Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum post to Stoneleigh

You should pay the money - our Royal Mail is very reasonable! :-) Only joking of course. Is it from Michael? I may be able to help. Martin - Original Message - From: "Rolf" To: "Quantum Owners Group" Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2018

Fw: [Quantum Owners] Department of Transport Proposals - Kit Car Emissions

mp.org> Martin - Original Message - From: Susan and Martin Scott To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 6:01 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Department of Transport Proposals - Kit Car Emissions We have only 8 days to respond to more restrictive emiss

[Quantum Owners] Department of Transport Proposals - Kit Car Emissions

We have only 8 days to respond to more restrictive emission testing on new kit cars. responding to get the proposals dropped (even if it doesn't affect your existing kit car) may help those who are currently building a car, or retain our hobby for the next generation. It may even stop

Re: [Quantum Owners] Department of Transport Proposals

Hi Nigel, I agree a Club response is a good move, in addition as many individual responses with add weight/numbers to the cause, which in itself is beneficial. My response will be built around the loss of jobs in the Industry and associated suppliers, along with the fact that most kit cars do

Re: [Quantum Owners] Department of Transport Proposals

Ooh the 'Is it a classic' debate has been going for years! I'm not sure it matters as long as the 'correct' part is being changed. It would be interesting to see what would happen, for instance, if all bits from a Quantum 2+2 were switched to another bodyshell (new one from Phoenix for sale) -

Re: [Quantum Owners] Department of Transport Proposals

- From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2018 3:30 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Department of Transport Proposals Hi Martin, Do you have any links to the other discussions ? Jim From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Thursday

Re: [Quantum Owners] Department of Transport Proposals

2:53 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Department of Transport Proposals But, is a old kit car a classic car as well, and therefore exempt under section 4.12 ? Jim From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2018 2:01 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject

[Quantum Owners] Department of Transport Proposals

Under the title Road Vehicles : Improving Air Quality, there is a proposal to change the way kit cars are treated. This has been highlighted in 'Madaboutkitcars' forum, along with 'Pistonheads', 'Rods & Sods', locost forum etc. Basically these are the proposals:

[Quantum Owners] Xtreme in the news

Hi all, I notice (from the facebook page) that there is an article on the Xtreme in the latest edition of Complete Kit Car - I haven't got mine yet, but it looks as though the emphasis is on the offerings from Phoenix (the new owners) as its entitled "Quantum Comeback" Martin -- -- You

[Quantum Owners] Where's the Quantum gone?

I wonder if it's gone to anyone in the club? Up until recently it was about 1/2 mile from us (Felmingham Norfolk), and I noticed its absence last week. Previously owned by Calvin Whale, it was a white saloon and hadn't moved in the 14 years we've lived here - crikey time flies! I hope it didn't

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Curborough 2017 - Promoting Quantum

UTC, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: Members, Is anyone doing a report for the Quantum Mechanics? If they are, a valuable way of promoting the QOC will be to also send a copy of the report (along with a selection of photos) to Adam Wilkins at Complete Kit Car ad

[Quantum Owners] Curborough 2017 - Promoting Quantum

Members, Is anyone doing a report for the Quantum Mechanics? If they are, a valuable way of promoting the QOC will be to also send a copy of the report (along with a selection of photos) to Adam Wilkins at Complete Kit Car a...@performancepublishing.co.uk If we can get the report

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Selling My 2+2

Don't forget to pass on club membership to the new owner! Martin - Original Message - From: 'Andy Cowley (Q2-379)' via Quantum Owners Group To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 1:24 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Selling My 2+2 Ended up putting the

[Quantum Owners] Quantum in the news!

