Re: [Quantum Owners] RIP H4

Oh no! Glad there doesn't appear to be major injury, but maybe get the necks looked at? Whiplast seems to be the 'go to' injury amonst those seeking compo, which unfortunately puts a bad vibe on the genuine claimants. My sister slipped and fell a few years ago and had severe whiplast pain for a

Re: [Quantum Owners] RIP H4

Maybe not RIP? Could need Rob's operating table though! Martin - Original Message - From: "bill" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 7:35 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] RIP H4 Just a few pictures took just after incident -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 top engine stay/mount and 2L hoses

Has it broken at one of the welds? It may be possible to get a local engineering place to weld it for little cost. Martin - Original Message - From: Julian Coleman To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, July 22, 2019 6:25 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 top

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 top engine stay/mount and 2L hoses

There's someone with a Wanted Ad on Ebay after an H4 at the moment - It looks like your may be too much work for him, but maybe a sale possibility? Martin - Original Message - From: 'The Blue Pig' via Quantum Owners Group To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Monday, July 22, 2019

Re: [Quantum Owners] Gearbox removal

computer. IAM RoadSmart is a trading name. IAM RoadSmart is a trademark. Charity number: 249002 (England and Wales) SC041201 (Scotland). Registered Address: 1 Albany Place, Hyde Way, Welwyn Garden City AL7 3BT. On Sunday, 30 June 2019, 18:30:38 BST, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: I

[Quantum Owners] Gearbox removal

I really should know the answer to this, however, when I assembled my Q Saloon the engine and gearbox were inserted from below as a joined unit, and just about cleared the anti-roll bar on both sides! Anyway, to my question... Is it possible to replace the clutch on a saloon with the engine

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Adrian Flux...

Have you already scrapped it - someone may want to rescue it! Martin - Original Message - From: Niall McCracken To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Friday, June 21, 2019 6:37 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Adrian Flux... Hi all Thanks for all the comments - just to

Re: [Quantum Owners] Adrian Flux...

May I ask why you want to cancel the policy with them and then move to another provider? (other than moving away from AF) I take this opportunity to add that I moved away from them when my renewal came a few years ago. They failed to provide agreed value paperwork after 3 months (despite them

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 - XR2 CVH engine, no idle

I had similar symptoms (which I thought was fuel starvation), but since fitting a new ignition module to the side of the distributor it's been ok - that doesn't prove/disprove it because it was an intermittent fault on mine. Seems it's a common problem on Fords and Land Rovers (which have the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Thanks

There may have been a mouse lurking there that nobody was aware of! :-) Martin A great quiz, great weekend, great food (thanks to all the catering peeps). Lets hope (despite HS2) Stoneleigh show can prosper and re-grow Martin - Original Message - From: 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum

Re: [Quantum Owners] Sorry Not There

That's a shame. I was going to ask you about your sewing machine - so I'll have to ask now... How is it performing, and does it have a 'walking foot'? All the best, Martin - Original Message - From: "Derek Clews" To: "Quantum Owners Club" Cc: "Derek Clews" Sent: Friday, May

[Quantum Owners] Save a Quantum!

I've just spoken to Howard in Diss re his saloon which is for sale on the club website. If he doesn't sell it soon he will let it go to an auction (and inevitibly it will sell for parts and little money). My suggestion (for what it is worth) is to put it on Ebay for a large sum (say 8-10k) to

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 Sealing rear windscreen

Maybe worth a look at a BMW Z3 (or one with a body kit!) if going to Stoneleigh, as I understand the hood on a Z3 drains to the underside of the car. Some bits of rain gutter and tubes? Must be some way to do it. Martin - Original Message - From: Niall McCracken To: Quantum

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Sealing rear windscreen

I may be completely incorrect (I don't have an H4, and am also incorrect anyway), however, ISTR that it's catered for by having drainage to the underside of the car, so any water ingress goes out - just like car doors. I await correction! Martin - Original Message - From: Niall

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Question...

A good point. As long as we don't have to go along the railway cutting we'll be ok! Martin - Original Message - From: "chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group" To: Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2019 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Question... Isn't the road that goes

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Question...

