Re: [Quantum Owners] XR2 Master Cylinder Repair Kit
Yes, will do. I got the kits last week. I need one and a spare and I have sold one, so that leaves seven. If anyone wants one then they work out at £16.99 inc p Just drop me a line. Will put the spare ones on eBay shortly. Just out of interest, my Series 1 hatch has Mk1 Fiesta MacPherson struts, and, when I rebuilt them, the plastic top hat spacers at the top of them had broken up. I couldn't get them through Ford and so I had some of them made up. There were a few spare pairs of them, if they are any use to anyone. I think the Mk2s are different, so probably not applicable to most Quantums. My Series 1 (S/N 013) is based on a Mk1 Fiesta, with a bought-in CVH engine and 5-speed box (+ Mk2 XR2 dash!). Which, I believe, makes it eligible to be Tax and MoT exempt, as it's first Reg is 1978. I called DVLA and they were supportive, although I haven't done the paperwork yet. Has anyone else been down that route? Dave. On Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 8:46:25 AM UTC+1 andyheaton64 wrote: > Well done Dave can you send in details to our editor who can then put the > info in our mag for those who are not on the net. I also have 2 different > sets of seal kits from Germany we ought to compare part numbers. > Regards Andy Heaton > > On Tue, 6 Apr 2021, 15:13 Dave the Subbie, wrote: > >> Hi all! >> >> Some Good News at last! >> >> The late XR2 Master Cylinders (smooth steel barrelled ones) are >> unavailable, as most of you will know. And the repair kits available on >> eBay, etc are for the early, cast items and don't fit. BEWARE: There is one >> advert on there that is quite adamant that it does fit, but it doesn't - >> look at the contents. I bought one hoping it was the wrong photo, but it >> wasn't, so that was £15 wasted..! >> >> The Good News: I have just identified a kit that does the job. It has the >> correct size piston seals, the reservoir seals (including the strange >> shaped rear one that the yellow plastic cover on the rear goes into), the >> O-ring for the yellow plastic cover and the seal for the back of the cover >> where the piston comes out. It even has the shims that sit behind the >> piston seals. In short, it's the complete kit! >> >> As it's listed for a different car, I bought one to make sure it was the >> right thing, and successfully rebuilt the master cylinder on our white >> Saloon this weekend. >> >> I need another one for my blue 2+2, and a spare, and, as they come from >> Germany, I have ordered a batch of 10 kits to save on p If anyone is >> interested, just let me know and I will post you one. Even with postage, >> they should be less than £20 each. >> >> (Although I did think it might be interesting to put one on eBay to see >> what an XR2 restorer would pay for it...!) ;-) >> >> Obviously, they are only seal kits, so if the reservoir, plastic cover, >> bore or piston are U/S then they won't help, but if, like ours, it was just >> the seals leaking, then it's a whole lot easier than trying to find >> something similar, modifying the servo brackets/brake pipes, etc. >> >> Well, I thought that it was good news, anyway! And that has to be worth >> something this year... >> >> 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 quantu...@googlegroups.com >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> quantumowner...@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 quantumowner...@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/quantumowners/04ec727b-6779-4fc0-8e96-dc23325e0a30n%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/quantumowners/04ec
[Quantum Owners] ST170 Brakes - any information?
Good Morning All, Afraid that the old Magpie tendencies surfaced at the weekend and I now find myself the owner of a set of hubs, discs and calipers for a Focus ST170. (well, they were cheap..!) The idea being to fit them to the 2+2 if possible, and I wondered if anyone had done anything similar? The front discs are 300mm, and the calipers have the standard 90mm bolt spacing. however the holes in the lugs on the hub are 70mm from the hub centre on the 2+2 (standard XR2 hubs) and 80mm on the ST170. That leaves me with a few options: 1) make up some adaptor plates to fit them (doesn't look promising due to lack of space) 2) Fit smaller discs (say 280mm) which would still be significantly bigger than the XR2 ones, or 3) Use different calipers? The rear hubs have a 4-bolt fitting to the axle. I haven't checked if it is the same as the Fiesta pattern, but, to be honest, I'm less bothered with them, as I don't want to be over-braked at the rear. Still interesting to know if anyone has fitted them, though. It's not a top-priority job, but any information would be useful, please? Thank you 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). --- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Quantum Owners] Fitment of MGF EPAS to 2+2
Hi All, I'm in the middle of breaking my MGF and I've removed the Electrical Power Assisted Steering (EPAS), with a view to fitting it to my 2+2. I know this has been done before, and I'm happy doing the work, but I could do with the benefit of experience of anyone who has already done the job. My main question is about the Road Speed Input. I know that there are adaptor boxes that generate a steady signal to fool the car that it is moving, but I am sure we can do better than that. I want the speed-related variable assistance to work properly. On the Mk3 Fiesta, there was a sensor fitted between the speedo cable and the gearbox, which generated a signal for the Engine Management System. It seems to be a no-brainer to use one of these for the Road Speed Input, instead of the sensor that is fitted on the Diff on the MG. The only problem I foresee is that the number of pulses per mile generated by the Fiesta sensor will be different to that generated on the MG. If necessary, I can design a simple multiplier circuit to sort that out, but I need to know the pulses per mile in each case. Has anyone been down this route before and have anything to contribute that might make the job easier? Otherwise, I will report back in due course. Thanks, 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). --- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Quantum Owners] Re: Fitment of MGF EPAS to 2+2
