Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum H4 for sale
I spoke to our local garage (10 minute walk away) a couple of months ago about a similar problem. They offered to come and collect the car using their Trade Plates... From: Jim Hearne Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 9:00 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum H4 for sale I’ve found most insurers will insure an extra car for a week or 2 for a very reasonable amount, £20 to £30. Ideal for selling an old one, or taking one that’s off the road for an MOT. Never been quite sure how legal the driving to an MOT at the other end of the country is, i think it’s more of a loophole. I’m not sure I’d want to risk trying it. Anybody know of somebody who has been stopped while doing this ? Jim From: 'Michael Hughes' via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2015 10:33 PM To: mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum H4 for sale If you found someone with cover to drive cars not owned or hired by him/her they could take the car to the MOT station on your behalf and return it to you. The other consideration is that if you are insured you can take the car to any MOT station, provided you have an appointment, which might get round a delivery problem if the car was MOT'd somewhere convenient for the new owner. These suggestions are made in good faith but you would be wise to check them out rather than relying on my word. Michael Hughes -Original Message- From: ludditeal To: quantumowners Sent: Thu, 21 May 2015 12:21 Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum H4 for sale Hi Jim, I did offer it to him but he has bought another car in the meantime. Have mailed the second highest bidder as well just in case they were interested. If I thought an MOT would inflate the value I would do the work but by the time I insure it to get it to the MOT station (or hire trailers etc) I doubt I would recoup significantly more money. The other option is to break the car depending on what the interest in bits may be. Regards Allan On Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 11:47:43 AM UTC+1, Jim Hearne wrote: For a Quantum without an MOT i think it got to a reasonable price. Why not just sell it to the highest bidder, you can still do that even though the original reserve wasn’t reached. Jim From: ludditeal Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2015 10:57 AM To: quantu...@googleg Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum H4 for sale Sadly it didn't sell as my reserve expectations were too high, something which I have over the past week or so come to accept. Before I relist it anybody interested at £800 ovno. Contact me for further details or if interested. Steve, I am a QOC member but don't have login details for the QOC site to add an advert. Are you able to provide some credentials? I assume you can work me out from the registration number M711VRA. Thanks Allan On Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 6:26:39 PM UTC+1, ludditeal wrote: Sadly the time has come to end my ownership of a Quantum H4 which we have had since 1998 :( I have listed the car on E-bay at this link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321746765977?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 If you have any questions then either ask here or via the e-bay advert. The car is in the village of Heather in Leicestershire which is J22 M1 or J12 M43 if you want to view it. Thanks Allan -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantu...@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowner...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowner...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All
Re: [Quantum Owners] Eddie Ruskin
Steve We have met and I know Andy Heaton - we were talking a couple of weeks about Diana preparing for her Driving Test. I met Eddie through Quantum Owners and I introduced him and his children to the Under 17 Car Club a couple of years ago. In fact we had a club meet yesterday and I did look out for Eddie. Rather than pestering his wife Can you let me know which hospital (any visiting times) he is in as I would like to visit him. (I live just south of Bristol.) Regards Adrian Hopkins -Original Message- From: Steve Kodź Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2014 9:30 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Eddie Ruskin I am very sad to announce to the group that Eddie has suffered a serious stroke and is currently in hospital recovering. Eddie is probably know to the majority of this group as the biggest Quantum fanatic and also for the work he does through his company Dynamic Mouldings. Obviously things will slow down a bit at Dynamic Mouldings, but Rob supported by Eddie's wife Karen, will continue to run the company until Eddie is ready to return. Existing work can be completed and new work still taken on, but obviously without Eddie it will take longer. Having visited Eddie yesterday with a few of the QMOPS team, I am pleased to report that Eddie has not lost his sense of humour, or his determination. Hopefully this will enable him to make the best possible recovery. Eddie was keen to let everyone know about his stroke and I am sure you will all join me in wishing him a speedy recovery. Regards, Steve - QOC Chairman -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum on TV today.
