suggests to me that the friend isn't a
very good person to be doing business with.
I doubt that the cost of storage was mentioned up front, or agreed to
by the original owner, or actually revealed until it had accrued quite
a 

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Bye bye baby

2011-11-28 Thread Gary
Eddie at quantum mouldings - as found on this group, sympathetic 
owner/fiberglass repairer Etc. (Bristol)  Or try

Mark Burley @ the Extreme works
Name - Erm (Fiberglass) crazy frog?   - miss (plastic piggy) as often 
seen about with Kermit.  Unfortunate Ernie.

Or David.  as in Cameron as he is a right wing. ;-)

Qless


On 28/11/2011 20:52, Alex C wrote:

Good Evening Gentlemen

I am the new proud owner of Doug's Beautifully build Quantum Xtreme
down here in Lecthworth.  I have been forwarded this quantum group
from Ian and am looking forward to meeting you all.

Don't worry about the damage, Doug has given me a couple of body shops
references and I've contacted them plus insurance company and we
should have an answer this week, I hope!!  If anyone knows of
fiberglass repair specialist, i'd appreciate any help.  (ROOKIE)

I think it would be fitting to Name the Car so any suggestions(I
do have a good sense of humori was thinking .LUCKY LUCY!!)

Alex



On Nov 28, 7:52 pm, Ian Harrisonbighatp...@googlemail.com  wrote:

We may have four then as we have Andrew a couple of miles down the road...

It's got to be worth a local get together hasn't it?

That's four Xtremes and one Saloon around here. Maybe it gives us one of the 
highest critical masses...

By the way Doug your old car looks great all apart from the damage to the tub. 
Alex was truly gutted yesterday.

Ian

On 28 Nov 2011, at 19:07, Chrischris.quan...@virgin.net  wrote:




3 ?? Where are you then?
Chris G
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Blimey, 3 Xtreme's with 10 miles, got to be worth starting our own
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Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 jack

2011-11-17 Thread Gary

Erm.
Nope no clever places.
Dad has a scissor jack n stuff in a towel tied to insulated box section 
at the passenger side engine bay.
I bought a Draper air bag jack. like this one. 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-61432-Tonne-Inflatable-Jack/dp/B0001K9XR0
travelled light weight in the boot without bumps and clonks also handy 
to store other bits and bobs, TSW alloy key, locking wheel nut etc.

Never used it. but it was there.

Qless
Gary

On 17/11/2011 21:13, steve c wrote:

Hi
anyone who followede my post on looking for a H4 will know I recently
acquired one. In sorting out the day to day issues, I can't find a
jack. I know that on the Fiesta MK3 they were mounted on the engine
bay (quite cleverly). Doesn't seem so on the H4, and I can't find any
refeence in the bochure or build manual.
Are they just usually thrown in the boot? Given the general well
thought out layout, I thought they might be somewhere clever (again!)
that I've just not thought of or spotted.
Cheers
StevieCee



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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: brake valves

2011-11-13 Thread Gary
valves on the H4 3.5 fiesta based worked very well, enthusiastically on 
the road or at Haynes.


Qless
Gary

On 13/11/2011 21:08, Jim Hearne wrote:
The valves on the Mk2 Fiesta don't actually just limit at a certain 
pressure, they are, as the names suggests (G Valves) also controlled 
by G.
Inside the valve is a large ball bearing which as you brake heavily 
tries to move forward against the valve, the heavier you brake the 
more the pressure the rear is limited.

This is why they have to be mounted onto the car at a specific angle.
On the later Mk3 Fiestas (without the mechanical ABS ) they did go 
over to using pressure only valves which were screwed straight into 
the rear outlets on the master cylinder.

I don't know how suitable these would be for use on the Quantum though.

Jim

On 13/11/2011 20:40, jin wrote:

Cheers Jim, helpful as ever, much appreciated, I was going to suggest
using a H configuration of pipe work to like a single valve in but
that would eradicate any split diagonal safety feature so best not
mess

So if I need to fit a pair, how do I know they are set equal?
I know I could rolling road them but this will only measure brake
resistance and not force of the fluid, any ideas?
At this rate I may just stump up for some ford valves and be done with
it

Don’t suppose anyone knows by how much the ford valves drop the
pressure by?

Cheers


On Nov 13, 10:48 am, Jim Hearnej...@quantums.info  wrote:
To replace the standard valves directly you would need to fit 2, one 
for

each rear wheel as they are on separate brakes circuits.
The only way to use one is to change the split of the brake circuit to
front/rear instead of the standard split diagonal.
I have done this on my saloon and it passed the MOT brake test and the
brakes seem ok, though it was only on the road for the MOT and one trip
to the Donnington Park kit car show, then i took it off the road to do
the interior and it's still off the road !

Some people say you need a different design of master cylinder to do
front/rear split due to the different displacements for the front/ rear
circuits but if you look at the design of the master cylinder inside 
the

pistons can move independently to a certain degree (they have to to be
able to handle one circuit failing) so i think it's ok.

Jim

On 13/11/2011 10:03, jin wrote:




hi all, just a quick question
both my G valves (or whatever they re called) look proper ropey so i
want to replace, ive heard i can get 2 from ford for around 100 but
ive also found a supplier of wilwood bias valves for around 40,
question is, can i just take the ford valves out and replace with one
of the adjustable type? will i need 1 per side at the rear or 1 for
the 2, one for 2 sides sound better cos its cheaper and it should have
pressure even both sides, but maybe i need 2 so i can fine tune the
pressure between each wheel and get perfectly even results both sides?
but then again they should be even anyway right?
im unsure so any help much appreciated
cheers in advance
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Seats

2011-11-09 Thread Gary

Yes for now. THANK YOU. :-)
 lets see what happens when you restart the next day.
Although if the battery is replaced then all should be well.

Qless

On 09/11/2011 00:07, jon jackson wrote:

Thanks Gary
Is it fixed?

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*Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] Seats

Please do, one small quantum act will make so many people happy.
As is normally the case.:-)

http://www.liverepair.com/encyclopedia/articles/cmosreplace.asp

Cheers
Gary


On 19/05/2004 20:45, jon jackson wrote:

However after reading that it makes things difficult I will take
care of it as Quantum folk seem a nice bunch.
Cheers
Jon

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*Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] Seats

Ho Ho yes indeed I think one of you guys on here told me what
to do to reset it but I have forgotten and have just left it!
Cheers
Jon

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Hi Jon,
I think your PC date is wrong, your messages are dated 2004 !

Jim


On 18/05/2004 19:17, jon jackson wrote:

3 years ago he did my daughters boyfriends entire Golf
convertible in black leather for around £600 and 12
years ago he did my Dolomite Sprint seats in range rover
matl for £250 so I would say a back seat would be about
£150 in Leather, but just guessing because it depends on
how many seperate hides he uses.
His work is top notch though.

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unfortunately i live in manchester so think thats a
bit too far to go :/ any idea how much a good
upholstery would cost roughly? Thanks very much for
the recommendation tho!

On Tue, May 18, 2004 at 6:41 PM, jon jackson
jon.jacks...@ntlworld.com
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I know of a superb upholstery guy in Shaldon
Devon who is reasonable and very good. If you
need him give me a nudge.
Cheers
Jon
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Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 2:09 AM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Seats


Hi everyone
I really want to get some new seats for my
quantum turbo coupe on a
1.6 fiesta rs. I have seen some nice bucket
seats that recline on ebay
and am genuinely considering buying them because
my recaro seats are
not in a good condition. My only issue is, is
what to do with the rear
seats? as soon as i put some nice new leather
seats in the front the
back will look very outdated. Does anyone know
some nice rear leather
seats or can advise me on what to do? not a big
fan of seat covers but
would consider an upholstery.
Thanks in advance
Shaun McSorley

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Seats

2011-11-06 Thread Gary
Its the battery in his pc so it looses the date. Chuffing annoying as i 
have to scroll down to delete.


GET IT FIXED PLEASE.



On 06/11/2011 17:46, Jim Hearne wrote:

Hi Jon,
I think your PC date is wrong, your messages are dated 2004 !

Jim


On 18/05/2004 19:17, jon jackson wrote:
3 years ago he did my daughters boyfriends entire Golf convertible in 
black leather for around £600 and 12 years ago he did my Dolomite 
Sprint seats in range rover matl for £250 so I would say a back seat 
would be about £150 in Leather, but just guessing because it depends 
on how many seperate hides he uses.

His work is top notch though.

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*Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] Seats

unfortunately i live in manchester so think thats a bit too far
to go :/ any idea how much a good upholstery would cost roughly?
Thanks very much for the recommendation tho!

On Tue, May 18, 2004 at 6:41 PM, jon jackson
jon.jacks...@ntlworld.com mailto:jon.jacks...@ntlworld.com wrote:

I know of a superb upholstery guy in Shaldon Devon who is
reasonable and very good. If you need him give me a nudge.
Cheers
Jon
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Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 2:09 AM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Seats


Hi everyone
I really want to get some new seats for my quantum turbo
coupe on a
1.6 fiesta rs. I have seen some nice bucket seats that
recline on ebay
and am genuinely considering buying them because my recaro
seats are
not in a good condition. My only issue is, is what to do with
the rear
seats? as soon as i put some nice new leather seats in the
front the
back will look very outdated. Does anyone know some nice rear
leather
seats or can advise me on what to do? not a big fan of seat
covers but
would consider an upholstery.
Thanks in advance
Shaun McSorley

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Pre registration insurance cover

2011-11-05 Thread Gary

Matt
Is the trade insurance (on non insured vehicles only, not customers etc) 
only for driving between private establishments? eg site's / to a garage 
etc like trade plates??
My understanding is with Luke too regarding driving other vehicles on 
your insurance.


