Hi Mark,
What fixed your brake problem in the end ?
I've had similar cutting out problems due to dirt in the carb.
Jim
On 24/06/2010 09:27, taximark wrote:
I do have a couple of suitable trees and did give it a try. I think
that fear of damaging the pipe stopped me from trying too hard though.
The MOT guy has given me an advisory for the exhaust touching the body
so I must sort this at some point in the not too distant future.
I got to go out and play for a while last night and found a really
irritating problem. On really hard left turns the engine cuts out,,,
then just starts going again. The harder the turn the longer it cuts
out for. It is so instant that it seems electrical and never lasts
more than a second, I have checked the obvious wiring (coil, dizzy
etc) but can't see any probs there. Has anyone else experienced this
problem?
Mark
On Jun 23, 11:11 pm, "jon jackson"<[email protected]> wrote:
Got any trees with "V" branches on them near you? They are great for bending
pipes a little.
I have to say that I have got really attached to my Quantum 2+2 RS and can
easily see why some of you use them all the time.
Not many kit cars have a big boot and sensible screen with good looks too.
I must join the club.
Cheers Jon
----- Original Message -----
From: "taximark"<[email protected]>
To: "Quantum Owners Group"<[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 7:18 PM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 Paintwork
Thanks Jim,
Having started to drain the system the brake fluid is coming through
cloudy so I am guessing that it is not much good.... some munchies and
then off to finish the job.
Got the new exhaust fitted, I thought I needed to bend the exhaust, it
runs the length of the car as far as the back box quite nicely. The
tailpipe is about 5 inches to the right of the recess in the bodywork
but it doesn't foul anywhere so I think I will put up with that until
I can find someone with kit to bend it properly.
Thanks for all the advice.
Mark
On Jun 17, 3:00 pm, Jim Hearne<[email protected]> wrote:
2L should be enough to flush through all the dirty stuff.
Jim
On 17/06/2010 14:18, taximark wrote:
Just off to buy some brake fluid... anyone have any idea how much the
system will need?
Mark
On Jun 17, 10:32 am, taximark<[email protected]> wrote:
The pads have not been changed, According to the paperwork the car has
only done around 4500 miles since being converted and it would appear
that new pads were fitted then, The tyre condition would also tend to
reinforce that impression still appearing almost brand new. I did 3k
of those miles in the few months I had the car on the road.
I was hoping to get the car on the road for this weekend and head up
to the show. It would be good to meet some other owners. My car would
also make everyone elses look much better. This project is a first for
me as I have always been a 'throw it at a specialist' kind of car
owner. I must be getting old now because I begrudge spending the money
and quite fancy the satisfaction of driving something I have worked on
myself. I last did that with a mkIII cortina 25 years ago.
Mark
On Jun 17, 10:20 am, Jim Hearne<[email protected]> wrote:
Not if nothing has been done to the brakes but if you'd changed the
pads
recently it's easily done.
Jim
On 17/06/2010 10:01, taximark wrote:
And regards the spring clip, is that likely as the brakes were fine
before the car was parked up?
Mark
On Jun 17, 9:35 am, Jim Hearne<[email protected]> wrote:
Something seizing would normally make the pedal harder (but probably
not
noticeably so).
I've had problems with rust in the master cylinder bore caused by
water
sitting there.
This was with silicone brake fluid so the water stays separated and
sits
at the lowest points in the system.
With normal brake fluid the water gets absorbed into the fluid and
shouldn't cause this problem.
It could just be old fluid so try flushing it through with new
first.
Also, just a though, make sure the spring clip is fitted to the
outside
of the front calipers, this missing gives a soft pedal.
Jim
On 17/06/2010 09:24, taximark wrote:
Hi Jon
I look forward to seeing the pics of this. My hood is going to have
to
wait for a while so hopefully it isn't going to be a wet summer.