Its here http://bit.ly/01safeat17 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=674428569287571&set=vb.138797479517352 -Original Message- From: Jim Hearne Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 4:15 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum on TV today. Is it on Iplayer ? Jim -Original Message- From: Eddie Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 2:22 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Quantum on TV today. Hi all Today on BBC South, they are discussing the rules and regulations on new drivers. One lad is filmed driving a Quantum on TV! Wow, they still look good on tv ;-) Err, I might of had a little to do with some of the young people driving Quantums at the Under17CarClub. If you have a youngster between 11 & 15 years old, take a look at this most excellent club Eddie -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Balancing a drive shaft
I had a similar problem on a 2+2 a few years ago. Checked everything and had the wheels balanced off the car - couldn't solve the problem. Ended up having finding a garage that could balance the wheels in situ (on the car). That solved the problem. AJ -Original Message- From: Jim Hearne Sent: Wednesday, October 9, 2013 9:26 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Balancing a drive shaft I have to admit to having changed a gearbox on a car to fix a vibration which turned out to be the front tyres Jim -Original Message- From: Nigel Plant Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 10:52 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Balancing a drive shaft Agree with Jim. Not sure what points to the drive shaft, but the other potential one, which I've had problems with in the past is tyre faults. Try switching wheels front to back, one at a time. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236
I bow to Eddie – I must have mistaken the Plug for a Mould From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 9:06 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236 I'm even more puzzled - my understanding was that the main body mould was shipped to Iran and lost in an earthquake, although there was a plug (The one on ebay?) from which a body mould could be made. ISTR the Sampsons were attempting to get enough kit orders to make it financially viable to make a new main mould using the plug, but this never happened. - Original Message - From: adrianjhopk...@btinternet.com To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 7:42 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236 I did a quick inventory of the Quantum Moulds / Panels that were at Eddie’s (for Any Heaton and Steve Kodz) before they were shipped out to Quantum Sports Cars. The H4 Chassis and Plug currently on e-bay was NOT on the list. However, there were a number of moulds. Including the Main H4 Mould and Moulds for Bonnet, Boot lid, Front / Rear Bumpers and Targa Roof From: chris.quan...@btinternet.com Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 6:50 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236 That looks just like the one Eddie had before he had to downsize his workshop. I thought it went to new Extreme factory. Chris G From: sebring mx Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 8:23 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236 H4 Chassis and plug for the main body mould ebay item number 251327059236 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1432 / Virus Database: 3222/6126 - Release Date: 08/31/13 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the
Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236
I did a quick inventory of the Quantum Moulds / Panels that were at Eddie’s (for Any Heaton and Steve Kodz) before they were shipped out to Quantum Sports Cars. The H4 Chassis and Plug currently on e-bay was NOT on the list. However, there were a number of moulds. Including the Main H4 Mould and Moulds for Bonnet, Boot lid, Front / Rear Bumpers and Targa Roof From: chris.quan...@btinternet.com Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 6:50 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236 That looks just like the one Eddie had before he had to downsize his workshop. I thought it went to new Extreme factory. Chris G From: sebring mx Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 8:23 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236 H4 Chassis and plug for the main body mould ebay item number 251327059236 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum H4 Suspension/Wheels/Tyres
