[Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh

2017-04-23 Thread QM editor
not be able to stand again as editor. The club needs someone who can use a spell checker and put the mag together. Send it to the printer as a pdf and he does the rest, including posting it out to members - not too difficult for someone with an eye for detail. See you all there, Mike

[Quantum Owners] Quantum Mechanics

2017-04-04 Thread QM editor
The next issue of Quantum Mechanics, QM91 will be with you in time for Stoneleigh. In order to achieve this, the LAST date for your words of wisdom is next Monday, 10 April. Nothing can be accepted after that date to give me time to prepare it for the printer and for it to be posted out to memb

[Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 distributor

2017-03-29 Thread QM editor
:56 AM UTC, QM editor wrote: > > My 2+2 has a 1.6 CVH engine from an XR2. Intermittently it will stop and > usually start again running normally. A bit annoying! I've been told by a > Ford trained mechanic that the distributor in the Fiesta was unreliable and > there were m

[Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 distributor

2017-03-29 Thread QM editor
ul info to help anyone else with this problem! Mike On Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 11:02:56 AM UTC, QM editor wrote: > > My 2+2 has a 1.6 CVH engine from an XR2. Intermittently it will stop and > usually start again running normally. A bit annoying! I've been told by a > Ford train

[Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 distributor

2017-03-26 Thread QM editor
to get this car going, I don't want to go to Stoneleigh in my tin top Suzuki! Thanks again, Mike On Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 11:02:56 AM UTC, QM editor wrote: > > My 2+2 has a 1.6 CVH engine from an XR2. Intermittently it will stop and > usually start again running normally. A

[Quantum Owners] 2+2 distributor

2017-03-25 Thread QM editor
My 2+2 has a 1.6 CVH engine from an XR2. Intermittently it will stop and usually start again running normally. A bit annoying! I've been told by a Ford trained mechanic that the distributor in the Fiesta was unreliable and there were many failures even in cars less than three years old. Does an

[Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 ignition plug leads wanted

2017-03-04 Thread QM editor
Thanks Chris, I've ordered these. On Friday, March 3, 2017 at 3:25:00 PM UTC, QM editor wrote: > > I need a new set of plug leads for my 2+2. Does anyone know of a supplier > and the correct part number to order? The engine is from a Fiesta XR2 > 1600cc CVH. > > Many

[Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 ignition plug leads wanted

2017-03-03 Thread QM editor
ndering if anyone knew the correct part number to ask for as I can order that and be confident they will fit. On Friday, March 3, 2017 at 3:25:00 PM UTC, QM editor wrote: > > I need a new set of plug leads for my 2+2. Does anyone know of a supplier > and the correct part number to order?

[Quantum Owners] 2+2 ignition plug leads wanted

2017-03-03 Thread QM editor
I need a new set of plug leads for my 2+2. Does anyone know of a supplier and the correct part number to order? The engine is from a Fiesta XR2 1600cc CVH. Many thanks. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to th

[Quantum Owners] Re: H4 GTX

2017-01-04 Thread QM editor
Thanks Jim. As mag editor it was easier to put the details there, after all every member gets a magazine but not every member has internet access and looks at our site (I assume). I should put the car there as well, as soon as I sort out the text and some pictures. I really don't want t

[Quantum Owners] QM90

2017-01-04 Thread QM editor
I hope you all had a good Christmas and I wish all of you a great New Year. The Quantum year starts off with the next magazine, QM90. Copy date is 16 January, as published in the last magazine. I'd like to thank those who provided such excellent articles for QM89 and I now ask you all to sharpe

[Quantum Owners] H4 GTX

2017-01-04 Thread QM editor
No response to my ad in Quantum Mechanics. I am trying to sell my very special H4 GTX as I don't have room for that as well as my 2+2 and the tin top. Sadly an ad will have to go on eBay or elsewhere at a silly price. Why does nobody want such a lovely car? I wish I knew! Last chance to haggle

[Quantum Owners] Quantum Mechanics

2016-09-24 Thread QM editor
Good afternoon all, The deadline for the next issue of Quantum Mechanics, QM89, is 17 October. How about writing something about your car for the mag? Why did you decide to buy a Quantum - or build one? Have you been on any interesting journeys? Do you attend Stoneleigh? If not, it's the best p

[Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Mechanics

2016-07-15 Thread QM editor
Is it big enough to sleep in? On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 11:54:03 PM UTC+1, QM editor wrote: > > It's the time again! Copy deadline for the next issue of Quantum Mechanics > is 11 July. I would really like to see a few articles in each issue about > things you have done and

[Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Mechanics

2016-07-06 Thread QM editor
Is it big enough to sleep in? On Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 11:54:03 PM UTC+1, QM editor wrote: > > It's the time again! Copy deadline for the next issue of Quantum Mechanics > is 11 July. I would really like to see a few articles in each issue about > things you have done and

[Quantum Owners] Re: Neil Winnington film

2016-06-23 Thread QM editor
This is all the info I have at present, I am looking forward to seeing the tour info for publication in the next QM. Mike On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 12:22:37 PM UTC+1, QM editor wrote: > > Just had a call from Neil about his film, mentioned at our AGM. He is > proposing to drive

[Quantum Owners] Quantum Mechanics

2016-06-22 Thread QM editor
It's the time again! Copy deadline for the next issue of Quantum Mechanics is 11 July. I would really like to see a few articles in each issue about things you have done and how you did them. Please have a think this week, write up something nice (with pictures) next week and send it to me in go

[Quantum Owners] Re: Neil Winnington film

2016-06-22 Thread QM editor
and Motors on YouTube to see previous work. Neil is hoping that this will increase awareness of the cars and the club. Hope that helps - more in the next issue of QM (I hope...) Mike On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 12:22:37 PM UTC+1, QM editor wrote: > > Just had a call from Neil about hi

[Quantum Owners] Neil Winnington film

2016-06-21 Thread QM editor
Just had a call from Neil about his film, mentioned at our AGM. He is proposing to drive to Dover during the day of 14 August for an evening sailing. He is thinking of driving on the M40 and M25, stopping at various service stations on the way and suggests it would be good to have a convoy. I h

[Quantum Owners] Re: 2 + 2 electric window switches

2015-10-12 Thread QM editor
Are you sure that both switches have become faulty at the same time? Try this: with the engine not running turn on the headlights and observe the brightness on a wall or similar in front of the car. Try to operate the window switches. If the headlights dim, the window switches are probably work

[Quantum Owners] Quantum Mechanics

2015-07-02 Thread QM editor
It's nearly that time again! I have promises from the committee for their magazine copy - I even have two contributions already - so now it is your time. What can you send to me for the next issue, QM84? The final copy date is 13 July, but it really helps me to plan the magazine if your copy c

[Quantum Owners] Quantum Mechanics magazine

2015-07-02 Thread QM editor
The next issue will be published at the end of this month, July. The copy date is 13 July but I would really appreciate your stories before then to help me plan the magazine layout. This is my third attempt to post here, maybe this time it will work? Cheers! Mike -- -- You received this mes

[Quantum Owners] Re: Towbar Question

2009-02-23 Thread editor
Aye it is. Mine was fabricated by a fellow in the club though I admit that I do not recall who! (sorry!) On Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:15:01 +, Jim Hearne wrote: > I believe it's specific to the 2+2. > > Jim > > > Bash wrote: >> Is there a standard towbar (Mk2 Fiesta etc) that will fit on the

[Quantum Owners] Re: Connector blocks

2009-02-20 Thread editor
I've had success with the weatherproof multi-connectors: http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/connectors/multiconnectors.php On Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:50:03 -0800 (PST), x-in-...@manx.net wrote: > Ive been looking something other than terminal block/crimpers to tidy > up the rear

[Quantum Owners] Re: Transporting 2+2

2009-02-18 Thread editor
I'll have a hunt around see if there are any companies nearby that will hire them out ;) Cheers Simon :) On Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:28:56 -, "Simon Musgrove-Wethey" wrote: > Re: I did note your suggestion, but it sounded a bit dodgey! Plus I > suspect > that I'd have a hard time finding a gar