Hi All members, In the latest Complete Kit Car there is an article about converting a Quantum Saloon to Pop-up headlights using the existing motor! Martin -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Suggestions welcomed

just clear of the ground so I don't think ovalisation could be the cause. Thanks for your response. -Original Message- From: Susan and Martin Scott <susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk> To: quantumowners <quantumowners@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 10:28

Re: [Quantum Owners] Suggestions welcomed

Is the jack pinching the handbrake cable (or worse still the hydraulic flexi pipe)? Unlikely to be, but just raising it further (from before) could put more force on. Have you tried lowering it to the where it was at first to see if it frees up again? How far was the wheel rotated? Is the drum

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4i nearside rear bulb holder

Glyn, When you say "it clicks quite quickly" are you referring to the starter motor? Does the immobiliser usually light before the ignition key is turned? It could be flashing because the starter motor is taking a huge current, so little is left for the immobiliser circuit. Without knowledge of

Re: [Quantum Owners] XR2 rear anti-roll bar WANTED.

to reduce understeer , allegedly. Do you have one fitted ? Calum On Sunday, 3 September 2017 19:31:27 UTC+1, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: These things can be very complex - I don't hope to understand them fully, and suspect the best way of 'testing' them is to do just that! Of course what

Re: [Quantum Owners] XR2 rear anti-roll bar WANTED.

These things can be very complex - I don't hope to understand them fully, and suspect the best way of 'testing' them is to do just that! Of course what may be better for track, may not be for road and vice-versa. Some people 'improving' their cars fit fatter and fatter anti-roll bars, and it

Re: [Quantum Owners] Seats question

One thing (which may or not be important), is if you want seats that tilt forward easily they'll need to be from a 2 (3) door car. Martin - Original Message - From: 'Matthew Gaskin' via Quantum Owners Group To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017

Re: [Quantum Owners] Bonnet cutting for vents 2 + 2

As always.. measure 3 times and cut once! Without seeing the shape you are cutting out, my suggestion is, having marked the cutout, to drill any 'corners' and then join them up using a hand (leather glove) held hacksaw (or handle specially made for the job) keeping within the lines, and use

Re: [Quantum Owners]resizing rear window

"I believe they do grind the holes through toughened glass for opening rear windows etc." When I had some done they drilled the holes before tempering the glass. Martin - Original Message - From: "Jim Hearne" To: Sent: Thursday,

Re: [Quantum Owners]resizing rear window

QSC made reference to the front screen made by HW as being the 'best size' to fit the aperture, but I don't know if there was a similar reference to a manufacturer of the 'best fit' rear screen. Martin - Original Message - From: "Hans Defauwes" To:

Re: [Quantum Owners]resizing rear window

To add to the confusion, in the UK tempered glass is often referred to as 'safety glass'! The rear screen is tempered glass, and will shatter if attempts are made to modify it (even grinding) The front screen (laminated) with the 'plastic' membrane between 2 sheets of glass can be modified

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 GTX

It's the 'special' that Eddie created! Chris - If the wiring loom is completely dead it could be the fusible link that has fizzled out. If it is the fusible link then it needs further investigation because something major (load-wise) will have caused it. Martin - Original Message -

Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum mechanics

Hello Bill, Hope you are well, and good to see you at Stoneleigh (albeit briefly). I have No91 (I think that's the most recent). Martin - Original Message - From: "bill" To: Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 1:34 PM

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Perennial spring question

Do you need to get it IVA'd because its 'fuel' and drivetrain have changed? Martin - Original Message - From: Anthony Johnson To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2017 9:28 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Perennial spring question 2+2 SPRINGS I've now

Re: [Quantum Owners] Zetec Crank Position Sensor

gards, Steve -- h4-turbo.co.uk quantumowners.club On 2 July 2017 17:35:22 "Susan and Martin Scott" <susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk> wrote: Thinking at a tangent. would it be possible to machine an adaptor that can be mounted o

Re: [Quantum Owners] Zetec Crank Position Sensor

Thinking at a tangent. would it be possible to machine an adaptor that can be mounted on the outside, yet still achieve the correct position for the sensor? Martin - Original Message - From: "Jim Hearne" To: Sent: Sunday, July