The offset is the distance in mm between the centre line of the wheel rim, and the line through the fixing (hub) face. http://www.raceandroad.com/technical-help/alloy-wheel-offset.html A positive offset means the rim / wheel moves out from the car The larger the number bigger the movement AJ From: The Blue Pig Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2013 11:13 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum H4 Suspension/Wheels/Tyres This is an old thread, I know, but I'm doing a trawl of all of the contained wisdom on the Google site in order to answer several queries, came across it and thought I'd add my experiences to the melting pot. When acquired, my H4 was running Ford 15" alloy wheelswith 195/50/15 profile tyres at the rear and 195/45/15 at the front - presumably to reduce the incidence of rubbing or binding on lock, I've no idea. The ride was "firm", the cornering almost adhesive-assisted but many bumps were very harsh. Over winter, I obtained five 14"x5.5J Ford steel rims (ex-Escort) and fitted them with 175/60/14 rubber, a profile which more closely approximates to the 185/55 fitted to oroginal sporty MkIII Fiestas, I believe. The effects have been marked and very pleasant, with far better soaking up of bumps, a less jarring ride (as you'd expect) and far less tendency to tram-line in the driving lane of the motorway. I am far from a sporting driver - sedate economy is more my thing - so the less go-kart-like cornering is no loss whilst a slight improvement in fuel economy and a possible improvement in the profile of power delivery is an agreeable bonus. One cautionary word, which I'm sure the majority know already but came as a lesson to me: the wheels were second-hand, carefully selected for soundness and lack of bumps or damage. However, the Escort used more than one offset of steel wheel and I initially ended up with three with a 43.5 offset and two with a 47 (or was it 47.5?) offset. As a query, does the higher number offset indicate a higher percentage of the wheel being in-board of the mid-line or out-board of it? Steve/The Blue Pig. On Sunday, 10 June 2012 15:48:06 UTC+1, Andrewow47 wrote: Hi I have recently purchased an H4 and will shortly be joining the owners club. My question concerns suspension wheels and tyres. The car has a 1.6 zetec engine and is based on a 1995 Fiesta so guess this is a Fiesta Mk3.5 but I am not sure. The tyre size is 16/215/40 which just seems too wide for the car, they are virtually projecting beyond the wheel arches and the rears rub the arches over bumps. I don't know what the suspension set is but the front ride height seems on the high side and the rear is a bit low and the rear suspension seems firm to say the least! In fact it really is spoiling the car on normal roads, on the plus side it corners like a go-kart. I have read that the 'factory set up' was standard 1.6 Fiesta suspension on the front and 1.1 on the rear, I have do to something to improve the suspension as a matter of priority,I was thinking about just buying some standard 1.1 springs/shocks for the rear and taking it from there. There are also a fair number of alternative suspension manufacturers such a spax, koni etc. who sell lower/stiffer/adjustable alternatives and I don't know if this would be better? Also any guidance on wheel sizes/offsets and tyre sizes would be very much appreciated. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quant
Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 XR2 Brake Master Cylinder & Servo...HELP!
Try looking through this thread http://quantumforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=test&action=display&thread=272&page=2 AJ From: flash2+2 Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 6:30 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 XR2 Brake Master Cylinder & Servo...HELP! Hi all, my 2+2 has just failed it's MOT due to a spongy brake pedal, after some investigation it appears the master cylinder seals are shot & as such is filling the servo up with brake fluid. I have searched virtually everywhere for a service kit but have been told that these are now extinct for the later (1988 > 1989) XR2 so my car is now sitting at my mechanics in bits whilst alot of head scrathing is taking place. Someone told me that a non ABS Mondeo set up could be used although considerable work is required to fit this & the bar running along the bulk head needs to be made adjustable to enable the brake pedal to be adjusted but this seems to be more work than I'm willing to investigate further, has anyone else had this problem with a late XR2 based Quantum & if so how did you overcome this or does anyone know where a service kit could be obtained from or does another service kit from a different manufacturer fit? Seems totally crazy that such a simple part from an 80's Ford cannot be obtained & makes me wonder how both MK2 XR2 owners & kit car owners are keeping their cars on the road if such simple service parts are no longer available? Any help with this will be very, very much appreciated. Cheers, Paul. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Fitting power steering to H4
