Hello Martin, and good luck in your search. I have owned three Quantum saloons
and one H4. All were excellent cars, but to be realistic spare parts are
becoming a problem. The saloons and 2 +2 are XR2 mk2 based, the H4 Fiesta Mk3
based. If you can find a fairly standard 2+2, ideally with a hard top as well,
you will be well suited for all year round motoring. While it is true that the
front sub-frame in the 2+2 has been known to corrode, it is detachable and
repairable....and many owners have modified it slightly to accept a more modern
Zetec engine to replace the standard CVH. In additiion to its greater
insurability, the 1.4 engines (either Zetec or CVH) will be cheaper on road tax
than the 1600 engine most cars will have. If you can find a good H4, spare
parts are much easier but you need to inspect the chassis very carefully. To my
knowledge, it is not practical to attempt its removal for repair if
rusty....but the hard top convertible set-up is simply excellent and later cars
may even have power steering (mine was based on an M reg 1.6 Si and it was a
joy to drive). Whatever you end up with. JOIN THIS CLUB if you haven't
already...there is a huge amount of enthusiasm, advice, expertise and practical
help available.....and lots of us have spares lying about that are perhaps now
surplus to requirements. Bill Jackson
On Tuesday, 22 January 2019, 11:58:45 GMT, Julian Coleman
<[email protected]> wrote:
Hi
I have had an H4 for just over a year but thought I'd leave a response for
someone with longer experience. Mine is heavily modified but is enormous fun in
a way that modern cars just are not unless you live somewhere with fewer cars
on the road and higher speed limits. Just about any modern car will get you
into serious trouble with speeding tickets long before it's fun! The H4 is
pretty raw, and I imagine the 2+2 is very similar. People are frequently asking
'what's that?' as well. And they want to talk about it.
The downside is mostly parts - it's an older car and if it has been modified
heavily the bits are anyone's guess. Luckily mine came with a fair few receipts
so for example I'm able to go back to the original supplier for suspension
info. But finding replacement front discs and pads (non standard parts) took a
while - they're available, but I had no part numbers. Electrics can be a
problem. Mine reveals some work was done very well indeed, some done badly. But
then any car that age will have its problems, kit or otherwise.
Anyone contemplating a kit car must have a streak of rebellion/adventure, so
I'd guess this will simply be part of the challenge for you. But remember this
forum is active and people have a lot of experience - and will help (as I have
found very much to my benefit - thanks to all). Not all garages will help (or
will know what to do), but enough do. I've not had problems so far.
Have fun.
Julian Coleman
City Audio Services
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Sent:Tue, 22 Jan 2019 10:24:10 -0000
Subject:Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Young driver interested in kit cars
Good to see that you are interested in Quantums, they are indeed a good kit
car. I resisted replying, hoping that someone with H4 and 2+2 knowledge would
come along, as I have a saloon, and don't have much knowledge of the other
models. John has given good insight. All I can add is that mechanically any
issues are likely to be the same as with the Ford donor cars, so easily and
probably cheaply fixed. As you would expect with cars of a similar age items
can be worn, although as they are kit cars the mileage/wear can be far less
than the donor cars. Many builders will have replaced a lot of the parts with
new parts when they built the car, so a potential purchase may well have parts
only "30k or less worn". There are unlikely to be any bodywork issues with
Quantums, as the GRP is first class. Martin Scott
----- Original Message ----- From: John Mellors To: Quantum Owners Group
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 6:37 AM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Young
driver interested in kit cars
Martin
Quite a few Quantums come up on Ebay. You should be able to get a decent car
in that price range and some come up quite a bit cheaper. Unfortunately,
Quantums do not fetch a lot of money at the moment. But, bear in mind, with kit
cars, there are nearly always things that need sorting out but the Quantum is
generally one of the more reliable kit cars. The biggest possible problem with
the 2+2 and the H4 is the front metal frame / chassis rusting where it is
bonded in to the body This can be terminal if not sorted at an early stage. The
Quantum saloon does not suffer from this as it is a GRP monocoque. Do not be
put off by the odd gel coat crack in the body. These, generally are not a big
issue. You are perhaps best looking for a 1.4 as these will be cheaper for you
on insurance and on road tax. John
On Sunday, 20 January 2019 21:54:18 UTC, Martin R wrote:
Hello all,
I'm 18 years old and have been interested in kit cars for a while, and more
recently a Quantum kit car. I will probably be looking to buy a car this
summer, both for leisure purposes as well as an opportunity to learn
maintenance/repair (mainly from my dad, who has quite a bit of experience). If
someone could please point me in the right direction on these points, I would
greatly appreciate it:
1) Best places to look to buy a Quantum (especially a H4 or 2+2) - apart from
the owner's club classified ads page, which I'm already aware of.
2) I have seen these cars sell in the 1750-2000 range, is it truly possible to
find one in a good condition for this price, or will there be major issues that
need taking care of?
3) Is there anywhere I can find a list of common problems so that I know what
to look for when going out and looking at a Quantum?
Thanks in advance,
Martin
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