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Vacuum & Volts gauge mounting & install

Regards, Steve -- h4-turbo.co.uk quantumowners.club On 21 June 2017 09:22:57 "Susan and Martin Scott" <susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk> wrote: What I'm thinking of is a Y (or T) shaped connector which screws into the existing hole. The existing sender s

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Vacuum & Volts gauge mounting & install

s if the pipe gets damaged or leaks you get oil everywhere. Bob Sent from my iPad On 20 Jun 2017, at 20:32, Susan and Martin Scott <susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk> wrote: Can a Y piece be used to connect where the oil pressure sender is? Martin

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Vacuum & Volts gauge mounting & install

Can a Y piece be used to connect where the oil pressure sender is? Martin - Original Message - From: 'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners Group To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 8:21 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Vacuum & Volts gauge mounting

Re: [Quantum Owners] Gear Change

I've just 'checked' mine (which is giving similar problems of notchiness). With an assistant pressing the pedal down there is a mere 6mm between clutch arm and gearbox casing. With the clutch still pressed and both hands on the arm I cannot move it any further rearward, and I believe it's at

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fire extinguisher

Wow, Thankfully a happy outcome. Surprised they didn't see/smell it at MOT. I had exactly the same thing (leak from hose) at MOT retest on the Rickman last year which I (and the tester) know wasn't there the day before! This (Geoff's)particular incident may or may not be a direct result of the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Gear Change

Hi Philip, Did you get my pm, or maybe it's gone to junk? Martin Scott - Original Message - From: holden.phil...@sky.com To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 9:34 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Gear Change Gents, Firstly, thank you for all

[Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh

Hope everyone had a good return trip. Thanks to the committee (especially catering) for the weekend, and the Quiz was great . Note for next year, must watch the Simpsons! The Q purred all the way home, with no more fuel problems. Picked up a filter, so will fit it and see if anything

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fatter tyres??

rity number: 249002 (England and Wales) SC041201 (Scotland). Registered Address: 1 Albany Place, Hyde Way, Welwyn Garden City AL7 3BT. From: Susan and Martin Scott <susanandmar...@corringham99.fre

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fatter tyres??

, mine are 6.5" x 15", just found an email where i had to buy a spare one after a track day. Jim On 20/04/2017 10:41, Jim Hearne wrote: I think they are 6", ET35 (standard Mk1/2 Fiesta offset) , will have to double check the width next time i'm at my parents. Jim -Original

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fatter tyres??

cial bolts and aren't using the Mk2 Fiesta ones. Stoneleigh, i'm not sure, probably will only decide the day before depending on weather, a lot of other stuff going on at home. No Quantums on the road at the moment. Jim -Original Message----- From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Thursd

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fatter tyres??

ust but i think i've only adjusted it twice. Mine has 195/45-15 tyres but they've never rubbed on the shock covers. Jim -----Original Message- From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 9:19 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Fatter tyres??

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fatter tyres??

ld be no bending force on the adjuster, just stretch or compression when cornering. You need to unbolt one end and drop it down to adjust but i think i've only adjusted it twice. Mine has 195/45-15 tyres but they've never rubbed on the shock covers. Jim -Original Message- From: Susan

Re: Fw: [Quantum Owners] Fatter tyres??

Thanks Rolf... very usefull. Confirms my thought that I really need spacers or different offset on the wheels. Martin - Original Message - From: "Rolf" To: "Quantum Owners Group" Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 9:12 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fatter tyres??

and Martin Scott <susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk> To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, 17 April 2017, 16:47 Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fatter tyres?? I'm hoping someone can shed some light Giving the Q saloon a once-over prior to Stoneleigh,

Re: Fw: [Quantum Owners] Fatter tyres??