I have also seen threads Here(?) and on other sites that describe using an electrical power steering solution using parts from a Corsa Try this http://www.google.co.uk/webhp?source=search_app#gs_rn=17&gs_ri=psy-ab&cp=27&gs_id=30&xhr=t&q=electric+power+steering+conversion&es_nrs=true&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&oq=electrical+power+sterring+c&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.48340889,d.d2k&fp=2f0c42e4d087c419&biw=1241&bih=560 AJ From: Hamish Freeman Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:32 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Fitting power steering to H4 I did this on my 1.8 Zetec H4 for the same reasons, probably about eight years ago when my heart problems began. The parts were all relatively simple to install with only minor movements of the engine required to fit belts etc. The rack was probably the most awkward thing to change and here a professional car lift would be preferred as opposed to doing the job on ramps as I did. Sorry but by now I have no idea of the list of parts involved as mine were provided by one James Herne, who had recently removed them all from a 1.6 Zetec which from memory was possibly a Mk 3.5 Ghia, M316VJN, if you go to Mr Ford for parts. There are extra idler pulleys, various brackets and a longer drive belt. It is necessary to get a pump that does not leak so be a bit choosy when looking at parts if there are signs of steering fluid on everything. The pipework was no problem and did not encroach on existing items. As my loom does not cater for this I did not connect the hydraulic switch to the ECU, which enables a change in idle speed when cold I believe, but there has not been a problem with idling. This is well worth the effort as a) the steering is so much lighter and b) you get less turns lock to lock thus making the steering far more sensitive and this completely changes the nature of the car, giving it a far more sporty feel. Good Luck Hamish From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of peter atkins Sent: 25 June 2013 20:02 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fitting power steering to H4 Have recently acquired an H4 and find the steering excessively stiff . Can anyone supply any information regarding conversion to power steering, (parts required and procedures involved ) ? Engine is 1.8 Zetec, car built in 1999 with mostly new parts, so no donor-car information. I am sure someone must have had this problem before, as my senior partner is unable to drive it as it is ! Any help greatly appreciated. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you
Re: [Quantum Owners] new carpet
Jin Can you recommend a supplier for the "thick anti fatigue floor matting" you used? AJ -Original Message- From: jin Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 10:40 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] new carpet I finally gave in and decided to carpet my 2+2 after 3 years had passed from when I ripped all the old out, my reluctance to re-carpet it was borne out of the mess left behind from the old carpet, it was glued in everywhere with bucket loads of evo stick and the whole of the underlay (what the hell was that stuff anyway? Sort of dried grass cuttings and donkey fur?) had gone mouldy as hell, not surprising as the car leaked like a sieve so for the last 3 years ive run about with just rubber mats in the foot wells http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20121029_073849.jpg It still leaks but nowhere near as bad, so I took the plunge and got the 2 rolls of new carpet down from the loft I bought at stonleigh 2010 and got to work From the outset I didn’t want to go down the route of plastering traditional sound deadening everywhere for it to just soak up moisture like a sponge, in fact my aim was to limit the use of carpet full stop in favour of non absorbent materials where possible yet still retain some ergonomics To start I bought some 50mmx50mm flight case edging to cap the top of the inner sills, I didn’t want to carpet this area to enable me to still have access to the loom and I didn’t fancy having to try and conceal thick wiring looms under the carpet as well as negotiating carpeting the top face of the inner sill while still making the job look neat http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20121029_071808.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20121026_190229.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20121029_073900.jpg The angle edging, is fixed to and raised up from the sills creating a gap for the wiring by lego, may seem odd but 3 flat bricks high and bonded to the sill and trim in turn they fit tight and secure yet can be removed if needed Then onto the carpet, once a template was made for each sill they were bonded on with an unbroken bead of sikaflax across the very top edge, reason being if any water enters in or around the doors it wont get trapped between the carpet and sill, http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20130512_234740_zps781980bf.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20130513_182009_zpsa6df86b9.jpg and since the carpet im using is the synthetic pile on plastic backing type its not only water proof but non organic so wont go mouldy http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20130526_140519_zps3292db6a.jpg The centre console front section was tackled next this section was held in place with stratigicly placed Velcro strips, so the carpet is secure but removable should I need to get to the wiring loom in the future http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20130523_195803_zps23ea69d0.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20130523_231308_zpseac4ee4e.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20130523_231320_zps48be9d19.jpg And the bulkhead section was cut-out and ready, again held with Velcro http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20130526_140507_zps7e391222.