Qless
Gary

On 04/11/2011 22:58, Matthew Wastell wrote:

I'm not sure that's true. If you leave the vehicle it would become uninsured 
and if that was a public road it could be illegal.

Also you can drive a normally uninsured vehicle with trade insurance that 
covers any vehicle.

M



On 4 Nov 2011, at 15:38, Luke Nevillelukemnevi...@googlemail.com  wrote:


Michael, thanks for you comments, but for someone to be able to drive
another vehicle on their insurance, the vehicle in question must be
insured in its own right - otherwise its illegal.

I have had confirmation from VOSA that you can drive your car to the
test station with no registration, but you must have insurance to do
this. Likewise, to attend local garages for remedial works you must
have insurance in place.

Luke

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: .

2011-11-05 Thread Gary
I put Lesjofors on our H4. unknown previous rated springs replaced due 
to age and working on that part of the car as the dampers were blown. 
The fault rear wheels rubbed the arches.

2+2's did use monroe sensatrac.
I used 1100 replacement parts springs and dampers but the car still 
rubbed - the was a very small improvement but possibly another issue there.
Hind sight says I should have gone adjustable. budget against use 
dictated at the time.
The best info I can give is no one knows the best set up for you, so 
make it adjustable. It's /your/ car after all.


Qless
Gary

On 05/11/2011 10:46, Harry Buckingham wrote:

Have any of you used Lesjofors springs? Standard xr2 ones are £22 on fleabay.

Cheers,

H

On 5 Nov 2011, at 06:16, jinjinmys...@btinternet.com  wrote:


looks sweet mate

love the wheels

On Nov 4, 9:56 pm, Harry Buckinghamharry.bucking...@googlemail.com
wrote:

http://photobucket.com/quantumhb2011

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On 4 Nov 2011, at 21:31, Matthew Wastellmatt...@wastell.eu  wrote:




I've those tyre sizes with single damping adjustment Gaz and xr2 springs all 
around. No issues unless fully loaded with 2 people on Irish roads (and I mean 
fully loaded with tools luggage and back of car chockablock too). I need to 
increase the bump stops by a cm just never got around to it as I never normally 
carry such a full load so it's never really a problem.
Matthew
On 4 Nov 2011, at 19:25, Harry Buckinghamharry.bucking...@googlemail.com  
wrote:

Personally i would prefer the a low ride height aesthetically, if i could get 
away without any arch rubbing, it really isn't confidence inspiring! After 
reading a few more threads on here i've came to the provisional decision, do 
you think its ok on an early car?
Tyres: 195/45/r15
Rear suspension: Monroe sensathingy dampers (will they be ok without an 
extension? If not would then, Avo adjustable xr2 dampers be suitable?). 
Complete with XR2 springs.
I measured my ride height (ground to the lower edge of the arches) its 24.5 
inches on the rear and 23.5 on the front, completely unloaded. What's your 
initial thoughts on those?
Cheers,
H
On 4 Nov 2011, at 06:20, Matthew Wastellmatt...@wastell.eu  wrote:

Personally I like 'too low'. It looks right for me. With the extensions or 
longer springs someone exclaimed that it looks like it is riding on stilts.
I'd think a front Anti roll bar would be more interesting than strut braces.
M
On 3 Nov 2011, at 10:47, Jim Hearnej...@quantums.info  wrote:

Whose Chris.
So you car will have the higher spring and shock absorber mounts.
If somebody has put standard fiesta springs on the rear then it will sit too 
low.
Check that the rear shock absorbers still have there Quantum extensions screwed 
to the top as well.
Jim
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Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: .

q2022, so i assume that's series 2 car #22?
Chris, you've probably just save me a few ŁŁŁ's there!
Thanks,
H
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On 2 Nov 2011, at 19:31, Steve Kodzst...@h4-turbo.co.uk  wrote:

Harry,
You chassis number will start with a Q and contain the sequence number of
Your car.
Regards,
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On Wednesday 02 Nov 2011, HB wrote:

Sorry if i sound dense but how do i find out what number quantum i
have? Also, will fiesta front/rear struts that fit between the top of
the suspension posts fit the 2+2?
Thanks for all your help, i'm really greatful chaps.
H
On Nov 1, 8:53 am, Jim Hearnej...@quantums.info  wrote:

There are all sorts of variations on the spring and shock specs on the
Mk2 Fiesta.
But aftermarket parts tend to be specified as 1.1L and lower, 1.3L and
1.4L and then the XR2 which are both harder shocks and slightly lower.
2+2's often have rear shocks and/or springs from a 1.1 as the rear end
is a lot lighter than the rear of a fiesta.
Watch out if you've an early 2+2 (before the low 100's) as they have a
higher rear spring and shock mounting which mean special springs and
Quantum made extensions on the shock absorbers.
Jim
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To: Quantum Owners Groupquantumowners@googlegroups.com
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: .

Thanks Bob. When you refer to fiesta shocks/springs as opposed to xr2
components, are the spring/shock specs the same for all types of mk2
'normal' fiestas?
I believe it's a zetec block after checking. The oil filter is about
10cm in from the bottom rear corner, on the LHS from the drivers POV.
Can you recommend any online spares stores for the dipstick apart
from the obvious Ford?
Cheers,
H
On Oct 31, 9:12 am, Jim Hearnej...@quantums.info  wrote:

Do you know if the bottom end is a 1.8 CVH , not that common as it
was only
used on the Sierra and needs

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Zetec and LPG ?

2011-11-01 Thread Gary
The grapevine suggested that the Zetec engine did not take kindly to 
running on gas a few years ago.

Jim???
Could be worth a quick google.

Qless
Gary

On 01/11/2011 19:31, michaelhughe...@aol.com wrote:
I am fairly sure that at one time or  another club members have had 
lpg conversions done on saloon/coupe, 2+2 and H4 's
The price you quote seems to accord with other offers I have seen in 
the past.
Unless you are advised otherwise by members with actual experience I 
think that the best way of estimating the saving is to assume that the 
fuel consumption on gas will increase by 10% eg 40 mpg on petrol 
equals 36 mpg on gas then do your pricing eg 4.5 litres lpg at 80 
p.per litre = 360 p  or 10p per mile
If you have good sources of supply local to year and most of your 
driving is within a small radius you might find it worthwhile to use a 
small lpg tank and to rely on petrol for long journeys where lpg might 
be harder to find.  On the other hand if the source of lpg is 
inconvenient or distant the use of the largest lpg tank would be 
favourite.
The converter should supply with an insurance certificate on the 
installation but it might be wise to check with the insurer you use 
for the H4 to make sure that they are happy about the possibility of a 
conversion.
It might also be worth asking other uses of lpg to see if they have 
found that it takes longer to refuel with lpg or whether they often 
have to wait in line for the lpg 'pump' on forecourts.

Michael
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Fiesta Mk2 XR2

2011-10-09 Thread Gary
Always thought the Mazda RX8 is screaming to be rebranded with a 
standard engine range and called the Ford Capri.


I would have me one of those. :-)

Qless


On 09/10/2011 16:48, Susan and Martin Scott wrote:
Maybe Ford could make more profit resurrecting the old models? A few 
legislative/emissions probs I suspect?


- Original Message - From: jon jackson 
jon.jacks...@ntlworld.com

To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 6:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Fiesta Mk2 XR2


On ebay at the moment there is a 1800 Zetec fiesta turbo and if mine 
was not

already blown iI would consider buying it.
It was only a couple of years ago that a friend was trying to sell a 
Mondeo

engined Fiesta XR2 that went like the clappers as I drove it and can
confirm. He only got £750 for it and it also had all the right suspension
and wheels to match.
Cheers Jon 2+2 RST
- Original Message - From: Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk
To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 3:15 PM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Fiesta Mk2 XR2


Your absolutely right Jim

With the Fiesta Mk1  2 now being classic and being restored, parts ae
now becoming expensive.
At £750 it sounds reasonable, but you do need a few parts to make it
so

Eddie

On Oct 9, 11:25 am, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote:
The Mk2 Fiesta has now got into the collectable price bracket 
unfortunately.


Jim

On 09/10/2011 10:52, TonyV wrote:



 I'd be interested in that, mainly for the wiring loom.
 But 750 is way over the top for me.
 I've bought running, MOT'd cars for a fraction of that amount, not
 restoration projects.

 TonyV.

 On Oct 8, 10:54 pm, Eddieerus...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote:
 Hi all

 Just to let you all know. Today I have been offered an XR2 Mk2 
that is

 in reasonable condition apart from the body. It's described as
 restorable butmay be ignore use to us for parts.
 Its in the Liverpool area for 750
 If anyone is intrested let me know and I will pass on the contact
 details.

 Eddie




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Re: [Quantum Owners] Unknown button

2011-09-22 Thread Gary

Ejector seat?

Sorry to be sarky but did you sus it out in the light of no response 
from the rest of the masses?


Do you have any easier questions??

We are normally more helpful on here :-( sorry

Gary
Qless

On 16/09/2011 18:18, shaun mcsorley wrote:

Hi there
I am new to this group and new to owning a quantum, i own a quantum
coupe turbo with a 1994 fiesta rs engine, the turbo is a garrett t2
Recently i have discovered that under the psi meter for the turbo
(located just to the left of the steering wheel) there is a red button
Unfortunately i have no idea what this button does, if anyone can
advise me i would be greatly appreciative
Many thanks
Shaun McSorley



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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Haynes Action Day

2011-08-29 Thread Gary
Saw you on the A303 headed west on Saturday. Was a bit late to flash and 
you may not have seen me in a tin top anyhow.

