I think they are partly to stop mud etc building up in the back of the nose cone. And also they make more of a shield to the void between the inner and outer wings that supplys air to the heater system. I imagine that without them that it might be possible for water from a big puddle to splash up there and enter the car.
Jim From: 'Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 7:56 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Coupe front wheel arch covers Hi Derek et al My saloon does not have and never has had such covers fitted and I've not found any downside to that. Just for interest, the radiator originally was in the engine bay but during a full rebuild a few years ago, I moved it in front of the bulkhead to accommodate a decent tubular exhaust manifold. http://quantumforum.proboards.com/thread/522/quantum-saloon-full-rebuild?page=6 As you've probably discovered, removing the nose cone can be a pig if stainless fasteners were not used to mount it, but all are reachable, just, with a cutting disc on an angle grinder. Best regards Bill On Monday, 10 February 2020, 19:36:59 GMT, Derek Clews <derekcl...@gmail.com> wrote: Dear All, Took off the nose cone today. The inner wheel arch covers that fill the back of the nose cone within the wheel arch are pop riveted on. I did wonder if there is a better way of doing it? The rivets are quite practical and easy enough to reset, so maybe not. But I note that production vehicles now use a plastic clip system for the same job. Rivnuts and dome head bolts seem to be the deluxe version. But maybe they would not last? What have you done? What is the best? Cheers Derek -- -- 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 quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/quantumowners/105EFCCE-55FA-471F-BBEC-0E13595CFF17%40gmail.com. -- -- 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 quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/quantumowners/324666488.2026333.1581407778019%40mail.yahoo.com. -- -- 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 quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/quantumowners/127444288BCB456AB9294687B60B2157%40JimQuad.