Thanks for that guys, I'm not at home at the moment as I'm recovering from an operation, so I'm trying to gather information for when I get around to the job. The MGF is a 2000 model and it has a mechanical speedo, not electronic. I know that because I removed the cable at both ends. The sensor wire runs from the EPAS ECU to the gearbox area, but I didn't actually get to trace it to the sensor. I think it looked like a Hall-Effect sensor picking up on something on the crownwheel. It certainly wasn't in-line with the speedo cable (as per Mk3 Fiesta), and the wire definitely goes to the gearbox, because I stripped all the EPAS wiring out of the loom as far as the engine-bay connectors. I guess that I need to get a Fiesta Sensor and put a meter on it. I should be able to count the number of pulses per revolution, then, as Jim says, use the turns per mile figure off the speedo to work out the pulses per mile. Then, when I get the gearbox out of the MG, work out how many pulses its sensor would deliver per crownwheel revolution and use tyre diameter to convert that to pulses per mile. I suspect that it doesn't really need to be perfectly accurate, as the amount of assistance will be tailored to the MG characteristics, but I assume that the speed at which it reduces the assistance will need to be similar, so +/-10% is my rough target. Will see in a couple of weeks. Dave. On Monday, September 7, 2015 at 6:12:54 PM UTC+1, Dave the Subbie wrote: > > Hi All, > > I'm in the middle of breaking my MGF and I've removed the Electrical Power > Assisted Steering (EPAS), with a view to fitting it to my 2+2. > > I know this has been done before, and I'm happy doing the work, but I > could do with the benefit of experience of anyone who has already done the > job. > > My main question is about the Road Speed Input. > > I know that there are adaptor boxes that generate a steady signal to fool > the car that it is moving, but I am sure we can do better than that. I want > the speed-related variable assistance to work properly. > > On the Mk3 Fiesta, there was a sensor fitted between the speedo cable and > the gearbox, which generated a signal for the Engine Management System. It > seems to be a no-brainer to use one of these for the Road Speed Input, > instead of the sensor that is fitted on the Diff on the MG. > > The only problem I foresee is that the number of pulses per mile generated > by the Fiesta sensor will be different to that generated on the MG. > > If necessary, I can design a simple multiplier circuit to sort that out, > but I need to know the pulses per mile in each case. > > Has anyone been down this route before and have anything to contribute > that might make the job easier? > > Otherwise, I will report back in due course. > > Thanks, > > 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). --- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Quantum Owners] Re: (OT) Cheap insurance company for short term policy.
Hi Jim, Can't remember who I used, but when in a similar situation, I just took out a 12-month policy with a company whose cancellation charge wasn't too bad. Then cancelled it when I sold the car and got a refund. On a related note, I have a multi-car policy for the MG and Land Rover and (I thought) my Alfa. Suprised, then, to get a letter from the Motor Insurance Database last week warning me that my Alfa wasn't insured! Logged into the Insurer's online portal and found that it was listed as a cancelled policy, although it should have run out in August this year. Rang the Insurer and they had cancelled the Alfa when I put the MG on cover in APRIL!!! He admitted that it was their fault and told me not to worry as they would have paid out if I had a claim. Glad I didn't put that to the test.! The moral is to check that they have actually done what they said. With no confirmatory paperwork to check, I just believed that they had done what I asked. Could have been embarassing and/or expensive if I had been stopped or involved in an accident. I certainly checked the portal this time! Dave. On Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 1:18:46 PM UTC+1, Jim Hearne wrote: Hi all, Just bought a new daily driver car and need a few weeks insurance on the old one to sell it. I’ve have found out that unlike all my previous insurance companys that General Accident won’t do a short term policy on the old car. And if i take out a new policy on the new car they will charge me £54 to cancel the policy on the old one. Can anybody recommend an insurance company to insure a Fiesta for a couple of weeks at a sensible price. Many thanks, Jim -- -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Quantum Owners] Re: Coupe up for grabs
Hi Eddie, If the nose cone is reasonable, I have a use for it, as Peter's Coupe has had too many knocks for its own good. Yours wouldn't have to be perfect to be better!! Also, if the heater vents to the dash outlets are there, I am desperate for some of them to get my Series 1 back together (Mk2 XR2 dash). Am in Newbury this weekend so could come out to you and get them. Will be back up in Yorkshire next week, so if anyone needs anything dropping off en route I have a couple of good sets of Mk2 Fiesta glass if anyone needs anything. Dave. On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 1:48:50 PM UTC+1, Edward Ruskin wrote: I all I Have a rolling coupe shell thatvis up for grabbs. The shell is,in vefy good condition with most of the,paint removed ready for paint. It has both doors bonett and nose cone but no boot lid. The shell is really to good to throw to landfill. Open to offers on the whole lot or separately. Thid needs to go rather rapidly ie bt Easter as running out of room in the workshop and need space urgently. Call me or message here if interested. Thank you Eddie -- -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Quantum Owners] Castle Coombe?
