Re: [Quantum Owners] Coolant thermostat
I am too mean to run without a stat as the fuel consumption goes from 35 mpg to 25 mpg and the oil is not as hot as it should be and does not lubricate properly. - Original Message - From: "AndyH" To: "Quantum Owners Group" Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2016 9:29 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Coolant thermostat Both the coolant temperature sender and the fan switch take readings from the head in a cvh don't they, just in 2 different locations? Gauge at the front of the head and fan switch on the distributor side? I've run without a thermostat a number of times but its not ideal. I think I'd rather have an additional manual fan or an override than no stat -- -- 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] Bodywork film
My daughter has been racing Porsches for a few years now and her great strength is getting sponsorship to pay for it as I am not wealthy by any measure. She has her car wrapped by a company near Guildford (Surrey) and when I visited their premises they had Ferrari's and all sorts in there and my daughters Porsche Boxster looked superb with pictures of sponsors etc. Hmm seems like we might get a good deal if a few of us require it. - Original Message - From: philfi2clean cleaning To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2016 12:03 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Bodywork film Theres also a H4 in the Scottish kitcar club that has been carbon effect wrapped.Looks ok ...i was looking at getting mine wrapped but due to the large panels of the 2+2 ie the bonnet you would end up with join lines. On 9 January 2016 at 10:21, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: One way would be to use the "carpet fitting trick" ie put some colour under where the joins are.. So some time before (if you know where the joins are going), put a 50mm line of paint in the closest colour match! Martin - Original Message - From: "Mark" To: "Quantum Owners Group" Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2016 9:52 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Bodywork film Someone has already done a 2+2 in bright orange. Has been at Stoneleigh a few times over the last few years. Looks good, but you can see the joins. These are quite difficult to hide due the 'one piece' nature of the quantum shell. Mark -- -- 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. -- -- 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
Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel Gauge Stuck at Top
Yep you have got your bumper hooked over the car in front. - Original Message - From: "SMIDG3T" To: "Quantum Owners Group" Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2016 8:30 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fuel Gauge Stuck at Top Hi. So I've done just over 40 miles and the needle hasn't moved one bit. It'll move ever so slightly when going up or downhill however. By 40 miles, normally, it'd of definitely moved a little. Any ideas? Thanks. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6176 / Virus Database: 4489/11339 - Release Date: 01/06/16 -- -- 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] New Coilovers for 2+2
Interesting subject and as I have found on other car forums very variable opinions. I have 2 Quantum 2+2's in my possesion and my first one had some standard type shocks fitted and the car was almost lethal with its RS turbo lump as it tried successfully to torque steer all over the road when full throttle was applied. Jim Hearne and others gave sound advice and I fitted adjustable Spax with 1.4 Fiesta standard front springs and 1100 Fiesta rears and the car is up there with the Lotus 7 types on track days. My second 2+2 has Gaz adjustables fitted and when I bought the car it did not handle well with a soggy rear that steered the car on corners and I found that going stiffer (I think 4 clicks) cured the problem and it handles fine. As for spring rates I dont know what is fitted but the fronts seem approx same as the 1.4 Fiesta as does the rear seem the same as 1100 Fiesta neither car is too low and despite our Hampshire third world potholed tracks does not bottom out. I like adjustables merely because you can make the car suit yourself. - Original Message - From: "SMIDG3T" To: "Quantum Owners Group" Sent: Monday, December 28, 2015 5:55 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] New Coilovers for 2+2 In regards to the rear springs, you said you just left the springs you had on. Would it be worth getting front coilovers instead and leaving the rears as they are? Here's the link: http://www.gazcoilovers.com/ford-c-9/fiesta-c-9_142/fiesta-mk12-c-9_142_143/ford-fiesta-mk-12-gaz-front-coilover-kit-p-814.html -- -- 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. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6176 / Virus Database: 4489/11271 - Release Date: 12/28/15 -- -- 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] How to identify an LSD
Thanks Jim as I have gearbox problems on the summer turbo car I now have the winter to strip it out and discover what the damage is. I would be gutted to find I had thrown out an LSD with the box. Perhaps I should know after track daying the car for the last 5 years but all I can say is it seems to do the bizz...until the bearings started to grumble. This same expert I was talking to also claims that a 5th injector and a lightened flywheel helps a lot. I think I have too many problems at the moment because I am still rebuilding my Porsche 944 engine and am amazed that it is a sports car because the engineering is more like a lorry. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2015 10:44 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] How to identify an LSD Escort RST all had LSD's in the gearbox. On the Fiesta RST the LSD was an option. If you pull one of the driveshafts out you can see the difference easily. If the hole is nearly driveshaft size right the way through the diff and you can see a smaller shaft running across inside the hole it's a normal diff. If you can see a small round hole right the way through it's a Ford LSD. I've a feeling that the wheels do turn in the same direction with the Ford LSD if one is turned but it's long time since i did it. Jim On 23/10/2015 23:54, jon jackson wrote: Well I thought my car did not have an LSD because although the car has an Escort RS lump installed it might not have its LSD because when I turn the driving wheel the opposite side should turn the same direction if an LSD is in operation as this is the case with Sierra 4X4 and my MX5 LSD. However my 2+2's wheel turns the opposite way to the turned one, but today I talked to someone who claims to know and he said Ford boxes on these cars turn opposite whatever diff is in. I would like to know if there is a way to tell easily what is fitted. help please? Cheers Jon No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6173 / Virus Database: 4455/10882 - Release Date: 10/24/15 -- -- 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. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6173 / Virus Database: 4450/10880 - Release Date: 10/24/15 -- -- 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 unsubscrib
[Quantum Owners] How to identify an LSD
Well I thought my car did not have an LSD because although the car has an Escort RS lump installed it might not have its LSD because when I turn the driving wheel the opposite side should turn the same direction if an LSD is in operation as this is the case with Sierra 4X4 and my MX5 LSD. However my 2+2's wheel turns the opposite way to the turned one, but today I talked to someone who claims to know and he said Ford boxes on these cars turn opposite whatever diff is in. I would like to know if there is a way to tell easily what is fitted. help please? Cheers Jon -- -- 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] Gearbox woes
Wow thanks for the info I am now armed to sort the beast out. Although the engine is a an RST it came from an Escort and as I have the build story as a kind soul sent me a magazine article all about my cars build in the 90's. I do not have the LSD and the cars loom is a blend of XR2 from the donor and an engine loom from the Escort. It would be nice to fit an LSD as I could get more of the power down on corner exit when the car is loaded on one side. I have just fitted a new starter as the old one was flagging and I have made an alloy cover to shield it from some of the heat. I think I will seek out a B5. Thanks again. Jon - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Gearbox woes As Steve says, the gearbox models go BC, B5 and IB5 But they are all basically the same gearbox, just with various improvements, and on the later IB5's a switch to cable gearchange and or hydraulic clutches. The BC which yours probably is if it's an Escort RS Turbo box used the end of the output shaft as the inner surface for a roller bearing and after a while the surface of the shaft starts to break up. The B5 and then the IB5 had a proper inner bearing race pressed on the end of the output shaft. The easiest upgraded gearbox for yours is probably one from a late Mk3 (1996) Fiesta, this would be a B5 gearbox. Everything would bolt straight on, you might just need to swap some of the studs around on the gearbox casing where the brackets bolt on but you can take these from your old gearbox. The gearchange and driveshafts are compatible. If you want to keep the LSD from your current gearbox then that can be swapped into the new gearbox. On mine and Matthews 2+2's i used a IB5 gearbox from a Mk5 or 6 Escort Zetec 1.6. These have the advantage of moving the starter to the rear of the engine and out from behind the turbo but that only works on a Zetec, on the CVH the starter would would hit the oil filter. These are a bit more of a pain to fit as they changed the size of the spigot that the clutch release bearing slides over and finding a release bearing that fits it that isn't low lift is a bit of a pain. I machined the spigot down on ours to take a bearing that could be found. I believe there are some IB5 with a front starter on the Mk5 Escorts in the 1.4 CVH and early 1.6 Zetec Escort. I don't know what size release bearing these take. You can tell an IB5 because it has the square plastic oil breather on the top of the gearbox (instead of the pipe on the end cover) and a lot more ribs on the casing. The RS Turbo LSD will fit straight into the IB5 gearbox as well with the IB5 bearings fitted to it. Jim On 17/09/2015 23:10, Steve Kodź wrote: Jon, Depending on how much you are willing to pay, you might want to look at what the 'Gearboxman' offers. I've never used their services, but various Ford forums used to rate them. My information is a few years old now, but if you've a tuned RS Turbo the gearbox will probably be a weak point. When I first had my H4 RS Turbo engine tuned the diff destroyed itself within a couple hundred miles. http://www.gearboxman.co.uk/psgearboxes.html#03 In answer to which gearboxes fit, the BC and some IB5 will fit. With the IB5 gearboxes the starter motor location varies, which is why I believe some don't fit. No doubt the Oracle that is Jim Hearne will tell you everything you need to know. Regards, Steve h4-turbo.co.uk quantumowners.co.uk On 17/09/15 22:56, jon jackson wrote: Well it had to happen, I have had my 2+2 RS turbo for 6 years now and it has been a mostly reliable performer especially at track days where it manages to punch up amongst some fast machinery. Last time out however we had brake failure due to a solid pipe that was hidden to me sliced by the alternator pully and I am baffled as to why it was routed even near it! It isnt now though as that problem is fixed but the gearbox is now rumbling badly and either replacement or rebuild is needed. Any advice on boxes gratefully required, what boxes fit? are some stronger and better than others? I have one piece good condition driveshafts so want to keep them. Lastly does anyone have a good box they want to exchage for loot? Thanks in anticipation Jon -- -- 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 h
[Quantum Owners] Gearbox woes
Well it had to happen, I have had my 2+2 RS turbo for 6 years now and it has been a mostly reliable performer especially at track days where it manages to punch up amongst some fast machinery. Last time out however we had brake failure due to a solid pipe that was hidden to me sliced by the alternator pully and I am baffled as to why it was routed even near it! It isnt now though as that problem is fixed but the gearbox is now rumbling badly and either replacement or rebuild is needed. Any advice on boxes gratefully required, what boxes fit? are some stronger and better than others? I have one piece good condition driveshafts so want to keep them. Lastly does anyone have a good box they want to exchage for loot? Thanks in anticipation Jon -- -- 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] Re: Xtreme owners across the UK
Hi folks while I dont own an Extreme and I am not Nigel I can throw some light on where Southams is. Eleven years ago we lived in Totnes which sits between Exeter and Plymouth in the "South Hams" area of Devon. More interestly we (wife Diane daughter Rebecca and I) were members of The South Hams Motor club which used to run grass track events named Gymkhana's that we all competed in. So what I hear you say? Well my 4 wheel drive special that I had made broke down and I was loaned a towing A frame by the guy who was manager of Quantum! and was involved in producing Extremes, I cannot remember his name but think it was Paul and he also worked for RAC and drove a Puegeot M16 and I had trouble keeping up with in my Dolomite Sprint he lived in Salcombe. So I guess Quantums were made somewhere in the South Hams area of Devon and Totnes, Salcombe and Dartmouth. Cheers Jon 2+2 RS - Original Message - From: sssline To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 5:03 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Xtreme owners across the UK On Monday, 27 July 2015 08:42:21 UTC+1, Nigel Plant wrote: Hi sssline would you please mind introducing yourself and car; as there is no name appearing on the post and looks like you msy be new to the group, also where you are located, as Southams doesnt seem to exist!! That aside how was llandow, did it stay dry? Nigel Hi Nigel, Not that new, mine is the new shape white Xtreme that was on the club stand at Stoneleight last year :) didnt make it up this year, Llandow was dry thankfully as I drove it there and back (no roof)... South Hams is were the Quantum comes from John was based in the South Hams and so is Mark :) Guess its all Devon to northerners :) https://www.facebook.com/XTBuild Cheers Tony.R -- -- 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. -- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6086 / Virus Database: 4392/10384 - Release Date: 08/06/15 -- -- 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 2+2 being broken :(
So sorry to read this. Projects can be very hard to complete fully and 4x4 is probably the only way to tame this beast. I spent several years building a 4x4 special and got it to the stage of racing it in a grass event in Devon but when I lost my job I sold the project to a man in Kent. I have not seen it since but it looked like a fifties racer sort of Jag C type, I dont miss it its only a car. Your car is proof that you really can have too much power! Good luck with the sale. Jon 2+2 RST - Original Message - From: barnacle To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 10:08 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Quantum 2+2 being broken :( And you have no idea how much that hurts... Some of you will know my Fiat Coupe five cylinder turbo powered 2+2. Unfortunately, even after four years or so of development, it has not been possible to cure a vicious but unpredictable torque effect which, at high power, has a tendency to launch the car at the ditch. The time has come to draw a line under it and concentrate on the rolling (and expensive!) restoration of my Fiat Coupe instead. Because of the potentially lethal handling effect, I am not selling the car complete. Instead, I'm removing the Fiat engine and gearbox and offering either a rolling chassis, or, if there's no interest in that, then the various parts. All suspension and moving parts have under six thousand miles on them. So here's the list: Rolling chassis, sans engine, gearbox, driveshafts, ECU, and suchlike 4 x Team Dynamic Monza wheels with Toyo T1-R tyres: two new (fitted a fortnight ago) and two with better than 5mm tread: 185/60R15 (from memory) - the wheels are quite a low offset so will stick out a tiny bit on a Quantum 1 x Ford Pepperpot allow 13" with frankly rubbish tyre (the spare) 2 x front XR2 shock absorbers 2 x rear XR2 shock absorbers 1 x rear axle, swing arms, etc 2 x brake calipers: V6 Mondeo (need a 15" wheel to clear) 2 x doors with drop glass and powered winders 2 x leather seats, I believe from Audi TT 1 x steel fuel tank with internal swirl pot and external high pressure pump and filter 1 x Fiat Coupe hydraulic powered steering rack with Fiesta track rods 1 x hard top and rear glass 1 x soft top, really only good for a pattern, but with the irons 1 x stainless steel exhaust, will need the front changing to mate with Ford engines 1 x boot with lock and gas ram lifters 1 x bonnet, modified to fit around a larger radiator but usable as is. No doubt some other sundry parts... note that the engine frame has been *severely* modified to accommodate the Fiat engine and the suspension points have been moved. Ideally you'd want to rebuild this, or drop a new one on. The front bulkhead has had a small (2" by 6") hole cut to fit the Fiat pedal box and brake servo; easily fixed with a plate. As it stands, the car is road legal with an MOT from a fortnight ago. I'll be dropping the engine and gearbox out next weekend (27th). The car is at FCSS in Upton upon Severn (just off the M5 near Tewkesbury) so will need collecting from there. If anyone's interested in anything, make me an offer. If not, the wheels will go on eBay and the rest will go to the scrappy. Neil -- -- 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. -- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.5961 / Virus Database: 4365/10032 - Release Date: 06/16/15 -- -- 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
Re: [Quantum Owners] Castle Coombe?
Hi Castle Combe do reduced price track passes for clubs and if this is so and can be arranged I would love to take my 2+2 RS Turbo round. My car is very effective but not the most polished specimen of the breed. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Steve Kodź To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, May 18, 2015 1:10 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Castle Coombe? Dave, This is an event on the 20th June. A number of the committee will be on the tour, so there will probably be no committee representation or club stand. However if members want to attend it may be possible to organise a club area? If members can let the committee know, so we can make the arrangements if necessary. https://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/events/action_display_event.asp?BookingEventID=862 This is being organised by Complete Kit Car and we may be able to obtain passes for entry. Regards, Steve h4-turbo.co.uk quantumowners.co.uk On 18/05/15 12:25, Dave the Subbie wrote: At the AGM at Stoneleigh, someone mentioned something about a trip to Castle Coombe in one of the speeches. I wasn't paying attention, so I didn't catch what was said (Doh..!). Can anyone rememeber what it was about, when it was, etc? Thanks, Dave. -- -- 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. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.5941 / Virus Database: 4342/9801 - Release Date: 05/17/15 -- -- 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.
[Quantum Owners] is it really a 1.6?
My white Quantum is getting the care it deserves now that my other projects have been completed. It is supposed to have a standard 1.6 CVH in it but the car sports Gaz adjustables and 4 into one with a mongoose system which shows some effort to get it to perform. The car does not like revving above 5000 rpm and falters as if running lean, however it will go up steep hills in 5th with a smidgeon of throttle which is most unlike any 1.6 I have driven before and I suspect its a bigger lump hiding in there. This would explain the standard carb unable to provide the full needs. I have put bike Kwack ZX6 carbs on a Dolomite Sprint and also a Robin Hood S7 Pinto so am looking to do the same with this 2+2 of mine. Anybody put some on the CVH and what jets worked well? Cheers 2+2 x 2 man (Jon) -- -- 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] Good Engine Reconditioners?
Its a long time ago but a friend had a Capri 3000 and Specialised Engines sold him a stage 2 engine and with it he was sure he would burn off my standard TR4 (a standard 3000 should have done so!) it was actually slower than his brothers standard 3000 and still slower than my TR, conclusion is that perhaps they are not very good. I build all my engines myself but apart from a Pinto my Fords have been reliable. Saunders of Cadnam near Southampton do all the boring, balancing and machining for me but I dont know if they do complete engine recond, however you wanted someone local to you. Jon 2+2 x 2 - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Good Engine Reconditioners? I still have that engine waiting for something for it to go into. To be honest i took the head off and couldn’t see much wrong with it, i think most of the oil was leaking from seals and gaskets. And, didn’t it still have the standard carb on it ?, which was probably why the power was done. But, yes, i seem to remember they told you you had worn it out by using the wrong petrol. Jim From: Matthew Wastell Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2014 12:10 PM To: quantumown...@googlegroups..com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Good Engine Reconditioners? I used them about 10 years ago. Terrible engine wear and oil leaks everywhere with low mileage (1 pint of oil per petrol tank approx was needed) They said it was nothing to do with them, I must have used the wrong petrol and they charged me near £300 to change the oil and say "the engine is pretty good actually" The 1.9 was putting out less power than a 1.6. Maybe they have changed but personally I would never use them again nor recommend anyone else did. Matthew On 29 Oct 2014, at 22:41, "Chris" wrote: I had Specialised Engines in Essex rebuild my engine in May this year. Fantastic service and price was ok, if you’re in the owners club then you will get a discount on parts. It’s an old fashioned workshop with all the machinery needed and the knowhow about how to use it all properly, they do EVERYTHING inhouse. Apparently a few years ago another company set up near them with a similar name and did some REALLY bad rebuilds, which gave them a bad reputation. I have no probs about using them againbut hopefully not for another 10 years Look in the club mag for the logo. Chris G From: Dave English Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 10:23 PM To: quantumown...@googlegroups..com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Good Engine Reconditioners? Hi all With nearly 200k on the clock (including 10 seasons of the RAF Sprinting Championship) it's time to get my engine reconditioned. (Well, after Curborough on Saturday anyway!) Initially I was looking at Specialised Engines for a stage 1 upgrade, but some reports on this forum were less than encouraging so I'm interested in where people have gone and any recommendations. I'm near Peterborough and will be transporting the engine in my trailer, so somewhere not too far away would be ideal. The current plan is to do this over Winter, I have a list of other jobs on the car anyway. It'll be the first time my 2+2 has been off the road for any length of time in over 21 years, so I guess it deserves a short break! Regards Dave English -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumown...@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 quantumown...@googlegroups..com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Extreme fuel pump
Aha getting down there is not so bad, working is difficult, but getting out is almost impossible and I am past 60 and sometimes wonder why I still tinker until I see the faces of some folk driving boring old euro boxes and suddenly I am sure I will die a petrolhead. - Original Message - From: Chris Young To: quantumowners Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 8:18 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Extreme fuel pump I do love working down in the foot well upside down, feet hanging over the roll bar too :) got a load of time to spend down there soon as I get closer to wiring up my megasquirt .. On 28 October 2014 17:07, Dave Gell wrote: Bingo? Found two additional relays (with integral fuse ?) never seen these type before, tucked up way out of sight above the heater vent piping. One with a very doggy fuse that had been getting hot for some time with the looks of it. replaced complete relay with same type and new fuse hey presto running again. Shame its raining now don't want to get my car wet. Boy is it tough lying upside down with yer head in the foot well? Thanks to all for your interest, idea's and info, Dave On Wednesday, 22 October 2014 13:34:09 UTC+1, Dave Gell wrote: Hi can anyone give me some guidance . Just tried to start my Extreme and the electric fuel pump sounded very slow and reluctant. I then started to get a slight burning smell. I am sure the pump has seized and bunt out. I have removed the o/s/r wheel and can only just see the pump on top of the tank. Is there an easy way of getting to this? -- -- 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. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4765 / Virus Database: 4040/8465 - Release Date: 10/27/14 -- -- 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 becau
Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Mk1 destruction.