Good to see you and a Q on the road. :-)

Gary
Qless

On 28/08/2011 19:49, Steve Kodz wrote:

Well, a usual another great day.  A big thanks to the Heatons for all they
do to arrange this.  There as a very good turn out, but everyone who wanted
to got their 3 runs in, and I think mostly only the 1 damp run, which was
fun!  It's a real shame that we have to wait 2 year for the next one, as the
museum is closing for a refurbishment soon, so no event next year :(  Does
anyone know a  similar venue we could use instead?

Regards,
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On Sunday 28 Aug 2011, MatthewG wrote:

Only just got back from hols so it's too late for me to make this day.
I hope that you all have a great time and, with luck, I'll be able to
make the next one.

Matthew


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Re: [Quantum Owners] h4 tyre pressures

2011-08-16 Thread Gary

What size tyre?

The gas rams were audi something by boge I think, see old posts on gas ram 
topic.

Gary



On 16/08/2011 19:43, george wrote:

Hi this may sound silly but does anyone know the right pressure to run
the tyre at on a H4...



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Re: [Quantum Owners] I'm too short!

2011-08-04 Thread Gary

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/81
you can pick up the battery in most if not all supermarkets, some corner 
shops, computer shops,probably even petrol stations.
Ask for it by name CR2032,  Say it with me - one CR2032 and Twenty quid 
on pump four. :-)


Gary
Qless

On 04/08/2011 22:45, Mark Miles wrote:
A small perspex box in blakes seven, the font of all knowledge no 
less. Cheers I feel rather aged now.


Mark
/*Mark Miles*/
/Manager/
/Bar Square/
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/Berkshire/
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*From:* jon jackson jon.jacks...@ntlworld.com
*To:* quantumowners@googlegroups.com
*Sent:* Monday, 19 April 2004, 22:45
*Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] I'm too short!

Thanks Jim, you are a mine of useful info, I know not your age but you 
risk me calling you Orac..anybody remember who or what was 
Orac?

Cheers
Jon

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mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com
*Sent:* Thursday, August 04, 2011 9:08 AM
*Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] I'm too short!

Sounds like it just needs a new clock backup battery, almost
certainly a CR2032 coin cell.
Jim

*From:* jon jackson mailto:jon.jacks...@ntlworld.com
*Sent:* Monday, April 19, 2004 12:39 AM
*To:* quantumown...@googlegroups..com
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*Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] I'm too short!

Yes up until about ten years ago we were a developed country,
but now we get power cuts to match the third world and every
time we get one this machine reverts to 2004, just goes to
show why it cannot be used in a court of law!

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: mention in CKC

2011-07-27 Thread Gary
the ford focus rs500 is matt black (vinyl wrapped by Scotch M3 stuff) 
and has a huge document on proper cleaning.


Gary
Qless

On 27/07/2011 20:21, Jim Hearne wrote:

The company next door to us at work also does this.
They have a massive printer that lets them print anything you like 
onto white vinyl and then cover the car with it.
They've just been doing several white vans for the Cats Protection 
people, the van starts off White and ends up black  with graphics all 
over it, you need to look really closely to tell that its not black 
paint.


The vinyl they use seems to be able to bend round panel edges, light 
opening etc
Aparently most vinyl can be stretched if you heat it but the latest 
stuff comes pre stretched and if you want it to pull into a corner etc 
then you heat it and it shrinks.


Jim


On 27/07/2011 20:05, Eddie wrote:

I have left a message with my graphics man. I have asked him for a
guide line price and how long it would last approx.
Will let you all know as soon as I know

Eddie

On Jul 27, 7:46 pm, Robert Craigbobbycrai...@tiscali.co.uk  wrote:
5 years is quoted for a normal car with I presume average mileage 
of 12k,
so a kit car doing say 3000 miles should in theory last 20 years - 
probably

not as long as that but should be comparable with a decent paint job.

Wrap material is getting better all the time and the options are also
increasing as more people are using it.

Bob Craig (Q2-267)



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To:quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 9:05 AM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: mention in CKC

Eddie,
  Did he say how long it lasts? As vinyl shrinks. Can you ask him?

Russell

On 27/07/2011 07:20, Eddie wrote:

Hi Bob
That's intresting that you mention a vinyl wrap. My graphics man does
that and a whole car can cost 700 to 1000 ish
Much cheaper than a re spray
Eddie
On Jul 26, 9:41 pm, Robert Craigbobbycrai...@tiscali.co.uk
wrote:

I used 1 pack enamel from a local supplier called Autoscot. I can't
remember the actual paint manufacturer but will look out the tin 
and let
you know. The colour was Cadmium Yellow. I used a roller for the 
majority
but got a few spray cans made up for awkward areas like the door 
checks.
It's horrible stuff to spray though as the offspray stays wet and 
gets

everywhere you don't want it.
As a home job, I was happy with the results but it's nowhere near 
as good
as a professional spray job. I call it a ten foot paint job - as 
long as
you are over 10 feet away it looks good. Enamel tends to chip as 
well, so

there are now some chips on the front but I'm still glad I did it.
I think I would go for a vinyl wrap next time but that's a whole new
subject.
Bob Craig (Q2-267)
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To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 5:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] mention in CKC
Saw it - Well done.
I've been an advocate of brush painting GRP, but everybody 
seems to

want to go with spraying.
I'd be interested on your thoughts. Who's paint did you use? I
contacted International paints, who considered for a car my plans to
brush paint rather than roller were a good idea. Their guidance to
roller, then tip-off with brush is ideal for larger items (such as a
yatch) though.
I've painted a car before, using single-pack polyurethane 
alkyd, and

although the finish was great the paint went dull after a few months!
I'll certainly won't be using that again. The single pack can't be
flatted down either - I believe the 2 pack can.
I have to get a paint mixed up to match the Oxford Blue of my 
Q saloon
so that I can brush paint my Quantum Sleep matching folding 
caravan -
The only place I can find which will mix a matching paint for 
brushing is

Witham Paints (unless you can advise)
Martin Scott
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  Subject: [Quantum Owners] mention in CKC
  See the Wall of Fame in the latest edition of Complete Kit 
Car.

There are a couple of pics and a wee write up on my Q
  Bob Craig (proud owner of Q2-267)
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Re: [Quantum Owners] High Level Brake Light for H4

2011-06-27 Thread Gary
Dad fitted on to his roll bar, it is fixed (somehow) underneath the roll 
bar so the cable is hidden underneath the leatherette covering. routing 
the cable / hiding it was easy. look's reasonable too does hinder the 
rear view a little but who cares.

He reads these posts so may reply with some more detail.

Cheers
Gary
Qless

On 27/06/2011 21:42, bilje55 wrote:

I first asked about this in September last year...Hamish replied,
thank you, but I'm still interested in ideas: I want a third /
auxiliary / high level  brake light on my H4: I had a Spartan once,
written off by a guy in a diesel BX when he shunted the rear because,
he said,  he couldn’t see my brake lights. Not wishing the H4 to go
the same way, I have tried to find a suitable unit that will fit on
the boot lid. I have considered fitting something to the roll over bar
that would shine out through the rear window when the roof is on, but
routing the wiring will be difficult to do neatly, and attaching the
LED strip to the rollover bar will be awkward.  I tried to get hold of
an Audi TT convertible unit, but the one I was sent was actually for a
Coupe, so as it is designed to mount inside the car, may be not too
weather resistant, so probably no use. Anthony Stafford produces an
after-market unit (which would do except it’s going to look very
“stuck on as an after thought” with visible fixings) and the  later
Mazda  MX5’s have a suitable unit that fits on top of the boot lid as
well, but I haven't found one yet: there's a chrome cover for one on
eBay...but not the light unit itself.  I looked at a Ford Street Ka
unit also, but it appears to fit into the  fairly carefully pressed
boot lid panel  and I don’t want to have to cut the boot lid about.
There are Rover 25 spoilers with integral lights available on eBay …I
remember a picture of an H4 for sale that had a spoiler with integral
brake light fitted…but what I want is for the thing to fix with just 3
holes: two to secure it and a third to take the wire, all hidden by
the unit itself. What have other people  done ?  Any suggestions  ?
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: QOC Website

2011-06-13 Thread Gary
Frappr - I didn't get on with it and found I could not edit after 
posting - could be me tho.
I had also forgotten about it's existence. So the info is wrong as the 
car is now sold (not seen locally since november :-( )


My 2p worth.
Qless
Gary

On 11/06/2011 12:59, Steve Brabazon wrote:

Hi Steve,

Feel free to use some of the photos from my website.

http://brabazon.org/Quantum.aspx

Steve



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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just put my Quantum on ebay

2011-05-16 Thread Gary
Nostalgia is a wonderful thing. (Capri's rule - oops did i say that out 
loud :-o)


Gary
Q and Capri less

On 16/05/2011 01:03, cormorant wrote:

Odd isn't it really? My previous car was a Morris Minor - prone to
hideous amounts of concealed corrosion, no boot space, cruising speed
60mph, yes easy diy and cheap bits but only 40mpg - my diesel mk2
saloon does 60mpg and doesn't rust and massive boot and more comfort -
80mph all day - a decent Minor costs at least £1500 and even then you
are not sure of the bodywork - a decent mk2 saloon half of that. Loads
of Minors around and only 250ish  Quantum saloons

On May 15, 10:49 am, Derek Clewsderek_cl...@lineone.net  wrote:
I subscribe to the Eddie philosophy, if we can get the mechanical  
parts supply sorted then we have an infinitely lifed (it doesn't rust)  
DIY car.  You will not be able to buy such a thing from now on, DIY  
has gone.  That will place the Q's with successful classics such as  
MGB's and Moggy Thou's on the 'keepable' scale and very useable  
still.  Such a placement into, e.g. Practical Classics, listings would  
start to increase the values.  Its about recognition.  See it - want it!


