Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Coupe Mk1 Rear quarter

2013-03-30 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Is it the front screen on the Dutton which is cut down? If so it is probably laminated glass and that's (relatively) easy. The side windows (IIRC) are flat glass so they may well be cut/drilled and polished then toughened - I had some made for my Calvy Mitchel in the same way. - Original

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Coupe Mk1 Rear quarter

2013-03-30 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Wasn't the intention to make opening rear quarters for the mk2? - Original Message - From: Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 10:36 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Coupe Mk1 Rear quarter Martin The Mk2 had the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Even more tow bars

2013-03-30 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
I'm not sure we can assume the reverse is true though. - Original Message - From: Alan To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2013 7:14 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Even more tow bars In the U.K, with effect from 1st August 1998 all Passenger

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Coupe Mk1 Rear quarter

2013-03-30 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Cutting laminated glass (ie not tempered) is possible - I've seen it done, and at the risk of someone saying here have a go, I'd give it a try myself if I there was nobody local offering a service. I wouldn't risk cutting tempered glass under any circumstances - As Jim said it is possible

Re: [Quantum Owners] More Towbars for Eddie

2013-03-29 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
could have easily put it onto a later car. If somebody buys one from Eddie and puts it on a later post SVA/IVA car is that his problem ? Jim On 28/03/2013 21:06, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: European type approval 94/20/EC In the U.K, with effect from 1st August 1998 all

Re: [Quantum Owners] More Towbars for Eddie

2013-03-29 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
approved but i could have easily put it onto a later car. If somebody buys one from Eddie and puts it on a later post SVA/IVA car is that his problem ? Jim On 28/03/2013 21:06, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: European type approval 94/20/EC In the U.K, with effect from 1st

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Coupe Mk1 Rear quarter

2013-03-29 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
So it would appear possible to 'modify' toughened glass! Quite a skill (and risk of breakage?) involved. - Original Message - From: Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 8:07 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Coupe

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Coupe Mk1 Rear quarter

2013-03-29 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
I always understood the rear quarters added some strength due to the bonding in... - Original Message - From: Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 9:39 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Coupe Mk1 Rear quarter All

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Coupe Mk1 Rear quarter

2013-03-28 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Surely if he cuts it up it will be worth a very small amount! - Original Message - From: Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:14 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Coupe Mk1 Rear quarter Just to update on the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Coupe Mk1 Rear quarter

2013-03-28 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
- Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 3:07 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Coupe Mk1 Rear quarter Not nice for Eddie but it’s always a risk when you sell a car. When we put our previous

Re: [Quantum Owners] Even more tow bars

2013-03-28 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
When I did some searching a couple of years ago (before putting the Quantumsleep behind the Saloon), I found that if a car was subject to IVA, that the towbar didn't have to be bound by the same restrictions as a production car, and merely had to be sufficient for the job. Unfortunately I

[Quantum Owners] More Towbars for Eddie

2013-03-28 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
European type approval 94/20/EC In the U.K, with effect from 1st August 1998 all Passenger Carrying Vehicles up to 3500kgs Gross Vehicle Weight (M1 Vehicles) can only be fitted with European Type Approved towbars if the vehicle has received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval. Non M1

Re: [Quantum Owners] More Towbars for Eddie

2013-03-28 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
before that date ;-) just forgot to mention it . . . before hans - Original Message - From: Susan and Martin Scott To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 10:06 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] More Towbars for Eddie European type

Re: [Quantum Owners] Even more tow bars

2013-03-28 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Agreed - don't want to open a can of worms (indeed someone directed the question to Complete Kit Car a few months ago), however if it can be found that (for instance) a car which isn't subject to Whole Vehicle Type Approval can be legally fitted with a non-approved tow bar then it may give some

Re: [Quantum Owners] boot hinge covers

2013-03-27 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Wow, that's quite something! Possibly someone put in a similar effort to get a grained finish when the original tool was made LOL. Well done. Martin - Original Message - From: jin To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:32 PM Subject: [Quantum

Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Coupe Mk1 Rear quarter

2013-03-27 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
I believe it's Fiesta Mk1 or 2 (some are tinted also?) - may need someone else to confirm. Martin - Original Message - From: sheepma...@gmail.com To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 2:20 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Coupe Mk1 Rear

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coupe tow bar

2013-03-14 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Hello Eddie, I hope you and family are well. Can't help, apart from confirming mine was a modified Fiesta (mk3 I think), I can photo for you if it will help. Regards, Martin - Original Message - From: Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon Radiator/Hoses