At the AGM at Stoneleigh, someone mentioned something about a trip to Castle Coombe in one of the speeches. I wasn't paying attention, so I didn't catch what was said (Doh..!). Can anyone rememeber what it was about, when it was, etc? Thanks, 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). --- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Quantum Owners] Re: Saloon Sunroof
I don't know what Quantum used, but I have a couple of glasses for the XR2 sunroofs, if they are any use to you. Will be at home tomorrow, so could measure them if that's any use? In fact I have a fair bit of XR2 glass that came as part of a job lot if anyone needs any. Dave. On Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 7:59:08 PM UTC, Chris G wrote: Does anyone know which company makes the tilt and remove sunroof for the saloon? Eddie said he did know and was gonna source a new one for me but then he went to hostiple. I don’t really want to bug him about it until he’s up and about again. (Unless he’s reading this and is getting bored at home [image: Smile] ) Chris G -- -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Quantum Owners] Re: Gel Coat/Paint Colour Codes
Thanks Steve, I'll have a look tonight. Dave. On Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 1:02:07 PM UTC, Dave the Subbie wrote: Hi All, I seem to remember that someone had a list of the Colour codes for the Gel coats that Quantum used, and, I think it also listed matching paint colour codes. Can anyone help, please? I need to repair some cracks in the gel coat on Peter's white saloon and I would like to have a go at grinding them out and refinishing the gel coat, although I have a suspicion that some areas will be too bad, and need filling and spraying over. Either way I will need the codes to buy materials. She's off the road at present, so I can't just turn up at the paint factors and get them to match her. Thanks, 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). --- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Trying to locate some bits
To be honest that was my inclination. I had heard both ideas online and I just thought I would see if you guys agreed with me. I know that Quantum were quite concerned about the rear cylinders being the correct size to avoid instability under braking, and issued warnings in the Build Manuals. I also know that both of my 2+2s were quite capable of changing directions quite abruptly when braking hard into a turn on a wet road with worn rear tyres! As Debs used to remind me occasionally (Haynes 2011). ;-) Although I suspect that with the weight distribution of the 2+2, that is likely to always be an issue and the reducer, etc are just sticking plasters. I just don't want to make things worse. Dave. On Thursday, 17 April 2014 09:39:13 UTC+1, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: The ones at the rear work by shutting off the flow when a ball moves inside due to the decelleration and angle (when the nose of teh car dips under heavy braking), and IIRC the angle changed slightly (from Fiesta standard), when the bracket was moved to the Quantum. As such the valve at the rear is set up correctly, but if the valves located at the mondeo master cylinder are used, they could be incorrect as they are specific to the Mondeo - I suspect they work solely on pressure, so cannot be changed by inclination. Best stick with the ones at the rear! Martin - Original Message - *From:* Dave the Subbie javascript: *To:* quantu...@googlegroups.com javascript: *Sent:* Wednesday, April 16, 2014 11:05 PM *Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Trying to locate some bits Yes, thank you Hans. I will have to get the MIG out!! I noticed that you have not used the pressure reducers that the Mondeo had on the master cylinder for the rear brakes. I wasn't sure whether to do as you have done and (presumably) keep the reducer at the rear of the car, or to do away with the one at the rear and use the Mondeo ones at the cylinder. I wonder if anyone else has any comments on the subject? Dave. On Tuesday, 15 April 2014 09:05:15 UTC+1, Hans wrote: Hi Dave Did you get my e-mail with info about modifying the brackets in order to fit the mondeo server? is this info any good? Hans *From:* Dave the Subbie *Sent:* Monday, April 14, 2014 11:56 PM *To:* quantu...@googlegroups.com *Subject:* [Quantum Owners] Re: Trying to locate some bits Hi Eddie, Actually, my Mk1 Quantum has a Mk2 XR2 Fiesta Dashboard. I think that they were trying to show what one would be like if a Mk2 XR2 donor was used, as it has the CVH Engine and box and Mk2 front seats. The rest of the car, including door trims and the rear seat is Mk1 Fiesta (T-reg) from the donor, although it is re-trimmed in XR2 material. So, the ducts I am looking for are from a Mk2 XR2, not a Mk1. Hopefully they might be a bit more plentiful. Thanks, though. I vaguely remember throwing the old ones out, thinking they were from an old Sierra I broke. Doh!!! Dave. On Monday, 14 April 2014 00:14:35 UTC+1, Eddie wrote: Hi Dave I know the exact pipes for the Mk1 you are on about. I do not have any, but I would advise contacting the Fiesta owners club to see if any owners have a car they are breaking. Either that, or look on ebay Fiesta Mk1 bits. It is suprising what comes up now as those cars are getting restored quite a lot. Eddie -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantu...@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowner...@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 quantumowner...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantu...@googlegroups.comjavascript: To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowner...@googlegroups.com javascript: For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided
Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Trying to locate some bits
Yes, thank you Hans. I will have to get the MIG out!! I noticed that you have not used the pressure reducers that the Mondeo had on the master cylinder for the rear brakes. I wasn't sure whether to do as you have done and (presumably) keep the reducer at the rear of the car, or to do away with the one at the rear and use the Mondeo ones at the cylinder. I wonder if anyone else has any comments on the subject? Dave. On Tuesday, 15 April 2014 09:05:15 UTC+1, Hans wrote: Hi Dave Did you get my e-mail with info about modifying the brackets in order to fit the mondeo server? is this info any good? Hans *From:* Dave the Subbie javascript: *Sent:* Monday, April 14, 2014 11:56 PM *To:* quantu...@googlegroups.com javascript: *Subject:* [Quantum Owners] Re: Trying to locate some bits Hi Eddie, Actually, my Mk1 Quantum has a Mk2 XR2 Fiesta Dashboard. I think that they were trying to show what one would be like if a Mk2 XR2 donor was used, as it has the CVH Engine and box and Mk2 front seats. The rest of the car, including door trims and the rear seat is Mk1 Fiesta (T-reg) from the donor, although it is re-trimmed in XR2 material. So, the ducts I am looking for are from a Mk2 XR2, not a Mk1. Hopefully they might be a bit more plentiful. Thanks, though. I vaguely remember throwing the old ones out, thinking they were from an old Sierra I broke. Doh!!! Dave. On Monday, 14 April 2014 00:14:35 UTC+1, Eddie wrote: Hi Dave I know the exact pipes for the Mk1 you are on about. I do not have any, but I would advise contacting the Fiesta owners club to see if any owners have a car they are breaking. Either that, or look on ebay Fiesta Mk1 bits. It is suprising what comes up now as those cars are getting restored quite a lot. Eddie -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantu...@googlegroups.comjavascript: To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowner...@googlegroups.com javascript: 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 quantumowner...@googlegroups.com javascript:. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Quantum Owners] Re: Trying to locate some bits