I suspected the comment about HS2 was a 'late April Fool joke' but it really is true! Crikey 400kph trains! In a few years we'll have the trains as well as the planes for Stoneleigh entertainment. Martin - Original Message - From: "'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group" To: Sent:

[Quantum Owners] Distributor ignition amplifier module

Something I noticed when I started the Q last week - It started almost immediately, where previously (before the module replacement) it took a bit of turning over, however this isn't comclusive as when a car is left for several weeks in the garage without starting it can be a bit unlikely to

Re: [Quantum Owners] Inertia switch?

, it was the fuse that is in the plug, new 20amp fuse fitted and fly lead ready  Sent from my iPhone On 11 Apr 2019, at 16:33, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: Hmm - If you smoked you'd have spotted that earlier! :-) Martin - Original Message - From: bill

Re: [Quantum Owners] Inertia switch?

then to work one way or the other depending on the result and try to find the break if there is one. I’ll take a look behind the kick panel in the morning. Bill Sent from my iPhone On 8 Apr 2019, at 20:57, Susan and Martin Scott wrote

Re: [Quantum Owners] Inertia switch?

Hi Bill, Forgive my memory... is this on an H4? if so, and the donor had a fuel cut-off, it's likely to be around the same position. At Ford, one of my colleagues had a puncture in a 'pool car' Mondeo, and having switched to the spare he then found he couldn't start the car. Naturally he

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

puter. IAM RoadSmart is a trading name. IAM RoadSmart is a trademark. Charity number: 249002 (England and Wales) SC041201 (Scotland). Registered Address: 1 Albany Place, Hyde Way, Welwyn Garden City AL7 3BT. On Monday, 1 April 2019, 21:49:15 BST, Susan and Martin Scott wrote:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

It's not a good idea to overbrake on the rear! That's why there is an apportioning valve on the donor XR2, so changing to discs will achieve no benefit and probably compromise the parking brake. Martin - Original Message - From: 'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners Group To:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Tyre pressures xtreme

psi after the run. This should be the optimum pressure. Bob Sent from my iPad On 31 Mar 2019, at 17:28, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: Many years ago there was a similar question about Calvy Mitchel kit cars (I have one). I just set the pressure 'so the bulge looked correct

Re: [Quantum Owners] Tyre pressures xtreme

Many years ago there was a similar question about Calvy Mitchel kit cars (I have one). I just set the pressure 'so the bulge looked correct' which happened to be 19psi (on my gauge). Someone in the club who worked at Dunlop put lots of numbers in a computer and came up with the same figure! One

Re: [Quantum Owners] Subframe removal

Whatever you do (paint or coating) Hammerite is best avoided. Martin - Original Message - From: "Derek Clews" To: "Quantum Owners Forum" Cc: "Derek Clews" Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2019 3:47 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Subframe removal H Daren I have been thinking of doing

[Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh

My Complete Kit Car mag arrived this morning, along with the Stoneleigh Show Guide (no surprise there), but the surprise is that the QOC club area has moved! Now opposite Hall 1 on what looks like a small area. Martin Scott -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

19 2:15 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions I remember working all this out on a spreadsheet years ago. Does the Ford caliper being the sliding sort count as twice the piston area ? Jim -Original Message----- From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Monday, March 25,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

rd caliper being the sliding sort count as twice the piston area ? Jim -Original Message----- From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Monday, March 25, 2019 1:48 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions If the sizes of the pist

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

are smaller diameter but spread over a larger pad area to give more even pressure. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 24 Mar 2019, at 22:53, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: > > Ignoring the fluid change. What is the combined area of the pistons compared to the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

h calipers are certainly bigger than the original XR2 ones were and worked ok. The Hispec 4 pots are smaller diameter but spread over a larger pad area to give more even pressure. Bob Sent from my iPad On 24 Mar 2019, at 22:53, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: Ignoring the fluid change. What is th

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

switching to dot 5 but it seemed like a sensible approach when going to a higher spec system. Bob Sent from my iPad On 24 Mar 2019, at 17:57, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: Did you have dot 3 fluid in originally? If any fluid (other than 5.1) has been used with the brake parts the seals

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

Ignoring the fluid change. What is the combined area of the pistons compared to the previous single ones? I may know an alternative, but it depends what the requirements are. It could be that a larger bore master cylinder is needed, but some dimensions will be needed to calculate. Martin