2013-03-13 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
I used a standard Fiesta XR2 one on mine (ISTR I cut a small length off, but them my rad is inside the engine bay (not the nosecone) - Part number is 86FB 8286 AA 6147745 If yours is the copper tank rad, a very good guy at AER radiators near Leeds in KENT recored mine - I can dig

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon Radiator/Hoses

2013-03-13 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
the fins, so struggles to cool even in these temperatures. I would like an alloy one, if I could get one for reasonable money. Regards, Steve -- www.h4-turbo.co.uk www.quantumowners.co.uk www.quantumcars.eu www.quantumheritage.co.uk On Wednesday 13 Mar 2013, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: I used

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh

2013-03-06 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Last year (as before) I just rolled up to the gate and paid £5 for camping - was this not generally the case? - Original Message - From: Hamish Freeman To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 11:40 AM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Has anyone

Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum coupe issue

2013-03-05 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
The Ford (non?) standard. Most diagrams I've seen have differed from the wiring and are also in German - doesn't make the task simple! Martin - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 6:47 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum

[Quantum Owners] JIm - Spam mail got through

2013-03-02 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Hi Jim, I think you may be the best person to get rid of a bit of spam from 'Rab Crumley' which has crept in! You must be very successful at stopping spam, as this is the first time I've had any through the Q group. Regards, Martin -- -- You received this message because you are

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Electric Windows

2013-02-27 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Although they may not be familiar with the H4, the Fiesta-centre.co.uk appear to have new parts available. I have no connection with the vendor, Martin - Original Message - From: Andrew Owen To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 10:50 PM

Re: [Quantum Owners] Mk2 Saloon door Glass.

2013-02-21 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
My memory is in gear for once (I hope). Think the VW is the quarterlight for the 2+2?. Saloon is Astra GTE - I thought I had a part number but have just looked in my list to no avail. I guess it's because they came with the kit and I had no separate invoice for them. I've looked at the number

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 targa roof

2013-02-08 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Ouch - that certainly needs fixing! Would it be possible to replicate in aluminium (maybe a local machine shop?) and then get anodised in black. Maybe costly but a permanent fix... - Original Message - From: Jase To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, February 08,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Silvertop vs Blacktop

2013-01-30 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
ISTR on the silvertop that the Escort and Mondeo waterpumps could 'do the same job' but ran in opposite directions (not expressed well but you know what I mean) - is that not the case for the blacktop? Martin - Original Message - From: TonyV q...@avies.co.uk To:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake upgrade

2013-01-27 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Have you increased the diameter of the tyres at all? It's important to keep the contact patch relative to the effective king pin inclination correct, and if the diameter of the tyre has also increased this will be helpful if spacing them out. More likely the diameter of the wheels may have been

Re: [Quantum Owners] gel coat colour code?

2013-01-15 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
It may still be difficult to get a colour match unless the manufacturer of the gel is known. When I built the 'Quantumsleep' I attempted to get a gel coat match for my Oxford Blue saloon, but this proved impossible. Matching to paint then became a visual exercise (not great for someone with

Re: [Quantum Owners] gel coat colour code?

2013-01-15 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Can I ask how do I get one from Scott Bader? I've looked at their website but can't see any way of getting any colour swatches/charts. A little while ago I also tried to get RAL charts (from anywhere), but they only seem to be available at a huge price, which seems rather strange given

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Six Speed Gaerbox now OT

2013-01-13 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
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! -

[Quantum Owners] Message for Vince Orme- Merchandising

2013-01-08 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Excuse me using the group mail but my direct messages don't seem to reach Vince for some reason... Vince, Hope you are well, and a Happy New Year to you. You mentioned during the Newark Show that a member had spoken with you regarding sourcing a Quantum cap from Vistaprint - I wondered if the

Re: [Quantum Owners] low coolant alarm

2013-01-02 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Look like a good idea - you've certainly been busy the last few days! Something I'd like to do to my saloon, but I'd feel a bit reluctant to drill into the bottle in case I couldn't get a seal, or (over time) the seal didn't. Could it be possible to mount a longer 'dip' screw through the cap?

Re: [Quantum Owners] low coolant alarm

2013-01-02 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
and Martin Scott Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 10:40 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] low coolant alarm Look like a good idea - you've certainly been busy the last few days! Something I'd like to do to my saloon, but I'd feel a bit reluctant to drill into the bottle

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Ebay auction cancelation charges.