Most people have no idea what a Quantum is, in view of this I would expect the car to be cloned into another type of kit car to avoid IVA. I heard on radio2 that there were no prosecutions for vehicle cloning in the entire country last year. Our Quantums are virtually XR2's which are becoming very sought after as is many 80's cars. My Dolomite sprint went from about £1500 to difficult to find at less than £5000 in about 2 years. I now own a tidy 87 Porsche 944 which I bought for peanuts, I wonder if it will rise too? Just a thought. sadly Jon - Original Message - From: janhaines30 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 2:39 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Mk1 destruction. Hi Jim. This is what Eddie put in the mag. Jan Sent from Samsung Mobile Original message From: Jim Hearne Date: 21/10/2014 12:43 (GMT+00:00) To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Mk1 destruction. Hi Jan, Is was his Ebay ID we were after. Many thanks, Jim -Original Message- From: Jan Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 12:27 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Mk1 destruction. Hi The person's name Eddie you were looking for was (Facebook id Danny Pugh) Jan -Original Message- From: Eddie Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 11:26 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Mk1 destruction. Hi Jim I have included his id in a report for our magazine. I can nit remember it off hand. Please do block him if possible please. Thank you 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/d/optout. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- -- 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
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: today was a good day
I wish I could say the same. After reading that they do a multicar policy I enquired (wife did) about our 2 Quantums a special 7 type car a Porsche 944 and finally an MX5 and their price was over £100 more than insuring them seperately so its a pointless effort trying to get a good deal from them in our experience. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Andrew Owen To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2014 8:35 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: today was a good day Sorry meant to say my 19 year old son, not 17, time flies! On 2 September 2014 20:33, Andrew Owen wrote: Joined the club and got the H4 insured via Adrian Flux, they were the only firm who would quote for my 17 year old son and couldn't have been more helpful. Andrew On 26 August 2014 17:16, Steve Kodź wrote: Andrew, Unfortunately Footman James has taken the decision to stop insuring young drivers on kit and classic car policies, so we no longer have our fixed price deal. However, Andy has been working with Adrian Flux who will look at each individual case for young drivers. Further details are available on the club website for members, plus in Quantum Mechanics. It could be worth joining the club for these discounts alone? Regards, Steve -- h4-turbo.co.uk quantumowners.co.uk On 26/08/14 13:46, Andrew Owen wrote: Hi Andy My family are not yet members of the owners club as My H4 was off the road for over a year but it was our intention to join as the car has just been repaired and MOT'd, and to get back on the road etc.. I have just tried to get a Quote, from Footman James for my son who is 19, but apparently they will not quote for a kit car for any driver under 25. This is very frustrating as I had always previously heard that Quantum's were very reasonable to insure for young drivers. Any advice or alternatives would be most welcome. Regards Andrew On 29 August 2013 10:19, ANDREW HEATON wrote: The Club now has the authorisation to do the agreed values on our vehicles. What Steve and I need is Build History and seeing the vehicle to do the photo's and then agree the value. Regards Andy Heaton QOC Insurance coordinator On 28 August 2013 22:51, neil birkin wrote: You will have to explain that bit for me mate. I just contacted Adrian Flux and told them 3 grand based on what I thought it was worth On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:13 PM, ANDREW HEATON wrote: Neil you will have to ask Steve and I to organise an agreed value for your new toy.enjoy! Andy Heaton. On 28 August 2013 13:21, bobbycrai...@tiscali.co.uk wrote: The car looks great and I'm sure you will tinker with it a little to make your own. Have fun. Bob >Original Message >From: neil.bir...@gmail.com >Date: 28/08/2013 7:13 >To: >Subj: [Quantum Owners] Re: today was a good day > >Well - yesterday was a great day! >Adrian Flux insured it for £135 fully comp! Result I reckon >I hitched a lift with a friend of mine to Cheshire - a journey of 64 miles >from where I live. We got to Freds house and he invited us in for a very >welcome cup of tea while we sorted out the details. >The car looked fantastic with its matching yellow top now fitted ready for >the journey. I paid the money we did all the paperwork. Freds wife was > visibly moved to see the car go as I reversed it off the drive. >The car on the road feels lovely and solid - only suffering a little from >those slightly bigger wheels and lower profile tyres making the lanes >changes a little skittish over the white lines and very heavy to manoevre >at low speed. It ran beautifully and never missed a beat all the way home. >the engine sounds nice but I really miss the rasp of the Magnex that I had >on mine so I will be on the lookout for one of those from now on. >A really lovely little car that I intend to thoroughly enjoy. > >Thanks to Fred for a lovely deal and congratulations to him on an >absolutely superb build! The car is indeed a credit to the man! > >A few pictures for you
Re: [Quantum Owners] Track day terrier
Ah yes I know there are some faster ones than mine and as said banzai Bob the twisty bits is where our cars are superb, then why are they so cheap??? its as if we all know something the rest dont. What I did find is that on the firsy lap before the tyres are warmed you have to be careful as its tail happy which is odd for a FWD car but suits me fine as it reminds me of the Pug 205 GTI, however once warm it grips like a Scots man on a £5 note. Jim they are 195x50x15's and my battery is between the rear bulkheads and they it upright fitting outside ones first and then the middle ones but the boot is very tight down on them. The special that I built could have been used but Sawsea lost the cheque and its not registered yet so that would mean borrowing/hiring a trailer and as its only done 100 miles since finishing it I want more time to make sure it works correctly. To be honest I doubt it would be more fun than the Quantum and I have gradually ironed out the faults in the Quantum with you guys help. Week before last my daughter Rebecca took me up the Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb in an Ariel Atom supercharged to 350 bhp and frankly that was a rocket 0-60 just 2.5 and 0-100 in 5.5 I have been totally spoilt and at 63 still a speed freak, maybe I will grow out of it one day. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Robert Craig To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2014 9:34 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Track day terrier That should be pleased and racehorse. iPad changed them. Bob Sent from my iPad On 19 Jul 2014, at 21:35, Robert Craig wrote: I was always really pleaded with my wee CVH on twin Weber DCNFs. Ok with only around 120 horses it wasn't a racecourse but it could keep up with the 7 guys on the twisties. It earned me the Banzai Bob nickname as I was able to show just how good the Q is with relatively low power. Having bought Matthew Wastells Zetec turbo Q I now have the power that makes overtaking a breeze and find myself having to slow down all the time, as I'm at 70 mph wink wink before I know it. This on low boost or about 200 bhp, the same as you John? This really does make the car go very very quickly and will embarrass some expensive machinery. All great fun😀 Bob Sent from my iPad On 19 Jul 2014, at 18:38, "jon jackson" wrote: Had a great track day yesterday at Abingdon using the Quantum 2+2 RS turbo, it went so well we were in amongst the Lotus Sevenites, Porsches and such like, so much so we had several people including a marshal comment on how well it was going. A Honda S2000 owner came up to see what we had under the bonnet and was astounded that a little CVH looking so harmless could catch and pass him even on the straights! He looked then at our worn Toyo 888's and then our road Uniroyal Rainsports and said "how do you get them here"? I replied that they all fit in the boot as well as the tools and he thought the car was a Tardis. I cannot praise the car too much as my wife Diane drove it on track too. I bought it just over 4 years ago and it was a torque steering nightmare but now its a pussy cat. The fuel however was gobbled at the rate of approx 15 mpg while on full blast. Now how fast would it be if I had a zvh in it? Bye now Jon (trackerjack) -- -- 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
[Quantum Owners] Track day terrier
Had a great track day yesterday at Abingdon using the Quantum 2+2 RS turbo, it went so well we were in amongst the Lotus Sevenites, Porsches and such like, so much so we had several people including a marshal comment on how well it was going. A Honda S2000 owner came up to see what we had under the bonnet and was astounded that a little CVH looking so harmless could catch and pass him even on the straights! He looked then at our worn Toyo 888's and then our road Uniroyal Rainsports and said "how do you get them here"? I replied that they all fit in the boot as well as the tools and he thought the car was a Tardis. I cannot praise the car too much as my wife Diane drove it on track too. I bought it just over 4 years ago and it was a torque steering nightmare but now its a pussy cat. The fuel however was gobbled at the rate of approx 15 mpg while on full blast. Now how fast would it be if I had a zvh in it? Bye now Jon (trackerjack) -- -- 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] Re: MX5 seven
Thanks Jim, The bonnet was made by me using thin MDF over the engine and chassis and then lining with plastic to make a male dummy from plaster which I finally made a mould for the damn thing..it took me ages because I wanted to keep it as low as possible as wife is only 4ft 11 tall and struggles to see when she track days some cars. Nose is Tiger and mudguards are non specific from a Scots moulders off Ebay the alloy is hand formed by me. I have changed my mind over what to call it and it started as a JJ NS (no screen) then Gatto (Italian for cat) then Nero Un Gatto (black cat) but I have actually decided to call it a Warp10 for obvious reasons Scotty! Time is what I wanted to waste after a family tragedy nearly brought us down and getting lost in a project is a way of surviving. MX5,s really are fantastic for a kit car because all the bits are so good and upgrades such as brakes and I have an LSD in it are all available. I was not able to have the seat adjustable so made a whole pedal set to suit my wife who in her day job is a qualified driving instructor but shows signs of lunacy by marrying me and driving track days. Thanks for sorting the links Jim, should I have chosen the email option on Photobucket then instead of the image one for forums? No bother thread jacking at least we are all talking to each other. Just as a footnote as part of my wifes 60th Tiff Needel does high speed runs round Thruxton mostly sideways at 140 mph in a 400 bhp BMW M3 and name dropping here but Daughter Rebecca knows him so we had a chat and he took the mickey out of my Quantum .he had never heard of one before. I can highly recommend his trip for someone who likes thrills, plus not many men can thank another man for making their wife smile for a ride. - Original Message - From: "Jim Hearne" To: Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 8:51 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: MX5 seven Hi Jon, That's very impressive. Did you make all the fibreglass panels as well or were they off another kit. The MX5 seems to be quite a useful donor, if only i had more time... Something had some fun with your links, hopefully these will come out better. http://s139.photobucket.com/user/dolly-sprint/media/variousNov2013017.jpg.html http://s139.photobucket.com/user/dolly-sprint/media/chassisdimensions.jpg.html http://s139.photobucket.com/user/dolly-sprint/media/GattoIVA.jpg.html http://s139.photobucket.com/user/dolly-sprint/media/Ebaydollypanels020.jpg.html Jim -Original Message----- From: jon jackson Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 11:13 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: MX5 seven Yes indeed I agree that a special is not a kit and mine is not either. Practical Performance Car magazine,s owners brother had an early MX5 which he set out to make go fast and the magazine then had a series of articles as they got close to 180 bhp by means of an Aquamist water injected intercooled engine fed by a turbo installation by HSK using a piggy back ECU. In this guise the car went well and the owner had a bespoke chassis designed and built by RBR racing fabrications who made a car called a Cyana. The rolling chassis sat in his garage for a couple of years until I bought it off Ebay and turned it into the pictures you see, however getting it through IVA took 2 goes and emissions were difficult. The weird thing is that I have done over a 100 miles in a car that I built and nothing got loose or leaked or fell off! I have gone past 2 speed camera,s and 2 police cars with no number plate completely legal because the law says you can drive it to and from an IVA test centre to see if its safe to go on the road LOL. (also can be driven to a repair facility). Well this is what it looks like and with 180 bhp weighing 650 kgs I reckon 0-60 4sec and a ton in 10 I already have found its damn fast and sure footed. I am now waiting for Swansea to issue a number. [URL=http://s139.photobucket.com/user/dolly-sprint/media/variousNov2013017.jpg.html][IMG]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/dolly-sprint/variousNov2013017.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s139.photobucket.com/user/dolly-sprint/media/chassisdimensions.jpg.html][IMG]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/dolly-sprint/chassisdimensions.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s139.photobucket.com/user/dolly-sprint/media/GattoIVA.jpg.html][IMG]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/dolly-sprint/GattoIVA.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s139.photobucket.com/user/dolly-sprint/media/Ebaydollypanels020.jpg.html][IMG]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/dolly-sprint/Ebaydollypanels020.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Thanks for the interest, I must say it has taken a lot of my attention! Jon - Original Message - From: "Jim Hearne" To: Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 11:42 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: MX5 seven My understanding of a "special" is something built from scratch rather tha
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: MX5 seven
Yes indeed I agree that a special is not a kit and mine is not either. Practical Performance Car magazine,s owners brother had an early MX5 which he set out to make go fast and the magazine then had a series of articles as they got close to 180 bhp by means of an Aquamist water injected intercooled engine fed by a turbo installation by HSK using a piggy back ECU. In this guise the car went well and the owner had a bespoke chassis designed and built by RBR racing fabrications who made a car called a Cyana. The rolling chassis sat in his garage for a couple of years until I bought it off Ebay and turned it into the pictures you see, however getting it through IVA took 2 goes and emissions were difficult. The weird thing is that I have done over a 100 miles in a car that I built and nothing got loose or leaked or fell off! I have gone past 2 speed camera,s and 2 police cars with no number plate completely legal because the law says you can drive it to and from an IVA test centre to see if its safe to go on the road LOL. (also can be driven to a repair facility). Well this is what it looks like and with 180 bhp weighing 650 kgs I reckon 0-60 4sec and a ton in 10 I already have found its damn fast and sure footed. I am now waiting for Swansea to issue a number. [URL=http://s139.photobucket.com/user/dolly-sprint/media/variousNov2013017.jpg.html][IMG]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/dolly-sprint/variousNov2013017.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s139.photobucket.com/user/dolly-sprint/media/chassisdimensions.jpg.html][IMG]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/dolly-sprint/chassisdimensions.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s139.photobucket.com/user/dolly-sprint/media/GattoIVA.jpg.html][IMG]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/dolly-sprint/GattoIVA.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s139.photobucket.com/user/dolly-sprint/media/Ebaydollypanels020.jpg.html][IMG]http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/dolly-sprint/Ebaydollypanels020.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Thanks for the interest, I must say it has taken a lot of my attention! Jon - Original Message - From: "Jim Hearne" To: Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 11:42 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: MX5 seven My understanding of a "special" is something built from scratch rather than a kit. But i could be wrong. Jim -Original Message- From: steve.mer...@ukgateway.net Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 11:35 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: MX5 seven Hi Jon, Is it a kit car or are you building it from scratch? Steve -Original Message- From: Jim Hearne Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 9:36 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] dashboard lamps for 2+2 Hi Jon, Any pictures on the net of your MX5 special ? Jim -Original Message- From: jon jackson Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 10:54 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] dashboard lamps for 2+2 Thanks for thismy old 62 year old peepers need all the help they can get! I have just completed my MX5 Lotus sevenesque special and passed IVA and that has white dials and you can read them from the other side of the garage. Just waitng for Swansea to issue a reg no. cheers Jon - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 8:16 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] dashboard lamps for 2+2 Unscrew the two halves of the dash pod, then one at a time take out a big bulb, put your finger in and push off the blue/green lampshade thing. When they have all gone the dash will be better lit. Fitting a white dial kit will also help. Chris G -Original Message- From: jon jackson Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 11:36 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] dashboard lamps for 2+2 All my dash lights are dull and hardly visible, any cures? My other Quantum has no internal lights so needs looking at. - Original Message - From: "AndyH" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 11:00 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] dashboard lamps for 2+2 They're just 501 types. You can get LED replacements but I always seem to break them or put them in the wrong way so stick with bulbs instead If youve got that the green tint it comes from a plastic dome inside the clockset that comes out either with a screwdriver or by removing it carefully giving white light instead of green -- -- 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
Re: [Quantum Owners] dashboard lamps for 2+2
Thanks for thismy old 62 year old peepers need all the help they can get! I have just completed my MX5 Lotus sevenesque special and passed IVA and that has white dials and you can read them from the other side of the garage. Just waitng for Swansea to issue a reg no. cheers Jon - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 8:16 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] dashboard lamps for 2+2 Unscrew the two halves of the dash pod, then one at a time take out a big bulb, put your finger in and push off the blue/green lampshade thing. When they have all gone the dash will be better lit. Fitting a white dial kit will also help. Chris G -Original Message- From: jon jackson Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 11:36 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] dashboard lamps for 2+2 All my dash lights are dull and hardly visible, any cures? My other Quantum has no internal lights so needs looking at. - Original Message - From: "AndyH" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 11:00 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] dashboard lamps for 2+2 They're just 501 types. You can get LED replacements but I always seem to break them or put them in the wrong way so stick with bulbs instead If youve got that the green tint it comes from a plastic dome inside the clockset that comes out either with a screwdriver or by removing it carefully giving white light instead of green -- -- 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. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4592 / Virus Database: 3972/7738 - Release Date: 06/24/14 -- -- 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
Re: [Quantum Owners] dashboard lamps for 2+2
All my dash lights are dull and hardly visible, any cures? My other Quantum has no internal lights so needs looking at. - Original Message - From: "AndyH" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 11:00 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] dashboard lamps for 2+2 They're just 501 types. You can get LED replacements but I always seem to break them or put them in the wrong way so stick with bulbs instead If youve got that the green tint it comes from a plastic dome inside the clockset that comes out either with a screwdriver or by removing it carefully giving white light instead of green -- -- 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. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4592 / Virus Database: 3972/7738 - Release Date: 06/24/14 -- -- 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.
[Quantum Owners] Fuel cap leak
Last year at Thruxton I reckon I lost as much fuel from the fuel cap as from burning it in the engine. I came home and bought a new cap but it was a pattern one and rubbish so I took the seal out of it and doubled it up on the original cap. This worked. Now I have bought another 2+2 one of the jobs is to sort the fuel cap out as it too leaks. For £9 on Ebay you can buy 5 mm thick Viton rubber (it has to be Viton as ordinary rubber gets eaten by petrol). Does any one else have this problem but with a better solution? Thanks Jon 2x2+2 -- -- 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] More boy!
Ok then its settled. I have where it was bought and prices etc and I will get the camera out. Its role will be as an all rounder and wet track day car, the turbo 2+2 will be for when it might rain and the special Lotus seven type car with an MX5 turbo (no screen) will be a fine weather hooligan car.and the whole lot only cost about the same as a good Dolomite Sprint! Jon (too old to die young) - Original Message - From: "Steve Kodz" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 2:06 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] More boy! John, Something for QM would be most appreciated by Jan and the rest of the club. Regards, Steve -- www.h4-turbo.co.uk www.quantumowners.co.uk www.quantumcars.eu www.quantumheritage.co.uk On Tuesday 27 May 2014, jon jackson wrote: When I bought my first Quantum 2+2 four and a half years ago I wanted it for its engine which was an Escort RS turbo lump tuned to approx 170 bhp (though advertised as 240 bhp!). Since then the car has grown on me and despite one or two niggly faults it has been a hoot to own. I am 62, soon to be 63, with retirement not so far away now and thought I would sell my Porsche 944 and get a hard top for the Quant and arranged to buy Marks recently advertised one, then a work chum told me of a Quantum 2+2 for sale in Bognor, it turns out to be a 1600 carb XR2 engined one with a hard top and not bad condition, so Quantum 2+2 chassis Q2 280 joins Q2 156 in my fleet of inexpensive fun cars. Mark has kindly forgiven me, thaks Mark. The previous owner has bought a new remote servo as the one in the car is weak. Is there enough interest for me to picture the mod as I do it in case any one else goes down this path? Cheers Jon RSTXR2 -- -- 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.
[Quantum Owners] More boy!