I shall be spending the morning trying to find out why the brakes
don't work very well. I have very litttle braking effort and the
pedal
is like pressing treacle, very spongy and soft. There is some
braking
effort but way short of any real use. I am guessing that something
has
probably siezed while the car has been parked up. If anyone has any
suggestions they would be appreciated but I don't think a strip
down
and rebuild is going to do any harm to the brakes, after all they
are
kinda important.
Then this afternoon I will be fitting the exhaust and hopefully **
test drive time!! **.
Mark
On Jun 16, 11:01 pm, "jon jackson"<[email protected]>
wrote:
Hi I have just had a hood made by this man [email protected]
When the hood arrived I was amazed at how good it was and have to
admit that I have not fitted it yet.
You will need to use your old hoods front fixing bar as the new
one is left unattached at the front.
I will be doing a photo series for interested parties to see how
its done.
cheers Jon
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Miles
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 10:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Paintwork
Hi Jim,
When chatting to her I reiterated the accident several times in
the conversation and she confirmed that was the correct premium. I
don't know if it had any bearing but I have been a professional
driver for over 20 years and had almost a million miles claim
free...
As regards the body repairs you make it sound quite easy. I shall
go google for the gelcoat... I would prefer to do the work myself.
I have to say that having seen the attention that driving this car
gets (and a previous kitcar (renault 4 Malibu) my ex wife owned)
that I am sorely tempted to throw away my hovercraft plans and buy
a new kit to build. I would also like to upgrade the engine to an
RS turbo lump. Having had the car for almost 2 years now and only
driven it for 6 months or so I can't wait to get it back on the
road. It is on axle stands at the moment awaiting a new exhaust
for the MOT. I get a little tingle every time I see it knowing
that in a few days I will be able to drive it again.
Thanks for the advice.
Mark
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From: Jim Hearne<[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tue, 15 June, 2010 22:39:18
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Paintwork
Hi Mark,
Welcome to the group.
I suspect your local paintwork chappie isn't very familiar with
fibreglass cars.
I'd say gelcoat finish is easier to fix than a paint finish.
You just need to grind out any cracks and if they aren't deep just
fill
the cracks slightly proud with the correct colour gelcoat.
When it's set carefully sand the repairs back flush.
As long as you can match the colour it;s easy.
If the damage is deep then repair with mating and resin leaving
the area
slightly recessed and fil with gelcoat.
If it's a common colour then the gelcoat can be obtained from many
boat
companies.
www.sailboats.co.ukisonei'veusedbefore.
I'm afraid you may be disappointed on the insurance front, the 175
only
applies if you have had no claims so you won't be eligible.
The woman at FJ should have known that.
Jim
On 15/06/2010 21:09, taximark wrote:
Hi all, I have just joined the group and have been reading
through
some of the posts. It appears that this is a very friendly and
helpful
group.
A couple of years ago I bought a rather tired yellow 2+2. The
paintwork is starred in a few places from what would appear to
be
stone impacts and car park knocks. I understand that it is a gel
coat
finish and my local paintwork chappie says that it is more
expensive
to repair than to respray the whole car (which is double what I
paid
for the car!). Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can
pretty
this up without having to spend big bucks or spending a year at
college to learn how to drive a paint sprayer.
I also made the mistake of leaving the car parked under a tree
for the
last 18 months and am astonished at the damage that natures
finest
have managed to do to the hood. I looked at the qsc website and
a new
hood is loadsamoney, can anyone recommend someone reasonable
near
Reading that might be able to make one for me.
Other than that I love my little car, It has the 1.4 engine but
is
quick enough for me and returns almost 50 mpg at 65 mph.
The other thing that I was amazed about was insurance. I got a
quote
from an insurance company this morning and was horrified at 560.
(no
no claims discount as I have only been using my cab for years
and a
knock with an audi last year). The girl at the insurance company
suggested joining the owners club as the special rates brought
the
premium down to just 175!! WOW, a 400 saving almost. My cheque
will
be winging its way to the owners club forthwith.
Looking forward to getting to know you all.
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