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20130524_225847_zps173d186f.jpg The floor bases were covered in thick anti fatigue floor matting, this is used to relieve joint stress for people who stand for a long time, such as warehouses, its very lightweight, water proof, chemical proof and soft, like memory foam, cut to about 5mm too wide all round each piece slots into place snugly forming a watertight seal round the edges as it expands, so if any water gets in it sits on the top and gets mopped up, if its bad the mats can be removed and wiped underneath, because of the thick closed cell foam construction, they absorb road noise very well http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20130524_224249_zps9c3f74e0.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20130525_110338_zps8afaaa1e.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20130525_110401_zpsdc627f13.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20130525_110452_zps63f8fbeb.jpg The rear section of the centre console was held with strong double sided tape, wants to be strong too at £1 per 100mm http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20130527_175756_zpsc52ab62c.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20130528_125604_zps4d3e9dd1.jpg The seat side base was done in the same way as the sills, one small bead of sikaflex where the strip meats the seat ba
Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Light flap relay
You might find this tread useful... https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en&fromgroups#!searchin/quantumowners/interesting$20electrical$20problem/quantumowners/w7-68Wg1Y4o/82w4M-Lz5TwJ http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/relays/relays.php AJ From: Jamiemac Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 5:36 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Light flap relay Hi I think the relay is kaput as it isn't moving the flaps when the lights are on (was fine until I got it wet!) All that is on the relay is 018 - it has 5 pins - can anyone tell me what type it is - twin make and break, double make and break? something else? Is it a standard part? It has pins 85 30 87 x 2 and 87b Also, does anyone have a spare copy of the 2+2 build manual for sale, or know where I could get a copy? Thanks Jamie -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Coupe on ebay
Great news. You've got a while before daughter number 2 will want one - LOL AJ -Original Message- From: Eddie Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:24 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Coupe on ebay Hi Jon That sounds great. I will be enjoying showing my daughter the fun of rebuilding a Coupe and emparting the passion I have for these cars. Good times ahead and another Q saved :-) Eddie -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Track day fun with Gallardo
I have used Motor Sport Events as well – Calne and Hulllavington airfields and Castle Combe. I’d definitely recommend them as well. Very reasonably priced, friendly, well run and plenty of Track Time. The instruction is well worth the money as well – it improved my track driving no end... AJ From: jon jackson Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 11:38 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Track day fun with Gallardo Just in case anyone is interested in a Quantum 2+2 and a Lambo playing here is my video shot from my car. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAnB-h9PhgM&list=UU99qd1sXQ_iQ5bMRK4N3TFw&index=1 Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: jon jackson To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 4:50 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Track day fun with Gallardo On Fri we took our 2+2 RST to Hullavington where these very friendly folk www.motorsport-events.com organised a track day. The Quantum was absolutely brilliant and proved to be as fast as most of the 7 type cars and exactly the same as a race prepped Renault Clio Sport who's driver was a friend of Keith who himself was driving a Lambo Gallardo 4 wheel drive 400+ bhp Italian thoroughbred. We got friendly with this little crew who also had a Porsche Caymen with them after fixing a minor problem on the Lambo first wife Diane was taken round in the Lambo with me with a rear facing camera video'd it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAnB-h9PhgM&list=UU99qd1sXQ_iQ5bMRK4N3TFw&index=1 oh the noise was glorious and it took and retook me as I drove mine, the video will be put on Utube as soon as I can. All day there were two questions asked by fellow track people, "What is it?" and "Why is it so fast?" Most had not heard of Quantum Cars and I genuinely think they were impressed with its turn of speed as we were able to match several M3's on acceleration though we were obviously no problem to the Lambo. I was also taken round in the Gallardo and I have not experienced a supercar driven like it was stolen and boy was I thrilled by it. The Quantum has a proper coolant temp gauge fitted by me and the max it reached with me driving was 105 deg and 90 deg when Diane was behind the wheel. Fuel was consumed copiously but hell it was not an economy drive. The tyre combo raised an eyebrow with a professional racer because I had old Yoko 032 on the front and new Uniroyal Rainsport 2's at rear. This made the car oversteer when throttle snapped shut but was easy peasy caught with a dab of throttle and I did not detect torque steer as it just went where I pointed it.the car is fantastic and huge fun for the miserable £1000 it cost me, I am thinking this car will be mine for a while yet! Jon No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6329 - Release Date: 05/16/13 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message bec