[Quantum Owners] Re: Transporting 2+2

2009-02-18 Thread editor
Hi Simon, I did note your suggestion, but it sounded a bit dodgey! Plus I suspect that I'd have a hard time finding a garage at both ends willing to let me use their ramp in such a fashion. Tony On Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:22:03 -, "Simon Musgrove-Wethey" wrote: > I know I have already mentio

[Quantum Owners] Re: Transporting a 2+2

2009-02-17 Thread editor
£26.30 outbound, advance ticket. Select Offpeak return, £85.30 On Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:48:16 -, "susanandmartinscott" wrote: > If you get the train ticket from the right place (and travel the right > times) it will only be £1 extra for the return than the single! > - Original Message --

[Quantum Owners] Re: Transporting a 2+2

2009-02-17 Thread editor
Another reason for looking for a car transporter flatbed van thing. I've just looked on ebay like Andy suggested, found a company based in Harlow which just down the road... cheers! On Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:11:01 +, Jim Hearne wrote: > Car trailer rental seems to be £45 a day > Just looking

[Quantum Owners] Re: Transporting a 2+2

2009-02-17 Thread editor
That was my original plan, however I'm trying to cover all the possible outcomes. If the car should fail its MOT and turn out to be something that isn't easily fixed, then I'd be stuck with a costly train ticket back home and the prospect of having to go back out to Bristol again at a later date

[Quantum Owners] Re: Transporting a 2+2

2009-02-17 Thread editor
But the risk of being charged with driving an unsafe vehicle (lets face it, they'll find something!) would result in a probable fine, points on the license and also being excluded from the club's insurance scheme for having a conviction. 160 miles is a lot of road to get caught on! I'd rather p

[Quantum Owners] Re: Transporting a 2+2

2009-02-17 Thread editor
I've read that on a few forums, but I was under the assumption that the MOT had to be within a reasonable distance? I suspect there will be a few MOT failure points that I'd like to address before I put it in for the MOT though. (Headlight alignment is the usual sticking point). T On Tue, 17

[Quantum Owners] Transporting a 2+2

2009-02-17 Thread editor
Hi all, At some point I'm going to have to get my 2+2 from Bristol out to where I live now in Bishop's Stortford, it's going to need an MOT and tax so I can't just take a train and then drive it back. I've been considering hiring a car transporter and bring it back that way (much preferred), or

[Quantum Owners] Re: Frappr update

2009-02-03 Thread editor
I think I can remove you (as owner) but I can't see any way to move a pin... On Tue, 3 Feb 2009 01:14:58 -0800 (PST), "MattWilson(Q2-412)" wrote: > Anyone got any idea how I move my 'pin' on the QOC frappr map?: > > http://www.frappr.com/quantumoc > > I'm not in Staines now, but High Wycombe.

[Quantum Owners] Re: Xtreme Weather

2009-02-02 Thread editor
Over a foot of snow here near Stansted - crazy. Tho the roads weren't gritted they were still passable. I don't hold much confidence that I'll be able to pull out of the carpark though T On Mon, 2 Feb 2009 08:28:34 -, "Andy Heaton" wrote: > Its Quite Pleasant in Bournemouth, > > I am no

[Quantum Owners] Re: 2 + 2 hood fitting

2009-01-30 Thread editor
I had the same problem with a cat in my old work carpark... I solved the problem by taking a super-soaker water pistol into work on day - a careful aim saw that the cat never returned *grin* On Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:43:04 -0800 (PST), stewart wrote: > Actually one thing I did not mention about my

[Quantum Owners] Re: engine conversion

2009-01-22 Thread editor
Is this a recent thing? The DVLA didn't bat an eyelid when I changed the engine from CVH to Zetec, nor the last two Zetec swaps I've done - last of which was last year. I sent the V5 back with the new engine's number and capacity on, and a week later I got a new one in the post On Thu, 22 Jan

[Quantum Owners] Re: OT a bit: Photo driving license

2008-12-02 Thread editor
Nice of them not to send reminders... :) I've moved house a few times since I got mine but the expire date stays the same, you need to supply a new photograph when you renew it I think? T On Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:46:04 +, Jim Hearne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Have you got a photo driving