2012-12-12 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
I suspect your case is probably unusual (though that doesn't make it any better for you), and unfortunately there may be a significant number using (and abusing) the system to their advantage. I can understand why they've had to implement this. I think (unless I've got it wrong) that there is a

Re: [Quantum Owners] Gelcoat restorer

2012-12-10 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
additive if brushed on and allowed to dry would work ?- I'll have to give it a try some time. Martin - Original Message - From: Susan and Martin Scott To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2012 5:01 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Gelcoat restorer

Re: [Quantum Owners] The right thermostat?

2012-11-22 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Both of mine which jammed partially open were OEM ones from Ford dealer - I'm now trying a QH one. I suspect they all come out of the same factory anyway. - Original Message - From: ChrisC To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2012 9:11 AM

Re: [Quantum Owners] The right thermostat?

2012-11-21 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
I've had 2 in 3 years - same stuck open problem (better than stuck shut though!) - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 4:18 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] The right thermostat? Yes, there are a

Re: [Quantum Owners] Auto Choke on 2+2

2012-10-03 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Well it was a Hillman Limp. - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 1:15 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Auto Choke on 2+2 If i manage to flood the engine on my Hillman Imp waiting didn't work,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Auto Choke on 2+2

2012-10-03 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
, but most here wouldn't know what that was, mind you some won't know the Hillman Imp either. Jim -Original Message- From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 1:25 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Auto Choke on 2+2 Well

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Auto Choke on 2+2

2012-10-03 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Although it isn't advertised I've been told by an industry expert that the winter petrol is different - more aromatics (lighter, easier combustion vapours) so it could well be that. I first queried with him many years ago when I was using the early lead replacement petrol and having backfire

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: v8 xtreme for sale

2012-10-01 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Great - One for each foot! - Original Message - From: Chris Young chris.young...@gmail.com To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:41 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: v8 xtreme for sale i've taken a gamble and bought it! once i get it delivered, I am

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2x2 window problems

2012-09-29 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
I'm nowhere near you unfortunately... Do you have a photo of the disc in the assembly manual? It's basically similar to the original, except that it gives an additional park position. It may be possible to make one out of a plated steel sheet or thin brass sheet - from memory it is just fixed

[Quantum Owners] MOT Update

2012-09-07 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Went for MOT test today, and when the registration number was entered, no make was given in the entry box, the tester, however, had a list he could select from (Quantum not included, although an oddity beginning with Q- something like Quiqui??? maybe chinese) or he said he could enter what he

[Quantum Owners] MOT Time

2012-09-05 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
My Saloon is now due it's first MOT - so what should it show on the MOT certificate? I'm aware that kit cars can be shown as all sorts of the MOT (though should be correct on the V5). My previous Rickman Ranger was described as Ford Kit Car on the MOT, and could not be changed, my present

Re: [Quantum Owners] MOT Time

2012-09-05 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
, Martin. - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 2:57 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] MOT Time Are you asking about make or model ? Jim From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Wednesday, September 05

Re: [Quantum Owners] MOT Time

2012-09-05 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] MOT Time Are you asking about make or model ? Jim From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 2:44 PM To: quantumown...@googlegroups..com Subject: [Quantum Owners] MOT Time My Saloon is now due it's first MOT

Re: [Quantum Owners] Hesitation on acceleration

2012-08-29 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
ISTR the fuel enritchment is via the temp sensor, so if the enrichment wasn't happening due to poor/no signal reading could this be the cause? Over to JIm? - Original Message - From: Critter To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 2:53 PM Subject:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: The blue shell rescued last year

2012-08-21 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
wasn't there another shell? If so what became of that? - Original Message - From: george pearcegeor...@hotmail.co.uk To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 9:46 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: The blue shell rescued last year Actually

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Probably selling up, whats it worth?

2012-08-06 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: I guess you don't refer to your yellow saloon?? If you want a Q trailer I'm sure I can knock something together!! Martin - Original Message - From: Russell Willcox To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, August 06

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon Headlights

2012-07-21 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
They're Mk1 Fiesta (non - XR2) headlights. Make sure the adjusters are good - I found it was worthwhile using m6 stainless screws and nuts in place of the original fitments because they went rusty and expanded, cracking the plastic part of the adjuster. Martin - Original Message -

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: MK2 front hub reqd.