When I bought my first Quantum 2+2 four and a half years ago I wanted it for its engine which was an Escort RS turbo lump tuned to approx 170 bhp (though advertised as 240 bhp!). Since then the car has grown on me and despite one or two niggly faults it has been a hoot to own. I am 62, soon to be 63, with retirement not so far away now and thought I would sell my Porsche 944 and get a hard top for the Quant and arranged to buy Marks recently advertised one, then a work chum told me of a Quantum 2+2 for sale in Bognor, it turns out to be a 1600 carb XR2 engined one with a hard top and not bad condition, so Quantum 2+2 chassis Q2 280 joins Q2 156 in my fleet of inexpensive fun cars. Mark has kindly forgiven me, thaks Mark. The previous owner has bought a new remote servo as the one in the car is weak. Is there enough interest for me to picture the mod as I do it in case any one else goes down this path? Cheers Jon RSTXR2 -- -- 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] Footman James Insurance - Check Policy
HI apparently none of the classic car policies available have this feature any more so if you need it tough! I have just completed a special that needs to be trailered to IVA and I have a tow car available owned by a friend however he will have to add me to his policy and I will have to lace his palm with beer vouchers. He can borrow my Porsche 944 while I have his Mitsubishi 2800 turbo. My Quantum will come out of hibernation in April. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Susan and Martin Scott To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 9:51 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Footman James Insurance - Check Policy Most policies seem to be stating that recently. - Original Message - From: Jamest142 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 8:30 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Footman James Insurance - Check Policy Hiya folks Before I get shot down - I will be shopping around for car insurance this time ;-) I have just received my renewal invitation from FJ, and on the back of the 1st page - it states 'The Driving of Other Vehicles extension does not apply. If the extension was previously in force, this will no longer apply from the renewal date' I take this to mean that the policyholder can no longer drive any car 3rd party with the owners permission. Just something to watch out for... Best regards James T Q2-002 -- -- 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: 2013.0.3462 / Virus Database: 3722/7187 - Release Date: 03/12/14 -- -- 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
Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank levels
You probably know this already Tom but although the seal looks like rubber it should be made from viton rubber as modern fuels are more lethal concoctions of chemicals than ever. I have had issues with my tank cap leaking on track days and bought a filler cap just to get the seal off it. Good luck with your search. Jon 2+2 - Original Message - From: "Tom Walker" To: "Quantum owners" Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 8:51 AM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank levels Hi all, I've recently had my 2+2 tank out to fit a new level sender for my VDO gauges. In calibrating the level, I noticed with 35 litres in the tank the fluid sits just level with the bottom of the filler hole, meaning there is a fair bit of "air" still left in the tank (about 10cm). Is it normal to have an air space at the top of a fuel tank? Also, the rubber ring which seals the filler pipe to the tank is hard (26 years old!) so was wondering if any of you bright sparks knew of any "gunk" which is fuel safe which I could use to seal it? If not, is this seal still available new, or an alternative? Cheers, Tom Sent from my BlackBerryŽ wireless device -- -- 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: 2013.0.3462 / Virus Database: 3705/7142 - Release Date: 03/02/14 -- -- 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] Ceramic heater and fuel hoses
Interesting subject fuel hose. There are actually cars and bikes still using that clear plastic with string crossing in it! I will only use hose with fuel written on it as I have seen what modern fuel does to an old fahioned hose as it literally disintigrates. A happy new year folks with safe Quantuming ahead. Cheers Jon & Diane - Original Message - From: Ken Needham To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 11:31 AM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Ceramic heater and fuel hoses Hi Guys I hope you had a great Christmas. I was catching up on emails and saw discussion about 12 volt ceramic heaters. Maplin do one, no timer for a few pounds. Also, during a discussion with Spyder cars, they told me they are seeing many issues where rubber hoses have been used for fuel lines.Apparently the"new" petrol composition including ethanol is disolving the rubber. They said the fix is to use only nitrile hoses. Hope that helps Have a good new year Ken No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3462 / Virus Database: 3658/6961 - Release Date: 12/30/13 -- -- 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 because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[Quantum Owners] To bed for winter
Well wife Diane and I had our last track day with our Quantum 2+2 RST and it was a cracker at Goodwood a week ago. We take it in turns to do a stint behind the wheel and I smile as Diane is a driving instructor and I wonder what her pupils would think of her 100 mph speeds. Back in the summer I got hold of an Ebay bargain set of alloys shod with Toyo 888's and Hankook ventus R152 and these get really sticky after a lap, helping us to be without doubt the quickest there. I had to laugh as we were mistaken for an MX5. After having the alarm/imobiliser removed I am happy as it was a nightmare. I was getting in excess of 110 mph on Lavant and before St Mary's with minimal braking the car is performing so much better than when I got it 4 years ago. The one thing I do find is the fact that it reaches 110 easily but seems to hit a stop and I dont know why as my old TR5 would hit 125 mph down Lavant. Should I give it to an expert on these engines? If so who? The other shock is the approx 10 mpg on track!!! Oh well its not every day its thrashed because normally its 28 mpg. It now sits in the drive till April 2014. -- -- 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: Thanks to Vince and the CDMC
Well I never did get around to doing this job and the other day my Quantum decided to imobilise and set off the alarm and this time no key fob was going to stop it! My insurance has a get you home so I got them to take me to a local car ICE shop and they removed the whole shooting match for £50 and now it starts and stops with no alarms and problems. It turns out it was all wired and the control box located right up inside the dash and my old back would not have liked that. Thanks for the help though Jim it was invaluable when doing my Porsche 944 because that had an alarm imobiliser fault that was due to wires just twisted and taped..I soldered them = no problem now. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 5:26 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Thanks to Vince and the CDMC Hi Jon, Basically, yes, it's just a case of following the wires (probably all black) from the alarm back to where they connect into the loom. If the wire taps into an existing uncut wire then it's probably a power feed or output for flashing the indicators etc. If the wire connects directly to an existing cut wire then it will probably be part of the immobilisation circuit, and there should be another alarm wire connected to the other end. If it's been installed properly the wire that's been cut for the immobiliser should have a section missing so the cut ends of the wire won't be next to each other. But in practice this is rarely done. Usually you will also find most of the connections are done under the steering column shroud, again, just where they shouldn't be done. I expect the immobiliser circuits will be the starter and the power to the ignition coil. Let me know the colours of any wires you find tapped into the alarm and i should be able to tell you what the circuit is. Jim On 29/09/2013 23:16, jon jackson wrote: Hi folks I am sorry as my wife and I were booked in too and to have missed all this as first the 2+2 decided to eat another pink petrol injection relay and stop dead! then to add to the misery once I got a new relay and running again my key fob that is a Clifford alarm and imobiliser broke the solder that holds the battery in. This happened in a busy garage while getting fuel, so in to the rescue came my trusty old Mondeo to tow it home and sort it out as the alarm howled away. I hate imobilisers and would ask. Does anyone know if I will have any trouble disconnecting it from the loom? Is it just a case of trace each wire and remove it and reconnect original using solder not hateful scotchlocks? Your help will be most useful as electrics are not my strong point. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Dave the Subbie To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Cc: bighatp...@googlemail.com Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2013 9:43 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Thanks to Vince and the CDMC Seconded (albeit a bit late - sorry!) Not the best time to discover your bonnet hasn't latched properly - Braking from 80mph to turn into the pits...! Oops! Does anyone know if Haynes have got their track back up and running yet? Dave. On Saturday, 21 September 2013 21:59:24 UTC+1, Ian Harrison wrote: A big vote of thanks to Vince and the guys of the CDMC for laying on another great day at Curborough. Kermit behaved well and put up with abuse from myself, Michael and Guy. Personally I really enjoyed exploring a new piece of grass due to a spin just before the 'B'. Running without a windscreen was 'interesting'... Good on the track, but tiring for the journeys. And its good to see that Vince laid on glorious weather again! Ian -- -- 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 unsubscri
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Any Ideas??
A fault I suffered on the XR4x4 was a blocked fuel cap vent which made the car run strongly for a little while and then splutter and die. minutes later it would run normallyfor a little while. Indeed Quantums are classic kit cars and will be seen as such in the future, at the moment they are not very loved apart from ourselves but that will change when others see what we do. - Original Message - From: Mark To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 6:04 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Any Ideas?? Thanks all. Lots of useful info. Its been a very sporadic when it happens. Usually when it gets warm. Have never had any fuel smells. Looks like I'll have to change the short rubber connection between the tank & the 'metal' line to the front of the car. While I'm at it might change the metal line. As my outlet on the tank is low down (not like the petrol version, which is in the top) would there be a filter over the outlet in the tank? -- -- 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: 2013.0.3426 / Virus Database: 3222/6785 - Release Date: 10/27/13 -- -- 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.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Any Ideas??
Just to prove the fuel supply fault, can you gravity feed from a bottle or similar to see if the misfire is cured? I have run engines merely by spraying carb cleaner into the carb intake direct. I have to say that I did away with a mech pump on my Dolly Sprint and had an electric one and a filter king to get just the right pressure (1.5 psi SU carbs or 3.5 psi for Weber DCOE). Good luck Jon - Original Message - From: John Woodward To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 8:55 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Any Ideas?? Have you checked the filter on the pick up in the tank ? I had the same problem with my diesel 2+2, now have an inline filter before the fuel pump. John (posted @ 8.56 PM 27/10 On Sunday, 27 October 2013 19:35:22 UTC, Mark wrote: Guys I'm struggling with my car been a pain in the Spec as follows 2+2, CVH with mechanical fuel pump, manual carb. Nothing fancy. Fuel filter, non expensive clear type, before the pump. The only non petrol thing is the fuel tank been a diesel one. This has the take off low on the tank. The problem. I have had problems with either misfiring or cutting out & not starting. The main problem I can see is that my fuel filter is more full of air than fuel. Also I have a lot of bubbles coming into the filter on the suction side. I have a new pump & filter. Also I did have a different carb on it which gave the same problem. Any ideas as to why I could be getting this air / bubbles in the fuel filter? Hope the above makes sense. Thanks Mark -- -- 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: 2013.0.3426 / Virus Database: 3222/6783 - Release Date: 10/26/13 -- -- 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.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Welding & GAs
See what I mean, nudge nudge wink wink! I decided that because of the march of rules Adams gas was the easy route. Jon - Original Message - From: Ken Needham To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 9:06 AM Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Welding & GAs Hi Jim, I doubt it Jim as the industry seems to play by strict rules. You may be able to find somewhere backstreet to fill CO2, fire extinguisher places have been known. I saw recently that BOC have changed their way of operating "to improve customer service"! They are starting a program where every bottle is barcoded so that you can prove ownership when it comes to refills. I see this as a way of eliminating the BOC bottles that are outside of a rental agreement.. The rollout has started and details are on thier website. If it's C)2 you require and infrequently, your local landlord may "lend "you a bottle. It seems that gas sold through the drinks chain can only be sold to registered companies.. Ive tried justabout all ways without sucess. I have even been refused CO2 refills of black fire extinguishers as they must be red now! Euro law! Ken -- From: j...@quantums.info To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Welding & GAs Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:32:19 +0100 Me and my Dad have 2 BOC cylinders on one rental, somebody gave us the other cylinder. Would one of these other companies refill the BOC cylinder without a rental or cylinder charge i wonder. Jim From: Ken Needham Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 3:28 PM To: quantumown...@googlegroups..com Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Welding & GAs Hi Derek, The Product range is called Albee. If you do a web search on albee gas on google, theres all the info you need. sizes, weld times etc. My supplier in Reading is Harrington's. If you are near Reading, I can recommend them. They have a useful website for calor etc and the Albee products.: regards Ken -- Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Welding & GAs From: derek_cl...@lineone.net Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:49:16 +0100 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Got the light sensitive mask straight away as I want to see what is happening and keep my sight. It would be useful to have details of the Air Products bottles by the sound of them. Thanks to you and Jim for the tips. Seems like much of welding is practicing the skill. So more practice coming up! Cheers Derek On 22 Oct 2013, at 06:39, fixit-wo...@hotmail.co.uk wrote: Glad you are running now. The prices are about norm. Air Products now do a bottle which you Buy for about 130 pounds as i remember and get refilled. Much better than BOC as no rental! Much depends on location, more in north than south. Standard bottles require a large regulator but the Air Products bottles have one built in. I can get more details if you are interested. I expect you already know but having a light sensitive mask is really worthwhile investment. NEVER strike the arc without mask. Arc eyes is like rubbing sand in and thats the least affect! Bevel the mating edges on 3 mm forming a V. You will get a stronger joint. Regards Ken Sent from my HTC - Reply message - From: "Derek Clews" To: Subject: [Quantum Owners] Welding & GAs Date: Mon, Oct 21, 2013 8:01 pm Thanks Ken, I am not sure why, but on the web there have been notes of the same behaviour, it seemed to be impossible and then difficult to get gas to flow. Now its fine and controllable. Why? - I am not sure, maybe just a new valve with some plastic dust in the system? Tried different bottles as well and I now get the hiss and it is easier to weld! Yep, got 2mm practice sheet and the first job is on 3 mm. (when I manufacture the bracket) More practice ahead! Found this offer for disposable small bottles - Large capacity £15 each buy three get the third half price. CO2, Argon/CO2 And Argon all the same price and you can mix them. http://www.thewelderswarehouse.com/Welding/Mig_Tig_Gases1..html And this for Refillable 1300litre Argon/CO2, no rental. http://www.r-techwelding.co.uk/welding_equipment/welding-gas Are these prices good in your experience? Derek On 21 Oct 2013, at 16:54, Ken Needham wrote: hi Derek, I've used the 160 version for some years with small bottles and large. I found with the small bottle and regulator that screws on top of the bottle, if you power off the unit with gas connected, when you press the trigger you can hear the gas hiss at the nozzel as you turn up the regulator. It should sound clear but soft. If it's harsh you are probably wasting gas.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Welding & GAs
I got a large bottle from Adams gas and it was £55 as I recall and they will recharge it. However I found a local (Portsmouth) welding place place that refill for £20 + VAT so its cheap. I cannot believe that I spent years not being able to easily weld at home as I find I use it often. Pubs use the same gas and bottle for draught beers so if you know someone who is involved with the pub game, nudge nudge wink wink, no what I mean! I spent loads on the stupid little bottles which are so wasteful before converting. Another thing to remember is to close the tap as soon as you finish to stop any possible leak waste. Cheers Jon 2+2 Rst - Original Message - From: Derek Clews To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 1:49 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Welding & GAs Got the light sensitive mask straight away as I want to see what is happening and keep my sight. It would be useful to have details of the Air Products bottles by the sound of them. Thanks to you and Jim for the tips. Seems like much of welding is practicing the skill. So more practice coming up! Cheers Derek On 22 Oct 2013, at 06:39, fixit-wo...@hotmail.co.uk wrote: Glad you are running now. The prices are about norm. Air Products now do a bottle which you Buy for about 130 pounds as i remember and get refilled. Much better than BOC as no rental! Much depends on location, more in north than south. Standard bottles require a large regulator but the Air Products bottles have one built in. I can get more details if you are interested. I expect you already know but having a light sensitive mask is really worthwhile investment. NEVER strike the arc without mask. Arc eyes is like rubbing sand in and thats the least affect! Bevel the mating edges on 3 mm forming a V. You will get a stronger joint. Regards Ken Sent from my HTC - Reply message - From: "Derek Clews" To: Subject: [Quantum Owners] Welding & GAs Date: Mon, Oct 21, 2013 8:01 pm Thanks Ken, I am not sure why, but on the web there have been notes of the same behaviour, it seemed to be impossible and then difficult to get gas to flow. Now its fine and controllable. Why? - I am not sure, maybe just a new valve with some plastic dust in the system? Tried different bottles as well and I now get the hiss and it is easier to weld! Yep, got 2mm practice sheet and the first job is on 3 mm. (when I manufacture the bracket) More practice ahead! Found this offer for disposable small bottles - Large capacity £15 each buy three get the third half price. CO2, Argon/CO2 And Argon all the same price and you can mix them. http://www.thewelderswarehouse.com/Welding/Mig_Tig_Gases1.html And this for Refillable 1300litre Argon/CO2, no rental. http://www.r-techwelding.co.uk/welding_equipment/welding-gas Are these prices good in your experience? Derek On 21 Oct 2013, at 16:54, Ken Needham wrote: hi Derek, I've used the 160 version for some years with small bottles and large. I found with the small bottle and regulator that screws on top of the bottle, if you power off the unit with gas connected, when you press the trigger you can hear the gas hiss at the nozzel as you turn up the regulator. It should sound clear but soft. If it's harsh you are probably wasting gas. With Practise gas lasts much longer and as Jim says one only welds for a few seconds. Trouble is once the joys of success are found, there is so much to weld! then it's on to a large bottle and ball in sleeve type regulator. Gas type does make a difference. Co2 is ok and cheapest but an Argon mix does give a bette Try starting with metal about 2mm thick as thin metal is more difficult. Less than 2mm use 0.6 mm welding wire with the correct tip. Play on scrap first, it vreally is worth practising.p Good luck Ken > Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Welding & GAs > From: derek_cl...@lineone.net > Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2013 23:12:45 +0100 > To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com > > Thanks Jim. > > No flow meeter fitted just the basic kit. The small bottle regulator supplied has markings on the top that are described in the manual as set 3 -4 for 2 to 3 litres per minute.. Seems I was getting nothing at first but now still not enough. I'll look for a flow meter but gauges seem to be for large bottles on the whole. > > Cheers > > Derek > > > On 20 Oct 2013, at 19:40, Jim Hearne wrote: > > > You can run the bigger welders from a 13 amp plug, you might blow an occasional fuse if welding on the maximum current but i can't remember the last time mine went. > > Remember a 13amp fuse won't actually blow instantly at 13 amps, it wil
Re: [Quantum Owners] Coupe rear axle welding
I would def use my MIG for that job as I find it easier to get the right penetration and I only use my arc for sledgehammer welding. Jon - Original Message - From: "Derek Clews" To: "Quantum Owners Club" Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 7:35 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Coupe rear axle welding Dear All, Just had one of the rear axle supports for the rear brake hose rust through and it now needs replacing. It would be good to not have to remove the rear axle to repair it. I wondered what the thickness of metal of the rear axle is for welding purposes. Is it thin enough to use a medium size MIG welder on successfully rather than an arc welder? Anyone know? I am thinking about getting a new MIG welder as this is the second small welding job recently and I have a few projects in mind for the year ahead. Thanks Derek -- -- 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: 2013.0.3408 / Virus Database: 3222/6747 - Release Date: 10/13/13 -- -- 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.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Balancing a drive shaft
I think we can deduce from all this that the good old Quantum is very sensitive to balance. Jon 2+2 rst - Original Message - From: Mark To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 7:05 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Balancing a drive shaft I had the same problem as this. Took years before someone mentioned it could be the wheels not been on be central. I had sierra wheels on but the centres where slightly different, so small you couldn't put a sleeve on. When I put steels on ran fine. On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 10:49:39 PM UTC+1, trackerjack wrote: Hi I have had a balance problem on my 2+2 and it too drove me nuts until I realised that the wheels were centred by the studs alone and not by the register in the middle. Some new register sleeves (readily available cheap on the Bay) and vibration cured. But never had a shaft out of balance. - Original Message - From: "Derek Clews" To: Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 7:19 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Balancing a drive shaft Well, I took it on as someone else's unfinished project which had not been on the road with the current engine before and sat around for a few years. For this phase its mainly bodywork. The idea is to glass in the old sunroof to solid again, new front with round driving lights and led lights, internal roof strengthening, bonnet work to suit the engine and a little sympathetic rear treatment. Then glass out full respray in Apache Bronze, replace with new glass front and rear. I will finish the interior trim myself. It's already got the 2 litre CVH with aftermarket ECU and rolling road set up, uprated brakes, lowered and renewed suspension plus large HiFi, central locking and immobiliser and some recent interior re-trimming. It's now a reliable car (which took some time), so I am making it better and more comfortable. I am not sure a kit car is ever finished, but then it should be close! Derek On 9 Oct 2013, at 16:40, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: > Please reveal all - what are the improvements? > Martin > - Original Message - From: "Derek Clews" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 4:04 PM > Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Balancing a drive shaft > > > Hi Jim, > > I think your last comment has got it. The loose gaiter flopped around > being more out of balance but both gaiters secure they still move more > each rotation compared to the other side. You cannot see any bend in the > shaft at low revs so I will go with the joint(s) on that side. > > In the meantime I have just managed to balance the vibration out with a > bit of science and a bit of luck. Totally gone now. And that is with the > weight attached at the inboard end of the shaft. So supporting the idea > it's not the hub or wheel. I think it's time for a new driveshaft. Last > one I did was a few years ago but I recall it was not a bad job, just > heavy. Just a case of finding a replacement. But that will come later. > The Coupe is going to be Eddie-ized at the weekend. Hopefully it will be > Super-Coupe in a months time! Onwards and upwards for the quality of the > car. (and the bills) > > Cheers > > Derek > > > On 9 Oct 2013, at 12:35, Jim Hearne wrote: > >> It could be either the driveshaft is bent, or it could be wear in the >> driveshaft joints themselves. >> Do you get much backlash in the joints if you hold one half and try to >> turn the other half ? >> >> I'm not sure if the MOT would say anything but I'd still be worried as to >> why it would need balancing, the only reason i can think of is it's bent. >> >> Can you borrow a dial gauge to put up against the centre of the shaft and >> turn the wheel by hand. >> >> I'm quite surprised that the loose gaiter clip would change the >> vibration, I'm sure they are small enough mass that they wouldn't cause >> it in themselves but maybe the more secure gaiter is damping some of the >> vibration, maybe from a worn joint. >> >> Jim >> >> >> >> -Original Message- From: Derek Clews >> Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 12:23 PM >> To: quantu...@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Balancing a drive shaft >> >> Thanks all, much appreciated. >> >> The problem has been there in varying degrees since I have had the coupe. >> It is the usual 65mph resonance. Sometimes it seemed to be very little, >> other times significant, but never gone. But it has not been the >> priority issue. I am now going though the process of diagnosing the >> problem and have had the