Hi Eddie, Actually, my Mk1 Quantum has a Mk2 XR2 Fiesta Dashboard. I think that they were trying to show what one would be like if a Mk2 XR2 donor was used, as it has the CVH Engine and box and Mk2 front seats. The rest of the car, including door trims and the rear seat is Mk1 Fiesta (T-reg) from the donor, although it is re-trimmed in XR2 material. So, the ducts I am looking for are from a Mk2 XR2, not a Mk1. Hopefully they might be a bit more plentiful. Thanks, though. I vaguely remember throwing the old ones out, thinking they were from an old Sierra I broke. Doh!!! Dave. On Monday, 14 April 2014 00:14:35 UTC+1, Eddie wrote: Hi Dave I know the exact pipes for the Mk1 you are on about. I do not have any, but I would advise contacting the Fiesta owners club to see if any owners have a car they are breaking. Either that, or look on ebay Fiesta Mk1 bits. It is suprising what comes up now as those cars are getting restored quite a lot. Eddie -- -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Quantum Owners] Re: Thanks to Vince and the CDMC
Seconded (albeit a bit late - sorry!) Not the best time to discover your bonnet hasn't latched properly - Braking from 80mph to turn into the pits...! Oops! Does anyone know if Haynes have got their track back up and running yet? Dave. On Saturday, 21 September 2013 21:59:24 UTC+1, Ian Harrison wrote: A big vote of thanks to Vince and the guys of the CDMC for laying on another great day at Curborough. Kermit behaved well and put up with abuse from myself, Michael and Guy. Personally I really enjoyed exploring a new piece of grass due to a spin just before the 'B'. Running without a windscreen was 'interesting'... Good on the track, but tiring for the journeys. And its good to see that Vince laid on glorious weather again! Ian -- -- 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. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[Quantum Owners] Re: Windscreens
I have a full set of XR2 glass up here in Yorkshire if anyone ever needs anything. Was cheap on Ebay, so I put it away in case I broke a window. I also have a Zebrazone windscreen that came out of the Mk1, but let's not start the discussion about those again... ;-) Dave. On Thursday, 1 November 2012 16:56:37 UTC, john inman wrote: Just bought a new green tint windscreen from this company in oldham for £50 ,not sure if anybodys after one they also have the jigs/moulds for them.Also they can make one with a contrasting sunstrip eg dark green if you have a green tint.As well as bronze for £85,and rubbers £35.They are called Pro-fit Autoglazing 0161 620 3412 ask for Tony or John. -- 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: CURBOROUGH TRACK DAY SATURDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2012
Hi Vince, Can you put me down for a place, if there are any left, please? Not sure what car it will be - problems, problems...! Thanks, Dave Nicholson. On Monday, 1 October 2012 19:42:49 UTC+1, vince wrote: Now that October is with here's a reminder that Curboro is less than 3 weeks away. Get your Quantum on the track for a nice relaxing day - and with bacon butties and chip cobs for the first time. Last few places left . All the details in the first post. Any questions ? On 26 Sep, 14:37, vince vince@virgin.net wrote: pete/gail i've booked you for two places nigel needed to check with curboro and they are okay with the odd bike - so i've booked your family for two places also ian any news on your additional request cheers all vince On 21 Sep, 19:30, Pete M h...@zodov.co.uk wrote: On Saturday, September 15, 2012 8:29:29 PM UTC+1, vince wrote: Here's a list of names so far [if you are not listed please contact me either on here or via the gmail address. Oops, thought I had my name down. I'll be there in the H4.. or maybe the Impreza. If there are any more spare places can Gail bring her ZR? Pete- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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: Quantum Mk1 at Factory
Hi Eddie, What colour is the coupe nose cone? Dave. On Friday, June 29, 2012 1:07:32 PM UTC+1, Eddie wrote: Hi all With the current news of the factory closing, I have to part with my Quantum Mk1 The car I have here was the second demonstrator that the original factory had. Chassis 008 This car was the only turbo charged car built. I have got the original style wheels, graphics etc to re build the car back. The bodywork is mostly done and the paint has been removed. All of the parts are in the car and ready for the restoration to continue. This IS a project. And it needs to leave this premesis quickly as I will no longer have the room for it. I believe this car has way to much history for our club to be scrapped, so please if you would like to complete a restoration of some Quantum history, please, please make me an offer and give this car a good home. Contact me at the unit on 01454 222 899 or through e mail i...@dynamicmouldings.co.uk Thank you Eddie Whilst I am thinking of it, I have a spare nose cone for a coupe and a left hand door for a 2+2 offers please. -- 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] When did Coupe TCAs change from Mk3 to Mk4 Escort?
Hi All, Just a quick question as above. I know that the early Quantums used Mk3 Escort Track Control Arms, but then changed to Mk4s. Was this part of the change from Series 1 to the Coupe, or later? My son's coupe needs new arms and I'm not sure which to buy. Does anyone know what the difference is, so that I can tell what are fitted at present? Thanks, 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: Electric Windows
That seems to be what the red Coupe i bought recently has fitted, Jim. Maybe one of Quantum's options at the time, or maybe just a common accessory? Dave. On Apr 10, 1:57 pm, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: Thats an interesting arrangement, you've got manual Mk3 Fiesta lifter mechanisms and then an aftermarket electric window kit fitted to that. Would be much easier to replace it all with Ford electric window mechs. I'm guessing that's what you are going to do. Jim On 10/04/2012 13:26, Mark wrote: Eddie, I have hopefully attached a couple of pictures of what I have. Hope it makes sense. The only bit not on there is the motor, which is still in the door. I won't bin them if you feel they may be of some use to you. Mark On Sunday, April 8, 2012 12:08:13 AM UTC+1, Eddie wrote: Hi Mark The motor drive you talk about, are they black boxes that mount on the door card to conceal the motor? Hopefully they should also have a switch mounted on the top to operate the windows. If I have described what you have, could you confirm please. If you are considering chafing them for proper electric windows, I could re home what you have as I need them to restore my Mk1 Quantum Hatchback Thanks Eddie On Apr 7, 1:50 pm, Mark pezm...@ntlworld.com wrote: Sorry, it a saloon. It has a remote motor to drive the manual mechanisam. Will try get a picture up. The cables are fine, the cut is where the cable has rubbed through at the bend. I got some spacers made up to try salvage what I've got, but no luck. Mark On Saturday, April 7, 2012 12:34:20 PM UTC+1, Jim Hearne wrote: Is this on an H4 ? The 2+2 and saloon usually just use Mk2 Fiesta manual window winders. Bending the bottom of the runners was the early modification, the later later mod was shortening the runner and adding the spacers. Of course if it's easy to get new cables made nowadays you could just get a new cable, shorten the runner and not need the spacers. Jim On 07/04/2012 12:05, Mark wrote: Thanks Jim. I'm replacing manual winders which have the bend on the bottom of the runner thus has 'cut' through is starting to snag. I take it as long as I avoid black runners then I'll be ok? Mark On Friday, April 6, 2012 7:05:48 PM UTC+1, Jim Hearne wrote: Yes, they will work as well. Make sure they are the same type as you have, the later ones have black runners and are a different design. Jim On 06/04/2012 14:34, Mark wrote: I've been searching for some 3 door mk3 fiesta electric window mechanisams. Have seen them on ebay, but keep missing them. Is it possible to use 5 door units with the spacer mod? Not too concerned if I have to put new holes in for locating. Thanks Mark -- 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 mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en 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 mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en 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
[Quantum Owners] Anyone need an exhaust?
