Re: [Quantum Owners] Front chassis for a 2+2

2013-08-31 Thread Keith Joseph
Thanks Rolf, That's very interesting regarding the pulleys. I've not extracted the donner engine from it's current car yet so I'll have to pay close attention to this. Cheers Keith On 31 Aug 2013 07:14, "Rolf" wrote: > On the QOC website used to be three drawings how to adapt the frame, in > t

Re: [Quantum Owners] Front chassis for a 2+2

2013-08-31 Thread Jim Hearne
It's a bit like i did with the ZVH (Zetec Block, ZVH head) in my 2+2. Jim On 31/08/2013 09:42, Keith Joseph wrote: Thanks Rolf, That's very interesting regarding the pulleys. I've not extracted the donner engine from it's current car yet so I'll have to pay close attention to this. Cheers

Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236

2013-08-31 Thread Jim Hearne
The auction does include the floor plug but not anything for the bumpers. However moulds are available at extra cost. I forgot to ask about the doors, bonnet, boot but have now, i've a feeling the answer may be the same. Anybody want to guess who the user ID JSV801 might be :-) Jim On 30/08

Re: [Quantum Owners] Front chassis for a 2+2

2013-08-31 Thread Steve Kodź
Michael, The chap in Northern Ireland who was one of the first to modify the engine frame himself was Daryl Webb. Unfortunately his website is not longer available. Rolf, Thank you for letting me know about the photos an diagrams on the club website. I have fixed this so they are now availabl

[Quantum Owners] Decent oil for 2+2

2013-08-31 Thread SMIDG3T
Hi. What sort of decent engine oil does anybody recommend for a 1.6 2+2 1988 model? 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

[Quantum Owners] Re: Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236

2013-08-31 Thread sebring mx
I would say yes should be saved but I am no longer a member and don't have a Quantum at present... Don't forget the roof, and the pattern for the rear glass. I think there is an under chassis floor too, if I recall from my H4; I don't think the chassis is exposed. Martin On Friday, August 30,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236

2013-08-31 Thread Jim Hearne
Yes, All other moulds are available but not included in the auction. Jim On 31/08/2013 09:54, Jim Hearne wrote: The auction does include the floor plug but not anything for the bumpers. However moulds are available at extra cost. I forgot to ask about the doors, bonnet, boot but have now, i've

Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236

2013-08-31 Thread steve.merlin
I agree, the club should investigate these with the intention of purchasing the set? May be someone could find out how much they want for them all? Steve -Original Message- From: Jim Hearne Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 2:59 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quant

Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236

2013-08-31 Thread Jim Hearne
I'm guessing that the plug and chassis that are on Ebay are being sold by John Sampson (previous owner of Quantum), and that the moulds that are avilable for the rest of the car are currently owned by Mark Burley (Current owner of Quantum). I could be wrong though. Jim On 31/08/2013 15:20,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236

2013-08-31 Thread MichaelHughes7A
As an H4 owner I would be delighted if the plug and any moulds ended up in safe hands - preferably the club. However I think we must not jump to conclusions. The seller may be John Sampson but if you look at the sales and purchase records ie feedback for the vendor it looks to be possible ra

Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236

2013-08-31 Thread MichaelHughes7A
In a message dated 31/08/2013 15:21:50 GMT Daylight Time, steve.mer...@ukgateway.net writes: I agree, the club should investigate these with the intention of purchasing the set? May be someone could find out how much they want for them all? Steve -Original Message- From: Jim

Re: [Quantum Owners] Front chassis for a 2+2

2013-08-31 Thread Keith Joseph
Thanks Steve, This info should be very helpful, Thanks again Keith On 31 Aug 2013 09:55, "Steve Kodź" wrote: > Michael, > The chap in Northern Ireland who was one of the first to modify the engine > frame himself was Daryl Webb. Unfortunately his website is not longer > available. > > Rolf, >

[Quantum Owners] Decent oil for 2+2

2013-08-31 Thread SMIDG3T
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Decent oil for 2+2

2013-08-31 Thread Derek Clews
I'm using Castrol Magnatec 10W40, it seems fine. Derek On 31 Aug 2013, at 18:12, SMIDG3T wrote: > Anybody? > > -- > -- > 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@googlegrou

Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236

2013-08-31 Thread chris.quantum
That looks just like the one Eddie had before he had to downsize his workshop. I thought it went to new Extreme factory. Chris G From: sebring mx Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 8:23 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236 H4