Re: [Quantum Owners] Balancing a drive shaft
Hi I have had a balance problem on my 2+2 and it too drove me nuts until I realised that the wheels were centred by the studs alone and not by the register in the middle. Some new register sleeves (readily available cheap on the Bay) and vibration cured. But never had a shaft out of balance. - Original Message - From: "Derek Clews" To: Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 7:19 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Balancing a drive shaft Well, I took it on as someone else's unfinished project which had not been on the road with the current engine before and sat around for a few years. For this phase its mainly bodywork. The idea is to glass in the old sunroof to solid again, new front with round driving lights and led lights, internal roof strengthening, bonnet work to suit the engine and a little sympathetic rear treatment. Then glass out full respray in Apache Bronze, replace with new glass front and rear. I will finish the interior trim myself. It's already got the 2 litre CVH with aftermarket ECU and rolling road set up, uprated brakes, lowered and renewed suspension plus large HiFi, central locking and immobiliser and some recent interior re-trimming. It's now a reliable car (which took some time), so I am making it better and more comfortable. I am not sure a kit car is ever finished, but then it should be close! Derek On 9 Oct 2013, at 16:40, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: Please reveal all - what are the improvements? Martin - Original Message - From: "Derek Clews" To: Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 4:04 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Balancing a drive shaft Hi Jim, I think your last comment has got it. The loose gaiter flopped around being more out of balance but both gaiters secure they still move more each rotation compared to the other side. You cannot see any bend in the shaft at low revs so I will go with the joint(s) on that side. In the meantime I have just managed to balance the vibration out with a bit of science and a bit of luck. Totally gone now. And that is with the weight attached at the inboard end of the shaft. So supporting the idea it's not the hub or wheel. I think it's time for a new driveshaft. Last one I did was a few years ago but I recall it was not a bad job, just heavy. Just a case of finding a replacement. But that will come later. The Coupe is going to be Eddie-ized at the weekend. Hopefully it will be Super-Coupe in a months time! Onwards and upwards for the quality of the car. (and the bills) Cheers Derek On 9 Oct 2013, at 12:35, Jim Hearne wrote: It could be either the driveshaft is bent, or it could be wear in the driveshaft joints themselves. Do you get much backlash in the joints if you hold one half and try to turn the other half ? I'm not sure if the MOT would say anything but I'd still be worried as to why it would need balancing, the only reason i can think of is it's bent. Can you borrow a dial gauge to put up against the centre of the shaft and turn the wheel by hand. I'm quite surprised that the loose gaiter clip would change the vibration, I'm sure they are small enough mass that they wouldn't cause it in themselves but maybe the more secure gaiter is damping some of the vibration, maybe from a worn joint. Jim -Original Message- From: Derek Clews Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 12:23 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Balancing a drive shaft Thanks all, much appreciated. The problem has been there in varying degrees since I have had the coupe. It is the usual 65mph resonance. Sometimes it seemed to be very little, other times significant, but never gone. But it has not been the priority issue. I am now going though the process of diagnosing the problem and have had the wheels very closely balanced and tried changing them around, check tightened all suspension bolts, serviced the brakes and finally had a brainwave. At one point I found the outer offside (long) shaft ball joint gaiter clip undone. Securing it again reduced the vibs. I put the car on a solid chassis ramp and ran it up. Looking at the rotating components that shaft is the only one looks as if it is vibrating. (i.e. has a fuzzy outline with 65mph on the speedo, more solid when lower speed and no vibs. felt) But the offside wheel is responding. (changing the wheel made no difference - unless there are two wheels that balance fine, but don't run true on the hub!) Nearside looks solid and the wheel and tyre solid, too. Then tried it without wheels at all. There is still a buzz when the wheels are removed but obviously not the same vibration. Hence the idea to try a DIY balance of the shaft. So if I succeeded is there a possibility I would have problems with MOT or not in your opinion? I suppose wheel balancing on the car might still solve it even if it is the drive shaft. But it would not be the best solution. If I can bal
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Thanks to Vince and the CDMC
Thanks Jim I know its strange that I have rebuilt most mechanical things but electrics...oooh black magic. I also bought a superb Porsche 944 recently and it is like a time warp machine being almost perfect...however about once every 100 starts, it does not fire or make any attempt to go and due to that its a worry you might get stranded. I suspected the imobiliser on this too and took your advice Jim and traced the wires to a horrific sight! All the wires were not soldered or even Scotch blocked, they were all just wrapped and taped up, perfect if you want fires and unreliability, I just find it hard to believe the stupidity of some people. I soldered and shrink wrapped all joints and it started and ran like clockwork. We shall see after 100 starts if I have solved the problem. The Quantum was used to get me to work this morning after the Porsche decided to be work shy, its funny but the Porsche is like a willing shire horse that is very stable (pun intended) and the Quantum is like a firecracker both exccelent cars for different reasons. I will give the imobiliser one last chance and the next problem with it and out it comes. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 6:26 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Thanks to Vince and the CDMC Hi Jon, Basically, yes, it's just a case of following the wires (probably all black) from the alarm back to where they connect into the loom. If the wire taps into an existing uncut wire then it's probably a power feed or output for flashing the indicators etc. If the wire connects directly to an existing cut wire then it will probably be part of the immobilisation circuit, and there should be another alarm wire connected to the other end. If it's been installed properly the wire that's been cut for the immobiliser should have a section missing so the cut ends of the wire won't be next to each other. But in practice this is rarely done. Usually you will also find most of the connections are done under the steering column shroud, again, just where they shouldn't be done. I expect the immobiliser circuits will be the starter and the power to the ignition coil. Let me know the colours of any wires you find tapped into the alarm and i should be able to tell you what the circuit is. Jim On 29/09/2013 23:16, jon jackson wrote: Hi folks I am sorry as my wife and I were booked in too and to have missed all this as first the 2+2 decided to eat another pink petrol injection relay and stop dead! then to add to the misery once I got a new relay and running again my key fob that is a Clifford alarm and imobiliser broke the solder that holds the battery in. This happened in a busy garage while getting fuel, so in to the rescue came my trusty old Mondeo to tow it home and sort it out as the alarm howled away. I hate imobilisers and would ask. Does anyone know if I will have any trouble disconnecting it from the loom? Is it just a case of trace each wire and remove it and reconnect original using solder not hateful scotchlocks? Your help will be most useful as electrics are not my strong point. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Dave the Subbie To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Cc: bighatp...@googlemail.com Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2013 9:43 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Thanks to Vince and the CDMC Seconded (albeit a bit late - sorry!) Not the best time to discover your bonnet hasn't latched properly - Braking from 80mph to turn into the pits...! Oops! Does anyone know if Haynes have got their track back up and running yet? Dave. On Saturday, 21 September 2013 21:59:24 UTC+1, Ian Harrison wrote: A big vote of thanks to Vince and the guys of the CDMC for laying on another great day at Curborough. Kermit behaved well and put up with abuse from myself, Michael and Guy. Personally I really enjoyed exploring a new piece of grass due to a spin just before the 'B'. Running without a windscreen was 'interesting'... Good on the track, but tiring for the journeys. And its good to see that Vince laid on glorious weather again! Ian -- -- 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 Ow
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Thanks to Vince and the CDMC
Hi folks I am sorry as my wife and I were booked in too and to have missed all this as first the 2+2 decided to eat another pink petrol injection relay and stop dead! then to add to the misery once I got a new relay and running again my key fob that is a Clifford alarm and imobiliser broke the solder that holds the battery in. This happened in a busy garage while getting fuel, so in to the rescue came my trusty old Mondeo to tow it home and sort it out as the alarm howled away. I hate imobilisers and would ask. Does anyone know if I will have any trouble disconnecting it from the loom? Is it just a case of trace each wire and remove it and reconnect original using solder not hateful scotchlocks? Your help will be most useful as electrics are not my strong point. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Dave the Subbie To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Cc: bighatp...@googlemail.com Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2013 9:43 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Thanks to Vince and the CDMC Seconded (albeit a bit late - sorry!) Not the best time to discover your bonnet hasn't latched properly - Braking from 80mph to turn into the pits...! Oops! Does anyone know if Haynes have got their track back up and running yet? Dave. On Saturday, 21 September 2013 21:59:24 UTC+1, Ian Harrison wrote: A big vote of thanks to Vince and the guys of the CDMC for laying on another great day at Curborough. Kermit behaved well and put up with abuse from myself, Michael and Guy. Personally I really enjoyed exploring a new piece of grass due to a spin just before the 'B'. Running without a windscreen was 'interesting'... Good on the track, but tiring for the journeys. And its good to see that Vince laid on glorious weather again! Ian -- -- 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: 2013.0.3408 / Virus Database: 3222/6706 - Release Date: 09/28/13 -- -- 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.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: CURBOROUGH PRACTISE DAY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST 2013
Your name vill also go on ze list, what is it? Dont tell him Pike! Sorry could not resist it. I am so looking forward to meeting other Quantum owners for playtime. Because I dont go to shows normally. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: vince@virgin.net To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 5:54 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: CURBOROUGH PRACTISE DAY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST 2013 Nigel You've been on the list for 6 months ! Not long to go now Vince ALL Any takers for the last few places On Saturday, 7 September 2013 09:02:18 UTC+1, Nigel Plant wrote: Just checking I'm on the list! See you 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 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: 2013.0.3392 / Virus Database: 3222/6651 - Release Date: 09/09/13 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[Quantum Owners] Mondeo zetec
Well I have just bought a really nice Porsche 944 to get me to work and various other motoring chores and my Mondeo which has MOT till Jan a brake judder and red and faded paint. Has come to its end with me. These cars have no value, however the 140 bhp engine is lusty and sound and of course comes with all its correct ECU etc. It can be driven anywhere at the moment and as such delivered if you know any one who wants it for £200. It has tax but I will cash that in unless bought from me. If it does not go its straight to the scrappers as they will give £140 for it. Like the old wild west its worth as much dead or alive LOL. However the QUANTUM stays as I love it! Cheers Jon -- -- 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: suspension
Hi Burtons should know rates as XR2's were and are still raced quite a lot. Standard springs on a lighter car such as the Quantum would become uprated by default. I would not want my car to be any harder on springing as it would break my teeth! My standard XR springs were too low so the car grounded a lot. Jim, you wanted my standard springs a while ago and as I still have them you are welcome to them and as I am going to Curborough on the 21st I can bring them if you still want them. I dont want any thing for them as you have helped me big time since I have had the car. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: "Jim Hearne" To: Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 9:12 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: suspension Probably even higher springs than XR2, the same ride height as the 1.4 springs commonly used on the Quantums But, ideally, i still want them uprated, I'm happy with the ride, i just need more ground clearance. I'm a bit worried about putting standard springs on uprated shocks that would usually be used with lowered springs. I've a recollection of somebody in the past having problems with the tops being knocked off of shock absorbers. When i get a chance, my thought was to contact Gaz or a similar company to see if they can make some custom shocks with longer shafts and maybe uprated springs to match. Really, though, i need to gather together the specs i need first. Does anybody have any details of the ratings and lengths of standard Ford springs ? Jim On 06/09/2013 17:37, Mark wrote: Thanks for that Jim. Saves me trying something that isn't going to work. Do you have an idea as to what you might head towards. Jon states in a previous post that spax adjustable shocks seem to work. Would you be hoping to use standard XR2 springs? -- -- 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: 2013.0.3392 / Virus Database: 3222/6641 - Release Date: 09/05/13 -- -- 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 caus
Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 1.4 CVH mechanical fuel pump
I would have no reservations in fitting an electric pump and a malpassi filter king and set the pressure at no more than 3.5 psi and forget problems because the carb gets primed before you even turn the key. Good luck. Jon 2+2 - Original Message - From: teegee777 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 9:56 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 1.4 CVH mechanical fuel pump I'm having problems starting the 2+2, it has a 1.4 cvh engine with twin choke Weber and mechanical fuel pump. It always was a little difficult to start after a period of non use (6-7 days) but pumping the accelerator always got it going. The other week it refused to start and had been smelling of petrol, there was no fuel in the in-line clear fuel filter. I got it started by putting a fuel hose in a petrol can and after it started I found a leak in the return pipe from carb back to the tank, fixed this and everything had been fine. However it has now started to play up again, same symptoms, so ordered a new mechanical fuel pump. Now I have two issues The operating stud is about 4-5mm longer than the original fuel pump and it still isn't pumping up from the tank. Any ideas on packing /spaces for the new pump and what may be the problem at the tank end? I guess I may have to lay on the floor and have a look :o) Doesn't appear to be smelling of fuel anymore. If I prime it from the petrol can it will work (for ever),guess the engine running is better than pumping on the starter motor. Thanks Tony -- -- 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: 2013.0.3392 / Virus Database: 3222/6639 - Release Date: 09/04/13 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to 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] Question of future-proofing
You can say that again, I have not used a wheel align "expert" for decades. I used to use straight edges and a rule but now a laser spirit level a board and get my tyres wearing straight across and that never happened when the "experts" did it! Cheers Jon 2+2 RST - Original Message - From: "Susan and Martin Scott" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Question of future-proofing Are there inaccuracies with standard parts? When my saloon was put on the laser alignment at the Ford Aveley pilot build plant, we found that it was a lot closer than production cars - additionally the front wheel tracking which I'd done using pieces of string was only 0.10 deg out (we corrected it!). So it's also possible with very rudimentary equipment to achieve quite high accuracy (it just takes more time!) Martin - Original Message - From: "Eddie" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 12:40 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Question of future-proofing Hi Derek If you are going that far, and btw I would go down the modded frame route to. Don't forget to strip out all the metal work at the same time and protect the lot. I now have a contact for adjustable trailing arms and panhard rod if you need them. This would allow for a much more acurate 4 wheel alignment to be achived. 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. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1432 / Virus Database: 3211/6111 - Release Date: 08/26/13 -- -- 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. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3211/6610 - Release Date: 08/26/13 -- -- 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...@googlegrou
Re: [Quantum Owners] Question of future-proofing
Sure right there, I still reckon that a suitable frame to mount a bike engine in the boot and junk the lump of iron up front would make the 2+2 a flyer. Jon RST 2+2 - Original Message - From: "Ian Harrison" To: Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 7:50 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Question of future-proofing I agree with Jim here. The zetec was an original option so it's a valid combination. In addition to this, I believe that kit cars evolve over time as our nature is to 'constantly improve' (tinker). Ian Sent from my iPhone On 26 Aug 2013, at 11:52, Jim Hearne wrote: I don't think there is such a thing as an original kit car. Also, the 2+2 was sold with the subframe modified to take a Zetec so it is original in a way, it's just been done by you, not Quantum. Jim On 26/08/2013 11:48, Derek Clews wrote: Dear All, I am weighing up the future possibilities and wondered what your thoughts would be. I am planning to take off the front frame of the 2+2 and get it blasted, metal sprayed and multi powder coated as it's getting rusty. A process I have used before and is very good. I have another CVH engine to put in and don't feel the need to go bigger/different in that area. I build the car as 'standard' as it can be and it's been on the road for 13 years in daily use. I want it to keep on indefinitely, aiming to run it for the rest of my life and probably pass it on to my son. (But what are plans worth?) But going to all this work and expense is it still worth modifying the frame to take a Zetec in case things change in future or would that actually reduce the 'classic' or 'original' nature of the car even to the point of devaluing it in the future? So Mod or not to Mod, that is the question. What do you think? Derek -- -- 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: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3211/6610 - Release Date: 08/26/13 -- -- 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 cau
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: suspension
I had exactly the same problem when I bought my 2+2 short stiff springs are not any good on our third world roads that are also speed bumped. With I took the advice from Jim Hearne to use Fiesta 1.4 standard front springs and standard 1.1 Fiesta rears and its plenty hard enough as the car is lighter than a Fiesta. These springs were bought new of Ebay. I was not out of the woods yet because the shocks were not quite right and I was lucky to get a complete Spax adjustable set in very good condition again of Ebay. The car clears all bumps and is also a riot on track. Good luck Jon 2+2 RST - Original Message - From: Jamest142 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 10:23 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: suspension Hiya Just a thought - the exhaust mountings are ok? I got my exhaust from National Tyres - have no problems with the fit. Quicker to check that than fiddle with springs etc... TTFN James T Q2-002 -- -- 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: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3211/6583 - Release Date: 08/16/13 -- -- 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.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Engine change
I am of the belief that you merely make a note on the changes and supply new engine no and just leave it at that on the form, do not wake the sleeping dog with any fuss! Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Sir Lancelot To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2013 6:02 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Engine change Hi, Does anyone have any experience of informing DVLC on engine exchanges? I believe now there are a lot of hoops to jump through, with proof of purchase and proof of actual engine size/type etc. Is this the case or is it more relaxed with kit cars? Any experiences greatly appreciated before I possibly create a huge problem for myself. Thanks -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3204/6506 - Release Date: 07/20/13 -- -- 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.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme fuel filler pipe seal
Is it worth trying the Robin hood club as they dont use them in the car. I had two and threw them away however one had gone hard with age. Good luck Jon - Original Message - From: Chris Young To: quantumowners Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 10:31 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme fuel filler pipe seal when I am next in my local autofactor I will ask for you, but have you tried Mark at Quantum Sports cars, he must be supplying them as part of the kit, or something similar.. On 16 July 2013 22:02, Nigel Plant wrote: I'm trying to find the seal that seals the inlet pipe to the fuel tank on the Xtreme. I know its Sierra, but the Ford dealer says he can't get them and I'm not scoring any success googling or on e bay. No luck with the motor factors neither. There is one on e bay claiming to be for a Sierra Cosworth, but don't know if its the same and the seller is not responding to questions. I am sure there must be some out there and maybe I am googling the wrong search words. Thanks 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 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: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3204/6479 - Release Date: 07/10/13 -- -- 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.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum for sale.