I was watching this exhaust and manifold (251027624057) on ebay, but can't find the time to make the trip. Asked the guy about couriering it to me, but he's not interested. Says he's going to cut it up for scrap and it's only a month or so old. Seems a shame and I'm sure anyone living a bit closer than me would get it for a song. I don't know if anyone on this forum is within striking distance of Hailsham, but I thought I would mention it. 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: MOT Reg Changes
Driver's seat movement check is maybe a bit excessive, but the others all seem pretty sensible. After all, I wouldn't fancy driving a car with most of those faults. I guess the cat one is on the basis of pollution, which I always thought was a bit OTT, as I believe that most of the pollution generated by a car is during its manufacture, not during driving. What about a Coupe battery, as they aren't held down by a clamp, but can't go anywhere with the bonnet down? Maybe we'll have to see what happens on that one? Dave. On Feb 22, 10:37 am, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: I thought an insecure battery was also a failure already. Jim From: Mark Miles Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 9:58 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] MOT Reg Changes I have had an MOT fail previously for a split rubber on a steering balljoint so I suspect that this is not a change. The HID thing is good news, around here we have a lot of clios etc with aftermarket HID and they are dazzling at best. The insufficiently supported/protected wires is a direct concern for me. The wiring on my car is in a dreadful state. I think this will bring forward my project to update the electrical systems on the car. MOT in June so something of a priority I think. I am not sure of the benefit of a drivers seat that moves I am the only person that drives my car and the seat hasn't been moved since I bought the car nearly three years ago. Mark Miles Manager Bar Square 8 Market Place Wokingham Berkshire RG40 1AL 07565 110439 -- From: MattWilson(Q2-412) wilson.m...@virgin.net To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 9:38 Subject: [Quantum Owners] MOT Reg Changes As we're all getting quite enthusiastic about legal issues and MOT regs etc Someone at work forwarded the below link to me last week: http://uk.autoblog.com/2012/01/04/changes-to-mot-rules-in-2012-are-yo... I was wondering how some of this might affect our Quantum's at MOT time. (Not sure how much of the article is the usual scare- mongering). Some highlights I thought may casue a few issues: 1. Missing, or split/damaged dust covers on steering and suspension ball-joints will result in failure if they will allow dirt to enter the joint. maybe that's always been the case and is good practice to sort ASAP anyway but a pain if time is short in the run-up to your MOT. 2. They've essentially closed the door on after-market HID (GOOD!). So if you've got them, you may have trouble now. 3. Fail for insufficiently supported or protected wires. 4. Driver's seat must go back and forward. So presumably if you've got a fixed type bucket seat, that could be a problem. Any thoughts? Matt -- 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 athttp://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 athttp://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
[Quantum Owners] Re: Stainless steel fuel tank - Coupe/2+2
I have a feeling that plastic is not legal in the UK, or, at least, it didn't use to be. Alloy has stress cracking problems too, so the correct grade of stainless is probably better. Also would resist penetration by road debris better too. Dave. On Feb 20, 11:31 pm, michaelhughe...@aol.com wrote: Would be useful if the same tank could be used for either fuel injection engines or those with carbs. Given that in some cases some grades of SS are prone to cracking would aluminium offer significant advantages over SS. Would also be useful to get an informed view on the possibility of using blow moulded plastics. Michael -- 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: Shock absorbers
Jim, I think that you and I came to the conclusion in an earlier thread that the XR2 struts must have more negative camber than the standard ones? As the rest of the suspension is made of the same parts and the XR2 has more negative camber than the other cars. Although, unless clearance is very tight for the wheels and tyres, I doubt that it's a show-stopper? Dave On Feb 20, 10:32 am, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: That's a bit of a fundamental technical snag for that job. Jim From: Mark Miles Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 10:21 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Shock absorbers Cheers Jim, As I don't have a spring compressor I think a trip to my brothers workshop is in order. It also means I can just watch lol. Mark Miles Manager Bar Square 8 Market Place Wokingham Berkshire RG40 1AL 07565 110439 -- From: Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, 20 February 2012, 10:07 Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Shock absorbers Just check the spring seat on the shocks are in the same place, they might be lower on the XR2 to lower the car but i think it was just done with the springs. You will need a good pair of spring compressors the compress the springs to remove and fit the new ones. If everything comes undone ok the half a day should be ok. Make sure you have an allen key or Torx socket to fit the top of the spindle on the old and new shocks so you can hold it still. They vary in what fitting is used here. Unlike some cars you can safely remove the upper nut on the shocks (the one in the engine bay) and remove the spring/shock assy complete to work on it. There is a second nut that holds the spring seat on. Don't undo this one without compressing the spring first, honestly, don't try it (BTDT). Strictly speaking you should replace the 4 knurled bolts that hold the shock absorbers to the hub carrier but if they are still tight in the holes they should be ok. Don't remove those bolts by turning them, hold them still while undoing the nuts and then punch the bolts out. Jim -- From: taximark taxim...@yahoo.co.uk Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 9:55 AM To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Shock absorbers I am just about to replace the shocks and top mounts on my 2+2. My assumption is that the standard ones were used from the 1.4 donor car. Are there going to be any issues if I replace these with the XR2 parts. (i.e are they a straight swap?). Also are there goijng to be any special tools that I will need to do this and can anyone give me a rough idea of how long it is likely to take. Thank you Mark -- 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 athttp://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 athttp://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
[Quantum Owners] Re: XR2 Starter Motor
