[Quantum Owners] Re: Drivers side door
Hi Glyn I had a similar problem with mine, but not so bad, it would only lock from the outside if I leaned against the door. After some investigation, I found that the locking mechanism was just worn, the only fix being replacement of the unit. If yours used to lock okay, it may just be worn. If it has never worked properly, it would be worth looking at the link from the door lock to the lock mechanism and seeing if that is moving freely. If the fault is in the mechanism, there's not a lot you can do except replace it. Regards Dave Q2009 -- 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).
[Quantum Owners] Re: xtreme springs
Thanks Dave and everybody else for your input, I will go away and check the fronts now. Many Thanks Brian. On Nov 8, 8:19 am, snowy2 sno...@gmail.com wrote: Just to put my two penn'orth in, i have as my primary car a Dutton Phaeton S1 much like an extreme but with less clever engineering, it has a 2.0 Pinto so it's not the lightest car in the world coming across the weigh bridge at 770 kg with me in the seat, or about 680-690 kg kerb weight. my fronts are 225lb/in (10 free length...too stiff, they will be down rated to 180-200lb/in) and my rears are at 150lb/in X 12 free length. The rears are about right for the two up driving i and my wife do a lot of. Although if i were to drive the car solo more often i would go for 120lb/in. there is in the kit car world a widely held belief that stiffer springs improve handling, It almost never does. my car originally had 275lb/in fronts and 190lb/in rears it was a little to liable to breaking away on corners and roundabouts, softening the springs made a huge difference and the car now holds the road very well (you have to own quite an expensive car to keep up with me in the bends) Here is a link to a site which, whilst it is a Dutton site has a very interesting article on calculating spring rates, it might help point you in the right direction. http://www.godspeed.me/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14t=84 hope it is of interest, Dave. -- 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).
[Quantum Owners] Re: Drivers side door
Hi Glyn, Like Dave, I've just had to replace a driver's side lock due to wear. Mine would lock/unlock when the door was open (you have to push the latch closed to fool the mechanism that the door is closed), but wouldn't lock/unlock when it was closed. The fault was that the pivot was worn on the rotating pin that catches the latch. Look carefully and you'll see which pin I mean (when the latch is forced into the lock by the pin on the B pillar, it flicks past a ratchet on the pin I'm talking about. At the other end of the pin is a shaped pawl that stops the lock from sliding across in response to the rod from the lock barrel. As the pin could move in it's holes, the pawl fouled the lock when the weight of the door was against it. You'll need to take the whole mechanism out of the door to see all this. Anyway, I came to the conclusion that there wasn't much that I could sensibly do about the wear, and I replaced the mechanism with a good second hand one from my other car. Not much help, I guess, but there it is! Dave. On Nov 8, 11:32 am, Dave English dave.hil...@virgin.net wrote: Hi Glyn I had a similar problem with mine, but not so bad, it would only lock from the outside if I leaned against the door. After some investigation, I found that the locking mechanism was just worn, the only fix being replacement of the unit. If yours used to lock okay, it may just be worn. If it has never worked properly, it would be worth looking at the link from the door lock to the lock mechanism and seeing if that is moving freely. If the fault is in the mechanism, there's not a lot you can do except replace it. Regards Dave Q2009 -- 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).
[Quantum Owners] Re: front ARB
Hi, You aren't confusing the 2+2 suspension with the Mk1 (Hatch) and Mk2 (Coupe) setup are you? The 2+2 has the Fiesta's front suspension. The Mk1 and 2 had Escort track control arms and anti-roll bar. Other people might be able to advise whether anyone has done the conversion on a 2+2, but I can't see it being a simple mod? Dave. On Nov 6, 10:05 pm, jin jinmys...@btinternet.com wrote: hi all ive heard of these cars running a front anti-roll bar, it makes sense to do so as they have a rear (bit odd having rear but not front?) and the cars are generally praised for their handling. i believe its a conversion using mk3 escort parts but know nothing more can anyone shed any light and how likely would it be to convert? cheers :D -- 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).
[Quantum Owners] Re: Headlining replacement
Hi Mark, The headlining is not easy; it took me 3 goes before I was happy. The most important thing I found was the type of material being used. At one point old Quantum could supply a material that was very similar to the carpet people use to trim out the backs of vans and loudspeakers, it was however thinner. I used contact spray adhesive. The following is how I did it 1. Draw a centre line front to back on the inside of the roof and on the back of the headlining. 2. The first bit to attach is along the centre lines between the sunroof and the rear window. 3. Now work from the centre line until the back half of the car is done. The hardest part is getting the material to stretch around the side window returns. 4. After completing the back, it’s a case of moving forwards, where the tricky part is around the beam at the top of the windscreen. Recent photographs of my headlining can be found at http://brabazon.org/Quantum.aspx . It’s now been on for 20 years. Good luck, Steve http://brabazon.org/Quantum.aspx -- 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).