Our donor cars are now getting these listings and some kit cars are,  
so maybe the club should be trying for the same with our Q's?


Derek

On 15 May 2011, at 07:14, Rolf wrote:








Agree with you. Just some loose thoughts:
Had the same experience, tried to sell my saloon for a reasonable
price, but no decent offer, but I kept it for time being. Now my 2+2
is on the road, I might sell it for whatever comes up, or leave it in
the garage. For now, the cost of having two cars on the road are not
sky high, but lack of space is a downside.
At the same time, due to having two Quantums on the drrive, people
stare and hurt necks, trying to see the cars when they drive by and
recently a guy came up to me to talk about the car at 7.30 am!
So we defenately need people's interest i the cars what helps and take
the cars out as much as we can. (says daily driver)
What can we do to increase publicity?
On 14 mei, 22:10, Rob Daletlmsupers...@yahoo.com  wrote:
Mr clarkson like him or not i reckon if top gear had a feature on a  
kitcar company each week they could almost relaunch the UK small  
builders car market as is his power with petrolheads.
One guy complained to me saying that the price of my car was to  
high saying he had got one for £600 , i said well done . Im in no  
rush to sell my car so i guess im in a strong selling position ,  
but looking around the market i really don't why kitcars should be  
going down in value so much even good versions as it not like are  
fords vauxhalls etc and they are thousands of the same one kicking  
around. All i can think is that it must be down to the people  
selling them. Also now theres another quantum owner up here i may  
keep it and we could go for 2 car rallies ,3 if we let my brother  
come along in his silva fury.
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From: Dave the Subbiedave_the_sub...@hotmail.com
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just put my Quantum on ebay
To: Quantum Owners Groupquantumowners@googlegroups.com
Date: Saturday, 14 May, 2011, 19:53
Anything is only worth what you can
get for it, but that depends on
how desparate you are to sell it.
The truth is that a Mk2 without MoT is going to have to be
pretty
special to make more than £300 - 400, and a 2+2 £600 -
700. With MoT
and tax, you could say the same cars would be £700 - 800
and £1000
-1500. I've bought three and sold one in the last year.
(Don't ask..!)
The above are governed, largely, by the alternatives on the
wider
market. Mx5s, MGFs, MR2s, XR2s, etc. etc. and the number of
people
with a non-runner kit car in the garage that they have lost
interest
in. Often that they bought second hand and didn't build.
Now, the problem for most of us is that, having spent hours
and money
on our cars, their open market value is such that we won't
get it back
if we sell them. Which is why most of the best cars aren't
for sale. I
guess that's a fact of life.
But it leaves the problem that, if your car gets written
off, the only
way to replace it is to buy a less special one and do lots
of work to
it to get it to the same standard. Which is why we need
agreed value
insurance. to cover the work involved. And particularly if
it's
someone else's fault - when you would be really annoyed to
be offered
the sort of money above for your immaculate 2+2 turbo 4wd
nitrous
injection with electric hood, kangaroo leather interior and
diamond
jewelled instruments, etc. (Don't tell me someone has
one..!)
The other problem is that, having built the ultimate car,
it's not
possible to sell it on to finance the next project. Or
persuade other
stakeholders in the household that you aren't just throwing
good money
after bad every month.
So, ultimately, we all have an interest in improving the
profile of
these cars in the wider world. When rusty heaps

Re: [Quantum Owners] Just put my Quantum on ebay

2011-05-11 Thread Gary

Also add where the car is. to a general town or first 3 post code.

Gary
Qless

On 10/05/2011 15:20, Jim Hearne wrote:
Without meaning to be rude you'll get a better price if you take some 
time to do a much better description and more pictures.


Jim


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cream (white) saloon

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From: hansdefauwes hansdefau...@hetnet.nl
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Just put my Quantum on ebay
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Date: Tuesday, 10 May, 2011, 14:09
Which one?

White Saloon
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=180665396638category=29750_trksid=p5197.c0.m619 



Yellow Xtreme
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-QUANTUM-KIT-XTREME-YELLOW-/270742171718?_trksid=p5197.m7_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D9052263375092520557 



Yellow Xtreme
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=220780565487ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT 



Black Xtreme
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2005-QUANTUM-XTREME-KITCAR-BLACK-FACTORY-FINISHED-/200605480537?pt=Automobiles_UKhash=item2eb504b659 



Hans

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Just put my Quantum on ebay

2011-05-11 Thread Gary

Yes it does. Ooops but had to hunt and squint to find it.

Gary
Qless

On 11/05/2011 08:02, Rob Dale wrote:

think you'll find it does

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From: Garygary_brokensh...@blueyonder.co.uk
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Just put my Quantum on ebay
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Date: Wednesday, 11 May, 2011, 7:34
Also add where the car is. to a
general town or first 3 post code.

Gary
Qless

On 10/05/2011 15:20, Jim Hearne wrote:

Without meaning to be rude you'll get a better price

if you take some time to do a much better description and
more pictures.

Jim


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ebay

cream (white) saloon

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Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Just put my

Quantum on ebay

To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Date: Tuesday, 10 May, 2011, 14:09
Which one?

White Saloon
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=180665396638category=29750_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
Yellow Xtreme
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-QUANTUM-KIT-XTREME-YELLOW-/270742171718?_trksid=p5197.m7_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D9052263375092520557
Yellow Xtreme
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=220780565487ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Black Xtreme
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2005-QUANTUM-XTREME-KITCAR-BLACK-FACTORY-FINISHED-/200605480537?pt=Automobiles_UKhash=item2eb504b659
Hans

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 Electrical fault ?

2011-04-20 Thread Gary
OK Jim please advise. is the 1.6zetec fundamentally the same as a Mondeo 
2.0zetec of the same year?
If so my mondeo failed in a strange way, where the test bloke said it 
looked like the Lambda was at fault but would have expected 'X' to be 
out as well which it wasn't.
The fault diagnosed by another garage after trying the lambda pointed me 
to a rubber 'T' piece on the crankcase breather to inlet manifold round 
the back of the coil pack area. the engine also used to hunt at idle. so 
'If' the 1.6 has one try that or breaking the fault down there is fresh 
air possibly geting into the inlet after the mass meter (or mass meter 
duff reading) my MK3 fiesta flashed a code via the clock led and had a 
diagnostics plug in the engine bay. The cheepo reader i got told me 
'less than 2 keys programmed to the car' so I lived with it.


Gary
Qless

On 20/04/2011 16:58, ludditeal wrote:

I have a similar problem on my H4 which has never been resolved...
Garage fitted new Cat/Lambda sensor,  check showed no fault codes on
the ECU but emmisions were still slightly over... in the end they
passed it out of sympathy I think.  Subsequent MOT's have been
sympathetic in passing it as well although I have tried a replacement
Air flow meter to no avail.
The engine has a slight hunt on tickover which has never been
resolved.  It has been off the road for a couple of years whilst we
are renovating the house we are in and the plan when I get it back on
the road is to install a Megajolt ECU as a prelude to doing some
engine upgrades which will either pinpoint the issue or at least be
able to lean the mixure out for the MOT!
Cheers
Allan

On Apr 20, 11:30 am, bilje55billjackso...@btinternet.com  wrote:

I took my H4 to my local garage for the annual MOT following a new cam
belt, plugs, filters and oil. It shouldn't have failed..but it
did.on emissions. And this is where modern mechanics enters (for
me) the realms of voodoo or witchcraft. It's a fuel injected 16v zetec
with about 40k on the clock only...with new oil and filters and a
satisfactory exhaust...but it fails on emissions? Two new sensors are
fitted...something to the block..temperature? and a Lambda sensor? The
situation improves but not enough...so a new catalytic converter is
acquired...and fitted...but the situation has still not improved
enoughso my garage man wants to call in a specialist auto
electrician, as he believes that there is some kind of electrical
fault...either wiring or (Please no) within the ECU. He (my garage
man) freely offers that he is really out of his depth...so I've agreed
to the specialist guy having a look...but he ( a travelling man who
undertakes specialist work for various small garage businesses in my
area) probably can't do the business until next Tuesday..and that's
just for diagnosis!
Friends...I need information: what is likely to be the problem here?
Should I be preparing for further expenditure on replacement parts?
Where should I start?
with thanks in anticipation
Bill


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Re: [Quantum Owners] spare parts?

2011-03-21 Thread Gary

Eddie Ruskin at dynamic mouldings
http://www.dynamicmouldings.co.uk/

Gary
Qless

On 21/03/2011 19:30, jin wrote:

Hi all
Im just wondering with the recent changes of ownership at Quantum,
who / where do we make contact for spares?
im trying to price up and purchase a new soft top for my 2+2 but im
not sure where to get one from now/ the Quantum heritage site seems to
no longer list one unless ive missed it?

Thank you all very much in advance for any help given

Regards
Justin



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Re: [Quantum Owners] Wanted - Mk1 or Coupe

2011-03-20 Thread Gary
There was a chap in north devon (RH2B1 email.???) he had 2 one was 
refurbished completely and is probably the one in classic car.
The club secretary may have his details (subject to data protection) but 
i may have his email listed elsewhere if you get no luck.


Gary

On 20/03/2011 19:34, Susan and Martin Scott wrote:

There was a Mk1 in Classic Car Weekly a couple of weeks ago £1500
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Subject: [Quantum Owners] Wanted - Mk1 or Coupe


No, not for me - I have enough problems!

A friend is looking for a good Coupe. He's seen my son's Coupe and my
Mk1 and wants one for his son. I've told him that a Mk1 would be hard
to find, but that Coupes come up from time to time.

He has sensible money to spend (say £1,000 for the right car?) and is
a professional mechanic. Sensibly, he'd rather spend the money on a
good one than buy a project, as he's already busy with other things. A
good quality build and ready-to-use would be more important than a
super-high spec box of bits.