Yep, I've had the same problem on a couple of cars. Replaced the Bosch starters with some Ford ones from 1.8 Sierras, which seemed a bit more substantial. Sounds like a heat shield might be a good idea. Although, you could wrap the exhaust with the fibreglass stuff that seems quite popular now, which is supposed to keep the whole bay cooler. Anyone have any opinions on that stuff? Dave. On Feb 19, 9:31 pm, Robert Craig bobbycrai...@tiscali.co.uk wrote: Burton Power do a similar heat shield. http://www.burtonpower.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=starter+heat+shield Bob Craig - Original Message - From: hansdefauwes hansdefau...@hetnet.nl To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: XR2 Starter Motor You could use this as a heat reflector - protector.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DEI-Versa-Shield-Starter-Heat-Protector-7-x... I bought 2 for 2+2 saloon as I had the same problem and had difficulty finding an original shield Hans - Original Message - From: Chris H soni...@hotmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 8:34 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: XR2 Starter Motor Vince when you say diesel is this a CVH diesel starter motor of something else? Thought it was a little close to manifold, mine are usually fine and then suddenley go. Although the car can be difficult to start if really hot. The problem was the tie-bolt and the actual starter motor mounting bolts had come loose. After re-tightening these it started first time and no whinning noise Chris On Feb 19, 4:41 pm, michaelhughe...@aol.com wrote: The biggest problem I had with my coupe starter was its failure to start when hot. It would often re start OK if left for 10 mins or so. Even a half hour drive in light traffic was sufficient to provoke the problem. Replacing the old starter motor with a reconditioned one did the trick for me, though, as Jim suggested I did make up some form of heat shielding. Michael -- 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 athttp://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 athttp://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).
[Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 front wiring
Sorry Jim, I don't know how I missed that. And, I'm sorry Matthew, but just go out in the dark and try driving on sidelights. They certainly aren't enough to drive at more than 10mph or so, if that. Unless all the roads you drive on are streetlit. We don't have that luxury in the wilds of East Yorks, as I know is also true for other parts of the country. My point was about safety not convenience, and, for what it's worth, on a Coupe, if the flaps closed, you would lose the sidelights too, as they aren't separate like the 2+2. I've had headlight bulbs blow the fuse, when they fail - not in normal operation. Not always, by any stretch of the imagination, but more than once. It is a known failure mode. Or any sort of short to Earth in the wiring from fuse to bulb would also do the trick. I ran two wires from the headlamp and sidelamp feeds between the switch and fuse box when I tidied the wiring on the blue 2+2. Oh, and solder to the diodes, not crimp, like someone had on my green 2+2. The leads are solid, not stranded, so crimps don't work properly and can fall off in time. Same effect as above. Sorry - the old aircraft design background made an appearance again. But if you can't over-design your own car, what can you do..? Dave. On Feb 17, 11:40 pm, michaelhughe...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 17/02/2012 14:40:16 GMT Standard Time, matt...@wastell.eu writes: I'm sure I'll eat my words when I crash later on! Assuming you have any teeth left.! -- 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: 2+2 front wiring
I'm sure I've posted this before, but please don't wire to just one side of the headlights, either main or dip. Sods Law states that is the side that the bulb will go on, and the bulb will blow the fuse. Then the flaps will go up and cover your one remaining headlight. And it will go all dark.! Either run another wire and diode from the other side, or run a wire from the output of the lighting switch (i.e. before the fuses). If that goes dead you have no lights at all, so the flaps going up is the least of your problems. I'm with Jim on colour coding. Couldn't see why the electric aerial wouldn't work on the 2+2 until I got the meter out. Both wires to the HRW were brown. So the aerial earth was connected to the HRW +ve. I believe the factory did that! Dave. On Feb 16, 7:24 pm, barnacle nailed.barna...@gmail.com wrote: No practical advice to add, since I replaced all the wiring forwards of the driver's seatback, but the sight of that rat's nest reminded me of the mess that was in mine when I bought it. Perhaps the same bloke 'wired' it... Neil On Feb 16, 5:57 pm, Chris H soni...@hotmail.com wrote: If I understand correctly I attach the striped (Cathode) end of each diode together and then into the relay? Out of interest how do your lights on your 2+2 work? Now you've mention it I can see what you mean. While i'm re-wiring the I might just do that Chris On Feb 16, 1:19 pm, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: Yes, tap into the main beam and dipped beam wires to one headlight and connect each to the non-banded end (Anode) of one of the diodes. Join the striped end (Cathode) of the diodes together and take a wire from there to the flap relay coil (the other side of the relay coil is earthed). The diodes mean the the flaps will open if either the main beam or the dipped beam is on, you need the diodes to keep the circuits separate, they will only let power flow from the headlight wire into the relay, not back into the other circuit. Think of them as one way valves for water, or tyre valves, if you fitted 2 valves onto a tyre you could use either of them to blow up the tyre. If your sidelights are next to the indicators you don't need the flaps to open on sidelights, just when the headlights are on. The observant amongst you may have realised that the headlights have separate feeds for each side of the car but the flap motor relay is feed from only one side. If the headlight fuse goes for the side of the car that the flap motor relay is connected to then the flaps will close and you won't be able to see much. If you are worried about this then fit 1 more diode from the other dipped (and another diode from the main if you are really worried) beam circuits on the car. Jim -- From: Chris H soni...@hotmail.com Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:09 PM To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 front wiring I do have a local store, I'll go down and have a look tomorrow. The sidelights in the headlights are not used. So would I wire the diodes in the dipped and main beam from the headlights? Do the sidelights next to the indicator effect the operation of the headlight flaps? Chris On Feb 16, 12:50 pm, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: You could use these, they should work but they are very much overkill for the purpose they have. You just need a couple of 1N5400 series diodes, these come in a variety of voltage ratings but they start at 50 volts so you can use any of them, 1N5400, 1N5401 etc etc Maplins sell them if you have a local shop. I think the original build manual used the smaller 1N4000 series diodes but i prefer the thicker leads on the 1N5400 diodes for inline wiring in cars. Preferably solder them inline and cover with adhesive heatshrink. The headlight flap relay is often mounted there. Or you can mount it and the diodes inside behind the fusebox and just take the wires for the flap motor out through the engine bay to the flap motor. If you use the sidelights in the headlights, or have the Dim Dip headlight system then you need to connect the diodes to the main beam headlight and sidelight circuits, otherwise use the main beam and dipped beam headlight circuits. Nice use of all red wire by the builder there. My brother wanted me to make a complete new wiring loom for his VW beetle just using one colour wire because it would look cool. He seemed surprised when i said no ! Jim -- From: Chris H soni...@hotmail.com Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 12:34 PM To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum
[Quantum Owners] Cylinder Head Casting Nos.