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Headlining replacement
I chickened out of doing the headlining on my saloon rebuild, i paid a local trimmer about £300 to make and fit it. He used a more standard, less stretchy foam backed material than Quantum used originally. Because of this it was made as one main section plus separate parts for each pillar and below the side windows all stitched together. Somehow he managed to make the entire thing of site from a few measurements he took off the car and then come back and fit it. He quickly made a couple of T shaped wooden props (like you'd use for plaster board on ceilings) to help hold the lining up while he was fitting it. Jim On 08/11/2010 16:18, Steve Brabazon wrote: Hi Mark, The headlining is not easy; it took me 3 goes before I was happy. The most important thing I found was the type of material being used. At one point old Quantum could supply a material that was very similar to the carpet people use to trim out the backs of vans and loudspeakers, it was however thinner. I used contact spray adhesive. The following is how I did it 1. Draw a centre line front to back on the inside of the roof and on the back of the headlining. 2. The first bit to attach is along the centre lines between the sunroof and the rear window. 3. Now work from the centre line until the back half of the car is done. The hardest part is getting the material to stretch around the side window returns. 4. After completing the back, it’s a case of moving forwards, where the tricky part is around the beam at the top of the windscreen. Recent photographs of my headlining can be found at http://brabazon.org/Quantum.aspx . It’s now been on for 20 years. Good luck, Steve http://brabazon.org/Quantum.aspx -- 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).
[Quantum Owners] For Sale - Quantum Xtreme
FOR SALE Quantum Xtreme with a 2.1 OHC (pinto) engine Built in 2002 and passed SVA in 2003 Registered as a Quantum Xtreme on an age related plate - 1988 E plate MOT'd until end September 2011 Taxed until end March 2011 Technical Details 2.1 litre purchased as reconditioned engine in 2005. Engine has covered approx 15000 miles since rebuild. Cam is a Newman phase 4 (275 duration) with HD followers and springs Cam belt was replaced when cam was installed 4 years ago. Vernier pulley Lightened flywheel with ARP bolts New clutch and release bearing was fitted in 2008 (when gearbox was changed) Fuel is supplied via twin Weber 45 carburettors purchased when car was built in 2005. Carbs have been tuned every couple of years, initially by Peter Baldwin at Wilshers garage near Cambridge and in June 2010 by Northampton Motor Sport. Engine is currently producing 135 bhp Facet solid state fuel pump Hi-spec Ultralite front brake callipers with EBC Greenstuff pads BGH E3 heavy duty gearbox was installed in 2008, ratios are as follows: 1st 2.92 (long first gear) 2nd 1.86 3rd 1.295 4th 1.00 5th 0.85 Quaife ATB was installed March 2010 (internals were installed by Road and Race transmissions) Wheels are 15 Team Dynamics Pro-race 1.2 with 195 15 50 Toyo R1R tyres (which have covered less than 1000 miles) Gaz adjustable shocks Geometry was setup and corner weighted by Northampton Motor Sport earlier this year. Car weighs 670kgs Bodywork is in OK, it wouldn't win a concourse competition, but looks tidy enough Interior is carpeted and it even has a stereo and speakers, but must admit I have never used it ! Stainless steel roll bar Tonneau cover Custom luggage rack which fits to the roll bar High level rear brake light The car currently gets used for 'spirited' road driving and has been on 6 or so track days. Oil and plugs are changed annually. Spares 5 No Fox Evo alloys with Yokohama A539 tyres Rack for a spare wheel to be mounted on the rear of the car Colour coded front wheel arches Spare set of carbon effect front wheel arched Build manual Haynes manual for Ford Sierra Price £7250 Any questions / queries contact me at langy2002 at hotmail . com Sean -- 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).