Hello Rolf, I wonder how close the 195/45/15 are to the trailing links? Unless the trailing links are closer together on the 2+2 (unlikely as the bushes would be misaligned) they are closer to the trailing arms than 185 (unless the tyre shape is a factor). I appreciate the damper mountings at

Re: Fw: [Quantum Owners] Fatter tyres??

jacking the car on the rod Get Outlook for Android On Mon, Apr 17, 2017 at 9:38 PM +0100, "Susan and Martin Scott" <susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk> wrote: - Original Message - From: Susan and Martin Scott To: quantumowners@

Fw: [Quantum Owners] Fatter tyres??

- Original Message - From: Susan and Martin Scott To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 4:47 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fatter tyres?? I'm hoping someone can shed some light Giving the Q saloon a once-over prior to Stoneleigh, and I noticed

[Quantum Owners] Fatter tyres??

I'm hoping someone can shed some light Giving the Q saloon a once-over prior to Stoneleigh, and I noticed the rear offside tyre has scraped the plastic sleeve on the damper. I didn't have the problem with the previous tyres which were the same size (185/55x14) The wheels are as before

Re: [Quantum Owners] Hand Brake Stops

Hi Steve, Strangely I've also been fiddling with brakes today! More of car probs in my next note. You could try a search in the microcat for what's called the base part number (that's the middle part of the part number), in his case 2L625 which may throw up parts from later models which have

Re: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars

Cars What’s the problem with changing gear? Chris G From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 5:42 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars The burton always looks good to me. I once had a drive of a 2cv and vowed

Re: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars

The burton always looks good to me. I once had a drive of a 2cv and vowed never again! Changing gear was the issue :-) Martin - Original Message - From: chris.qu...@btinternet.com To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 2:33 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

. -- From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com <quantumowners@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Susan and Martin Scott <susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk> Sent: 02 April 2017 22:09:54 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering spring

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

One (non- destructive) solution could be to get some rear spacers made up to the same design but (guess) 20mm shorter. If that doesn't work then they 1) may not be too expensive? 2)could still also be useful with other springs. The other ( quicker but destructive!) way would be to chop 20mm

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fw: Complete Kit Car news – Stoneleigh seminars are back

That's good - look forward to see you (and little Max) again. Martin - Original Message - From: Mark Cleminson To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 8:42 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Fw: Complete Kit Car news – Stoneleigh seminars are back

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fw: Complete Kit Car news – Stoneleigh seminars are back

Maybe concentrating on the positives could encourage more members to attend. Enjoy the company of fellow Quantum owners and see their cars. There is the excellent QOC Catering and the AGM to attend and participate in. Aside from quantums there are many new cars to see including a new one from

Re: [Quantum Owners] Chassis-Kit number identification.

You could try looking inside the door! My Q (saloon) had the chassis number in the form of Q4 - 215 written on the inside of the door moulding :-) Martin - Original Message - From: "Edward r" To: "Quantum Owners Group" Sent:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Tax exempt

Well that's weird because I viewed a page on the DVLA site yesterday which said not after 1/1/73. Usual DVLA confusion? Martin - Original Message - From: st...@brabazon.org To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Friday, March 31, 2017 9:45 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Tax exempt

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum saloon fuel tank

If you have a mk1 tank then the mk2 will be the best option because the top will be the same shape (but mk2 needs a top mounted sender, the mk1 is side mounted) and it will be a little lower. Unless you ae likely to have particular ground clearance issues it will be good. When you say yours

Re: [Quantum Owners] Lowering springs for my 2+2.