2012-07-21 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Paschal - Did you fix it?? - Original Message - From: Paschal Carroll To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 5:47 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: MK2 front hub reqd. Now, if the front face of the hub wasn’t machined parallel to the

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 RUST

2012-07-17 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
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

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: MK2 front hub reqd.

2012-07-04 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
A friend of mine (and his garage) chased a similar problem for over a year on an Escort years ago - when he took it for MOT they spotted that the wheel bolts were bottoming out on the hub before the wheel was fully clamped tightly to the hub (bolts originally for steel wheels being used for

Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Kit Cars ( The End )

2012-06-26 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Sorry to hear of your dilema, and YES you must put your family first. It's very unfortunate that this is the situation you find yourself in, but you have put in a lot of work and enthusiasm into the venture and the economy isn't good for anyone - I'm sure nobody else could have put more into

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Fiat 20vt quantum smoke issue...

2012-06-11 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Has it only happened since the turbo was changed?? - Original Message - From: barnacle nailed.barna...@gmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 7:17 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Fiat 20vt quantum smoke issue... The turbo is a

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fiat 20vt quantum smoke issue...

2012-06-10 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
As the plugs are clean should the valve stem seals be suspect? Could it be getting through the turbo into the exhaust? Could it be that it is actually smoking on boost but not as visible? Just some thoughts... - Original Message - From: barnacle nailed.barna...@gmail.com To: Quantum

Re: [Quantum Owners] Washer jet

2012-05-21 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 10:07 AM, jin jinmys...@btinternet.com mailto:jinmys...@btinternet.com wrote: i got some tidy universal ones off ebay, just big enough to hide the original hole in the scuttle that looked very untidy On May 17, 9:05 pm, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar

Re: [Quantum Owners] Washer jet

2012-05-17 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Just about anything which fits the hole and is long enough - It's one of the few parts where you can just about fit whatever you wish. Car Builder solutions, Europa are 2 which spring to mind. - Original Message - From: shaun mcsorley shaunmcsor...@gmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group

[Quantum Owners] QMOPS in Practical Classics

2012-05-13 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
On the club website there is a reference to QMOPS being in the April issue of Practical Classics Did they publish the article, if so I missed it! however doing a google search, I find the mag, but there is no QMOPS listed in the features/contents. I'll only try to buy it if QMOPS is in

[Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh

2012-05-02 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
I'll have some of the rear suspension trailing arms (Saloon or 2+2 fitment) for sale again at Stoneleigh - £15 a pair email me to reserve m...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk Regards, Martin Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners

Re: [Quantum Owners] STONELEIGH KIT SHOW - not long now

2012-04-26 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
I'm willing to give a hand on the club shop again Vince. Martin - Original Message - From: vince vince@virgin.net To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 5:55 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] STONELEIGH KIT SHOW - not long now STONELEIGH

Re: [-SPAM-] Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Weber Carb Problem

2012-04-22 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
5:40 PM Subject: [-SPAM-] Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Weber Carb Problem Martin - that would be great. I am planning to be at Stoneleigh on the Sunday. Does that fit in with your plans? AJ - Original Message - From: Susan and Martin Scott To: quantumowners

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Weber Carb Problem

2012-04-20 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
AJ - I'm pretty sure I have a spare I can get to Stoneleigh let me know if you want it directly by email. Martin Scott - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 11:43 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Weber

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh, best day to go?

2012-04-19 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
please reveal then - Original Message - From: Chris Fairlie chris.fair...@btconnect.com To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 6:51 PM Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh, best day to go? I'll be there from mid-afternoon on Sunday through to

Re: [-SPAM-] Re: [Quantum Owners] Stainless steel fuel tanks

2012-03-30 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
I would also be careful of the tank design, it may be prudent to have steel tank straps to suspend it - copying the regular design with the tank suspended from the flange may not be strong enough over time if the tank is aluminium. - Original Message - From: Bill Jackson To:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Alarm and CDL problems

2012-03-20 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
The locks should reach a 'dead' section at the end of each direction of travel (similar to a wiper motor which parks in it's usual one position) - In each of these positions there shouldn't be current through the windings. I guess that even though the mechanism now moves freely that it isn't

Re: [Quantum Owners] Instrument Cluster wanted

2012-03-19 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Probably similar to the legalities of returning it to zero... - Original Message - From: TOM WALKER To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 10:38 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Instrument Cluster wanted They are actually quite easy to