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 headlamp "flaps" go mad
There you go... Robert – you might need to re-scan; the images are cropped when I look at them... From: Robert Craig Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2013 6:16 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 headlamp "flaps" go mad Andy, See attachments. Bob Craig - Original Message - From: AndyH To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 8:07 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 headlamp "flaps" go mad Erm, something of a revival (was this really 5 years ago?!) I still havent sorted it, but thinking of starting again on wiring in the thing again. There's that much wiring in the engine bay from a carb'd car, then EFi, then FRST that I think ignoring it might be a good option. Right now, my headlamp flaps are down permanently, everything seems plugged in that should be, but I think the wiper motor itself is now caput. Which brings me onto the point - would anyone be able to tell me / show me the alleged modification to the wiper motor for the 2+2 Thanks Andy On Monday, 15 December 2008 21:43:52 UTC, Matthew Wastell wrote: Have you checked the grease on the little contact wheel inside the mech? After many years of working the grease can pick up small particles of metal which wears away from the contact wheel - it then has the lovely property of being conductive grease which then leaves the flaps doing exactly what you said. Pop the disc out, wipe it over and pop it back in. Matthew -- From: quantu...@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Haworth Sent: 14 December 2008 19:33 To: quantu...@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 headlamp "flaps" go mad OK, back to this one After a bit of testing I thought I had it sorted, until I went back out to the car a few hours later to find the headlamp flaps doing a little dance of their own. So this is happening without ignition power which I didnt think was supposed to happen Unplugged again for now until I have more time and a recharged battery Andy On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 9:58 AM, Tony P wrote: Not on my car. I think it was earthing back up through the indicators On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:57:40 +, Jim Hearne wrote: > > That should just make the flaps not go down as the relay wouldn't get > energised. > > Jim > > > Tony P wrote: >> I had a similar thing happen on my 2+2, I tracked it down to a dodgey > earth >> on the flap relay. >> >> T >> >> On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:45:20 +, Jim Hearne > wrote: >> >>> Only when the lights are on or always ? >>> >>> Jim >>> >>> >>> Andy Haworth wrote: >>> Picked the 2+2 up from it's latest engine build (stuck with turbo > and managed to get the old block rebored in the end) Anyway, the headlight flaps are as excited as I am about it, and continually go up and down in celebration. This has happened before on > my old 2+2, and I think I changed a relay and it stopped doing it. It may have been coincidental Does anyone know why this happens? TIA Andy >>> >>> >> >> > >> >> > > > > > > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are s
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 headlamp "flaps" go mad
The Saloon Build Manual has details and pics. I would expect the 2+2 Manual to have the same. I expect someone will respond post Stoneleigh. AJ From: AndyH Sent: Saturday, May 4, 2013 8:07 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 headlamp "flaps" go mad Erm, something of a revival (was this really 5 years ago?!) I still havent sorted it, but thinking of starting again on wiring in the thing again. There's that much wiring in the engine bay from a carb'd car, then EFi, then FRST that I think ignoring it might be a good option. Right now, my headlamp flaps are down permanently, everything seems plugged in that should be, but I think the wiper motor itself is now caput. Which brings me onto the point - would anyone be able to tell me / show me the alleged modification to the wiper motor for the 2+2 Thanks Andy On Monday, 15 December 2008 21:43:52 UTC, Matthew Wastell wrote: Have you checked the grease on the little contact wheel inside the mech? After many years of working the grease can pick up small particles of metal which wears away from the contact wheel - it then has the lovely property of being conductive grease which then leaves the flaps doing exactly what you said. Pop the disc out, wipe it over and pop it back in. Matthew From: quantu...@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Haworth Sent: 14 December 2008 19:33 To: quantu...