Many years ago I got some special springs made up (not for a Q) by 'sheffield spring co' - I don't know if they're still around, but one of the best cmpanies I've ever dealt with, and reasonable price. Martin - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Tax exempt

The date of registration shown on the V5C may be the date of the donor car, or in more recent kit builds, the date the parts were turned into a Quantum. My Rickman Ranger has 'date of registration sept 1976' (original Escort) so this year I can apply to change it to Historic Vehicle and pay £0

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

Just another thought on the fuel.. How old is the fuel? This 'modern' petrol doesn't last well and if the car hasn't been used for a few months the fuel may have separated into a horrible mess of 2 layers which look like wallpaper paste and water! Martin - Original Message -

[Quantum Owners] Fw: Complete Kit Car news – Stoneleigh seminars are back

Complete Kit Car news – Stoneleigh seminars are back Fellow QOC members who are attending Stoneleigh may be interested in the attached. Please respond directly to Adam. Martin - Original Message - From: Complete Kit Car To: MARTIN SCOTT Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 4:14 PM

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

Adrian makes a good point. An ignition fault won't usually be so severe to stop the car, as the engine tends to 'diesel' to some extent. A sudden (brakes on type) could indicate fuel loss. Martin. There's only 3 things here. Fuel, Air, Spark Together we will solve it! -

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

My Wife had a Volvo when I met her (and the relationship survived!). This car was out to get me On one occassion the RAC rescued it and took it to a garage local to where she was living. I gave them a call and explained I'd replaced all ignition parts with Lucas ones (it had what appeared

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

Unless you can see anything obviouse (eg black 'tracking' or burn out contact on cap) it's probably the black unit on the side, in which case it's possibly cheaper (just as easy?) to get one of those and fit to the part you have. Martin - Original Message - From: QM editor To:

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 distributor

Hi Mike, My vague recollection is that they both do exactly the same job but are physically a different size, so depending on which master cylinder you have you may be only able to fit one type. My ( '87 donor car) Quantum has the very small master cylinder, and a Bosch distributor, so my guess

Re: [Quantum Owners] CKC Mileage Challenge

the interior Regards Andy On 24 Mar 2017 16:52, "Susan and Martin Scott" <susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk> wrote: Well done Chris - I don't know if there are any contenders this month! Martin - Original Message - From: chris.qu..

Re: [Quantum Owners] CKC Mileage Challenge

in print Shame I couldn’t find a pic with the new wheels and the trailer when it was clean.I had to use an old photo with the old wheels instead. Chris G From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 9:23 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum

[Quantum Owners] CKC Mileage Challenge

Congratulations to Chris Gray for 220,000 miles car featured in Complet Kit Car. Anyone with a Quantum that's done more miles can have the car featured in the magazine.. If you send the details to Adam Wilkins a...@performancepublishing.co.uk today it may just be in time for the next

Re: [Quantum Owners] Good publicity opportunity for QOC?

09, 2017 11:25 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Good publicity opportunity for QOC? I’ve emailed the editor about my Q (after looking things up I discovered I’ve done 220,000 miles in mine) and he is very interested in using the info in the next issue. Chris G From: Susan and Martin

Re: [Quantum Owners] Good publicity opportunity for QOC?

ar as I know. Russell > Message Received: Feb 04 2017, 05:37 PM > From: "Susan and Martin Scott" > To: quantu...@googlegroups.com > Cc: > Subject: [Quantum Owners] Good publicity opportunity for QOC? > > Any of you who g

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Good publicity opportunity for QOC?

I think if anyone with such info/mileage sends the details with a photo to Adam he'll be impressed by the number of Quantums mentioned and I'm sure the QOC will get good publicity. Martin - Original Message - From: chris.qu...@btinternet.com To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com

Re: [Quantum Owners] Good publicity opportunity for QOC?

od publicity opportunity for QOC? Vince's car had definitely done more than that and is still within the club as far as I know. Russell Message Received: Feb 04 2017, 05:37 PM From: "Susan and Martin Scott" To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Cc: Subject: [Quantum Owners] Good publicity opp

[Quantum Owners] Good publicity opportunity for QOC?