Re: [Quantum Owners] Decent oil for 2+2

2013-08-31 Thread chris.quantum
If you've got a 1.6 XR2 CVH then Castrol GTX 15/40 Chris G -Original Message- From: SMIDG3T Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 1:55 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Decent oil for 2+2 Hi. What sort of decent engine oil does anybody recommend for a 1.6 2+2

Re: [Quantum Owners] Front chassis for a 2+2

2013-08-31 Thread Derek Clews
Thanks Steve, They are now 'findable'. Very helpful. ATB Derek On 31 Aug 2013, at 09:54, Steve Kodź wrote: > Michael, > The chap in Northern Ireland who was one of the first to modify the engine > frame himself was Daryl Webb. Unfortunately his website is not longer > available. > > Rolf,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236

2013-08-31 Thread adrianjhopkins
I did a quick inventory of the Quantum Moulds / Panels that were at Eddie’s (for Any Heaton and Steve Kodz) before they were shipped out to Quantum Sports Cars. The H4 Chassis and Plug currently on e-bay was NOT on the list. However, there were a number of moulds. Including the Main H4 Mould and

Re: [Quantum Owners] Decent oil for 2+2

2013-08-31 Thread Russell Willcox
I always use Castrol GTX in mine as you cannot use too thin an oil in a CVH because of the hydraulic tappets. Never had any problems. Russell On 31/08/2013 18:12, SMIDG3T wrote: Anybody? -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group"

Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236

2013-08-31 Thread Jim Hearne
You said "Main H4 Mould", do you mean the bodyshell ? I didn't think there was still a H4 mould in the UK, or did somebody make one from the plug. I nearly bid on the plug and chassis, mostly for the chassis. If it had been a bit closer.. Jim On 31/08/2013 19:42, adrianjhopk...@btinternet

Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236

2013-08-31 Thread Eddie
Hi all Just picked up this thread. The black shell is the one I had in my workshop and was done as a plug for taking a mould from. It IS a nessasary item for H4 owners as if their cars are damaged, then a mould can be taken from the right area to produce a repair mould or even a whole car. The c

Re: [Quantum Owners] Decent oil for 2+2

2013-08-31 Thread jin
I use halfords 20/50 classic oil, the green stuff, cheap and good, i agree it can't be too thin (within reason) -- -- 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 u

[Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236

2013-08-31 Thread jin
This is all very interesting, i do recall seeing a black plug in Eddies workshop but seem to remember it being just the top?, so the auction ended and 100 quid, did anyone buy it, it would be daft to buy it without the intention of using it for its intended purpose, the thought of a new h4 seems

Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236

2013-08-31 Thread Jim Hearne
No, nobody bid. Jim On 31/08/2013 20:32, jin wrote: This is all very interesting, i do recall seeing a black plug in Eddies workshop but seem to remember it being just the top?, so the auction ended and 100 quid, did anyone buy it, it would be daft to buy it without the intention of using it

Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236

2013-08-31 Thread Jim Hearne
From that picture it looks like it has all been there for a while, lets hope there was a cover over it. Jim On 31/08/2013 20:21, Eddie wrote: Hi all Just picked up this thread. The black shell is the one I had in my workshop and was done as a plug for taking a mould from. It IS a nessasary it

Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236

2013-08-31 Thread Jim Hearne
From that picture it looks like it has all been there for a while, lets hope there was a cover over it. Jim On 31/08/2013 20:21, Eddie wrote: Hi all Just picked up this thread. The black shell is the one I had in my workshop and was done as a plug for taking a mould from. It IS a nessasary it

Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236

2013-08-31 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
I'm even more puzzled - my understanding was that the main body mould was shipped to Iran and lost in an earthquake, although there was a plug (The one on ebay?) from which a body mould could be made. ISTR the Sampsons were attempting to get enough kit orders to make it financially viable to mak

[Quantum Owners] Xtreme Wheel Bearing Revisited

2013-08-31 Thread Ian Harrison
Evening all. Xtreme's have bespoke uprights and I have heard other owners commenting on the bearings going tight when torqued up the the 'FT' setting of 310 to 350NM, and this is what happended to the nearside one the last time I had my bearings replaced at the garage up the road. They advised it

Re: [Quantum Owners] Decent oil for 2+2

2013-08-31 Thread SMIDG3T
Thanks for the replies. I'll go on the look out for oil one day next week. -- -- 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 emai

Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236

2013-08-31 Thread adrianjhopkins
I bow to Eddie – I must have mistaken the Plug for a Mould From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 9:06 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Did you all spot this ebay item: 251327059236 I'm even more puzzled - my understanding was that the ma