Obviously, we'll be keeping an eye on ebay, but if anyone has anything
hanging around that isn't getting the use it deserves, please drop me
a line.

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Re: [Quantum Owners] targa roof parts for H4

2011-03-15 Thread Gary
Again in addition to the front clips , brackets and winder. our H4 had 2 
butterfly clips towards the outer edges at the rear to firm up the whole 
roof mechanism. available from cabinet makers, BQ etc.


Gary
Qless

On 15/03/2011 13:52, Steve Kodz wrote:

In addition to what Jim and Hamish have suggested, try contacting Eddie
Ruskin at Quantum Kit Cars, as they now own the H4 project.

It's all very confusing with 3 different Quantum brands in existence.

Regards,
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On Monday 14 Mar 2011, sue wrote:

Does anybody know where I can find brackets and the accessories for
the H4 Targa roof? The quantum heritage site do not have them in stock
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Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Wing Mirrors

2011-03-12 Thread Gary

depends on what was fitted.
rover metro
mazda 323 electric
or other depending on the builder or owners.
do you have any more detail or a picture?

Qless
Gary

On 12/03/2011 23:30, Kevin Rose wrote:


Hope someone can help. Some kind soul smashed the driver side wing 
mirror off my H4 a few nights ago. Came out to find it (in a million 
pieces) spread out down the road. Can anyone let me know what they 
were off? Or where I can get a new one. MOT coming up soon and it will 
be an automatic failure without it.


Thanks in advance for your help.

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Window adhesive failure

2011-03-08 Thread Gary
Could ask one of those local glass engravers if they could do it. you 
know the frosted names and pictures on tankards and vases etc.

Gary

On 08/03/2011 21:47, Dave the Subbie wrote:

I've sand-blasted the rear screen on my son's Coupe. It had come loose
by the paint coming away from the glass. You could tell, because the
paint was still attached to the adhesive.

I just masked the screen as shown in the build manual, then used a
hand blasting gun with medium grade grit from MachineMart. Then used a
screen glue kit from ebay, with a primer, then a black coat, then the
adhesive.

So far, so good. Although I would imagine that you need a few years to
be sure.

Andy Heaton gave me the idea, in a post on this group. Apparently, he
has been using the technique (albeit using Scotchbrite pads) for some
years. Other people seem to have done so. I only used the blaster
because I happened to have it anyway.

We have lost some elements in the heated rear window, but I don't know
if they were OK before. I did try to mask them, but I'm not sure if
the tape damaged them. So that's something to be careful of, I
suppose.

On Mar 7, 10:12 pm, aabillbill2alli...@googlemail.com  wrote:

Hi

I see from photos on the web of some other saloons that others have
the same problem as me - the windows, especially the rear ones, having
to be refitted approx every two years because the glass progressively
detaches from the adhesive (which never detaches from the shell).

I have tried just about every brand of adhesive / primer and followed
instructions regarding cleanliness and priming meticulously, also got
one of the national windscreen replacement chains to replace them -
they said they were guaranteed to stay put for the life of the car but
they needed refitted after just two years, they refitted them again
under warranty and they detached again.

The windscreen seems to stay put much longer. The original, fitted by
Quantum, showed no signs of detaching after 10 years. I had it
replaced due to wear and now 4 yrs later there are just one or two
small detached areas (yep - I've had my quantum 14 yrs :) )

Has anyone solved this or can shed any light on a way of permanently
attaching the rear glasses?

Cheers
Bill A.


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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Mk1 Fiesta McPherson struts

2011-03-03 Thread Gary
If it is plastic talk to eddie at Quantum who is in contact with Ian C, 
who is a sympathetic ex Q owner part running a plastic company.


Gary Qless

On 02/03/2011 22:58, Dave the Subbie wrote:

I suspect they are plastic to allow the spring seat to move with the
steering, as there is no bearing in the top mount. Presumably they are
self-lubricating. So Stainless may not be the best material. I assume
that Kenny can machine plastics? The one I have looks to be some kind
of resin, but maybe some sort of polyuethane may be suitable?

I was initially wondering if anyone knew of any source of old stock
ford parts, but I am going to have to sort something out. Maybe we
should give it a few days to see if anyone comes up with anything?

I used an S section seal for my side windows on the hatch. I bought
it by the metre at Stoneleigh. The original was more shaped, maybe
like a Mk3 Fiesta 3-door, where the extrusion includes a fillet that
seals to the panel surfaces. But my car will never be concours, so it
is a good enough solution.

Mark, I wish you had said the other day. I have a rear window seal for
a coupe in the garage. I just filled ours smooth with the adhesive and
didn't use the seal. I'll see if I can find it. But I thought it was a
Cavalier or Sierra part, not Chevette. I thought the Chevette seal was
for the Mk1 side glass (although the glass itself has a VW/Audi part
no, so I would be wary unless the information has good provenance).

By the way, I have a Zebrazone windscreen if anyone has a use for
it. Removed from my Mk1 and replaced by a laminated item. Good for
originality, but I wouldn't use it on safety grounds. Maybe if 003 is
going in a museum and not going to be used on the road?

Dave.

On Mar 2, 10:00 am, Markpezm...@ntlworld.com  wrote:

Count me in for both.

I have replaced the the rear window but not put the rubber back as was
too badly damaged  didn't find anything suitable to replace it with.

I must have an early mk2 saloon as have the mentioned front supension
fixing. Not yet taken the springs/struts off as yet but would be good
to know where I could get replacement parts if required. Don't think
it will be long before they might need replacing.

Mark

On Mar 2, 9:23 am, Andy Heatonandy.hea...@virgin.net  wrote:


Dave.
I think we had better have a word with Kenny Monkman to see if he could turn
some in stainless steel, if its possible ? as the mk1s 003 and mine 016 need
the same, of course their are the early mk2 saloons with the same set up so
we may find it would be cost effective to produce and then have a batch we
can sell on to other fiesta owners as well as for our Q's.
The same can be said for the rear window rubbers i.e. chevette. we have a
company in Kent who can reproduce these seals and any other unusual seal.
Andy h.
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To: Quantum Owners Groupquantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:10 AM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Mk1 Fiesta McPherson struts
Hi all. I've hit a (minor) brick wall in re-building my Mk1, and I'm
wondering if anyone can help, or suggest where I can get a part from.
The Front Suspension struts are from a Mk1 Fiesta (the type that
attach to the bodywork by 2 M8 studs). The bit I need is the circular
spacer that locates the top spring mount on the damper rod. It is a
sort of top hat section with a large diameter of 45mm, 5mm thick, and
a small diameter of 26mm, 4mm thick, and 19mm hole through the centre.
I need 2 of them, as they have cracked up on both sides (which
probably explains the 'clonking' the last owner complained of).
My local Ford dealer identified the part (Cost just over �1 each), but
Ford no longer keep it. The Fiesta Centre don't keep it either. I can
get some machined up, but that will be expensive when compared with
finding some old stock, as I don't have access to a lathe, so I'll
have to pay someone to make them from scratch.
I know it's an off-chance, but do any of you know where I can get them
from.
If I do have to get some machined up, then does anyone else need any?
Dave.
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Side lights. H4 1995 fiesta.

2011-03-01 Thread Gary
What diagnostics have you carried out to ensure that the relay is 
faulty? not a wiring defect, possibly by the bonnet hinge or knackered 
bulbs?
(have seen weird things happen to lights because the lamp arked across 
the contacts).


Gary
Qless

On 01/03/2011 14:37, robert greig wrote:


Hello all.

Dose any one know the relay for the side lights?

 part number please.

Pecause

I was driving in the rain the other day.

Side lights on  when I heard the lights on Buzer sound.

I had all the dors shut.

Noticed the blue high beam light on the dash, but I had not turned 
them on.


Stoped and checked the lights.

No side lights front or back.

Or head lights.

Full / main beam and flush worked OK.

I odered What ford chap said was right part, and blown a 10 amp fuse.

Odered and fitted part number 86GG14K083AA

Head lights now work but still no Side lights.

 HELP 

Many thanks in advance Robert Greig.

Note to self need to get a owneras manule.


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[Quantum Owners] cars for sale on piston heads

2011-02-20 Thread Gary

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2364285.htmextreme
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2498985.htm2+2  (Rob Griegs old car)
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1741330.htm 2+2  White

Gary
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[Quantum Owners] Brodit pro clips dash mounts for tin top focus.

2011-02-20 Thread Gary

If you have a
Focus 99-04 plate and would like a brodit pro clip p/n 652667
or
Focus 05-10 plate and would like a brodit pro clip p/n 653585
Make me an offer.

Details available on brodit.se (then click English top right) search by p/n

Both are mounts only and would need adaptors for your phone / ipod etc.

Be quick or they get ebayed.

Gary
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Fiesta Wishbones

2011-02-19 Thread Gary

Jim
My guess (waiting to be shot down in flames) would be you have the 
standard mk3 ones if you don't have power steering.
Our old H4 was a Mk3.5 and had power steering with an ant iroll bar.  
The dampers were a larger bore ergo the hubs were different.
looking at some old pictures i have of my swap it looks like the anti 
roll bar fits to the dampers so do you have mounting parts for the drop 
links?  I will send the pictures from the other pc when i hook it up to 
the internet later tonight. it may shed some light.

any questions please ask.