Any of you who get Complete Kit Car may have seen a feature in the latest issue (out last Friday, dated March 2017) "Let the mileage Challenge Begin". A reader's Kingfisher Kustoms Kango has done over 200k (albeit with 2 engine changes!). I'm sure a Quantum has beaten this figure (Vince

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 GTX

in more than one category, Kit cars and Classic cars you stand a much better chance of finding a buyer. I know people complain about Ebay and their charges but where would we be without them? Russell Message Received: Jan 04 2017, 10:38 PM From: "Susan and Martin Scott" To: quantumowne

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 GTX

I can understand Ebay doing that - It's people "avoiding" fees by devious means that spoil it for the genuine ones; Ebay introduced a 10% fee on postage charges because sellers were listing items at £0.99 fixed price with £20 postage, thus avoiding final sale fees. The other way to sell a car

Re: [Quantum Owners] Automatic Gearbox needed. HELP!

That'll be the way to go complete car, raid it for parts and sell off all the other bits to cover the cost + get any useful wiring etc for control purposes! Happy New Year, Martin - Original Message - From: Steve Kodź To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Automatic Gearbox needed. HELP!

- Original Message - From: Steve Kodź To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 02, 2017 4:10 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Automatic Gearbox needed. HELP! There are a couple of potential donor cars on ebay, if you search for escort auto. Regards,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Throttle Bodies

...@btinternet.com To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 7:30 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Throttle Bodies Poss better mpg and cold starting. I’m not interested in extra power. Chris G From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 7:21 PM

Re: [Quantum Owners] Throttle Bodies

Any particular reason why? Martin - Original Message - From: chris.qu...@btinternet.com To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 6:53 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Throttle Bodies Has anyone removed the carb and fitted throttle bodies and all

Re: [-SPAM-] [Quantum Owners] Tyres again Question

Do 185/55R14 rub on teh wheelarches of your saloon ? Or did you have bigger than that? They fit ok on my saloon. Martin - Original Message - From: Derek Clews To: Quantum Owners Forum Cc: Derek Clews Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2016 11:39 AM Subject: [-SPAM-] [Quantum

Re: [-SPAM-] [Quantum Owners] Tyres again Question

I'm using Dunlop Bluresponse as they came out good in the auto magazinee reviews I saw, and another option (IIRC it was Continental) weren't available in the size I'm using 185/55R14. I don't know whether they are good (certainly feel a lot better than the old. hardened Firestones before), but

Re: [-SPAM-] Re: [Quantum Owners] Mk1 Metro Sidelight/Indicators on Ebay.

sing over aerosol lids) into the holes for the lights to fit into. Jim On 06/11/2016 18:54, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: Just out of curiosity - what did you replace them with on your car? Martin - Original Message - From: "Jim Hearne" <j...@quantums.info> To: <quantumowners@go

Re: [Quantum Owners] Mk1 Metro Sidelight/Indicators on Ebay.

Just out of curiosity - what did you replace them with on your car? Martin - Original Message - From: "Jim Hearne" To: Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2016 6:47 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Mk1 Metro Sidelight/Indicators on Ebay. I've

Re: [Quantum Owners] Q2+2 in museum

Thanks to Hans for promoting Quantum! - Complete Kit Car magazine will have a reference to this in the next issue. Martin - Original Message - From: Hans Defauwes To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 4:22 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Q2+2 in

[Quantum Owners] Re Quantum in Museum - Note for Hans

Hans, I sent a personal mail to you about the 2+2 in museum - maybe it's in your junk mail? Regards, 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

Re: [-SPAM-] Re: [Quantum Owners] Fibreglass repair

for moving big percussion drums around. I was on my way out from an orchestra gig when I crunched it... Chris G From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Monday, October 17, 2016 3:08 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Fibreglass repair Ooh that looks

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fibreglass repair

aswell so it must be the right stuff. As for your trailer.it’s a bit on the small side for me, mine’s 12 foot long and I need it that big Chris G From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Monday, October 17, 2016 9:12 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fibreglass repair