I also think Quantums are low. I built an Autotune Gemini in the early 90,s and would not even look at a Quantum because it had no chassis as such, I spent ten years living in Totnes Devon not far from the Quantum works that had moved there and was impressed by the Extreme when I saw the clever engineering at the Exeter kit show. Then while grass tracking various cars met the foreman/manager of the Quantum factory because he too grass tracked (gymkhana) and believe his name was Phil and ex RAC man, also bloody good driver...I digress sorry. I bought my RST 2+2 for its engine but found it to be a damn fine car so sold the Robin Hood that would have had its engine. Three and half years on and I think my Quantum is a fantastic little car. Way way under valued. - Original Message - From: shaun mcsorley To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2013 8:13 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum for sale. To be honest I thought £1000 was low but having the highest bid on eBay at £570 with 70 people watching it I've began to lower my assumptions. Someone than offered me £850 but I've just had it taxed and MoT so that's more like a £600 offer :( Thanks for the reply On 14 Jul 2013 20:11, "Susan and Martin Scott" wrote: As much as possible I consider £1000 to be far too low (but I am biased!) Seriously, it's a very difficult thing to pin down as (with any auction) it depends who's looking at the time and what their budget is. Personally I think we need (as club members) to buy as many as we can to be able to 'set the price' Martin - Original Message - From: "shaun mcsorley" To: Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2013 3:03 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Quantum for sale. Just wandering if anyone sow my red saloon Q099 on eBay? Could anyone suggest to me what I should be looking to get realistically. Just spent £200 having it taxed and MoT so I feel around £1000 or is that to steep? Many thanks Shaun McSorley -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1432 / Virus Database: 3204/5990 - Release Date: 07/14/13 -- -- 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: A
[Quantum Owners] Thruxton
Just had another superb track day at Thruxton the 2+2 RST was a hoot to drive and we got right up there with some quick stuff. At first the car felt a bit loose (new tyres) but as the edges got scrubbed it started feeling grippy, so much so that church corner which I had been braking for I found it could be taken flat and with the car doing over 100mph a leap of faith! then 110 up to the chicane, marvelous, I love my Quantum. The one fly in the ointment was the fact that the fuel cap still leaked despite being new, any ideas lads please. Cheers Jon -- -- 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: what rubber for xtreme
I heard Avons were 1.5 sec a lap better than Toyo 888,s. Not known what track though. - Original Message - From: Chris Young To: quantumowners Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: what rubber for xtreme thanks for the replies chaps - interesting to read about your experiences... anyone know how many xtreme owners their are? (and how many are on here!) I know they are more pricey, but I am tempted by the AVON C500 - the caterham designed job.. the only thing is that the profile is 195/45 rather than /50 - which will mean more revs to do the same speed - not sure if i want that in the v8 ! cheers, Chris On 5 June 2013 21:20, Nigel Plant wrote: Apologies if this post appears twice but for some reason when I post from the phone, it doesn't seem to work! I have done a lot of tyre investigation both on track and road and have formed the following conclusions. Note that I am stingy and don't believe in paying a lot for track tyres, when you have justy as much fun on road tyres ans they last a lot longer. For road use, the best tyre I have found is the Toyo Proxes T1R, which is a decent price and works well in the wet too. The downside of these is that on track days the narrow tread block results in overheating and rapid wear and I quickly shred them. I therefore use the Yokohama parada spec 2 per Steve above, I find they are slightly less grippy than the Toyo, when cold and on the road, but on the track are far more consistent, grip very well, and due to the wider tread block design last a lot longer, the down side I have found is the wet grip isn't brilliant, but as my car is primarily a fine weather car that doesn't bother me. I agree with Ian's comments about the track tyres, being the best, the R1R is probably grippier, but they are softer and so life is less in theory, but I have never run to the expense so don't have the experience. Hope this is useful Nigel PS Can anyone explain why when I post from the phone it seems to work, but the post doesnt appear? -- -- 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: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3184/6390 - Release Date: 06/06/13 -- -- 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.
Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Suspension Options
Hi Mark I got it all on Ebay £95 Spax in as new cond (rear set quite soft, front about 5 clicks). Cannot remember how much the springs were but prob about £26 a pair rings a bell. It does not roll to notice but as my car was made from XR2 it has a rear antiroll bar fitted. If you never saw it when I posted this is a view from my car while playing with a Lambo Gallardo 500 bhp V10 in which my little wife was a passenger.she loved it check the noise too! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAnB-h9PhgM&list=UU99qd1sXQ_iQ5bMRK4N3TFw&index=1 Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Mark To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Cc: st...@h4-turbo.co.uk Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 8:18 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Suspension Options Cheers Guys. Jon - that sounds like a good option. Does it have a good ride on the road? Also what about 'roll' on the track? Where did you manage to get the springs from? Steve - Did you just get standard package for mk3 fiesta turbo from AVO? Thanks Mark On Tuesday, June 4, 2013 12:51:43 PM UTC+1, Steve Kodz wrote: If going with the AVO or Gaz setup check if you can choose your spring rates, as the AVO setup on my H4 was very firm. Ideally getting the car corner weighted and specific spring rates and lengths would make an awesome handling car that was also usable on the public roads. Regards, Steve -- www.h4-turbo.co.uk www.quantumowners.co.uk www.quantumcars.eu www.quantumheritage.co.uk On Monday 03 Jun 2013, jon jackson wrote: > I am very happy indeed with my Quantum 2+2 after fitting Spax adjustables > and standard 1.4 Fiesta front springs with standard 1100 rear. The car > can be thrown at corners and just like a Pug 205 you can lift off at > high speed entering a corner and the rear swings round and the instant > you hit the throttle and steer into the slide the car responds. I would > point out that I dont drive like that on the road but on track is where > I found out. The car hates Yokohama 309 tyres but loves its Uniroyal > rainsport2's. Good luck Jon > - Original Message - > From: Mark > To: quantu...@googlegroups.com > Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 6:50 PM > Subject: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Suspension Options > > > Hello all, > > I'm looking to refresh the springs & dampers on my 2+2 before too long. > I have spoke to various people & read various bits of info within this > group a couple of options keep cropping up. 1 - Front can be standard > XR2 & rears can be 1100 set-up. > 2 - Monroe shocks & Quantum red & black springs respectively. > I would ideally like to have option 2, but unless someone knows the > spring spec's for the Quantum springs I'm stuck. Also could be expensive > to get just 1 set made up. > > What have people got on their 2+2's, that's different from the above? > Also does anyone know if its possible to fit Avo or Gaz? > > Thanks > Mark > > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3184/6377 - Release Date: > 06/02/13 -- -- 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. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3184/6387 - Release Date: 06/05/13 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners G
Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Suspension Options
I am very happy indeed with my Quantum 2+2 after fitting Spax adjustables and standard 1.4 Fiesta front springs with standard 1100 rear. The car can be thrown at corners and just like a Pug 205 you can lift off at high speed entering a corner and the rear swings round and the instant you hit the throttle and steer into the slide the car responds. I would point out that I dont drive like that on the road but on track is where I found out. The car hates Yokohama 309 tyres but loves its Uniroyal rainsport2's. Good luck Jon - Original Message - From: Mark To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 6:50 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Suspension Options Hello all, I'm looking to refresh the springs & dampers on my 2+2 before too long. I have spoke to various people & read various bits of info within this group a couple of options keep cropping up. 1 - Front can be standard XR2 & rears can be 1100 set-up. 2 - Monroe shocks & Quantum red & black springs respectively. I would ideally like to have option 2, but unless someone knows the spring spec's for the Quantum springs I'm stuck. Also could be expensive to get just 1 set made up. What have people got on their 2+2's, that's different from the above? Also does anyone know if its possible to fit Avo or Gaz? Thanks Mark -- -- 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: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3184/6377 - Release Date: 06/02/13 -- -- 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.
Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 seats
Hi I fitted Vauxhall Vectra leather seats to mine because I am 6 ft and she who must be obeyed is a tiny 5 ft so the range was important because Vectra seats have a lever to raise and lower the seat height, Diane is much happier to drive it now, as am I. Previously I had MX5 seats which for me were fine. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: crash test To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 3:31 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 seats Will have been discussed in the past no doubt but want to change out the seats in the 2+2 and would like to know what people have fitted and what mods were necessary to fit them. I fitted Ford Probe front and rear seats to the coupe some years back without too much of an issue. Would more modern Fiesta seats fit or perhaps KA seats or some from something completely different like a Smart car? Would need to know what years to look at. The current seats are aftermarket things that do not suit the car at all. -- -- 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: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3184/6351 - Release Date: 05/23/13 -- -- 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.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Coupe on ebay
Good for you and your daughter you will enjoy sorting it out together. I had the same with my daughter and now she races her Porsche boxster and has 2 wins and a 2nd, she also has her own car sales business and is the female presenter on Car buyer.com. in short she has surpassed me by a country mile. Go daughters go! Jon - Original Message - From: "Eddie" To: Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:39 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Coupe on ebay Hi all Just to inform that the cheap coupe on eBay has just been bought by my daughter. The listing will be gone tomorrow. Amazing how the enthusiasum for the Quantum has rubbed off on my daughter after she has been driving one for the last year at the under 17 Car Club. Now for another rebuild. I am rather excited :-) -- -- 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: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6341 - Release Date: 05/20/13 -- -- 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.
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 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: Do we do 'spotted'?
Hi Neil, You are making me think I mistook an Alfa for a Fiat which with all the advertising and spoilers etc is possible. I have some video of a metalic maroon Fiat coupe that overtook me at Castle Combe some 5 or so years ago and promptly slowed down confusing me slightly, he spotted the vid on Utube and informed me his car was 400 ish BHP, do you know that one? as he was a total Coupe fanatic. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: barnacle To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 9:28 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Do we do 'spotted'? Sadly, no-one's claiming responsibility! Neil On Sunday, May 12, 2013 11:11:18 PM UTC+1, trackerjack wrote: It was blue almost wedgewood blue ran on wets on Sat and slicks today but due to Rebecca racing today also (she came second in class) I missed the Italian race. I watched the TVR race and almost fell asleep, the Italian one was much better. I shall pass on your congratulations to Rebecca her fellow competitors see her as a threat and not just a pretty face (she used to be a model). cheers Jon - Original Message - From: barnacle To: quantu...@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2013 9:29 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Do we do 'spotted'? I'm trying to find out if the Coupe was an FCCUK member, Jon... do you recall any details? And congratulations to Rebecca! Neil On Saturday, May 11, 2013 11:43:56 PM UTC+1, trackerjack wrote: Well last weekend I finally saw another one, it was black and in superb condition powered by an XR2 sporting 40's and Piper cam and owned by a young driver who was visiting the Goodwood breakfast club as were we. He was then going on to Stoneleigh. Quantums seem to attract decent people (apart from me). Daughter Rebecca raced her Porsche 3.2 S on its maiden race to a class win at Silverstone today and we are all chuffed to bits for her as is her sponsors that we enjoyed meeting, the reason I mention this atall is that I drove my 2+2 up there and a Fiat Coupe won the Italian saloon race. Jon -- -- 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/groups/opt_out. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6306 - Release Date: 05/07/13 -- -- 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. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6321 - Release Date: 05/13/13 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To p
[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, 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 -- -- 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: Do we do 'spotted'?
It was blue almost wedgewood blue ran on wets on Sat and slicks today but due to Rebecca racing today also (she came second in class) I missed the Italian race. I watched the TVR race and almost fell asleep, the Italian one was much better. I shall pass on your congratulations to Rebecca her fellow competitors see her as a threat and not just a pretty face (she used to be a model). cheers Jon - Original Message - From: barnacle To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2013 9:29 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Do we do 'spotted'? I'm trying to find out if the Coupe was an FCCUK member, Jon... do you recall any details? And congratulations to Rebecca! Neil On Saturday, May 11, 2013 11:43:56 PM UTC+1, trackerjack wrote: Well last weekend I finally saw another one, it was black and in superb condition powered by an XR2 sporting 40's and Piper cam and owned by a young driver who was visiting the Goodwood breakfast club as were we. He was then going on to Stoneleigh. Quantums seem to attract decent people (apart from me). Daughter Rebecca raced her Porsche 3.2 S on its maiden race to a class win at Silverstone today and we are all chuffed to bits for her as is her sponsors that we enjoyed meeting, the reason I mention this atall is that I drove my 2+2 up there and a Fiat Coupe won the Italian saloon race. Jon -- -- 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: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6306 - Release Date: 05/07/13 -- -- 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.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Torque steer control by camber angle change
Very interesting mine improved tremendously when I changed from Yokohama 309's (very square) to a more forgiving Uniroyal Rainsport 2 and today I was booting it in the wet with no problem out of roundabouts etc.Finicky things motor cars. - Original Message - From: barnacle To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 9:43 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Torque steer control by camber angle change I may have mentioned that the Fiat 20vt Quanturbo that I built in a fit of insanity has some pretty vicious torque steer - exceed 3000rpm in first or second gear and you're heading for the ditch, and overtaking in third is a risky enterprise because when you change up the steering wheel is pointing in the wrong direction and so therefore heading for the *other* ditch. Today I got an MOT (sailed through) and while checking over the car fitted a camber control bolt (well, two, as I had two, but the driver's side is set as original). With the top of the passenger side hub carrier moved inwards by less than half a millimeter - I calculate that as somewhat under a degree less camber than originally present - the thing has turned into a pussycat. There is still torque steer - but mostly squirming and occurring much further up the rev (and therefore torque) range. In third or higher it barely twitches - and third goes to 98mph, very very quickly... I'm finding it hard to believe that the resolution of this problem has been so simple. Neil -- -- 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: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6306 - Release Date: 05/07/13 -- -- 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.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Do we do 'spotted'?
Well last weekend I finally saw another one, it was black and in superb condition powered by an XR2 sporting 40's and Piper cam and owned by a young driver who was visiting the Goodwood breakfast club as were we. He was then going on to Stoneleigh. Quantums seem to attract decent people (apart from me). Daughter Rebecca raced her Porsche 3.2 S on its maiden race to a class win at Silverstone today and we are all chuffed to bits for her as is her sponsors that we enjoyed meeting, the reason I mention this atall is that I drove my 2+2 up there and a Fiat Coupe won the Italian saloon race. Jon - Original Message - From: barnacle To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 9:30 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Do we do 'spotted'? Apart from at kit car shows, I have only once seen a Quantum on the road - and that was when I first road-tested the Quanturbo after the 20vt engine went in. He'd been to a county show down the road and drove past the workshop and it turned out he'd never heard of the owner's club, so I pointed him at it. But beyond that, never. Even rarer than Fiat Coupes - I can usually rely on one or two a month. Neil -- -- 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: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6306 - Release Date: 05/07/13 -- -- 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.
Re: [Quantum Owners] More cooling system woes
Hi Michael you can pop it in the post to me and I will tap a thread and screw a pipe in if you are stuck. All you will have to take care of is the postage. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: michaelhughe...@aol.com To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 10:19 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] More cooling system woes Picture shows the thermostat housing on a ZVH engine. Local dealers say that they do not recognise the housing. Can anyone help with this please? As you can see the metal pipe to which the hose to the overflow tank should be connected has broken off the top of the housing. The engine was built in 2000 and the block was bought second hand in 1998. Many thanks Michael Your message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: 100_2671 Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled. -- -- 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: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6306 - Release Date: 05/07/13 -- -- 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.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Stoneleigh - And the Return Journey!!!!
Ah you lucky people, so we have coolant leaks and oil leaks and I have a water cooled charge cooler on the turbo which gradually loses its water but it doesn't have a visible leak it just goes! Jon - Original Message - From: Pete M To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 7:23 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Stoneleigh - And the Return Journey Ah, that's what the problem was then. On the way up on Monday the Stratford bypass was a bad traffic jam so we came back down the Fosseway via Morton in Marsh and that was OK. And I'll raise everyone else's water leaks with what looks like an oil leak - I think the H4 is jealous of the Subaru living in the garage at the moment! -- -- 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: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6306 - Release Date: 05/07/13 -- -- 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.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: stolen 2+2
Sorry to hear this news. I will certainly look out as I am only 40 miles away from you. Yellow with a black spoiler. Jon - Original Message - From: "jin" To: "Quantum Owners Group" Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 10:59 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: stolen 2+2 this is terrible news, I hope it gets returned to you safe and sound ill keep my eyes peeled but some details would be useful regards Justin On May 6, 9:51 pm, karlna...@sky.com wrote: > Sorry to hear that. Had an attempted theft on mine soon after we got > it - > they bent the steering column trying to break the steering lock! As > other > have said let us have the colour, reg, etc and I'll put the word out on > facebook and keep and eye on eBay. -- -- 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: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6283 - Release Date: 04/29/13 Internal Virus Database is out of date. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum ever let you down?
Thanks Jim I must admit that I was surprised that everything comes off that wincy wire. I cut an inch off it where it had gone hard and soldered a new end on taking care that the wire was not soldered at the join with crimp so as to allow flex. We have covered approx 75 happy miles since with no worries. I expect trouble from what is essentially a 26 year old car. Jon - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 8:08 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum ever let you down? If that's the small wire that joins into a much bigger red wire 9" down the loom then it's actually a special fuseable link wire. You can put a new crimp on the end but don't remove it completely, it protects the loom against faults in the unfused wiring. It does work, i've melted one. Jim On 04/05/2013 23:00, jon jackson wrote: Went down to Gosport to look another type of car and took the 2+2 RST and we (wife Diane) and I decided to have an icecream on the shore and the bloke serving noticed the 2+2 and asked what it was and when told said "how would my Focus ST get on against it"? I surprised myself by being diplomatic and lied when I told him we would have fun. In truth he would lose of course! However finally I will get to the point, and tell you that as we neared home the 2+2 backfired, suddenly all power was lost and I coasted into a lucky positioned layby 2 miles from home, so we walked the rest, and after collecting my "A" frame and Mondeo went back and dragged it home. Today I fixed the fault which turned out to be the small permanently live wire that is connected to the starter main lead live from the battery which had fractured and fallen off. I wish alll problems were so easy to fix. Jon No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6297 - Release Date: 05/04/13 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to 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: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6297 - Release Date: 05/04/13 No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6283 - Release Date: 04/29/13 -- -- 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 e
[Quantum Owners] Quantum ever let you down?
Went down to Gosport to look another type of car and took the 2+2 RST and we (wife Diane) and I decided to have an icecream on the shore and the bloke serving noticed the 2+2 and asked what it was and when told said "how would my Focus ST get on against it"? I surprised myself by being diplomatic and lied when I told him we would have fun. In truth he would lose of course! However finally I will get to the point, and tell you that as we neared home the 2+2 backfired, suddenly all power was lost and I coasted into a lucky positioned layby 2 miles from home, so we walked the rest, and after collecting my "A" frame and Mondeo went back and dragged it home. Today I fixed the fault which turned out to be the small permanently live wire that is connected to the starter main lead live from the battery which had fractured and fallen off. I wish alll problems were so easy to fix. Jon -- -- 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: Do we do 'spotted'?
Well I have never seen one on the road yet. This weekend its Goodwood breakfast club for convertibles and I bet I will be the only one there again! I have booked a track day on 17thMay at Hullavington with mailto:trackd...@motorsport-events.com who we have track dayed with for ten years now and wife Diane will drive to and I bet we will be the only one there too, plus we have booked Thruxton with the same firm for 24 th June. The only time I saw one was when I was driving my boring Mondeo and Diane was driving my sister in my Quantum. Where will I spot one then? Watched a guy walk all round mine and scratch his head as I think he had not a clue what it was when my boss said "careful, watch him he might dump some rubbish in it cos he thinks its a skip". I retorted with "well its not just another BMW that becomes cheap chav wheels in a year or two". Do you think I will get on in my firm? Ho ho. Cheers Jon 2+2 - Original Message - From: "Ian Harrison" To: Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 10:12 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Do we do 'spotted'? Yep that would be it! Good to nearly see you again... Ian Sent from my iPad On 2 May 2013, at 20:16, wrote: Not last week you didn't, the week before poss? Chris G -Original Message- From: Ian Harrison Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 6:49 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Do we do 'spotted'? I can do a 'spotted'. I think I saw Chris' saloon last week parked outside the Broadway Cinema in Letchworth! Ian Sent from my iPhone On 2 May 2013, at 10:01, Steve Kodz wrote: You're going to be clamped and towed away if you park outside Fortnum and Mason ;) Of course that's the only time you are likely to see a Quantum on a tow truck :P Regards, Steve -- www.h4-turbo.co.uk www.quantumowners.co.uk www.quantumcars.eu www.quantumheritage.co.uk On Thursday 02 May 2013, MatthewG wrote: If we do we might need some kind of code for locations just to keep the cars' values high. That way Richard could say that he spotted my Q parked outside, say, Fortnum and Mason (rather than Lidl). Matthew -- -- 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 a
Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Engines - Update (If anyone's interested!)