@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 headlamp "flaps" go mad OK, back to this one After a bit of testing I thought I had it sorted, until I went back out to the car a few hours later to find the headlamp flaps doing a little dance of their own. So this is happening without ignition power which I didnt think was supposed to happen Unplugged again for now until I have more time and a recharged battery Andy On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 9:58 AM, Tony P wrote: Not on my car. I think it was earthing back up through the indicators On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:57:40 +, Jim Hearne wrote: > > That should just make the flaps not go down as the relay wouldn't get > energised. > > Jim > > > Tony P wrote: >> I had a similar thing happen on my 2+2, I tracked it down to a dodgey > earth >> on the flap relay. >> >> T >> >> On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:45:20 +, Jim Hearne > wrote: >> >>> Only when the lights are on or always ? >>> >>> Jim >>> >>> >>> Andy Haworth wrote: >>> Picked the 2+2 up from it's latest engine build (stuck with turbo > and managed to get the old block rebored in the end) Anyway, the headlight flaps are as excited as I am about it, and continually go up and down in celebration. This has happened before on > my old 2+2, and I think I changed a relay and it stopped doing it. It may have been coincidental Does anyone know why this happens? TIA Andy >>> >>> >> >> > >> >> > > > > > > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewit
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Do we do 'spotted'?
I spotted 2 X 2+2s at the Bovington Tank Training ground in Dorset, today... SatNavs playing up again – LOL From: geoff ward Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2013 1:25 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Do we do 'spotted'? just spotted 52 Quantums all parked in area 35! On May 4, 2013 9:03 AM, "shaun mcsorley" wrote: > > That's a coincid That's a coincidence because I was probably bringing in my quantum next week. I'm a student there. Cheers Shaun McSorley On 4 May 2013 08:55, "Nigel Plant" wrote: The xtreme at Warwickshire college Trident centre is mine. It just came out of winter hibernation this week and taking advantage of the weather. I work there. Nigel -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to mailto:quantumowners%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to mailto:quantumowners%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, o
Re: [Quantum Owners] Interesting electrical problem
or here... http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/relays/relays.php From: adrianjhopk...@btinternet.com Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 10:29 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Interesting electrical problem Have you looked at: http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/category/Electrical/Relays,b.html for an alternative Relay and Holder? From: Bill Jackson Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 8:41 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Interesting electrical problem Thank you all who sent comment and advice. I've not solved the problem quite yet, but the dip beam headlamp relay has melted away leaving a large melt hole in the relay carrier that clips to the rear of the fuse box. I cannot seem to find a replacement at the moment, searching on 3 different web part finders but no replies and nothing on eBay either. The part number is 94FG 14A 073 AA and the melted relay number is 88AG 13L02 8AA. I wondered if any kindly club member might have spares? Please ? Bill Jackson -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Interesting electrical problem
Have you looked at: http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/category/Electrical/Relays,b.html for an alternative Relay and Holder? From: Bill Jackson Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 8:41 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Interesting electrical problem Thank you all who sent comment and advice. I've not solved the problem quite yet, but the dip beam headlamp relay has melted away leaving a large melt hole in the relay carrier that clips to the rear of the fuse box. I cannot seem to find a replacement at the moment, searching on 3 different web part finders but no replies and nothing on eBay either. The part number is 94FG 14A 073 AA and the melted relay number is 88AG 13L02 8AA. I wondered if any kindly club member might have spares? Please ? Bill Jackson -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] interesting electrical problem