If you want sheet foam you can use polyisocyanurate(PIR) foam which is used as insulation in buildings - the brand I've used is called Celotex, and it's about 1/3 of the price of buying foam from GRP suppliers. I think about £8 for a 4ft x 8ft 1inch sheet. All you have to do is peel off paper

Re: [Quantum Owners] Black top Zetec compatibility

The zetec E was originally called the zeta (I think, have memory fade after all these years!) and the Zetec-s was originally called the Sigma engine. Apparently Alfa Romeo (IIRC) have 'copyrighted' the greek alphabet for their use so Ford had to change the names. I think marketing got heavily

[Quantum Owners] Quantum in CKC

I'm pleased to announce that my saloon (AKA last chance saloon) appears in a feature in this month's 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 email to

Re: [-SPAM-] Re: [Quantum Owners] Sticky windows

Ah - I remember now that you've reminded me (ooer). I've got a leafle with the H4S (as an artists impression), saloon and 2+2 somewhere. Martin - Original Message - From: Steve Kodź To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2016 10:50 AM Subject: [-SPAM-]

Re: [Quantum Owners] Sticky windows

I certainly wouldn't use WD40, but some silicone spray can sometimes help. Martin - Original Message - From: Glyn Scoltock To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2016 4:18 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Sticky windows Hello Everyone I am back with a

Re: [-SPAM-] Re: [Quantum Owners] Parts of dubious origin?

had them sitting on their shelves for quite some time. Chris G From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 9:12 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Parts of dubious origin? Seeing the reference to parts on Ebay has prompted me to write

[Quantum Owners] Fw: Parts of dubious origin?

Interestingly the vendor has replied to say the parts are genuine QH So if that's the case how many miles do parts with lesser pedigree last? Martin - Original Message - From: Susan and Martin Scott To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 9:12 PM Subject

[Quantum Owners] Parts of dubious origin?

Seeing the reference to parts on Ebay has prompted me to write this note. After an advisory on the MOT I replaced the offside track control arm on my Rickman ranger (slight play in ball joint). I bought the Quinton Hazell part off ebay (in fact I bought a pair). Fast forward just 3283 miles,

Re: [-SPAM-] [Quantum Owners] forged lower arm from Escord MK3?

Hello Hans, The parts I used (with Ford part and FINIS numbers) re as below (copy from my spreadsheet. I'm pretty sure they are the same part - It doesn't make a difference with the anti-roll bar diameter, although the rubber parts may have to be different. Track Control Arm RH 86AB

Re: [-SPAM-] [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Mechanics

Only if you are vertically challenged - it is NOT the Quantumsleep (although the QS is available if someone wants to buy it). The trailer is simply a trailer (but it is GRP and in keeping the the Quantum "style") Martin - Original Message - From: QM editor To: Quantum Owners

Re: [-SPAM-] [Quantum Owners] 2+2 raer brake cylinder

The 2+2 build manual doesn't specify which one (although the saloon build manual does (diesel) - the 2+2 may well be different to the saloon due to weight distribution. Anyway, from my parts list (copied straight off the spread sheet - hence all the boxes!) I have the following, and I suggest

Re: [-SPAM-] Re: [-SPAM-] RE: [-SPAM-] Re: [Quantum Owners] Adrian Flux - 11 Months Insurance?

in their FAQS that they won't use club valuations? Martin - Original Message - From: Susan and Martin Scott To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 4:38 PM Subject: [-SPAM-] Re: [-SPAM-] RE: [-SPAM-] Re: [Quantum Owners] Adrian Flux - 11 Months Insurance

Re: [-SPAM-] Re: [-SPAM-] RE: [-SPAM-] Re: [Quantum Owners] Adrian Flux - 11 Months Insurance?

I don't disagree with your comment "My approach is to just enjoy the car & not worry about value too much. As with any hobby you do for enjoyment. You will always spend more than you could every get back. Same applies with most classic cars as well." however, is all very well until someone

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