Gary

On 19/02/2011 17:50, Jim Turner wrote:

Hi Gary
Thanks for the info. but I'm still trying to sort out which wishbones
to use. Mr. Ford says that there is only two listed, offset ball with
power steering or straight without. My local factors list for all mk.3
Fiestas EXCEPT 1.6i eight valve which I have. As the car was
originally supplied by Stourbridge as a rolling shell  engine I am
not certain what the doner was. If the builder is still in the club
the reg.was
J 185 JUY. I would love to know it's history.
JimT

On Feb 10, 11:28 pm, Garygary_brokensh...@blueyonder.co.uk  wrote:

putting poly bushes in certainly improved the response but did have an
anti roll bar (across the back of the engine bay by steering rack)
did these at the same time. probably harshened the ride  but not to a
highly noticeable degree. sorted the handling no end. as mentioned
before drop the wishbone carriers to fit the arms into them first
otherwise you will fruitlessly struggle for ages to align them up.

Gary
Qless

On 10/02/2011 14:58, Jim Turner wrote:




I am going to replace both of the front wishbones on my H4. The
existing ones appear to be three bolt straight ball joints, rather
than the offset ball joints of the XR2i. Are they interchangeable ( I
intend to change both sides)is there any advantage to be gained?
The springsshocks are XR2i but there is no anti roll bar fitted. Do
I need one? Also are poly bushes a good idea or would they make the
ride too hard?
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Front Suspension Bushes

2011-02-05 Thread Gary
I put poly ones on ours lasted years till i sold the car. firmed up the 
handling but didn't kill the ride.
I found it easiest to fit these by dropping the wishbone carriers to get 
the bolts in easier the manipulate the assembly in to place.


Gary
Qless


On 05/02/2011 22:37, Jim Hearne wrote:
If you use non Ford suspension arms or bushes this is about the normal 
life i've found on Fiestas, Mondeos etc.

Ford parts last a lot longer but of course cost more.
Some pattern parts don't even last a year so don't buy the cheapest ones.
The price difference between bushes only and complete arms with new 
bushes and balljoints isn't that much so i don't bother changing 
bushes nowadays, just complete arms.


Jim


On 04/02/2011 17:01, Hamish Freeman wrote:
My H4 failed its MOT last week on front lower rear suspension bushes 
– again!  The rubber bond between the bush and its collar breaks away 
on one side and provides potential for excessive movement. In 13 
years on the road this must be the fourth time that I have had to 
carry out this job, to the extent that I discovered that it is 
cheaper to buy a suspension bush kit of both bushes from the local 
Partco stockist than buying a single bush from the Great Founder and 
I now keep one set in hand - just in case.  The annoying issue this 
time was that in “The Great Tidy-Up” last year when my workshop was 
rewired, the assembly drifts and spacers that I had previously made 
for removing and replacing the bushes disappeared – back to sockets 
as the next best option.

Does anyone else suffer from this problem?
Hamish




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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: odd combination of electrical faults

2011-01-16 Thread Gary
all seem to be instrument pod connected.  possibly lost an earth or feed 
or have faulty clocks.


Gary
Qless

On 15/01/2011 21:49, cormorant wrote:

Thanks Jim, the heater blower, wipers, lights, horn etc all working
fine

On Jan 15, 5:31 pm, Jim Hearnej...@quantums.info  wrote:

   Everything that has stopped working is ignition feed, the hazards are
continuously live.
Is that all that has stopped working, how about wipers, heater fan etc.

Jim

On 15/01/2011 17:22, cormorant wrote:


I have a mk2 diesel saloon, suddenly the indicators, fuel gauge, temp
gquge and rev counter have all stopped working. Oddly enough the
hazards still work. Is there any common factor connecting all these
failures? Seems a bit randomfuses are of course all ok


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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Alternative 2+2

2011-01-05 Thread Gary

Been thinking on this for days.
BMW mini??  been out for a while - still in production- full range of 
engines- specs - tuning etc  4x4 version in the wings too.

has the build quality, likely cult following (spares later on)

Gary
Q less

On 05/01/2011 09:26, steve.mer...@ukgateway.net wrote:

Hi,

So does this mean that any new kit should be based on a platform that 
has the option of rwd, or 4wd?


so not sure what that would be, focus in reverse?

It surely all depends what you want from your car, from a sports 
supercar,

a vaalue for money fun sports car,
an everyday car
or a diesel runabout that is budget?

Surely we all have differing views, and budgets, so its a big 
compromise across all the options?


Steve


- Original Message - From: John Woodward 
john.woodwar...@gmail.com

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Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 7:20 AM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Alternative 2+2


Rear engine, RWD cars include Porsche, GT 40's, F1 cars etc. so its no
wonder they are all far superior to our cars  Irish Carts !
Jojn

On Jan 3, 11:30 pm, michaelhughe...@aol.com wrote:

In a message dated 03/01/2011 16:05:59 GMT Standard Time,

jon.jacks...@ntlworld.com writes:

and wondered if it could be made more interesting as I come from a rear
drive background

Even in Ireland the donkeys don't push carts!

The Chinese have a curse - may you live in interesting times..

Michael




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Re: [Quantum Owners] mixture adjustment.

2010-10-23 Thread Gary

http://www.gunson.co.uk/item.aspx?cat=673item=1822

Have used one on many engines although not on a zetec.

Gary

On 23/10/2010 22:56, michaelhughe...@aol.com wrote:
In case you run out of luck Gunson used to sell a gadget which was a 
special spark plug with a transparent bowl which enabled you to see 
the colour of the burning air fuel charge. A bit like adjusting a 
basic bunsen burner in a lab it had a colour chart so that you could 
judge the effect of your adjustments to the mixture visually.
I don't know if it is still available or if they had one that fits 
Fiesta size spark plug holes and threads

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 Suspension Exhaust

2010-10-15 Thread Gary
 the fiesta 3.5 (Si/Zetec powered) has different sized damper bores and 
wont fit the hubs. as for Gmax - I dont know.


Gary
Qless

On 13/10/2010 21:17, Sam wrote:

Thanks for the replies and sorry for my delay responding, a new job
and move has taken most of my time recently! I hadnt really thought of
a standard exhaust, but its probably the best bet for my needs, namely
a nice standard noise level!

As for springs, are the springs/dampers interchangeable accross the
range? Will the 1.6 front and 1.1 rear springs be OK with RS1800
dampers, or even the GMax dampers i have?

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: What would you design.

2010-10-11 Thread Gary
 When asking for something from J.Sampson for the H4, if it was not on 
the shelf he did not want to know.
I needed the bonnet light covers. - the reply i got was we don't have 
any left and wont be producing any more.
What a way to treat 'the marque' - there was talk of the lens moulds 
being about somewhere at lodiswell and a willing manufacturer if the 
moulds were about, to supply quantum at reasonable rates.  The trail 
went cold due to this uninterest.
I had Ian cummings a former owner take the 1 i had left and a spare my 
dad has for his H4 so he could mould some rudimentary ones for me and 
fine tune the process so others can benefit.
The were several interested owners recently so I feel we have helped the 
world of Q last that little bit longer.
A genuine ford catalyst was cheaper from quantum as i could pick it up 
as i am local. so parts maybe cheaper if arranged to pick up at a show 
but postage would probably stall other sales.
I have thought there maybe mileage in a single chassis vehicle with 
different bodies like the extreme / napier.  tho more based on the coupe 
theme. It would keep costs down with the customer being able to choose. 
It is encouraging to find the early cars could have the roof chopped off 
no problem.  so you could make one monocoque different fronts, rear roof 
lines,  tailgates etc.  inspiration from all manufacturers 'facelift' 
motors.
I still wish all the best for New Q and you owners, which is why I am 
still chipping in although i am Qless.


Gary

On 11/10/2010 21:05, Bob Craig wrote:

To be honest I fear for the future of both Quantum companies - the
Xtreme is decent car but too heavy.  it's the monocoque that makes it
different form other 7 style cars but also makes it a lot heavier, I
don't think it will ever be a race car in any great numbers unless the
weight can be reduced and agree with Syuarts comments below.

Quantum Heritage have made no announcements on what they plan to do
with the 2+2 and sunrunner (only that they plan to develop them). The
sunrunner is a very niche market, so the 2+2 would seem to be future
but it's already an expensive kit to buy and there are other more
modern cars at comparible prices (Marlin 5exi springs to mind). I 'd
be surprised if they had sold more tha a handful in the past few years
as they were focusing on the Xtreme and and some of their 2+2 parts
(as opposed to the Ford parts) were unavailable. When I was rebuilding
my car I was told on several occasions that parts were no longer
stocked and were not planned for production. Does anyone buy Ford
spares from them? i suspect only a few.

I have spoken to John Sampson a couple of years ago and found him to
be uninterested as soon as I said I was a 2+2 owner. This may not be
the case but it was the impression he gave and if he is reading this
then sorry John but thats how it seemed and I know others feel the
same. I think they have a lot of work to do with both the product and
their customer relations if they are to continue trading.

Would be interested to hear other peoples views or indeed an update
from the Sampsons that would make me change my view.

Bob Craig





On 11 Oct, 18:11, Carveystuartcarv...@hotmail.com  wrote:

Just thought I would also add my 2p worth.

The majority of kits that are bought at the moment fit into two
categories, either a replica or a track/Occasional use fast road
car.

Quantum has never been a replica company so I think they should keep
away from this.

Therefore i think you have to look at the past and current models to
see which direction Quantum should go in.

This is just my opinion and i might be wrong but I don't think that
the Xtreme will ever complete with Westfield and Caterham just because
of the kudos of these names.  I also don't think that it will compete
with the smaller lotus 7 type cars on the track due to its extra
weight.  Its all down to power to weight ratio and therefore the
Xtremes sales pitch of being more spacious is missing the point with
the majority of the people who are buying 7's at the moment.
Hopefully the new owner can change this. I also think they need to
catch up on the bike engine scene too.  However if i had to buy a
Lotus 7 type car as a daily or summer car i would buy an Xtreme as I
think its the best option for this use.

