Very interesting piece of information because I broke a Sierra 4x4 and still
have the tail gate spoiler, yes you have guessed it fits the 2+2 boot
perfectly, however would it be any use?
Cheers Jon (2+2 Turbo)
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From: Gary
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2010 8:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: new to this forum
There was a kit magazine write up in the early days where a 2+2 nearly failed
SVA because the brake lights were innermost.
As deemed to be too far in from the edge of the car. Until the inspector
checked a Ford Sierra in the local car park. Decision changed - Result!
Gary
On 29/10/2010 16:49, Jim Hearne wrote:
I will check later but i'm pretty sure that the Sierra lights were wired
with the rear fog and sidelight on a dual bulb and the brake light on another
single bulb.
I used the rear of the Sierra wiring loom and i'm sure that was how it was
connected.
Jim
On 29/10/2010 16:45, Mark Miles wrote:
My 2+2 was originally wired with the tail lights and brake lights on the
same bulb. My assumption is that this is how it was wired when it was built and
therefore it passed sva and numerous MOT's like that. I didn't like it that way
and am a firm believer in as much visible light as possible when the brakes are
applied. As a result I now have the brake lights wired so they operate as
before with the addition of the lamps nearest the numberplate. The fog lights
are now wired to the bright filament on the taillamp bulb and operate
independently of the brake lights, i.e. when the fog lights are switched on it
is just the inner lamps acting as brake lights. It passed its last MOT wired
this way. This method of wiring IS CONTRARY to the construction and use
regulations regarding vehicle lighting but personally I have had no problem
either with the MOT or the police and my Q is used daily and in 2 different
police areas.
To achieve this I have a relay connected across the wiring for the fog
light switch which is triggered by the brake light switch. Simple and effective
but I must warn again that this is not a legal way to wire the lamps.
Mark
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From: Jim Hearne <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Fri, 29 October, 2010 12:05:30
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: new to this forum
Yes, thats correct operation of the 2+2 rear lights.
There are some rules about the positions and operation of the rear lights
which you may find you are now breaking.
As you have it now you don't have sidelights visible when you press the
brake pedal.
Jim
On 29/10/2010 11:15, snowy2 wrote:
> Are the Quantum rear lights usually wired up so that the fog light is
> the same bulb as the sidelight bulb and the brakes nearest to the
> number plate? i ask because i didn't like mine wired up that way and
> have changed the position of the brake/fog light bulbs. I don't
> believe rear fog lights should be used on cars, it is only foggy
> enough in this country for less than half a dozen days a year (the law
> says visibility should be less than 100yds) and as a professional
> driver i have to say they are more of a problem than a help. Most
> idiots on the road seem to think that the first sign of a light mist
> and they MUST be switched on. sorry for the rant but if i had my
> choice tomorrow i would ticket every car which uses them at any time!
>
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