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

Did you have dot 3 fluid in originally? If any fluid (other than 5.1) has been used with the brake parts the seals won't last long if the fluid is then changed to 5.1. due to fluid incompatibilty. Martin Scott - Original Message - From: "'Bob Craig' via Quantum Owners Group" To:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Mot

Pity I missed the exemption cutoff by 6 years else this would be it's one and only test needed :-( Maybe, maybe not? It's a bit of a grey area because the vehicle must have "no major modification" and then there's the caveat "inthe last 30 years". Reading between the lines and other

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Charging 2+2 query

Without seeing it, it's difficult to say, but it may be handed the other way. It is possible to change the 'handedness' of the Lucas alternators by removing the 3 long bolts (if they'll shift) and turning the front part of the casing, but there is then the problem of the threaded hole! This

Re: [Quantum Owners] zetec 2L parts

and Martin Scott wrote: Burton didn't know anything about it when I bought parts from them 4 years ago or 2 years ago! Martin - Original Message - From: 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 26

Re: [Quantum Owners] zetec 2L parts

Burton didn't know anything about it when I bought parts from them 4 years ago or 2 years ago! Martin - Original Message - From: 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 11:21 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners]

Re: [Quantum Owners] zetec 2L parts

I'm only able to give some general advice (from bitter experience with pug leads - not zetec though), and that's (if possible) buy original ones from Ford Main Dealer (or maybe Burton?) . 'Super-duper silicone' or other such claims made by local factors/shops products (along with fancy

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Young driver interested in kit cars

he "male" connectors on the distributor. I managed to get the module for about £25.The engine is 1.4 CVH, red top distributor. Cheers Tony On Thursday, 24 January 2019 22:22:54 UTC, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: Thanks for the ideas.

Re: [Quantum Owners] Thermostat

ut at a lower temperature than it should, it was not seized or stuck open all the time. I notice the Coupe one is getting a bit lazy now..! Derek On 26 Jan 2019, at 23:34, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: I've had similar experience with genuine Ford thermostats and pattern ones. Quinton

Re: [Quantum Owners] Thermostat

now..! Derek On 26 Jan 2019, at 23:34, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: I've had similar experience with genuine Ford thermostats and pattern ones. Quinton Hazell parts are a lottery now it seems, as QH went into liquidation several years ago and (as I understand it) the various 'sec

Re: [Quantum Owners] Thermostat

I've had similar experience with genuine Ford thermostats and pattern ones. Quinton Hazell parts are a lottery now it seems, as QH went into liquidation several years ago and (as I understand it) the various 'sectors' were sold to the highest bidders, so the brand means very little now. Also in

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Young driver interested in kit cars

Thanks for the ideas keep them coming please! I need to resolve this (as it's a pain to drive when it happens). Strangely on last year's trip to Stoneleigh it was ok for the first 45 minutes when most of the time stuck at 10mph in (unusually heavy for Norwich) traffic with the temp gauge

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Young driver interested in kit cars

modules is quite common as well. Jim From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:44 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Young driver interested in kit cars Thanks for that James. I'll keep your note in my "Quantum

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Young driver interested in kit cars

hotography On Tuesday, 22 January 2019 19:54:23 UTC, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: Hi James, just out of curiosity was that the Ford EDIS module (rectangular box on earlier mr2 XR2?) Martin Scott -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Young driver interested in kit cars

Hi James, just out of curiosity was that the Ford EDIS module (rectangular box on earlier mr2 XR2?) Martin Scott - Original Message - From: 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 6:55 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Young driver interested in kit cars

Good to see that you are interested in Quantums, they are indeed a good kit car. I resisted replying, hoping that someone with H4 and 2+2 knowledge would come along, as I have a saloon, and don't have much knowledge of the other models. John has given good insight. All I can add is that

[Quantum Owners] Dodgy messages?

I've just had a message with the subject 'laser therapy' direct to personal email address supposedly from Bill Allison. It looks genuine, and I looked at message source etc, but when I went to open the note there was no script, but an attachment (which I didn't open). It may be that Bill is

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 brake bits

As Jim said, Pete and Sonia need a master cylinder - BTW what's the upgrade? Martin - Original Message - From: To: "Quantum Owners Group" Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2019 10:26 AM Subject: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 brake bits I am shortly removing the complete servo,master cylinder,brake

Re: [Quantum Owners] All the H4 seals

Others may well know the answer (I don't have an H4), but I can suggest Direct Seals may be able to supply if you send sections of the ones you have. Martin - Original Message - From: "Niall McCracken" To: "Quantum Owners Group" Sent: Friday, January 04, 2019 7:11 PM Subject:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Barry the painter?