Very good Keith and indeed the problem has been solved however you could always use a helicoil thread insert to reinstate the original thread which is a method Rolls Royce use as standard on some alloy castings because its better. cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Keith Joseph To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 9:19 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Engines - Update (If anyone's interested!) Following on from my previous message regarding the snapped thermostat housing stud and broken stud extractor, I thought I might as well have a go at drilling it and the snapped stud out of the head. After a couple of snapped drill bits, lots of swearing and a load of aluminium shrapnel, the offending articles were successfully extracted from the head. This did leave a hole though which was considerably bigger than the original bolt hole which presented my next problem. By now, I'd gone past the point of no return, so I decided to use a tap in the hole to create a decent thread. The next problem I faced was the fact that the bolt which was going to fit this hole was too big to go through the holes in the thermostat housing. Even if I made the holes bigger in the housing, there still wouldn't have been enough room to do up a bolt as the head of the bolt would have clashed with the side of the thermostat housing. I then had a brain wave! If I could manufacture a stud which was two different diameters, I could thread each end with different size die's - One which would fit into the head, the other which would fit through the holes in the housing and leave enough room to get a nut on to secure the housing in place. I've attached pictures of the stages I went through to create the studs. Once I'd finished them, I cut a small slice in the narrow end of the stud, just to allow the head of a flat screw driver to fit in so as to help tighten the studs into the head (I left the die on the thread so that after cutting the slots I could clean up the threads so that the nuts would fit back on cleanly). I made two of these studs as I had to drill two of the three holes in the head - the original aluminium threads just seam to disintegrate. I'm very pleased to say that the studs fitted snugly into the head and that the thermostat housing has been re-attached, the system filled with water and pressurised and no leaks so far. Very re-leaved! Cheers to everyone who has offered advice and help, Keith On Saturday, 13 April 2013 17:48:50 UTC+1, Keith Joseph wrote: 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. -- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6248 - Release Date: 04/16/13 -- -- 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 unsubsc
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Tyre choice and pressure.
Thanks folks but is 26 front 23 rear for the heavier coupe or the 2+2? I would expect slighty less for the greater area of tyre using the 195x50x15 so 26f 22r would seem about right. Normally with a production car of over a ton the handling and roadholding are not so critical, however I have found my 2+2 quite sensitive to spring rates and shocker settings as the turbo lump heightens any fault and seems to magnify it so the next track day I am going to mess with pressures a little. My track Dolomite sprint is also sensitive to tyre pressures and you can induce over or understeer just on tyre pressure, and that car is tuned to approx 170 bhp. Also years ago I built an Autotune Gemini and the designer bent my ear for having too high tyre pressures at 26f and 30r. cheers Jon - Original Message - From: "Susan and Martin Scott" To: Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Tyre choice and pressure. According to the build manual it's 26F and 23R, unless heavily laden which is then 26R. That's on 185/55x14s (standard Fiesta size). As with all these thing it also depends on the accuracy/repeatabilty of the gauge. I'd suggest a garage gauge is an absolute nono as regards accuracy. The best proceedure (in the absence of a very expensive callibrated gauge) is to always use the same one, and check the tyre wear regularly (certainly at first). Too low = wear on outsides of tyres, Too high = wear to centre of tread. Once satisfied, you can pretty much be sure is ok using THAT GAUGE. Apologies for the 'lesson' if you already know the above. Martin - Original Message - From: "Stephen" To: "Quantum Owners Group" Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 5:15 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Tyre choice and pressure. Whilst on a Tyre Pressure topic, Does anyone know what the Pressure for the Saloon should be, I run 195/50/15 I've always used 30psi front and 28psi rear -- -- 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: 3162/5750 - Release Date: 04/17/13 -- -- 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. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6248 - Release Date: 04/16/13 -- -- 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
[Quantum Owners] Tyre choice and pressure.
Well Quantumites I have just replaced my 2+2 RST's Yokohama 306's with some Uniroyal rainsport 2's in 195x50x15 size. The car feels great. I set the pressures at 24psi front and 19 psi rear. What is the recommended pressures for a 2+2? Oh and by the way the car has beeen on SORN since a track day at Goodwood (where it behaved perfectly) in Nov and I am loving driving it again. Cheers Jon -- -- 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] Even more tow bars
Just to add my tuppence here, once you ask an authority type person a question you open a can of worms. Police are not experts on law and cannot be asked to go for hard targets. I am with Jim in as much as call it a bracket and suggest you could tow with it. Also forums are unfortunately never private. I have a Fiesta tow bar and am also an engineer and I would just make it fit when I feel like it, but do not try to tow huge caravans. The back end of a scrap Quantum would make a nice trailer. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: "Eddie" To: Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 10:46 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Even more tow bars Yes please Martin. I have the materials. I have the person who can weld them. He can also make the jigs. BUT, I do need to be sure that no laws are broken / bent. 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. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6206 - Release Date: 03/26/13 -- -- 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.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum h4 insurance.
Cheers Steve, The rude woman on the phone is what annoyed the most though, in this day and age a good front person is vital when dealing with the public. My wife is a qualified driving instructer and used to work for Devon police as a collisions person dealing with the public so is no stranger to getting her point over. Oh and we have at last joined the merry band of QOC after owning the 2+2 for 3 years and enjoying this forum for help when needed. There are some very knowledgable folk on here, Jim Hearne in particular has been invaluable and my car has gone from a twitchy evil handling brute to a useful little rocket with the assistance of it. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: "Steve Kodz" To: Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 5:30 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum h4 insurance. Jon, Of course we will have you in the QOC. We are aware of changes at Footman James which have affected the club rates we had, plus insurance cost rises have moved quotes in the wrong direction. Andy Heaton is working very hard behind the scenes to secure club members a good insurance deal. Regards, Steve - QOC Chairman -- www.h4-turbo.co.uk www.quantumowners.co.uk www.quantumcars.eu www.quantumheritage.co.uk On Tuesday 27 Apr 2004, jon jackson wrote: Firstly I would like to apologise for the clock being out on my computer, it will be sorted this weekend. Well my 2+2 Turbo renewal is due soon and Footman James contacted by my wife Diane in response to their quote of Ł231.08 f/comp breakdown etc limited 3000 mileage, Diane asked what the price difference would be if we were in the QOC and the woman on the other end went on about me being in Club Triumph and the TDC but she had no record of me being in the QOC, Diane calmly told her again that IF we were what would the quote be and the grumpy woman at FT put the phone down on her while Diane was speaking! not exactly customer friendly so we decided as a matter of principle to seek insurance elsewhere, which resulted in Graham Sykes being chosen at Ł122.51 F/comp, breakdown, 3000 limited mileage. In conclusion I have no desire to sell my 2+2 so I reckon I would like to join the QOC if you will have me! Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Adrian Hopkins To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 12:12 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum h4 insurance. Have a look here for recent guidance. http://quantumforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=wanted&; thread=550&page=1 My experience is Join the Quantum Owners club and Talk to Footman James and ask for a quote - be sure to make sure they use the QOC scheme rates; not all their telephone operators are aware of it. If in doubt get them to refer to their supervisor. AJ - Original Message - From: Ryan Janson To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 10:21 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Quantum h4 insurance. Hi there. Recently purchased my H4 as my first car. Looking for a ballpark figure on a H4 for either a 6000 mileage limit policy Fully Comp or an unlimited mileage policy fully comp. First time driver, recently passed test so I am aware that the costs will substantial. The car has a 1.6 twin cam engine in it with 83.000 miles on the clock No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2899 / Virus Database: 2639/6116 - Release Date: 02/19/13 -- -- 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. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2899 / Virus Database: 2641/6138 - Release Date: 02/28/13 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowne
Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum h4 insurance.
Firstly I would like to apologise for the clock being out on my computer, it will be sorted this weekend. Well my 2+2 Turbo renewal is due soon and Footman James contacted by my wife Diane in response to their quote of £231.08 f/comp breakdown etc limited 3000 mileage, Diane asked what the price difference would be if we were in the QOC and the woman on the other end went on about me being in Club Triumph and the TDC but she had no record of me being in the QOC, Diane calmly told her again that IF we were what would the quote be and the grumpy woman at FT put the phone down on her while Diane was speaking! not exactly customer friendly so we decided as a matter of principle to seek insurance elsewhere, which resulted in Graham Sykes being chosen at £122.51 F/comp, breakdown, 3000 limited mileage. In conclusion I have no desire to sell my 2+2 so I reckon I would like to join the QOC if you will have me! Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Adrian Hopkins To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 12:12 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum h4 insurance. Have a look here for recent guidance. http://quantumforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=wanted&thread=550&page=1 My experience is Join the Quantum Owners club and Talk to Footman James and ask for a quote - be sure to make sure they use the QOC scheme rates; not all their telephone operators are aware of it. If in doubt get them to refer to their supervisor. AJ - Original Message - From: Ryan Janson To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 10:21 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Quantum h4 insurance. Hi there. Recently purchased my H4 as my first car. Looking for a ballpark figure on a H4 for either a 6000 mileage limit policy Fully Comp or an unlimited mileage policy fully comp. First time driver, recently passed test so I am aware that the costs will substantial. The car has a 1.6 twin cam engine in it with 83.000 miles on the clock -- -- 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: 2013.0.2899 / Virus Database: 2639/6116 - Release Date: 02/19/13 -- -- 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
Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 engine will not start when hot
Hi Dolomite Sprints have a similar problem and had a piece of aluminiumised fire proof shield that utilised a spring clip which went round the starter solenoid. My turbo does not affect the starter as yet but I would make an aluminium shield and use that special styff that modern cars use. So a vist to a scrap yard will be my next move. cheers Jon - Original Message - From: "Steve Kodz" To: Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 12:14 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 engine will not start when hot It's supposed to be a common issue with the CVH engine, which has the starter motor behind the exhaust. I've never had the problem on either of my CVH engined cars, including the turbo, which could make the issue worse. Ford did make a heat shield for the starter motor, but I think these are difficult to find. Regards, Steve -- www.h4-turbo.co.uk www.quantumowners.co.uk www.quantumcars.eu www.quantumheritage.co.uk On Saturday 23 Feb 2013, Adrian Hopkins wrote: Original thread related to prob;lems starting when the starter motor was hot > if the engine is hot with the needle near the red, the starter motor > will struggle a lot or sometimes fail completely to turn the engine > over, though it's possible to get going if needed with a bump start. - Original Message - From: Chris Reid To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2013 4:07 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 engine will not start when hot what model engine is it, type of ignition system at what sort of mileage did it start doing this. how long does it take to cool enough to start again. --- On Sat, 23/2/13, Peter Brown wrote: From: Peter Brown Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 engine will not start when hot To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Date: Saturday, 23 February, 2013, 14:00 Just thought I'd add to this thread. I thought of adding an exhaust heat wrap to a) hopefully reduce/remove this problem, b) keep engine bay temperatures lower and c) get more power from faster removal of exhaust gases! Not done it yet but something I've got in mind for when the Q is back on the road. -- -- 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: 2013.0.2899 / Virus Database: 2639/6116 - Release Date: 02/19/13 -- -- 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.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Silvertop vs Blacktop
Hi Colonel, An LSD is quite easy to prove because if you rotate a drive flange on one side the opposite flange will rotate in the same direction, however an open diff will rotate in an opposite direction. I wish I had one on my 2+2! cheers Jon - Original Message - From: The Colonel To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 7:36 AM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Silvertop vs Blacktop Hi Andrew, I may be able to help here... I purchased a stage 2 tuned Specialized Engines 2L Zetec silver top from a friend who was breaking a show car to put in my partners H4 ages ago, but she crashed a different car and decided more power in the H4 was not a good idea. It has sat moth balled, along with a stainless manifold, gearbox which 'apparently' has an LSD in it but one broken lug AND a low mileage 2L zetec complete with ECU which I acquired just in case for the last 4yrs. The Specialized engine was apparently built on a new block and had only covered 12k miles, have no reason to doubt but no receipts either. Whole lot can be had for £600, manifold with heat wrap is worth £200 alone! On Wednesday, 30 January 2013 00:33:38 UTC, Andrewow47 wrote: I want to change the 1.6 zetec engine in my H4 for a 2 litre zetec. There are lots of Blacktop engines available with sensible miles and cost, but low mileage Sivertops are not so easy to come by. I have looked at lots of info on the internet and so I have a reasonably good idea of the work involved in the swop. However I am not sure if the Blacktop is going to present more difficulties in fitting than the Silvertop, could anyone give advice on this? Thanks Andrew -- -- 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: 2013.0.2897 / Virus Database: 2639/6072 - Release Date: 01/31/13 -- -- 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 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: Six Speed Gaerbox now OT
Ho ho a job for Gollom then! Mines at 136k and 95k when I got it. I am looking forward to March when we tax the Quantum and do another track day in it as it was so well behaved last time at Goodwood. - Original Message - From: Susan and Martin Scott To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2013 11:11 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Six Speed Gaerbox now OT We had a mk1 Mondeo 1.8 , bought for £400 with 118k, we took it round to 180k, at which time the play in the steering rack meant it's last trip was to the scrappy. Only prob during the 5yrs we had it was the water pump - cheap to fix but 12inch long double jointed fingers required! - Original Message - From: jon jackson To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2013 10:56 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Six Speed Gaerbox Wow I was not aware of a 4x4 Mondeo and my old MK1 2litre SI has just passed its 5th MOT with no work needed while in my care, I paid just £200 for it and have only replaced tyres bulbs and brakes in the last 5 years. It has traction control ABS and heated front screen. Its the best banger I have had, and my daughter hates it cos she sells Mercs and Beemers and when we visit she hates it in the drive LOL. Jon 2+2 - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2013 7:49 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Six Speed Gaerbox I even had a Ford parts guy try and tell me there was no such thing as a 4x4 Mondeo, until he looked on the computer. I wouldn't say they are impossible to find, there usually seem to be one on Ebay. I am scrapping one of mine, at the moment it's being a mobile shed. I am expecting to have to make a custom fuel tank, or more likely, 2, one each side of the probe. The Mondeo 4x4 has a fuel tank with a tunnel down the middle and a fuel pump and sender in each side. Jim On 13/01/2013 19:27, Andrew Owen wrote: Hi Jim I was aware of the MK1 Mondeo 4x4, my brother-in-law used to own one a number of years ago, hardly anyone at the time would believe that it was a 4x4 until they took a quick look at the rear axle. What is a bit frustrating is that I had the car in my front garden for about many months and wasn't interested in it, the gearbox, driveshafts, propshaft, diff etc, were all absolutely fine, he eventually sold it for scrap. I had no idea that many years later it would be of interest to me and I understand they are now also almost impossible to find, This is what caused me to think of the Jaguar MTX box etc.with an st170 engine, I will have to do some more digging on this to satisfy my curiosity. I understand that the Jaguar rear diff/suspension is connected to a subframe which is very similar to the MK3 Mondeo estate. I looked at my H4 today, assuming that a propshaft would at the same height as the centre of the wheel hubs it would be quite a bit above the height of the floor and also would bisect the fuel tank. Clearly the rear sub-frame etc, etc. would need to be narrowed, and the H4 chassis modified to give the subrame something to mount onto. In other words not for the faint hearted! I think I will keep with just putting in a 2 liter zetec for now! Regards Andrew . On 13 January 2013 17:04, Jim Hearne wrote: Hi Andrew, No, the Mk1 Mondeo 4x4 MTX75 gearbox (yes, they did make one, i own 2 off them). I had to machine away some sections of the aluminium section of the sump, build up others with weld and make a few new holes but the gearbox does now mate with the engine and the transfer box fits on the back of the engine (uses the same holes as the driveshaft support bracket on the 2wd engine. That is as far as i got 5 years ago at which point i acquired a girlfriend, sold my house, bought a new house and am still getting things sorted. Eventually, i will get back to the H4x4 project. The current plan is to use the standard Mk3 Fiesta front suspension but narrow the complete mondeo rear suspension for the rear. The diff and the suspension all bolt to a subframe on the Mondeo. The tunnel will have to be made a lot larger. Jim On 12/01/2013 20:42, Andrew Owen wrote: Hi Jim I assume you have gone for Jaguar X Type 4x4 gearbox fitted to a Focus st170 engine? I have often wondered if this engine and gearbox combination would actually fit one another, but I assumed there must be a good possibility because I think its essentially an MTX gearbox and the st170 engine is a Zetec. My H4 is currently fitted with a 1.6
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Six Speed Gaerbox
Wow I was not aware of a 4x4 Mondeo and my old MK1 2litre SI has just passed its 5th MOT with no work needed while in my care, I paid just £200 for it and have only replaced tyres bulbs and brakes in the last 5 years. It has traction control ABS and heated front screen. Its the best banger I have had, and my daughter hates it cos she sells Mercs and Beemers and when we visit she hates it in the drive LOL. Jon 2+2 - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2013 7:49 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Six Speed Gaerbox I even had a Ford parts guy try and tell me there was no such thing as a 4x4 Mondeo, until he looked on the computer. I wouldn't say they are impossible to find, there usually seem to be one on Ebay. I am scrapping one of mine, at the moment it's being a mobile shed. I am expecting to have to make a custom fuel tank, or more likely, 2, one each side of the probe. The Mondeo 4x4 has a fuel tank with a tunnel down the middle and a fuel pump and sender in each side. Jim On 13/01/2013 19:27, Andrew Owen wrote: Hi Jim I was aware of the MK1 Mondeo 4x4, my brother-in-law used to own one a number of years ago, hardly anyone at the time would believe that it was a 4x4 until they took a quick look at the rear axle. What is a bit frustrating is that I had the car in my front garden for about many months and wasn't interested in it, the gearbox, driveshafts, propshaft, diff etc, were all absolutely fine, he eventually sold it for scrap. I had no idea that many years later it would be of interest to me and I understand they are now also almost impossible to find, This is what caused me to think of the Jaguar MTX box etc.with an st170 engine, I will have to do some more digging on this to satisfy my curiosity. I understand that the Jaguar rear diff/suspension is connected to a subframe which is very similar to the MK3 Mondeo estate. I looked at my H4 today, assuming that a propshaft would at the same height as the centre of the wheel hubs it would be quite a bit above the height of the floor and also would bisect the fuel tank. Clearly the rear sub-frame etc, etc. would need to be narrowed, and the H4 chassis modified to give the subrame something to mount onto. In other words not for the faint hearted! I think I will keep with just putting in a 2 liter zetec for now! Regards Andrew . On 13 January 2013 17:04, Jim Hearne wrote: Hi Andrew, No, the Mk1 Mondeo 4x4 MTX75 gearbox (yes, they did make one, i own 2 off them). I had to machine away some sections of the aluminium section of the sump, build up others with weld and make a few new holes but the gearbox does now mate with the engine and the transfer box fits on the back of the engine (uses the same holes as the driveshaft support bracket on the 2wd engine. That is as far as i got 5 years ago at which point i acquired a girlfriend, sold my house, bought a new house and am still getting things sorted. Eventually, i will get back to the H4x4 project. The current plan is to use the standard Mk3 Fiesta front suspension but narrow the complete mondeo rear suspension for the rear. The diff and the suspension all bolt to a subframe on the Mondeo. The tunnel will have to be made a lot larger. Jim On 12/01/2013 20:42, Andrew Owen wrote: Hi Jim I assume you have gone for Jaguar X Type 4x4 gearbox fitted to a Focus st170 engine? I have often wondered if this engine and gearbox combination would actually fit one another, but I assumed there must be a good possibility because I think its essentially an MTX gearbox and the st170 engine is a Zetec. My H4 is currently fitted with a 1.6 Zetec engine and IB5 gearbox, but I am going to change this for a 2.0 Zetec and an RS Turbo series 2 gearbox with an LSD, I don't think my insurers, or indeed me, would be happy with anything more than this for my 18 year old son. If we keep the H4 for a few years I would be tempted to go for a turbocharged Zetec and a 4x4 set up, but I would have no idea how to get the propshaft clearance, or deal with the rear suspension, diff mounting etc! Cheers Andrew On 11 January 2013 19:25, Jim Hearne 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 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 re
Re: [Quantum Owners] Latest Insurance Quote from FJ
A couple of years ago there was quite a lot of talk about how cheap Quantum insurance is for young drivers and I suggested we keep quiet about it as we should not encourage young drivers to Quantums because the insurance will get higher. Could this have been a reason for higher insurance costs? Jon - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 11:19 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Latest Insurance Quote from FJ When was the last QM, it seems a while since i had one. Maybe my change of address didn't happen. Jim On 04/01/2013 17:49, Robert Craig wrote: There was an explanation from Andy ref FJ in the latest Quantum Mechanics. There are many companies that will insure your H4 for around £100 on a limited mileage. Try Allstyles> Bob Craig - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 2:22 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Latest Insurance Quote from FJ FJ no longer seem to want Quantum owners business, there was a big discussion on here last year about the price increases. I changed to Adrian Flux at a much better price. Several other companies were recommend at the time. Jim From: Hamish Freeman Sent: Friday, January 04, 2013 2:13 PM To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Latest Insurance Quote from FJ Hi, Has anyone had a quote from FJ of late under the Owners Club Insurance Scheme? I have just been quoted £293.62 for the 25+ age group. This seems somewhat steep c.f. last years agreed price which from what is currently on the QOC web page should have been £205. As they charged me ~£270 last year before the QOC prices had been announced, this time I want to know what the 2013 agreed price for 25+ should be so that I may do battle with certain knowledge of what the QOC price should be. If £293.62 is the agreed sum then this could be the end of my affair with the H4 as the small mileage I have done in it for the last few years makes the insurance nigh on £1/mile. I could most likely insure a BMW Z series for less than that! It appears that the QOC insurance prices on the web were last updated on 29-4-2012 so could reasonably be out of date w.r.t. the recent hike in insurance costs. It is of note that I do not pay anything like this for my Beauford with FJ, which is currently worth probably 10x more than the H4, and there is not even any special club discount on offer for the Beauford club. Happy New Year to All Hamish -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2805 / Virus Database: 2637/6009 - Release Date: 01/04/13 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/qu
Re: [Quantum Owners] low coolant alarm
We used to grass track and track day a Pug 1.9 GTi and these little French fancies have an expansion bottle that also has a level sensor which informs you of low coolant if you can find a working example (no easy matter cos its French!) it could be used. As some of you know I track dayed that great British kettle a Dolly Sprint (retired now and safe in my garage) for over 10 years and sorting the coolant system was one of the best things I did. One little dodge is to have the overflow just under the bonnet beneath the screen where it soon lets you know its blowing. Good luck with this project. Cheers Jon (2+2 RST) - Original Message - From: "jin" To: "Quantum Owners Group" Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 7:07 AM Subject: [Quantum Owners] low coolant alarm Heres little winter project ive been working on I'm cautious about loosing the coolant from the cooling system, I've cooked a couple of cars to coolant loss and don't want this happening here, To begin with i downloaded the diagram from this place. http://www.circuitsgallery.com/2012/08/water-tank-lowl-evel-alarm.html i just upped the voltages to 12v, cost about £3 to make the finished item looks like this, I've added a 12v flashing 10mm led to act as a double safeguard because although the buzzer is loud, so is the car. http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20121228_100711_zpsa9494077.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20121228_102121_zps5eb3097a.jpg i was originally going to site the buzzer and LED behind the dash switch panel but thought it may be better to position the buzzer in the panel that used to house the radio joystick on the Fiesta. http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20121231_231115_zps07d9f681.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20121231_231124_zps4d4d53c5.jpg the probes were made from M5 stainless steel screws with special rubber washers fitted to the head and nut (both flange for extra surface area) these were drilled into the header tank to just below minimum level to alow for splashing and surging http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20121214_071324_zps540ce09b.jpg fitted with rubber sealing washers drilled and installed into the tank itself http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20121214_072822_zps6cd6064a.jpg bit tricky to tighten the heads but i managed ;D http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20121228_095723_zpsd4e4a2ba.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20121228_095609_zps87db90b7.jpg i then drilled the dash panel for the LED http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20130101_110619_zps096fc727.jpg and installed the buzzer panel http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/IMG_20130101_110657_zps354d9833.jpg job done, click below for test video [URL=http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/ VID_20130101_111217_zpsef477e5c.mp4][IMG]http://i120.photobucket.com/ albums/o192/jindal/2012%20quantum/ th_VID_20130101_111217_zpsef477e5c.jpg[/IMG][/URL] all in I'm very happy, all that is left to do is buy an LED to replace the lamp for the "fan on" indicator i wired in last year, this lamp was fitted to the joystick panel but the new steering wheel obscures it a bit and the buzzer now lives there anyway. ill fit this LED to the dash panel by the water alarm LED. -- 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). - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2805 / Virus Database: 2637/5997 - Release Date: 12/30/12 -- 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
Re: [Quantum Owners] Happy New Year!