Re: [Quantum Owners] Instrument Cluster wanted

2012-03-19 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
:50, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: Probably similar to the legalities of returning it to zero... - Original Message - From: TOM WALKER To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 10:38 AM

Re: [Quantum Owners] Various parts

2012-03-13 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
When I needed one I found that some later headlights had a similar adjuster that could be used with a little modification. The other thing I did was to replace all screws/nuts with stainless ones so that (hopefully) that wouldn't rust and split the plastic like the originals. - Original

Re: [Quantum Owners] Ford 3 cyl Ecoboost engine

2012-02-25 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Yep - We were working on a split level thermostat when I was there 8 yrs ago! Problem with fitting in a kit is getting all the control gear as well - could be very expensive. Also the direct injection was giving sooting problem - I wonder if that's been resolved? Martin - Original Message

Re: [Quantum Owners] MOT Reg Changes

2012-02-22 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
How about cars that have been built without seat adjustment (eg sylva J15, Riot)? Would an extra bit of foam be regarded as adjustment? - Original Message - From: Hamish Freeman ham...@blimps.fsnet.co.uk To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 8:31 PM

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Under 21 insurance

2012-02-09 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
That's reminded me that I've been trying to contact Andy ref Agreed Value Insurance, but no luck. Could you possible contact me Andy? Regards, Martin - Original Message - From: vince vince@virgin.net To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: bulkhead refurb update

2012-02-05 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
That does look good - now all you need is a new fuse box in the garage with trips so you can reset them quickly!! Martin - Original Message - From: jin jinmys...@btinternet.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 10:47 AM Subject:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: QMOPS and Practical Classics

2012-01-31 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
That sounds good - I might even be inspired to restore one myself. Martin - Original Message - From: Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 7:01 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: QMOPS

Re: [Quantum Owners] Door window height adjust and rear suspension

2012-01-22 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
The rear wheels (IIRC) should be zero camber - as it's a 'solid' axle tube (ie not independent suspension) at the rear. Martin - Original Message - From: Mags marktmagu...@googlemail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2012 4:54 PM

Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Zetec Turbo

2012-01-14 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Are there any standard pistons available with cut-outs for valve clearance which would also lower the CR as a bonus? May be a simple effective route and minimise leakage possibilities? Martin - Original Message - From: Matthew Wastell matt...@wastell.eu To:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Zetec Turbo

2012-01-14 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
The cam timing would just need setting in the normal way - as long as there was sufficient adjustment in the system (either by setting an adjustable pulley, or the tensioner taking up the slack) the belt should be long enough. My memory fails me, but I think you'll have a sprung tensioner. A

Re: [Quantum Owners] My Mystery CVH

2012-01-07 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Dave, I have a Ford Technical Data book which may give some answers if you can tell me the engine number. According to the book, for CVH is should be either on one of 2 flat areas on the top of the block on the exhaust side either near the front or back, or stamped into the front of the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: bulkhead refurb update

2012-01-06 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
If you get Complete Kit Car, there was a link in there a couple of months ago to a webpage with instructions for making a simple tool for fitting Rivnuts - It was very close to an ad for a tool for the same job probably didn't go down too well with the advertiser! Anyway, it's a simple

Re: [Quantum Owners] Gimmick or a worthwhile mod?

2012-01-04 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Don't waste your hard-earned! It does nothing - what can it do when there is no additional energy added by the unit? When I worked at Ford we tested plenty of these (and other gimmics such as the spinny exhausts, and magnets on the fuel lines). None of them gave benefit - Oh also the water

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Gimmick or a worthwhile mod? Now OT

2012-01-04 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
that are proven to be useless? I’d love to know for instance what’s the water additive one? Cheers On Jan 4, 7:46 pm, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: Don't waste your hard-earned! It does nothing - what can it do when there is no additional energy added

[Quantum Owners] DVLA Local Offices Closure??

2012-01-02 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
It looks like the present government are likely to close all 39 local DVLA offices. www.driving.org/.../all-dvla-offices-to-be-closed-except-swansea-hq Having had (IMHO) poor service from my local office, my first thought was about time... However would these proposals leave us with an even

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: brake bar question

2012-01-01 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
to clean up the frame yet... On Dec 31 2011, 7:25 pm, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: Someone (Kent Trim Supplies?) used to sell grommets suitable for 6mm thick panels at the car shows - a very useful item (twice the price of regular grommets

Re: [Quantum Owners] bulkhead refurb update

2011-12-30 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Maybe a 'better' clip than a P clip - I found some useful ones (as used on Ford Fiesta 99) which held my brake pipes and fuel lies in one bundle...TRW Automotive have good selection - can be secured with a self-tapper in some cases, or a sealed 6mm screw from the other side of a panel.