Re: [Quantum Owners] For Sale - Quantum Xtreme
Sean, If you have some pictures I will put it on the website. Russell On 08/11/2010 20:45, Sean wrote: FOR SALE Quantum Xtreme with a 2.1 OHC (pinto) engine Built in 2002 and passed SVA in 2003 Registered as a Quantum Xtreme on an age related plate - 1988 E plate MOT'd until end September 2011 Taxed until end March 2011 Technical Details 2.1 litre purchased as reconditioned engine in 2005. Engine has covered approx 15000 miles since rebuild. Cam is a Newman phase 4 (275 duration) with HD followers and springs Cam belt was replaced when cam was installed 4 years ago. Vernier pulley Lightened flywheel with ARP bolts New clutch and release bearing was fitted in 2008 (when gearbox was changed) Fuel is supplied via twin Weber 45 carburettors purchased when car was built in 2005. Carbs have been tuned every couple of years, initially by Peter Baldwin at Wilshers garage near Cambridge and in June 2010 by Northampton Motor Sport. Engine is currently producing 135 bhp Facet solid state fuel pump Hi-spec Ultralite front brake callipers with EBC Greenstuff pads BGH E3 heavy duty gearbox was installed in 2008, ratios are as follows: 1st 2.92 (long first gear) 2nd 1.86 3rd 1.295 4th 1.00 5th 0.85 Quaife ATB was installed March 2010 (internals were installed by Road and Race transmissions) Wheels are 15 Team Dynamics Pro-race 1.2 with 195 15 50 Toyo R1R tyres (which have covered less than 1000 miles) Gaz adjustable shocks Geometry was setup and corner weighted by Northampton Motor Sport earlier this year. Car weighs 670kgs Bodywork is in OK, it wouldn't win a concourse competition, but looks tidy enough Interior is carpeted and it even has a stereo and speakers, but must admit I have never used it ! Stainless steel roll bar Tonneau cover Custom luggage rack which fits to the roll bar High level rear brake light The car currently gets used for 'spirited' road driving and has been on 6 or so track days. Oil and plugs are changed annually. Spares 5 No Fox Evo alloys with Yokohama A539 tyres Rack for a spare wheel to be mounted on the rear of the car Colour coded front wheel arches Spare set of carbon effect front wheel arched Build manual Haynes manual for Ford Sierra Price Ł7250 Any questions / queries contact me at langy2002 at hotmail . com Sean -- 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).
Re: [Quantum Owners] For Sale - Quantum Xtreme
If you wish I could also put it in the next mag if you have a picture to go with it as well Jan (Editor) - Original Message - From: Sean langy2...@hotmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 8:45 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] For Sale - Quantum Xtreme FOR SALE Quantum Xtreme with a 2.1 OHC (pinto) engine Built in 2002 and passed SVA in 2003 Registered as a Quantum Xtreme on an age related plate - 1988 E plate MOT'd until end September 2011 Taxed until end March 2011 Technical Details 2.1 litre purchased as reconditioned engine in 2005. Engine has covered approx 15000 miles since rebuild. Cam is a Newman phase 4 (275 duration) with HD followers and springs Cam belt was replaced when cam was installed 4 years ago. Vernier pulley Lightened flywheel with ARP bolts New clutch and release bearing was fitted in 2008 (when gearbox was changed) Fuel is supplied via twin Weber 45 carburettors purchased when car was built in 2005. Carbs have been tuned every couple of years, initially by Peter Baldwin at Wilshers garage near Cambridge and in June 2010 by Northampton Motor Sport. Engine is currently producing 135 bhp Facet solid state fuel pump Hi-spec Ultralite front brake callipers with EBC Greenstuff pads BGH E3 heavy duty gearbox was installed in 2008, ratios are as follows: 1st 2.92 (long first gear) 2nd 1.86 3rd 1.295 4th 1.00 5th 0.85 Quaife ATB was installed March 2010 (internals were installed by Road and Race transmissions) Wheels are 15 Team Dynamics Pro-race 1.2 with 195 15 50 Toyo R1R tyres (which have covered less than 1000 miles) Gaz adjustable shocks Geometry was setup and corner weighted by Northampton Motor Sport earlier this year. Car weighs 670kgs Bodywork is in OK, it wouldn't win a concourse competition, but looks tidy enough Interior is carpeted and it even has a stereo and speakers, but must admit I have never used it ! Stainless steel roll bar Tonneau cover Custom luggage rack which fits to the roll bar High level rear brake light The car currently gets used for 'spirited' road driving and has been on 6 or so track days. Oil and plugs are changed annually. Spares 5 No Fox Evo alloys with Yokohama A539 tyres Rack for a spare wheel to be mounted on the rear of the car Colour coded front wheel arches Spare set of carbon effect front wheel arched Build manual Haynes manual for Ford Sierra Price £7250 Any questions / queries contact me at langy2002 at hotmail . com Sean -- 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 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).