I've just acquired a 1.3 CVH head in a pile of bits. The intention was to weigh it in for scrap as the 1.3 only has small exhaust valves and I have plenty of heads anyway. But I've noticed that it is a 81SM6090 casting, with the cross- hatching. I know that, if it was a 1.6 this would be very desirable, as it can be machined for bigger inlet valves than the other castings. It does have the smaller exhaust valves and has 1.3 cast into it, so it's definitely a 1.3. If it is the same as the other head, I guess you would just machine both inlet and exhaust valve seats out, but I don't know if that's the case. Does anyone know if it's worth keeping, as I don't want to weigh it in if it is useful to someone? 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: QMOPS and Practical Classics
I'll second that. Well done Steve. On Jan 31, 6:46 pm, Ian Harrison bighatp...@googlemail.com wrote: Well done Steve. This is good news for the marque! Ian On 31 Jan 2012, at 17:43, Steve Kodz st...@h4-turbo.co.uk wrote: I've been told to expect the QMOPS project to be featured in the April edition of Practical Classics, in the Resto News section. Let's see what they write... Regards, Steve -- www.h4-turbo.co.uk www.quantumowners.co.uk www.quantumcars.co.uk www.quantumkitcars.co.uk www.quantumheritage.co.uk On Tuesday 31 Jan 2012, Eddie wrote: Hi Guys I can see that my involvement could be seen with conflict of intrest. Therfore I will not follow it up. Steve is the better person here. Darn it a pain, there's still a lot of me who thinks club :-) Good luck guys. I think that you are correct. We own and drive fantastic cars that have never been recognised properly. I really hope you succeed. If I can help in any way, you know, you just have to ask. Eddie On Jan 31, 6:57 am, jin jinmys...@btinternet.com wrote: I think it would serve to be a great thing to get our cars featured and some interest gained is much needed, in my mind QMOPS is perfect as an introduction to the marque – a foot in the door so to speak with the classic car fraternity since its an epic restoration and will serve to get Quantum on the map in the classic car world, the rest of the time honoured cars could follow, it may be worth a few of us sending in bits for the readers cars sections alongside this to gain familiarity for the readers, ive 100s of before and after pics of my 2+2 restoration albeit on a less epic scale that id be happy to offer up if that would seem like a good idea? I know for a fact that as has been said, practical classics has featured all manner of modern-ish cars like MX5s and such like, and they have featured low run and component cars too, I see no reason why they should not feature any of the Quantums especially since I know many owners drive them daily – practical and classic. I feel quite strongly about our cars getting the recognition they deserve so if I can help out in any way im more than happy to On Jan 30, 9:02 pm, Steve Kodz st...@h4-turbo.co.uk wrote: I can make the initial contact, as I am part of the QMOPS sub-committee, hence I could be seen as less of a conflict of interest. I have plenty of photos etc and all the information he might require. Regards, Steve --www.h4-turbo.co.ukwww.quantumowners.co.ukwww.quantumcars.co.ukwww.q ua... On Monday 30 Jan 2012, MatthewG wrote: Hi Eddie, That was pretty much all the details. It was from a post on the Practical Classics Facebook page. The full text was: Are you embarking on a heroic restoration? We'd like to know what you're getting up to in your garage or workshop with the view of possibly publishing some of them, so if you'd like the chance to see your project in print, email Sam on sam.glo...@practicalclassics.c o.uk with a few pics of your car, and a few words about your intentions. The more of a rotter it is, the better! We look forward to hearing from you. Cheers, Neil. I thought of QMOPS because our cars are now older than some of the ones they've featured and we've also got rarity on our side. I always felt that the factory-build cars were the Wooldridge's effort to get into the same kind of league as TVR, Lotus, Gordon Keeble, Reliant and so on (all of which have been featured at some point). Matthew On Jan 30, 8:15 pm, Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Hi Jin Can you get the contact details to me please. I will follow this up Eddie- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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 athttp://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
[Quantum Owners] Re: Who was looking for door cards?
Done. I'll give you a call in the next day or two and we'll sort out collecting them. They can stay at my digs for a day or two if necessary. Didn't want them to go to waste. Dave. On Jan 31, 12:13 am, Mark Miles taxim...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: It wasn't me that was looking for them but mine are in a terriblr state and, if they are available, I can make good use of them. I am also not that far from Tadley in Wokingham. Mark Miles Manager Bar Square 8 Market Place Wokingham Berkshire RG40 1AL 07565 110439 From: Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, 30 January 2012, 20:48 Subject: [Quantum Owners] Who was looking for door cards? Someone was looking for some door cards on here a few weeks ago. I have a couple of un-cut (i.e. not shortened for Quantum) XR2 door cards in the back of my car at the moment. Picked them up with a couple of seats at the weekend. I wanted the door pockets, but I have some good door cards, so these can go for the £10 I paid for them. No pockets, obviously, but otherwise in excellent condition. Grey, with the later trim colour inserts. Could be picked up in Tadley, Hants, or might be able to drop off anywhere en route to East Yorks. Still need a passenger's door pocket if anyone has one going spare? 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 athttp://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).