CVH engine? Mike Forwarded Message Subject: [Quantum Owners] Barry the painter? Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2018 16:27:31 + From: Susan and Martin Scott mailto:susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk Reply-To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com

Re: [Quantum Owners] strange messages

the reset are stored in password managers. I know from professional experience that companies are losing money to the bad guys via this type of social engineering so please be cautious when opening emails. Regards, Steve On 30/12/2018 16:27, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: Hi all

Re: [Quantum Owners] Barry the painter?

type of social engineering so please be cautious when opening emails. Regards, Steve On 30/12/2018 16:27, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: Hi all, hope all Quantumers (not forgetting other kit car owners) had a good Christmas! I had a message this morning entitled "Brush pain

[Quantum Owners] Barry the painter?

Hi all, hope all Quantumers (not forgetting other kit car owners) had a good Christmas! I had a message this morning entitled "Brush painting gel coat" from someone called Barry. If Barry has my email via the group that's not a problem, but the message had no script, just attachment so

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 (XR2) Master Brake Cylinder

be used, possibly with some re-routing of the brake pipe connections Sonia & Pete On Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 4:53:38 PM UTC, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: I'm not sure about whether the servo would need changing or not (I'll defer to Chris's knowl

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 (XR2) Master Brake Cylinder

system LUCAS Do these seem plausible? Is the brake system likely to be Bosch - Bendix or Lucas, and if so how can I tell which I have? On Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 6:31:54 PM UTC, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: when you say there isn't room, is that because of the clash

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 (XR2) Master Brake Cylinder

be used, possibly with some re-routing of the brake pipe connections Sonia & Pete On Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 4:53:38 PM UTC, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: I'm not sure about whether the servo would need changing or not (I'll defer to Chris's knowledge on that), but the pipe

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 (XR2) Master Brake Cylinder

I'm not sure about whether the servo would need changing or not (I'll defer to Chris's knowledge on that), but the pipework will need 'modifying in length' (maybe not a huge issue) and possibly has different size (m10 or m12) threaded ends - again not too big an issue. If fitting the larger

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 (XR2) Master Brake Cylinder

I got one from Misterauto a couple of years ago - less than £80. It took 3 attempts(2 refunds) and various 'phone calls, but got there eventually. Might be worth a try. - Original Message - From: Sonia To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 12:18 PM

Re: [Quantum Owners] Electric window regulator

It seems there was a (maybe dealer fitted)? kit which replaced the manual handle with a motor on the door card! I found it on a Fiesta forum on the 'net. Martin - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2018 11:06 AM Subject:

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 electric windows

[mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Susan and Martin Scott Sent: 16 June 2018 09:04 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 electric windows Chris's suggestion on ka mk1 may be good, as the ka windows are very deep. Martin - Original

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 electric windows

for the front window runner. I hope this makes sense. If not, email me direct and I will give more details Chris From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Susan and Martin Scott Sent: 16 June 2018 09:04 To: quantumowners

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Help needed with a 2+2 clutch problem

: quantumowners@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Susan and Martin Scott Sent: 05 September 2018 22:09 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Help needed with a 2+2 clutch problem Hi Chris, If I recall correctly

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Help needed with a 2+2 clutch problem

Hi Chris, If I recall correctly the Escort quadrant is the 55mm black one. With an observer, is it possible to see if the arm starts moving when the pedal is depressed, or if there is a delay indicating slack being taken up. Could also 'twang' the cable at the arm to guage if there is any

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Help needed with a 2+2 clutch problem

to investigate further. I may refit the old clutch kit to see if there is similar free movement. From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Susan and Martin Scott Sent: 03 September 2018 22:11 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Help needed with a 2+2 clutch problem

and Martin Scott Sent: 03 September 2018 16:28 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Help needed with a 2+2 clutch problem Hi Chris, The complete clutch kit I used was part FINIS #5024280 It is possible to use a manual adjust clutch off an Escort part

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Help needed with a 2+2 clutch problem

. Martin This is an interesting thought, does the manual adjust pedal need a specific quadrant? Regards Chris From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Susan and Martin Scott Sent: 03 September 2018 16:28

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Help needed with a 2+2 clutch problem

Hi Chris, The complete clutch kit I used was part FINIS #5024280 It is possible to use a manual adjust clutch off an Escort part #1029012 Martin Scott - Original Message - From: chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, September 03,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Zetec alternator conversion pulley?