The Napier is never going to compete with the pure track cars for the
same reasons as above name and way to heavy!

Therefore i think this rules out the pure track/ fast road design!

The Sunrunner was out of date before it started you can tell this from
the slow decline of buggy replicas in the industry.  The lack of sales
also point to this.

Therefore no buggy!

The Saloon was successful because it was so multi use. I built one age
17 because it was an ideal first car with the bonus of cheap
insurance.  Other people would have bought one because it had four
seats, it had no metal parts, it had a massive boot, it could be
diesel, 1.0L to RS Turbo powered.  It therefore appealed

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: What would you design.

2010-10-09 Thread Gary

 Mondeo MK3 or 4

On 08/10/2010 22:28, Susan and Martin Scott wrote:
I recall seeing in one of the kit car mags that Richard Oakes (of 
Nova, GTM, Midas? design fame) was quoted as saying that you have to 
start off with the glass as the first part of the design. What could 
be used for a wider saloon?

- Original Message - From: TonyV q...@avies.co.uk
To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 7:19 PM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: What would you design.


I'd go for an estate version of the saloon, keep the all-fibreglass
construction.
And make it easier to fit the zetec/duratec/endura engine.
Can't be that hard to find an extra inch of width in the engine bay at
the design stage.

TonyV

On Oct 6, 10:54 pm, Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote:

Hey people
I think I have just thought of something never discussed here...
If you could decide on what Quantum were to build next, what would it
be ???

I would like to see a coupe turned into a soft top, made wider and all
fiberglass construction.

So what would you do ???

Eddie




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Re: [Quantum Owners] Electric windows and central locking H4

2010-10-09 Thread Gary
 these electric life ones would be worth a try.  
http://www.electricwindowsdirect.co.uk/products/index.php?s1=9s2=45s3=2s4=Fronts5=Right 


full kits as modern units not just bolt on bit to the handle winder.

Gary
Advert - (turnbulls - car ice, alarm, modification specialists)

On 09/10/2010 18:39, Jim Hearne wrote:
 You may find the central locking motors are rather too well 
integrated with the locks on a car that new but if they aren't then 
you should be able to use them.
The electric windows won't fit though without some DIY mods and you'd 
have to work those out yourself as nobody has tried Escort ones as far 
as i'm aware.


Jim


On 07/10/2010 13:33, Critter wrote:

Hi all,

I have a 98 ford escort with central locking operated by a key only
i.e. no remote, and electric front windows.  Would it be feasible to
use these in the H4 and if so what problems will I need to overcome?.

Or would I be better off buying an after market unit/units.

Many thanks in advance

Trevor





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Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Suspension Exhaust

2010-09-28 Thread Gary

 Hi Sam
After much talking to those in the know,
Quote # the best set up Stourbridge could find for the H4 was. 1.6 
xr2/Si ford dampers and springs with 1.1 fiesta set up at the rear. #
This is dependent on budget. An expensive fully adjustable set will 
obviously be better.  - So question is what's your budget?
Heeding the advice based on budget i got some lleiigeford (spelling??)  
springsfor 1.1 fiesta and monroe dampers for same. with a loaded boot 
the wheel still rubbed that arches a little but not bad.
I up rated the bushes in the front wishbones with polyflex parts - 
tightened the front end up really well :-) i also did the antiroll bar 
bushes at the same time.  The wishbone bushes were a bugger to get out 
and a fiddle to get in so you could get a local garage with a press to 
do it for cash to make it easier.   removal and refitting the wishbones 
is easier if you drop the wishbone carrier. my nuts were captive but 
dads are not. so be advised you may need a second hand or to struggle a 
bit to line them up to get the bolts in.

Feel free to PM me if you want pics or to chat.

Gary
Qless

On 28/09/2010 19:53, Sam wrote:

Hi,

Im looking to make a few mods to my H4 to make it a little more
useable, firstly the exhaust which was home made from bits and pieces
doesnt fit very well in the tunnel and so hangs low, as well as being
loud, could anyone recommend a replacement and supplier? preferably
stainless and not too loud, it would need to be from the de-cat pipe
backwards.

The suspension currently is a GMax set up, I think lowered 35mm over
standard, which with the low hanging exuast makes clearance an issue.
Im thinking of switching to standard springs, could anyone recommend
which model to go for and where to get them from?

Also the bushes in the front wishbones are on their way out, where is
the best place to get the wishbones from?

Sorry for all the questions, thanks in advance, Sam.




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Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Suspension Exhaust

2010-09-28 Thread Gary

 Ah Exhaust
I had one made by longlife to mate to the cat. really good finish.
Some (magnetex??) exhausts were based on the 1.4 fiesta that have 
hangers in the wrong places.
The other thing to bear in mind is to have the centre section 'keyed' to 
the cat/decat pipe.
on the back of the cat i had a lug / lump.  The centre section had a 
larger clamp slot than the other side.
with these locked together it stops the centre section rotating so holds 
it up in the tunnel.
without this keyway the furthest part under the pass side floor drops 
down under it's own weight.

Poor design.
Gary
Qless

On 28/09/2010 19:53, Sam wrote:

Hi,

Im looking to make a few mods to my H4 to make it a little more
useable, firstly the exhaust which was home made from bits and pieces
doesnt fit very well in the tunnel and so hangs low, as well as being
loud, could anyone recommend a replacement and supplier? preferably
stainless and not too loud, it would need to be from the de-cat pipe
backwards.

The suspension currently is a GMax set up, I think lowered 35mm over
standard, which with the low hanging exuast makes clearance an issue.
Im thinking of switching to standard springs, could anyone recommend
which model to go for and where to get them from?

Also the bushes in the front wishbones are on their way out, where is
the best place to get the wishbones from?

Sorry for all the questions, thanks in advance, Sam.




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Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 not starting (again)

2010-09-17 Thread Gary
 If you are worried about the cat, take it off or fit a scrap yard 
one.  you could knock the internals of one out - but it is nasty stuff 
and you dont want to breath it in get it on you if you can help it.
Plug gaps 1mm??   are you sure on the crank shaft timing mark?  
haynes differed from memory for the mondeo 2.0 and fiesta 1.6.
something about a triangle timing mark.  Jim may know which slope/edge 
to use as it has been a while. :-/

My tuppence worth.

Gary


On 17/09/2010 13:30, Jim Hearne wrote:
 Looking back, the last thing you had was that there was loads of fuel 
in the bores and there was no fuel coming back out of the return from 
the fuel rail (which is wrong).

You were going to change the fuel pressure reg, did you ?

When you fitted the ebay engine did you use the fuel rail and 
injectors attached to it ?
When you swapped back to the original head which fuel rail did you use 
then.

Have both fuel rails got the same colour injectors on ?

Jim


On 17/09/2010 10:35, Critter wrote:

Hi All,

I started a thread back in December 2009 with regards to my H4 not
starting, to re cap.

1.8 Zetec engine, when I bought the car the head had been skimmed and
reassembled but would not start.  After trying many and various
suggestions by the group I finally dis-assembled the engine and found
nothing conclusive.

Fast forward to July: I obtained another 1.8 zetec engine from EBay,
swopped it over and it started first turn of the key, MOT'd and taxed
I ran the car for only a week and the head gasket blew ( make note not
to buy an engine from Ebay ) I then removed the head and transferred
all of the ancillaries from the second head to the original head as
that head had been skimmed and looked in good order.
Refitted it and now I'm back to the beginning of the original thread
i.e. good spark, plenty of fuel, timing is right, but the bugger wont
start !!.

I have checked compression which is there but lowish, but is even
across all cylinders, is it possible that after the head skimming the
valves are not seating properly, I was told that the valves had not
been touched.

Whilst trawling the net as you do I hit upon an old statement about
someone elses problems with no resolution that said: Did the guys who
skimmed the head recut the valve seat then bed in the valves ?. Bet
your bottom dollar the car will start with a bump start but not via
the key. Check the compressions on crank, then whilst trying to bump
start, you will get next to nothing on crank, but spot on on bump
mode. had similar concerns myself. Its worth chekin before the head
comes back off

I haven't tried bump starting as I believe you can kill the cat with
flooding with unburnt fuel, but the previous owner stated when I
bought the car that it had run when bumped.  I may try removing the
cams and checking the compression again?

Any other suggestions ?

just to recap the only part reused from the original engine is the
cylinder head.

Apologies for the waffle.

Many Thanks

Trevor






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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 for sale?

2010-09-12 Thread Gary

 looks like it's got a puma dash too.
A slighty low but realistic buy in now price also.

Gary


On 12/09/2010 16:11, rich wrote:

In case anybody is interested, there's now a listing on Ebay, number
250695874455.

Rich




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Re: [Quantum Owners] Squeaky Brakes

2010-08-31 Thread Gary
On a private piece of land with sufficient space you could clamp each 
hose and drive it to pin point 1 wheel system at fault and look closer 
at that one. Of course the braking would be severely compromised so be 
real careful.
can the system be tested on axle stands??  also beware the risks and 
chock the floor wheels really well. have an assistant brake whilst 
pinpointing the wheel.

Or sweet talk the local mot centre with a rolling road and check there?
the rubber backing on the EBC pads is to stop the squeal like the 
compound on most new pads i have seen.
Could it be a different load on the drivetrain pushing joints onto 
something??


Just my thoughts.
Gary :-)  Qless.


Matthew Wastell wrote:
I've not had to use copper slip for the same reason on production cars and standard brakes as Jim mentioned.  I don't remember if the ebc greens on the 2+2 had it or not though. 

It can't make the squeal worse to add copper slip tho.   A rat bike tip I was given was to file the leading and trailing edge of the pads with a file. 