Yes indeed a happy new year Quantumites, lets hope it only gets better. Jon & Diane - Original Message - From: "Ian Harrison" To: Sent: Monday, December 31, 2012 10:40 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Happy New Year! To all dedicated Quantumers, may we wish you a Happy New Year which brings you health and happiness. Ian and Brenda. Sent from my iPhone -- 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). - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2805 / Virus Database: 2637/5997 - Release Date: 12/30/12 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
[Quantum Owners] 2+2 RSt at Goodwood
Well just to inform I will be using my Quantum 2+2 on Sat 17 Nov (this Sat) with my Club Triumph guys at Goodwood for a track day, as I do not have a Triumph suitable. Spectators are free as is passenger. If any of you are down that way please give me a nudge cos I will be the only Quantum! Cheers Jon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
[Quantum Owners] Fw: Goodwood Breakfast club
- Original Message - From: jon jackson To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 6:37 PM Subject: Goodwood Breakfast club Strange but Goodwoods management had the Soft top day organised for today! Mine was the only Quantum there that I saw. Wow what a collection, there was cars that I have never seen before and rareties like an original Lotus pre 7 type car with a Ford sidevalve lump, also 2 Renault Spiders and a Renault GTA convertible. There were literally thousands there in the sunshine. My eye was caught by a couple of reworked MX5,s that had their screens removed and replaced with a flyscreen. Most impressive were the pre war Bentleys or as Ettoire Bugatti said the fastest lorries in the world. Cheers Jon 2+2 RST -- 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).
Fw: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
- Original Message -
From: jon jackson
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2012 6:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
Well guys we went to Odiham with the 2+2 RS turbo in fine fettle and I got one
session in and Diane another and I can report that the car was very good
indeed, minimum understeer and tail out as and when provoked, the tendency to
oversteer itself into corners and feeling like it was about to spin has gone
and I was looking forward to a good day. However a prat after being warned
about not hitting any of the airfield runway lights did just that! and to do so
had lost control but kept the boot in as the lights were a long way from the
track being used. The airfield commander rightfully called a halt to the track
day, all because of some testorone fuelled idiot in his brothers Porsche. I was
amazed when Ed Moore of trackd...@motorsport-events.com said that they would
give all participants a £100 let off on their next track day booked with them,
respect to them as this was not expected but very welcome.
My car has Spax adjustables with fiesta 1.4 front and 1.1 standard springs (new
last year). I set the rear Spax soft and the fronts about 2.5 turns so a bit
stiffer my 15 x 195 x 50 Yokahama 309 do rub the body occasionally but hey who
cares.
Shame I cannot make the Curborough date though.
cheers Jon
- Original Message -
From: Jim Hearne
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2012 8:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
If you talk to them can you let me know the details, it's just round the
corner from me as well.
Jim
On 09/09/2012 09:27, Matthew Wastell wrote:
Odiham is just 'round the corner from me. Any more spaces free?
She can drive mine so long as I can be a passenger, always wanted to see
why my friends go white.
Matthew
On 9 Sep 2012, at 00:16, "jon jackson" wrote:
- Original Message -----
From: jon jackson
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2012 12:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
Yes I expect you are correct there Mathew,
I am going to trackday the Quantum again at the end of the month at
Odiham with Motorsport.com and will get the hang of ragging it to find out what
the ultimate behaviour is. We lost our son 2 years ago so have not felt much
like doing the things we used to, so although we have gone through the motions
of driving it in anger we have not had the passion to, so have done some half
hearted efforts the last was at Goodwood in Nov last year when I lost control
and ended on the grass at St Mary,s and upon regaining the track we found a
slight oil leak from the cam cover and I ended the track day.
Racing is clearly in our family blood however as our daughter Rebecca was
invited by Toyota to race an MR2 at Donnington last weekend and achieved a 4th
place despite never having driven an MR2 let alone a race one. This weekend she
is at Croft racing her own Porsche 924 and has finished 4th to back up a win
she had earlier this year.
Perhaps I should give her the keys to my 2+2 to find out how well it can
go!
All best Jon 2+2 RST
- Original Message -
From: Matthew
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 11:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
I guess it's just torque steer thinking about it.
On 7 Sep 2012, at 19:59, Jim Hearne wrote:
>I also have, what I have no name for, but the pull in when you put
power on with steering dialled in the front will pull in to the corner giving a
slight feeling of oversteer.
That was what i meant.
Jim
M
On 7 Sep 2012, at 08:51, "Jim Hearne" wrote:
My 2+2 also oversteers on power but i prefer it to understeer, it
is as you say very predictable.
I also didn’t like the floaty feeling from the Quantum
recommended setup, though i had the original Quantum Monroes, and then their
Monroe sensatracs. With matching Quantum springs.
I ended up with a setup of Gaz coil overs with the Gaz coil over
springs on the front and standard XR2 springs on the rear.
This is very low though, not suitable for B roads, and speed
bumps have to be taken at very low speeds, often at an angle !
Jim
From: jon jackson
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 11:02 PM
To: quantumown...@googlegroups..com
Subject: Fw: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
- Original Message -
From: jon jackson
To: quantumown...@googlegroups..com
Sent:
Re: [Quantum Owners] xtreme engine mounts
Hi, Is it not possible to put washers over the central stud to raise the engine? - Original Message - From: "Ian Harrison" To: Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 9:48 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] xtreme engine mounts Hi guys, can anyone recommend a taller engine mount for my zetec install? It is currently using the old pinto mounts and as a result, it is about 5mm too low and the gearbox is touching the underside of the chassis just by the bellhousing. Cheers Ian Sent from my iPad -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
Fw: Fw: [Quantum Owners] New 2+2 owner - looking for a Hardtop
- Original Message - From: jon jackson To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 4:46 PM Subject: Re: Fw: [Quantum Owners] New 2+2 owner - looking for a Hardtop Hi again and we see you are in Worcester which is a favourite place of ours as we fish the Teme for barbel and enjoy a splendid food in the Bangledeshi restaurant in Tenby, however its a 3 hour drive. Oh well enjoy your 2+2 as its so easy to live with. - Original Message - From: Topdeck To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2012 9:12 AM Subject: Re: Fw: [Quantum Owners] New 2+2 owner - looking for a Hardtop Thanks for the Welcome Jon and Diane That boot is certainly surprisingly huge for a convertable! On Friday, 14 September 2012 21:45:00 UTC+1, trackerjack wrote: - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] New 2+2 owner - looking for a Hardtop Hi this is Jon and Diane here welcome to a select but very nice bunch of owners who will give you all the help and support you need to enjoy your new beastie. We have had our 2+2 1.6 RSturbo for over 2 years now and love driving it opening the boot and throwing the weeks shopping and still have room for a kitchen sink! We are near Petersfield and are yet to see another on the road. - Original Message - From: Topdeck To: quantu...@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 7:24 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] New 2+2 owner - looking for a Hardtop Bought a 2+2 last weekend and so far I'm very impressed. It's a factory built 1900cvh with only 11000 miles on the clock. The built quality is a lot better then I expected and my wife loves driving the car. As we are going to use it all year round, and I'm still in the middle of planning for my new garage, we are in need of a hardtop to see us through the winter. I'm not worried if it needs a little work/refurbishment on the paint or seals as long as it is servicable. We have joined the the QOC and hope to meet up withsome fellow Quantumites (is that the expresssion?) soon. Thanks Karl -- 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 post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
Fw: [Quantum Owners] New 2+2 owner - looking for a Hardtop
- Original Message - From: jon jackson To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] New 2+2 owner - looking for a Hardtop Hi this is Jon and Diane here welcome to a select but very nice bunch of owners who will give you all the help and support you need to enjoy your new beastie. We have had our 2+2 1.6 RSturbo for over 2 years now and love driving it opening the boot and throwing the weeks shopping and still have room for a kitchen sink! We are near Petersfield and are yet to see another on the road. - Original Message - From: Topdeck To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 7:24 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] New 2+2 owner - looking for a Hardtop Bought a 2+2 last weekend and so far I'm very impressed. It's a factory built 1900cvh with only 11000 miles on the clock. The built quality is a lot better then I expected and my wife loves driving the car. As we are going to use it all year round, and I'm still in the middle of planning for my new garage, we are in need of a hardtop to see us through the winter. I'm not worried if it needs a little work/refurbishment on the paint or seals as long as it is servicable. We have joined the the QOC and hope to meet up withsome fellow Quantumites (is that the expresssion?) soon. Thanks Karl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
Hi Mathew,
If your offer is genuine she would be a safe pair of hands as not only does she
test tyres for Michelin at Estoril and Valencia etc she was chosen by Toyota to
take their new GT 86TDR up Goodwood FOS hill on the main Sun slot (which is on
Utube).
However on no account let her out at the same time as me as I wont want to see
her blow me away!
Below is the email address of the event organisers and Natasha Moore is the
lovely lady to speak to, I am not connected to them in any way apart from
customer but they run a fantastic event normally, several really good drivers
on hand for tuition including Erling Jensen (who inspired Jensen Button,s dad
to name him such).
mailto:trackd...@motorsport-events.com and their phone no is
0844 873 6075
The date is 29 September (Saturday)
Would love to see you there regardless.
Cheers
Jon
- Original Message -
From: Matthew Wastell
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2012 9:27 AM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
Odiham is just 'round the corner from me. Any more spaces free?
She can drive mine so long as I can be a passenger, always wanted to see why
my friends go white.
Matthew
On 9 Sep 2012, at 00:16, "jon jackson" wrote:
- Original Message -----
From: jon jackson
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2012 12:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
Yes I expect you are correct there Mathew,
I am going to trackday the Quantum again at the end of the month at Odiham
with Motorsport.com and will get the hang of ragging it to find out what the
ultimate behaviour is. We lost our son 2 years ago so have not felt much like
doing the things we used to, so although we have gone through the motions of
driving it in anger we have not had the passion to, so have done some half
hearted efforts the last was at Goodwood in Nov last year when I lost control
and ended on the grass at St Mary,s and upon regaining the track we found a
slight oil leak from the cam cover and I ended the track day.
Racing is clearly in our family blood however as our daughter Rebecca was
invited by Toyota to race an MR2 at Donnington last weekend and achieved a 4th
place despite never having driven an MR2 let alone a race one. This weekend she
is at Croft racing her own Porsche 924 and has finished 4th to back up a win
she had earlier this year.
Perhaps I should give her the keys to my 2+2 to find out how well it can go!
All best Jon 2+2 RST
- Original Message -
From: Matthew
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 11:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
I guess it's just torque steer thinking about it.
On 7 Sep 2012, at 19:59, Jim Hearne wrote:
>I also have, what I have no name for, but the pull in when you put
power on with steering dialled in the front will pull in to the corner giving a
slight feeling of oversteer.
That was what i meant.
Jim
M
On 7 Sep 2012, at 08:51, "Jim Hearne" wrote:
My 2+2 also oversteers on power but i prefer it to understeer, it
is as you say very predictable.
I also didn’t like the floaty feeling from the Quantum recommended
setup, though i had the original Quantum Monroes, and then their Monroe
sensatracs. With matching Quantum springs.
I ended up with a setup of Gaz coil overs with the Gaz coil over
springs on the front and standard XR2 springs on the rear.
This is very low though, not suitable for B roads, and speed bumps
have to be taken at very low speeds, often at an angle !
Jim
From: jon jackson
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 11:02 PM
To: quantumown...@googlegroups..com
Subject: Fw: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
- Original Message -----
From: jon jackson
To: quantumown...@googlegroups..com
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 11:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
Hi Alan,
I took the advice given by Jim Hearne and others to fit the 1.4
fronts and standard 1100 rears, which worked well enough but there was a
shocker imbalance with the units fitted which were standard fiesta MK 2
(presumably) and this caused the car to change direction on acceleration and
give a feeling of doubt as to where it would go!
I was very lucky to find on Fleabay a set of near new Spax
adjustables with standard XR2 springs fitted for £90 so once I had fitted them
I found that standard XR2 springs were not good and the car was too soft as
there was very little preload, so back on went the new springs that I had
bought (1.4 & 1
Fw: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
- Original Message -
From: jon jackson
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2012 12:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
Yes I expect you are correct there Mathew,
I am going to trackday the Quantum again at the end of the month at Odiham with
Motorsport.com and will get the hang of ragging it to find out what the
ultimate behaviour is. We lost our son 2 years ago so have not felt much like
doing the things we used to, so although we have gone through the motions of
driving it in anger we have not had the passion to, so have done some half
hearted efforts the last was at Goodwood in Nov last year when I lost control
and ended on the grass at St Mary,s and upon regaining the track we found a
slight oil leak from the cam cover and I ended the track day.
Racing is clearly in our family blood however as our daughter Rebecca was
invited by Toyota to race an MR2 at Donnington last weekend and achieved a 4th
place despite never having driven an MR2 let alone a race one. This weekend she
is at Croft racing her own Porsche 924 and has finished 4th to back up a win
she had earlier this year.
Perhaps I should give her the keys to my 2+2 to find out how well it can go!
All best Jon 2+2 RST
- Original Message -
From: Matthew
To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 11:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
I guess it's just torque steer thinking about it.
On 7 Sep 2012, at 19:59, Jim Hearne wrote:
>I also have, what I have no name for, but the pull in when you put power
on with steering dialled in the front will pull in to the corner giving a
slight feeling of oversteer.
That was what i meant.
Jim
M
On 7 Sep 2012, at 08:51, "Jim Hearne" wrote:
My 2+2 also oversteers on power but i prefer it to understeer, it is as
you say very predictable.
I also didn’t like the floaty feeling from the Quantum recommended
setup, though i had the original Quantum Monroes, and then their Monroe
sensatracs. With matching Quantum springs.
I ended up with a setup of Gaz coil overs with the Gaz coil over
springs on the front and standard XR2 springs on the rear.
This is very low though, not suitable for B roads, and speed bumps have
to be taken at very low speeds, often at an angle !
Jim
From: jon jackson
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 11:02 PM
To: quantumown...@googlegroups..com
Subject: Fw: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
- Original Message -----
From: jon jackson
To: quantumown...@googlegroups..com
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 11:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
Hi Alan,
I took the advice given by Jim Hearne and others to fit the 1.4 fronts
and standard 1100 rears, which worked well enough but there was a shocker
imbalance with the units fitted which were standard fiesta MK 2 (presumably)
and this caused the car to change direction on acceleration and give a feeling
of doubt as to where it would go!
I was very lucky to find on Fleabay a set of near new Spax adjustables
with standard XR2 springs fitted for £90 so once I had fitted them I found that
standard XR2 springs were not good and the car was too soft as there was very
little preload, so back on went the new springs that I had bought (1.4 & 1100).
This did the trick and I am now very happy with the car and have set the rear
soft and three clicks on the front, the car will oversteer when pushed which is
strange for a FWD but at least it is predictable.
I then threw out my MX5 seats and installed some leather jobbies from a
top of range Vectra and the car is quick and comfy, so meets my requirements at
last.
All best Jon 2+2 RST
- Original Message -
From: Alan
To: quantumown...@googlegroups..com
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 3:06 PM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
I'll remove the clocks and have a look at some point then.