My long -term memory may be hazey, but ISTR the zetec front end accessory drives were different depending on whether the engine was used in Focus or Mondeo, and whether air con is fitted. The main thing to consider is that the water pump has to run in the correct direction - whether it is

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Ethanol in petrol

John Dickens did an article in CKC (about 2 years ago?) IIRC the ethanol is the villain of the piece! will eat through aluminium alloys, steel (unless stainless) and most rubber tubing (latest are spec'd for E10 it appears). Having allowed older cars to 'avoid' MOT, they are now likely to become

[Quantum Owners] Ethanol in petrol

I noticed this on pistonheads & thought I would copy and post here; Message from the FBHVC: The Department of Transport has issued a consultation document on the subject of introducing higher levels of ethanol in petrol. Many older vehicles are likely to suffer damage and possibly dangerous

Re: [Quantum Owners] Rear demist

. Original message From: Susan and Martin Scott Date: 01/08/2018 22:55 (GMT+00:00) To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Rear demist I'd think by the time warm air went through ducting to the rear that all it's heat will be lost ? I'd go

Re: [Quantum Owners] Rear demist

I'd think by the time warm air went through ducting to the rear that all it's heat will be lost ? I'd go for an electric element / fan type setup either on the rear shelf or through some holes from the boot area (although strength has to me maintained in the panel?). I don't know if they exist,

Re: [Quantum Owners] K and M air filter

If you have a well- maintained standard filter that's probably the best you can get in terms of filtration/intake noise otherwise Ford would fit something else. Any performance gain (if that's what's expected?) is likely to not be measureable. Martin - Original Message - From:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Suspension Bolts

the camber checked afterwards. Jim -Original Message----- From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Friday, July 20, 2018 10:20 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Suspension Bolts Hi Derek, I don't believe these are anything special, and there are only 2 feat

Re: [Quantum Owners] Suspension Bolts

Hi Derek, I don't believe these are anything special, and there are only 2 features which are important... They are high tensile, I don't recall if 10.8 or 12 - you may see on the old ones., and they have a red 'locktite' patch on them. A standard bolt of the correct size and strength with

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 Alloy wheels

ISTR 60 is the sidewall height in percentage so 60/100 x 185 = 111mm, but I don't know how much accuracy there is with these measurements. Martin Scott - Original Message - From: chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 12,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 Alloy wheels

As Jim says re wheel bolts. An alternative (which I used) is to get the hubs machined to remove the threads/make the holes slightly larger and fit wheel studs (ISTR they were Focus ones) of the correct length, and then use the correct nuts for the new alloy wheels. I think mine wheels (1999

[Quantum Owners] Are you on here Sam?

Just trying to contact Sam Hayler as I want to ask about the mirror's on his 2+2 - On you on this message media Sam? Martin Scott -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to

[Quantum Owners] Quantum Alert - Congratulations Sam!

Congratulations to Sam Hayler ... His 2+2 restoration is featured in all its glory in 5-pages of the latest issue of Complete Kit Car! Martin -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 electric windows

Chris's suggestion on ka mk1 may be good, as the ka windows are very deep. Martin - Original Message - From: chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, June 15, 2018 7:45 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 electric windows The

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 electric windows

I would think any would be suitable (maybe different manufacturers also). The difficulty seems to be that it's impossible to get a look at them in the breakers first (certainly around here anyway) and they don't seem to keep parts on the shelf either. :-( Martin - Original Message -

[Quantum Owners] Compatible parts?