Good luck
M



On 31 Aug 2010, at 11:53, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote:

  

Nowadays brake pads seem to have glue on the rear so they actually stick to the 
caliper and don't squeak.

Jim


On 30/08/2010 22:55, Susan and Martin Scott wrote:


Is it worth trying some copper-slip on the ends of the pads where they contact 
the callipers?
- Original Message - From: Steve Kodz st...@h4-turbo.co.uk
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 9:43 PM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Squeaky Brakes


Ever since Llandow I've had very bad brake squeal on my Xtreme.  I initially
suspected glazed pads, after exchanging emails with Wilwood.  I de-glazed
the pad faces, which helped a little, so on the suggestion of Wilwood I
upgraded the pads to a higher spec material, going for EBC Green Stuff.

I fitted them Sunday afternoon and went out this morning to bed them in, but
the squeal is still there.  When breaking harder the squeal appears to die
down or disappear completely, but at this stage I'm not braking too hard as
the pads are still bedding in.

This afternoon I have taken the pads out and fitted the stick on shims,
which are supposed to reduce brake noise, without success.  I have also re-
bent the anti-rattle springs, so they are putting more pressure on the pads.

I have also taken the rear drums off and inspected them, but all looks OK
there.

What else could be causing the squeal, as it's embarrassing to drive.

Regards,
Steve
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Re: [Quantum Owners] steering column big squeak and alternator adjustment

2010-08-22 Thread Gary
My old fiesta squeeked on the rubber in the bulkhead fairy liquid sorted 
that one.


Gary

cormorant wrote:

My steering column is giving a horrendously loud  rubbery squeaking
noise when the steering wheel is turned, have squirted wd40 down there
and waited but the noise persists, seems to come from the upper
bearing, is this a common problem?

Also the manual suggest a really complicated method for adjusting the
alternator belt tension (rack type and polybelt - 1800 diesel)
involving 2 torque wrenches and a crowfoot adapter, is there a simple
way to set the tension?

many thanks

  



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Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 front fog lights

2010-08-15 Thread Gary

To add to Roberts post
there will be two powers 1 low current via the switch to the relay. so 
check power and status eg lights onto get power.
if that is there then check the ground also at the relay (when you find 
it) 
secondary power high current from the battery via the relay to the 
lights. you can bridge past the relay high current side to check the 
lamps are ok if power is present.
Being a 2+2 i would check where the wires go from sub frame to bonnet as 
this will be flexed and weaken wires.  (note how newer cars have cables, 
in longer s shaped tubes in the door shuts / boot. this twists the cable 
along its length to ease the problem of bending)


High current to relay could have been bodged from the head lamp lighting 
cct also.


Gary


Robert Craig wrote:

Hi Chris,
   the original fiesta didn't have front fog lamps, only aux 
driving (or spot lamps in normal terms). They were wired through the 
main beam and a relay., So if you have fog lamps, they are an addition 
and should be wired to only come on with the headlights (again through 
an additional relay) They may have an inline fuse. Not much help I'm 
afraid but maybe the previous owner is on here and can help.


Bob Craig (Q2-267)

- Original Message - From: chris hopkins 
joesatrianiena...@googlemail.com

To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 11:03 AM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 front fog lights


The front fog lights on my 2+2 arent working, and when switched on
there doesnt appear to be a voltage.

In the Haynes manual i have for the fiesta there is no mention of a
fuse relating to the front fog lights, and all the other lights are
working so dont seem to be part of main fuse box.

Has anybody got any idea as to why they are not working, and how to
fix the problem?

chris




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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 - bits: headlight cover and rear window rubber s...

2010-06-29 Thread Gary


Matthew will co-ordinate all 'orders' with Ian so no duplication.
Ian did mine as a */one off/ * with a view to help a friend but was 
aware to keep the moulds to aid other quantum owners in the future.
If you are thinking about it, the cost will be cheaper if you  get some 
now, due to the material cost  per qty made and tooling up time.


As one off's go they are more expensive - naturally - but talk to him 
and see what the prices are.  If you can get your hands on a spare set 
of lens covers this makes it easier to create a mould.   Failing that 
you may need to get the car to Birmingham. 
Contact details available from Mathew W.


Cheers
Gary
ExQ


Tony Vincent wrote:

On 27/06/2010 13:34:18, Jim Hearne (j...@quantums.info) wrote:
 I need a pair as well...

 Jim



OT: Do they do one-off orders as well?

I'd like a spare pair making up for the Latham.
A few other owners are still short a set too.

Quite a big, compound forming though.
Best quote so far is just shy of £200 per pair, assuming a take-up of 
10 pairs.  Unfortunately they haven't yet found 10 owners prepared to 
stump up that sort of dosh.   =o(



I was half-tempted to try making a mould by using plaster-of-paris 
over the light covers, and experiment with drape-forming using the 
household oven. While the missus is out, naturally.



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Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 - bits: headlight cover and rear window rubber seal

2010-06-25 Thread Gary
The last i heard when i needed them was they did not have any left and 
would not make any more.  :-(   (possibly the nail 
in the coffin for ownership of the H4 shame really)
Ian cummings created moulds from a spare set my dad had to help me out 
and other owners in this situation. he did try talking to quantum about 
moulds and supplying to them. but they were uninterested at that time, 
before the heritage change.  I can supply details on request by private 
mail.


Gary  ExQ

Jim Hearne wrote:
The headlight covers are Quantum specific so the only place that will 
have them is Quantum.
If they still have some make sure they are the later spec with the 
black stripe round the edge as they sold me a pair of the earlier ones 
without the stripe (even though they had the later ones) and then 
wouldn't exchange them when i realised.


The rear screen seal is a standard seal sold by the length from 
Woolies or East Kent trim etc.


Jim


On 24/06/2010 18:34, ChrisAllen wrote:

Hi all, I'm mailing on behalf of my step-Mum who loves her H4 to bits
(she does belong to the owners club). Some idiot nerf-herder swiped
the front end off and it is being slowly rebuilt. Apperently, to do
the full job she just needs:

2 * headlight cover

The rubber seal that goes at the base of the rear screen.

Could someone point me in the right direction please? It doens't seem
Quantum can help.

Thank you!

Chris.







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Re: [Quantum Owners] Poor idling/running Zetec

2010-06-01 Thread Gary

http://www.kelsey-forums.co.uk/cgi-bin/cmm/YaBB.pl?num=1199633624
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=36472

I know it's not the same enging but was looking at this for my sisters 
car and it sounded similar - happened to have them on screen :-)


Gary ExQ

Steve Kodz wrote:
We're getting a very bad idle with the Zetec in Carole's 2+2.  With the idle 
speed control valve connected from cold it will idle nicely at around 
1000rpm, if just left to idle and warm through.  However if you rev, or 
drive that car the best idle to can get is between 2-3,000 rpm, which isn't 
great :(  The car also drives badly, having hesitation and then you fight 
the engine on the over run.


It is a lot better with the ISCV disconnected, but still not great.  The 
idle is still a bit high, being around 1,200 rpm and it still doesn't drive 
that great.


We've tried resetting the ECU to re-program it and Geoff's cleaned all the 
electrical contact and the ISCV.  Any ideas what else needs to be done to 
get this ready before the HHII?


Regards,
Steve
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Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 rear suspension

2010-05-24 Thread Gary
I was advised the best set up is Standard ford Si on the front and  1.1  
on the rear. 
old Q tried all kinds of set up, but old henry could not be bettered for 
a standard built Q - if there is such a thing.
The ford ones were from the the donor parts were fine for years till 
they leaked. Replacement rears were 1.1 monroe shocks these still let 
the rear arches rub the wheels, when the car was loaded or harsh bumps 
in the road.   Replacing the springs (leigsford???)  also did not stop 
the rub.
Front dampers were replaced for standard Si ones as the donor from ford. 
these were fine till it was sold.


Hope this helps somewhat.
Gary ExQ H4i



Bill Jackson wrote:
If I were to renew the rear suspension on my H4, obviously I could fit 
new XR2i  springsbut haven't I read somewhere that this makes the 
ride very harsh ? Would I be better advised to go for standard 
springs? The car is based on an M plate 1600Siso which model 
should I specify if my supplier queries the intended use?

Thanks guys.
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Re: [Quantum Owners] bottom ball joint / wish bone

2010-03-28 Thread Gary
There has been talk of tapered and straight ball joint pins I am unsure 
as to which marque. depending on which type of hubs you have got depends 
on what you may need. worth a look.  or the hub could be shot due to 
wear and gone oval.


:-(

reckless_b wrote:

I have been having fun with my H4's r/h bottom wish bone, I found a
deal of play in it when I spotted the inner edge of the tyre being
scrubbed away, I bought and fitted a replacement part NoQSA1471S and
from the start I still had play on the ball joint, the Burtons
calalogue shows this part to be for a mk3 power steered model and
shows a qsa1650s to be for xr2i and RS turbo. Mine is a 1800 L
registered, could anyone enlighten me please, before I go back to
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Re: [Quantum Owners] KN Dimond wheels

2010-03-21 Thread Gary

Could they have come from www.KNWHEELS.co.uk ??

Eddie wrote:

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I have a request, if anyone has a set of K N Dimond wheels with a PCD
of 108mm and
13 inch rim size and are willing to sell them to me, please contact
me.
I need these wheels to complete the outside restoration of chassis 008
mk1 Quantum
Any condition will be considered.
Thank you
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Breaking Mk3 fiesta

2010-02-21 Thread Gary
Will check them over.  there are 2 keys one for the doors one for the 
ignition any problem with that?

postage and donation to failed MOT cost.
Thanks
Gary

Jase wrote:

Hi,

I could do with a set of locks  keys,
Having trouble with a couple of mine. How much do you want for them?

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