1) The headlights (on dip beam) suddenly go off taking the side lights with them. Switch to Main beam...and they work, but on dip...nothing Switch to sidelights only with engine running and I get dipped lights on dim, as expected. Start with Earth Points then Check the connectors that fit on the back of the Bulb; I have had problems with the connector corroding / melting. A bad connection tend to heat up when current flows through it making the connection fail. 2) No right hand turn signalno click, no flash, no dash warning light. Left hand turn signalOK: click noise, all signals work, but no dash board warning light. Hazard warning..everything works as it should!! (All signals and dash warnings too). I would check the Indicator Stalk Switch (and connections) is OK and Working - Invest in a Multi-meter. AJ -Original Message- From: Eddie Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 3:15 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] interesting electrical problem Hi Bill If the car has been off the road for a while, check for corrosion around the earth points on the chassis. Also check for corrosion in any if the joints in the loom up front. That's a reasonable starting point. From there on, hopefully someone else can advise who knows this model better than me. Eddie -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Insurance Update
Steve / Andy That is a great piece of work and gives encouragement that insurance is possible for younger drivers. I think we need to encourage our current 17 / 18 year olds to share their experiences via your good selves and then post via the owner's section of the web pages. Regards AJ -Original Message- From: Steve Kodz Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 8:26 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Insurance Update Sitting watching the Chinese GP this morning, Andy Heaton and myself have managed to upload details of indicative insurance quotes for young drivers aged 17-25. Andy has concentrated on these policies, since Footman James are currently unable to provide them with policies. Full details are available to club members by logging into the club website. Expect more information on other policies at the AGM next month. Regards, Andy and Steve -- www.h4-turbo.co.uk www.quantumowners.co.uk www.quantumcars.eu www.quantumheritage.co.uk -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Engines
Keith Zetec upgrades are popular. A quick google search throws this up – LOL http://www.quantumowners.co.uk/index.php/faq/32-faq-22/132-qoc-22-zetec-conversion “The gallery .concentrates on the modifications needed to the engine subframe. More details about the conversion can be found on Zetec engine into a Mk2 Fiesta. Here you can find more information about wiring the ECU and engine wiring loom into the Mk2 Fiesta. Additional information can be found on Jim Hearne's excellent website.” The discussion groups contain discussions regarding which zetec engine. People have also fitted Diesels AJ From: Keith Joseph Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 5:48 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Engines Does anyone know what engines, apart from the standard 1.6 CVH, will fit onto the mk2 XR2 gearbox in my 2+2? I've managed to shear off one of the bolts holding the thermostat housing into the head and after attempting to remove the remainder of the bolt, I've snapped the stud extractor within the sheered bolt! Also a couple of other bolt holes have stripped so I think the head has seen better days, even tough it was reconditioned only 21,000 miles ago, as was the full engine. Ideally, I want to take the whole engine out and drop in a complete replacement, preferably something with a bit more power that the standard 1.6 CVH - If anyone has something lying around in the back of their garage that they want rid of, please let me know :-) Cheers, Keith -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Auto Choke on 2+2
I converted an electric auto choke to manual last year – I had problems starting and when I took the auto choke casing off various metal fragments fell out – definitely broken There we NO kits on the market but managed to find an old new stock kit that fitted with some modifications. The kit cost £5 plus time / effort and a pint for a mate who made up a new bracket for me. The alternative was £250 plus for a New Manual Choke Carb. AJ From: barnacle Sent: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 8:00 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Auto Choke on 2+2 I lived an hour from work thirty years ago and drove carb cars (there were few that weren't). Like most of these things it was down to maintenance; if you didn't, they wouldn't... manual choke was always easiest; just pull the knob out depending how warm it was(n't) outside, one pump to prime the carb, and off you went. The starting procedure for an auto choke was similar: (1) replace auto choke with manual conversion; (2) start as above... btw - you *can* flood an injection engine if you try hard; the best way is to allow it to run for only one or two revs and then inadvertently stop it. One way to clear it is to start it with the pedal to the metal which allows maximum air through the cylinders. Once it starts, though, you need your foot up sharpish if you prefer an engine instead of a grenade. Neil On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 4:33:40 PM UTC+1, Matthew Wastell wrote: That sound IMPossible to live with! I guess the carb design makes a big difference there, updraft being almost (if not) impossible to flood and downdraft being the worst. I can understand why 30 odd years ago it was very unusual to live, say, an hour drive from your work, which now seems quite common. You just could not rely on old cars to be reliable. M -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