A recent search for a brake servo for my Rickman (Escort mk2 based) has come up with a Land Rover item which I'm confident will be a good replacement. Whilst searching I found other servos and master cylinders from the Land Rover range which look as though they could be simple (and relatively

Re: [Quantum Owners] Ford Central locking motor identification

ty contact in the o/s actuator, but could equally be a wiring fault. Chris -Original Message- From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Susan and Martin Scott Sent: 08 June 2018 21:07 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quan

Re: [Quantum Owners] Ford Central locking motor identification

ers@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Susan and Martin Scott Sent: 08 June 2018 20:11 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Ford Central locking motor identification A quick search comes up with this Central Locking/Tailgate Release FORD Es

Re: [Quantum Owners] Ford Central locking motor identification

A quick search comes up with this Central Locking/Tailgate Release FORD Escort/Orion 1986-1990 Martin - Original Message - From: "'Chris Fairlie' via Quantum Owners Group" To: Sent: Friday, June 08, 2018 8:04 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Ford Central locking motor identification

[Quantum Owners] Emission testing for kit cars

The result of responses from companies, kit car clubs and individuals is below (taken from Pistonheads, and posted by Russ Bost (former manufacturer of Furore ki cars):- Confirmation of the "Air quality consultation" - hopefully this should allay any remaining fears that it could be reneged

[Quantum Owners] Hinge Covers - Warning! (applies to other parts also)

As I was enthused to take a mould off my existing parts (and was anxious not to spoil them without having replacements) I went on the hunt to see if any more were available. I found a company online (RHM Oldstocks) with a url of oldstockspares. Using live chat they said they had stock, £21 for a

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 boot lid hinge covers

Last time I looked they were fetching over £30 each on Ebay! My RH one has a fracture that I'm hoping to repair. They are a complex shape, so making one with the attachment clip may be tricky - I'm considering making a 'fake' one by taking a mould off the original and then moulding one

Re: [Quantum Owners] For Sale 2+2 Chassis No Q2-001

That's good - I strongly believe Chris won't be breaking it up :-) Judging by our weather you must be having a scorcher in France! Martin - Original Message - From: 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2018 7:15 PM

Re: [Quantum Owners] For Sale 2+2 Chassis No Q2-001

Indeed - The parts alone are probably worth £1500. Don't allow someone (who doesn't want a Quantum) to make a profit out of breaking a Quantum. Martin - Original Message - From: chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, May 25, 2018

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake carrier bolts

I don't know about the generic ones, but the Ford ones are hardened, ground steel. Have you tried the Ford dealer? sometimes they come up with surprises (not often I admit). How is the repair progressing? Martin - Original Message - From: "Derek Clews" To:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Mot failed

easel" or "wadger" would sound silly) are noted in rural areas for wrecking car wiring, brake hoses and other non-metallic components by aggressive chewing. They're not rodents, they're just inquisitively chewy and destructive On Thursday, 10 May 2018 17:55:16 UTC+1, Susan and Martin Sc

Re: [Quantum Owners] Mot failed

MICE?? - Original Message - From: 'robert greig' via Quantum Owners Group To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2018 5:06 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Mot failed This is why I will not do wiring. At least it happened at the Mot test. Not on our holiday.

Re: [Quantum Owners] Semi synthetic oil

In the CVH it may not have any benefit over a fully mineral oil - however it may be all you can buy anyway! I'm using the Ford Semi-synthetic in mine. More importantly (especially if you generally do short journeys) don't fall into the trap "it will last better than regular oil" - It's the

Re: [Quantum Owners] oil pressure

Too late I know, but I'll attempt an answer anyway. Some of the senders for the warning light are set as low as 3PSI, at which stage the engine may be damaged anyway. You need to somehow verify the gauge/sender are giving you an accurate reading. Until you're able to do that I'd avoid using it.

[Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh 2018

A show where we had the hottest weather on record! As always the clock seemed to work at double-speed though. Thanks to all for a great time, especially the Catering Committee and hard-working volunteers. Martin -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [Quantum Owners] Updated Membership form

... Can stuff be deleted online? If you can’t then Jim can as he runs the google group. Chris G From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2018 4:58 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Updated Membership form I realised after I'd

[Quantum Owners] Mazda door mirrors corrosion

I have bubbling paint/white powder corrosion on the triangular 'bases' of the Mazda 323 door mirrors on my Quantum. I've noticed some other Quantums with the same corrosion. I guess it's due to poor quality aluminium alloy and/or poor paint finsh. The only solutions I can think of are to coat

Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme body kit

Rob Hancock at Quantum Sports Cars is now the manufacturer of the Xtreme - robmir...@gmail.com tel:- 01364 388008 Martin Scott - Original Message - From: 03watts...@live.co.uk To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2018 7:52 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme body

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