[Quantum Owners] Fiat Bootlight OT

2011-12-28 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Here's a puzzler for the holiday! Boot light on our 2yr old fiat isn't working. warning on dash appears if boot is opened, therefore switch is working tried a new bulb, still not working put meter on contacts have 12V If meter probes are in place, showing 12V, putting bulb

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: xron headlights

2011-12-27 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Even some H4 bulbs can cause plastics in headlight covers to go opaque - as we found with our old Mondeo. Non-UV bulbs need to be used. - Original Message - From: Ken Needham To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 6:03 PM Subject: RE: [Quantum

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Coupe - CV Joint Problem

2011-12-23 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
I've just looked in the saloon manual and there's nothing about modifying either driveshaft - was this for the original Coupe (only 17 made)? - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 9:55 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: mk2 saloon tracking

2011-12-11 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
That's how you know you're satisfied you've set is yourself. Another method is with strings, but beware that the rear track is narrower than the front! - Original Message - From: Steve Brabazon stevebraba...@hotmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Engine swaps

2011-12-09 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
I had the same issue when I called the local DVLA (anonymously) to tell them I'd built a kit car - they asked if the VIN had 17 digits and had been fitted by manufacturer. I said no to both, and was then told it had to be certified and fitted by a garage (and trailer to the garage) - it would

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Club Merchandise - Fleece

2011-12-08 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
:30 pm, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: Thanks for the reply - no, not needed for a special occassion. Hope you get the car problem sorted. Martin - Original Message - From: vince vince@virgin.net To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: mk2 saloon mirrors

2011-12-01 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: Here's the part number for the LH side from my list (don't know why I've no note of the RH one but I'm sure I can dig out something if needed) BA4A 69 180BPZ Martin - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne j

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Club Merchandise - Fleece

2011-11-30 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
] Re: Club Merchandise - Fleece martin got your cheque - will get it parcelled up but not sure exactly when i get to post office next [car problems today] is it required for a special occassion ? vince On Nov 23, 8:52 pm, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Club Merchandise - Fleece

2011-11-23 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
fleeces are the new model - full stock of all sizes. Cost £18 plus £4 p+p. Cheque payable quantum owners club. My address in the mag Cheers Vince On Nov 22, 9:33 pm, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: Vince, I think we are having mail problems, so please

[Quantum Owners] Club Merchandise - Fleece

2011-11-22 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Vince, I think we are having mail problems, so please excuse me sending this via the group. I have one of the Q fleeces in black (L) with a full length zip - Made by 'Fruit of the Loom' a very good quality item, which I'm delighted with! I recall you had some of these in grey? Do you

Re: [Quantum Owners] XR2 master cylinder

2011-11-14 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
I bought it from the ford dealer - however that was 8 years ago, and many parts have now been deleted. It may be worth trying a google of old ford spares, or trying AP Lockhead? Maybe a classis Ford specialist is worth a try? There is one called Goldendays (they are in Norfolk), but I think

Re: [Quantum Owners] XR2 master cylinder

2011-11-13 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
If that's the plastic cover over the pushrod, I'm pretty sure I got one with the new seal kit! - Original Message - From: Mags To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 8:21 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] XR2 master cylinder Thanks Jim, The

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Pre registration insurance cover

2011-11-09 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
My apologies for not replying earlier - our modem packed up. It was with our good friends Footman James. I don't think I was able to do it with the club scheme though (IIRC it was a similar price though) - worth asking for confirmation. Martin - Original Message - From: Luke

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009

2011-11-09 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
I've found local reconditioners to be helpfull in the past supplying just parts - and very reasonably priced - Original Message - From: Dave English dave.hil...@virgin.net To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 10:34 PM Subject: [Quantum

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Pre registration insurance cover

2011-11-04 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
I was advised to ask if my insurer would issue repeat cover notes due to DVLA taking so long to issue the registration number - In the event this was sound advice as they took 12 weeks in total!, but your local office may be quicker than Norwich. Martin - Original Message - From:

[Quantum Owners] Blue saloon on ebay

2011-10-23 Thread Susan and Martin Scott
Did anyone in the club buy the blue ebay saloon near Milton Keynes? -- 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

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