So perhaps swapping the front springs for the 1.4 springs or maybe
even the diesel ones which are supposed to be a little harder? Then again
presumably the front end on a 2+2 weighs less than the fiesta in derv form?
Would xr2 gas shocks be usable with the longer springs?
How about springs/shocks for a mk1 fiesta, I gather they rode higher?
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Fw: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2
- Original Message - From: jon jackson To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 11:01 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2 Hi Alan, I took the advice given by Jim Hearne and others to fit the 1.4 fronts and standard 1100 rears, which worked well enough but there was a shocker imbalance with the units fitted which were standard fiesta MK 2 (presumably) and this caused the car to change direction on acceleration and give a feeling of doubt as to where it would go! I was very lucky to find on Fleabay a set of near new Spax adjustables with standard XR2 springs fitted for £90 so once I had fitted them I found that standard XR2 springs were not good and the car was too soft as there was very little preload, so back on went the new springs that I had bought (1.4 & 1100). This did the trick and I am now very happy with the car and have set the rear soft and three clicks on the front, the car will oversteer when pushed which is strange for a FWD but at least it is predictable. I then threw out my MX5 seats and installed some leather jobbies from a top of range Vectra and the car is quick and comfy, so meets my requirements at last. All best Jon 2+2 RST - Original Message - From: Alan To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 3:06 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Just bought a 2+2 I'll remove the clocks and have a look at some point then. So perhaps swapping the front springs for the 1.4 springs or maybe even the diesel ones which are supposed to be a little harder? Then again presumably the front end on a 2+2 weighs less than the fiesta in derv form? Would xr2 gas shocks be usable with the longer springs? How about springs/shocks for a mk1 fiesta, I gather they rode higher? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: exhaust for 2+2
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 - Original Message - From: "jin" To: "Quantum Owners Group" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 6:49 AM 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 " 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 -Original Message- From: Gary 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 > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. > To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > For more options, visit this group at >http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en > IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an > "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither > the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the > Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information > shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to > liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or > indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related > message(s). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
[Quantum Owners] My mind is going
When I took my 2+2 RST to Goodwood FOS I found that the electric cooling fan had ceased working. I checked wiring and unplugged and replugged it in and still no function, I bridged the the contacts as the thermo switch does and wahey the fan worked. Down to the local Motor Factors and a new £10.30 switch and installed in minutes and hey presto a working fan. Now in this recent el scorchio weather my car has been getting well over 100 deg and I worry why, has the head gasket gone? Is the water pump not working well? Is there an airlock? No none of these things except the fact that I had wired the fan wrong and it was drawing hot air from engine and blowing it back through the rad DUH! Reverse wiring and all is well again. Red faced idiot Jon. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 RUST
As I am an old f**t I used Hammerite in the sixties and it was a fine product however I would not use it now as it is brittle and next to useless. A good old zinc based primer followed with ordinary gloss paint is pretty good as recommended by Susan and Martin. - Original Message - From: "jin" To: "Quantum Owners Group" Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:02 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 RUST second that, hammerite is poor, especially by todays standards On Jul 17, 9:22 pm, "Susan and Martin Scott" wrote: From experience of using Hammerite or Hammerite smooth I'd be very wary of these products - I have found that because they are so brittle that even the ambient temperature change can lead to microscopic cracks which let in water. The evidence of this is the revealation of bad rust when the paint cracks off in layers in a couple of years!! I have successfully used zinc phosphate primer (just brush on) followed by undercoat and either satin black top coat or even Dulux Weathshield Gloss - again all brushed on (which of course gives a slightly thicker finish than spraying) . This gives a soft-ish flexible and very durable finish which is easy to apply and lasts for years. As an alternative a polturethane single pack gloss will also give a good durable finish (after the primer and undercoat of course). Martin - Original Message - From: Jim T To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 5:47 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] H4 RUST Hi. I've started a new post because the existing one was getting cluttered. On my H4 I noticed that there was surface rust on the rear chassis in the engine bay. Lots of Kurust, Hammerite rust killer primer & Hammerite smooth cured that. ( the front chassis is covered with a fine coating of oil so no rust there!). The chassis rails in the wet area seem sound, (tested with my mk 1 pointed scewdriver ) but the coating is suspect. My usual response would be to spray the cavity with Waxoil but have been told that this is not compatible with fiberglass. Can anyone confirm or deny this? Plan B would be to use old engine oil, taking precautions to collect & dispose of the excess.Cheaper but effective, as used on older cars to prevent rust in the distant past. JimT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). ------ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG -www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2437/5135 - Release Date: 07/16/12 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contain
Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH 2 litre Crankshaft Sensor
Ho ho whatever will they think of next to scrap a perfectly usable car, we used to grass track a Pug 205 1.9 GTI and the earth for the fuel pump was...in the back light. Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Matthew Wastell To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Cc: Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 10:23 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH 2 litre Crankshaft Sensor Try this for weird, my car has auto stop start, this stopped working, the fix? New rear windscreen. I kid you not! M On 14 Apr 2004, at 00:17, "jon jackson" wrote: Oh yes modern cars are so wonderful, Our Vectra that we used to own decided not to run and along comes expert with diagnoses kit. We are told that the ECU and crank sensor have both failed, yeek we are talking scrappy take away talk here. After replacing sensor to no avail we phoned a real old school electrician who told us to replace fuel pump relay. Car started instantly. Still I have just got hold of some leather seats from a Vectra that seem just right for the 2+2 and I only paid £30 the pair. cheers Jon 2+2 RST - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 10:44 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH 2 litre Crankshaft Sensor The reason that the coil pack can be damaged by faulty plugs, leads or removing a lead with the engine running, is that normally the maximum voltage the coil generates is limited by it jumping across the gap in the sparkplug. If there is a break in the HT circuit or somewhere else the voltage out of the coil can go far higher than it's designed to and cause the internal insulation in the coil pack to fail. I unplug the injectors in turn instead if i want to do a cylinder test on a EFI engine. And, the reason that most ECU's can't tell you theres a problem with the crank sensor is that it's the crank sensor that the ecu uses to detect that you are turning the engine over on the starter. Without pulses from the crank sensor the ECU has no idea it needs to start generating sparks and injecting fuel, it's sitting there waiting for you. A crank sensor generates a higher voltage pulse output the faster the engine is turning so if it starts to fail it will often fail next time you try to start the car. Jim On 11/07/2012 21:59, Derek Clews wrote: Thanks Michael, It was a general recommendation as a preventative from an AA mechanic. He said the bulk of the engine breakdowns on modern cars can be fixed by replacing the coil pack or the crank sensor and they carry quite a number on each van as a result. He said they can be affected by heat and age. Also they cannot use a computer connection for most cars so are back to trial and error, backed by experience! Interestingly, he also said the AA recommend that if a coil pack has been found faulty and replaced, the plugs and leads should also be replaced as it is possible a problem with these could cause the coil pack to fail in the first place. Also rough handling like pulling off the plug leads when the engine is running can cause problems. (Did not do that!) Makes the modern systems seem very fragile. To support his view, the only time we had a breakdown in the old Punto my son learned to drive on it was the crank sensor that failed. Basically it drove normally, parked up and would not start again, no fuel & no spark. But of course the car would not tell you what the problem was so you are stuck with having to use a garage - that's why I like older cars! The basic CVH will still run with the distributer loose, carb faults or whatever - not very well, but it will run! Still, I am learning new ways.. part of the fun of this particular project coupe. Derek On 11 Jul 2012, at 19:46, michaelhughe...@aol.com wrote: Your information might be correct but from my experience with a 1.6 turbo CVH the weakest link might well be the connector rather than the sensor itself. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person
Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH 2 litre Crankshaft Sensor
Oh yes modern cars are so wonderful, Our Vectra that we used to own decided not to run and along comes expert with diagnoses kit. We are told that the ECU and crank sensor have both failed, yeek we are talking scrappy take away talk here. After replacing sensor to no avail we phoned a real old school electrician who told us to replace fuel pump relay. Car started instantly. Still I have just got hold of some leather seats from a Vectra that seem just right for the 2+2 and I only paid £30 the pair. cheers Jon 2+2 RST - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 10:44 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH 2 litre Crankshaft Sensor The reason that the coil pack can be damaged by faulty plugs, leads or removing a lead with the engine running, is that normally the maximum voltage the coil generates is limited by it jumping across the gap in the sparkplug. If there is a break in the HT circuit or somewhere else the voltage out of the coil can go far higher than it's designed to and cause the internal insulation in the coil pack to fail. I unplug the injectors in turn instead if i want to do a cylinder test on a EFI engine. And, the reason that most ECU's can't tell you theres a problem with the crank sensor is that it's the crank sensor that the ecu uses to detect that you are turning the engine over on the starter. Without pulses from the crank sensor the ECU has no idea it needs to start generating sparks and injecting fuel, it's sitting there waiting for you. A crank sensor generates a higher voltage pulse output the faster the engine is turning so if it starts to fail it will often fail next time you try to start the car. Jim On 11/07/2012 21:59, Derek Clews wrote: Thanks Michael, It was a general recommendation as a preventative from an AA mechanic. He said the bulk of the engine breakdowns on modern cars can be fixed by replacing the coil pack or the crank sensor and they carry quite a number on each van as a result. He said they can be affected by heat and age. Also they cannot use a computer connection for most cars so are back to trial and error, backed by experience! Interestingly, he also said the AA recommend that if a coil pack has been found faulty and replaced, the plugs and leads should also be replaced as it is possible a problem with these could cause the coil pack to fail in the first place. Also rough handling like pulling off the plug leads when the engine is running can cause problems. (Did not do that!) Makes the modern systems seem very fragile. To support his view, the only time we had a breakdown in the old Punto my son learned to drive on it was the crank sensor that failed. Basically it drove normally, parked up and would not start again, no fuel & no spark. But of course the car would not tell you what the problem was so you are stuck with having to use a garage - that's why I like older cars! The basic CVH will still run with the distributer loose, carb faults or whatever - not very well, but it will run! Still, I am learning new ways.. part of the fun of this particular project coupe. Derek On 11 Jul 2012, at 19:46, michaelhughe...@aol.com wrote: Your information might be correct but from my experience with a 1.6 turbo CVH the weakest link might well be the connector rather than the sensor itself. Michael -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2195 / Virus Database: 2437/5125 - Release Date: 07/11/12 -- 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"
Re: [Quantum Owners] Hawk day out
Oh no its always the wrong time for us! After probably being the only Quantum at Goodwood Festival of speed we fly out to Majorca tomorrow or we would certainly have joined you especially as 2 years ago in Aug we saw an Osprey here in Hants and had it confirmed by the Hawk Conservancy (I did not realise they migrated so early). Have a good time and we will see you at the next meet if it does not clash. Cheers Jon 2+2 RST - Original Message - From: Paul To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2012 11:57 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Hawk day out Hi all Just a reminder. Next sunday 8th July is the southern area meet at the Hawk Conservancy near Andover off the A303. Please feel free to come. if you are definately comming let me know so we can try and get a group discount rate for admission. The doors opens at 10am but we are planning to be there 11am. There will be feeding birds, 3 different flying displays, 150 birds to see as well as there new cafe/resturant. Regards Paul Fennings Treasurer -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
Fw: [Quantum Owners] LLandow Track Day
- Original Message - From: jon jackson To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 12:19 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] LLandow Track Day Thanks Ian, Indeed I could not have had a better weekend the suit that Michelin organised fitted her perfectly and was embroidered with her web site and name plus she was given race boots and all fireproof bits too. She was chaufered in courtesy of Rolls Royce and dined with them. She went to the ball and today she took Toyota's new GT86 (launched in Spain NOT Portugal) up the hill and was allowed a passenger so wife Diane went with her. On the way up she had the traction control on and took it off to go down and did several burnouts and got it sideways a lot and the crowd loved it with lots of applause. I still cannot believe that Toyota think so much of her to entrust their latest important car to her, its such a shame her brother is no longer with us to see it too. I thanked Toyota and Michelin as they kindly extended their hospitality to us too. I was relegated to punka wolla and carried crash hat etc but got into the inner sanctum and at signing on I was surrounded with many famous drivers and known motorsport personalities, it was like Madame Tussauds but with the real people. One fly in the ointment was my Quantum 2+2 which I used to get there on the Sat, the electric cooling fan failed and the temp rose to 115 in the queue despite putting the heater on full, however it did not boil or pop a gasket, good old blue oval! Hope you all had as good a time as I did at LLandow and I would love to join you next time. This the car she drove.http://media.toyota.co.uk/2012/01/hottest-iq-yet-leads-toyotas-custom-specials-at-tokyo-auto-salon/ Cheers Jon 2+2 RST - Original Message - From: Ian Harrison To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2012 10:16 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] LLandow Track Day Sounds fantastic, you must be chuffed to bits. Hope the weekend went well! Ian Sent from my iPad On 29 Jun 2012, at 22:07, "jon jackson" wrote: Diane and I would have loved to go but we have a busy weekend as our daughter Rebecca is being presented with a new race suit by Michelin tomorrow at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Toyota have asked her to take the new GT86 sportscar up the hill on Sun after she blitzed it at its launch in Portugal last month and the chief engineer liked her brisk style..WOW we are proud parents. Because we belong to her we get full hospitality so our usual bag of food and trainers is not acceptable LOL Cheers Jon 2+2 RST - Original Message - From: nigelp To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 1:37 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] LLandow Track Day Very short notice, but Mark Burley through SW Car Club has got a track day at Llndow tomorrow. I know he has some places left and at £75 for the day it is a bargain. There are two Xtremes I know of going - one being mine. If anyone else wants to go then contact Mark or myself as I have the contact details. 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 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
Re: [Quantum Owners] LLandow Track Day
Diane and I would have loved to go but we have a busy weekend as our daughter Rebecca is being presented with a new race suit by Michelin tomorrow at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Toyota have asked her to take the new GT86 sportscar up the hill on Sun after she blitzed it at its launch in Portugal last month and the chief engineer liked her brisk style..WOW we are proud parents. Because we belong to her we get full hospitality so our usual bag of food and trainers is not acceptable LOL Cheers Jon 2+2 RST - Original Message - From: nigelp To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 1:37 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] LLandow Track Day Very short notice, but Mark Burley through SW Car Club has got a track day at Llndow tomorrow. I know he has some places left and at £75 for the day it is a bargain. There are two Xtremes I know of going - one being mine. If anyone else wants to go then contact Mark or myself as I have the contact details. 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 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).
Fw: [Quantum Owners] LLandow Track Day
- Original Message - From: jon jackson To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 5:34 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] LLandow Track Day Diane and I would have loved to go but we have a busy weekend as our daughter Rebecca is being presented with a new race suit by Michelin tomorrow at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Toyota have asked her to take the new GT86 sportscar up the hill on Sun after she blitzed it at its launch in Portugal last month and the chief engineer liked her brisk style..WOW we are proud parents. Because we belong to her we get full hospitality so our usual bag of food and trainers is not acceptable LOL. - Original Message - From: nigelp To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 1:37 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] LLandow Track Day Very short notice, but Mark Burley through SW Car Club has got a track day at Llndow tomorrow. I know he has some places left and at £75 for the day it is a bargain. There are two Xtremes I know of going - one being mine. If anyone else wants to go then contact Mark or myself as I have the contact details. 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 post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Kit Cars ( The End )
What a great shame but the family are what life is really all about. Good luck Eddie. I visited a company called Portsmouth Fibreglass to get some more GRP for my special and they have many moulds loafing about and might store in return for the moulding business as and when it is required. This is just a thought and no more. Jon - Original Message - From: mneil...@gmail.com To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 4:32 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Kit Cars ( The End ) Hi Eddie. May I second Jim's condolences both for dynamic mouldings, and quantum. May I suggest that stock and small mouldings can be displaced amongst the qoc members, obviously this will need careful inventory etc. Do you have any idea of square meters you / we would need for the storage of the larger items? Mark Sent from my HTC - Reply message - From: "Eddie" To: Subject: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Kit Cars ( The End ) Date: Tue, Jun 26, 2012 10:13 It is with the utmost sadness that I write this today. The 31st July will see my last day here at Unit C1 Backfield Farm Trd Est. Those of you at Stoneligh Kit Car show AGM may well recall that I was very upbeat, as I had many months of work ahead of me. Well since then, the work has dropped away at such speed, I find myself now running out of work and unable to pay myself and thus support my family. I can not jeopardise the welfare of my wife and children. It would seem that the economic climate has bitten very hard, and we have experienced potential clients putting a stop to their projects with Dynamic Mouldings. Quantum Kit Cars has been housed in the same unit here, in order to protect the stock and moulds, so that I could bring the company back up once I had more staff. This is NOT going to happen. With this in mind I have to retract back to my garage at home with Dynamic Mouldings in order to be able to look after our cars. ( yes, even through this I am still dedicated to the cars we own ) I am totally unable to keep Quantum as I will just not have the room to keep all of the moulds etc. I can and will assure you, that I am trying to work with the comittee to see if we can do anything to save it. Please accept my sincer appologies for this situation. I have worked very hard over the last few years, but I find myself unable to beat the economic climate that we find ourselves in. 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 withinthis or related message(s. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -- 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 withi
Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum H4 Suspension/Wheels/Tyres
I fitted some Spax adjustables and that seems to have done the trick and the springs are my new 1.4 front and 1.1 rears the rear spax are on their lowest setting and the front quite a lot stiffer but able to soak up our third world roads that we all enjoy. My 2+2 still has a tendency towards oversteer which I find strange on a FWD car. I may take off the rear antiroll bar (only fitted to XR2) because I think that our cars are lighter at the back than a Fiesta, or I might fit a front antiroll bar. Cheers Jon 2+2 RST - Original Message - From: Gary To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 7:32 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum H4 Suspension/Wheels/Tyres I looked at getting some springs made with a changing rate to get the softness but firm up on heavy loading ( full boot or shock loading ) This opened a HUGE can of worms, , thickness of the metal rod, number of coils, overall length blah blah blah... I did try some spring assisters used by caravanners but this still did not help ( before i noticed and replaced the leaking damper ) I still think there was another issue on the rear there somewhere. Thinking about it the issue only reared its head after the tyres were changed from Yokohama A420's to Toyo proxy1r's Firmer sidewalls ? different width at the tread ? who knows? car was sold. Regards Qless On 18/06/2012 10:59, Andrew Owen wrote: Thanks to everyone for responding to my question on suspension and tyres, since raising my query I have realised I made an error, my car is actually fitted with 205/40 x 16's and not 215/40 x16's nevertheless these are just too big. Also since driving the car for a few weeks I have noticed the following: 1. The front suspension is generally OK but when driving at speed over long undulating bumps it can become a bit 'floaty as if the front shock absorbers are on the way out. I have not noticed the front tyres rubbing even on full lock despite the wheel and tyre size, although the turning circle is poor and so it is possible the power steering rack may have been restricted? 2. The rear suspension is very harsh and badly crashes over bumps with the tyres frequently coming into contact with the wheel arches. My first thoughts are as follows: 3. Buy some 15'' alloys and suitable profile/width tyres to get the car back to a more sensible wheel and tyre size. 4. Buy some used 1.1 rear struts to try and get back to a 'normal' set up. I will then take it from there. Just one more question, has anyone ever had custom springs made for an H4? My thought on this is that if I weighed the load on each wheel it might be possible to get some springs made that are more in tune with the weight of the car using the standard struts plus better shock absorbers or possibly suitable coil overs? Thanks Andrew On 12 June 2012 21:24, Gary wrote: what's the chassis Q... or reg M254... ??? Looking to hear news of our old one. Aside from that what suspension is on the car now? standard looking units, cut off springs? Adjustable (i guess not) our 195 15 somethings did rub the arches but only on the tyre wall. I did change the suspension for new 1.1 springs and monroe gas struts but it still rubbed. was only noticeable after changing the tyres, I did not get round to replacing bushes but what effect this would of had i dont know. - Jim - what internals do genuine fords have? i think one of mine was leaking oil. Based on that look at oil replacements. Caution on the front struts as MK3.5 1.6 Si have a larger bore strut than the Mk3 Purple Polyurethane bushes tighten up the handling no end, the whole handling was fine in my view for every day fun spirited driving. Qless Gary On 10/06/2012 15:48, 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/s