[Quantum Owners] Re: QMOPS and Practical Classics
I've been droning on about this subject for a while. So here goes. This forum has a regular theme about how little our cars are worth and, consequently, how many abandoned Quantums there are and how many are being scrapped to provide parts for XR2 owners. And that's a turn- around in history! Nothing will affect values until some demand is generated from somewhere. And Practical Classics is in every supermarket and newsagent. They are now featuring Fiat Coupes (latest issue), which are much less practical and much less classic than our cars. Surely, the average home mechanic would be much better off with a Quantum than one of those? And it would be more exclusive. My suggestion is that we get together and approach their editor with a view to a two or four page article on the Series 1, Coupe and 2+2 (and maybe the H4), based on their similarity. An introduction to the marque, brief history, reasons to buy one, running costs, things to look for and some good pictures. That would get the ball rolling and could be done reasonably quickly. The QMOPS could be part of a saga, with regular articles, but would be better if the groundwork had been done first by getting the readers familiar with what it is. Extreme could be done at some point, but, as it's so significantly different from the other cars, I suspect it should be addressed separately. They also don't have the value issues, as they are still quite valuable. I'm quite happy to make an approach to them, and I could draft something out. But I'm quite new to the scene and it might be better if someone more established fronted it up. With respect to Eddie, he might be seen to have too much of a commercial interest. Maybe the Owners' Club?? What do you guys think? I'm quite happy to take the conversation off- line if necessary. Just drop me an e-mail at dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com. Dave On Jan 30, 4:56 pm, jin jinmys...@btinternet.com wrote: would be great to get it in the mag though On Jan 30, 3:56 pm, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: A Quantum wouldn't have enough rust for them :-) Jim -- From: MatthewG mgas...@yahoo.com Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 3:53 PM To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] QMOPS and Practical Classics I've just seen an appeal go out from Practical Classics suggesting that anyone with an epic project could be featured for an article. I know that Quantums aren't normally considered under the classic category but surely our club's restoration ought to count? I'd certainly like to see our marque get a bit more exposure outside the kitcar fraternity. They ask interested parties to email Sam Glover (sam.glo...@practicalclassics.co.uk) ...with a few [high resolution] pics of your car, and a few words about your intentions. The more of a rotter it is, the better! Anyone closer to this project fancy sending in some pics? Matthew -- 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).- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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: QMOPS and Practical Classics
Sorry Eddie, I was writing that when you posted yours. Dave. On Jan 30, 8:35 pm, Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com wrote: I've been droning on about this subject for a while. So here goes. This forum has a regular theme about how little our cars are worth and, consequently, how many abandoned Quantums there are and how many are being scrapped to provide parts for XR2 owners. And that's a turn- around in history! Nothing will affect values until some demand is generated from somewhere. And Practical Classics is in every supermarket and newsagent. They are now featuring Fiat Coupes (latest issue), which are much less practical and much less classic than our cars. Surely, the average home mechanic would be much better off with a Quantum than one of those? And it would be more exclusive. My suggestion is that we get together and approach their editor with a view to a two or four page article on the Series 1, Coupe and 2+2 (and maybe the H4), based on their similarity. An introduction to the marque, brief history, reasons to buy one, running costs, things to look for and some good pictures. That would get the ball rolling and could be done reasonably quickly. The QMOPS could be part of a saga, with regular articles, but would be better if the groundwork had been done first by getting the readers familiar with what it is. Extreme could be done at some point, but, as it's so significantly different from the other cars, I suspect it should be addressed separately. They also don't have the value issues, as they are still quite valuable. I'm quite happy to make an approach to them, and I could draft something out. But I'm quite new to the scene and it might be better if someone more established fronted it up. With respect to Eddie, he might be seen to have too much of a commercial interest. Maybe the Owners' Club?? What do you guys think? I'm quite happy to take the conversation off- line if necessary. Just drop me an e-mail at dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com. Dave On Jan 30, 4:56 pm, jin jinmys...@btinternet.com wrote: would be great to get it in the mag though On Jan 30, 3:56 pm, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: A Quantum wouldn't have enough rust for them :-) Jim -- From: MatthewG mgas...@yahoo.com Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 3:53 PM To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] QMOPS and Practical Classics I've just seen an appeal go out from Practical Classics suggesting that anyone with an epic project could be featured for an article. I know that Quantums aren't normally considered under the classic category but surely our club's restoration ought to count? I'd certainly like to see our marque get a bit more exposure outside the kitcar fraternity. They ask interested parties to email Sam Glover (sam.glo...@practicalclassics.co.uk) ...with a few [high resolution] pics of your car, and a few words about your intentions. The more of a rotter it is, the better! Anyone closer to this project fancy sending in some pics? Matthew -- 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).- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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
[Quantum Owners] Who was looking for door cards?
Someone was looking for some door cards on here a few weeks ago. I have a couple of un-cut (i.e. not shortened for Quantum) XR2 door cards in the back of my car at the moment. Picked them up with a couple of seats at the weekend. I wanted the door pockets, but I have some good door cards, so these can go for the £10 I paid for them. No pockets, obviously, but otherwise in excellent condition. Grey, with the later trim colour inserts. Could be picked up in Tadley, Hants, or might be able to drop off anywhere en route to East Yorks. Still need a passenger's door pocket if anyone has one going spare? 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: Anyone got a use for a Coupe Shell?
I'll try to get some taken tomorrow and send them off to you. Sorry, but I've been a bit busy the last few days. Dave On Jan 26, 10:14 pm, markymark markhax...@hotmail.com wrote: hi Dave can you send me a photo as its not for me its for my nephew its means i can get my 2+2 back ;o) my email is markhax...@hotmail.com thank mark On Jan 24, 8:04 pm, Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com wrote: East Yorkshire, YO259XJ Know the IOW well - lived at Havenstreet for 2 years. Might have been able to help if it was on the mainland, but I guess you need someone bringing an empty lorry back over the ferry? Dave. On Jan 24, 10:05 am, markymark markhax...@hotmail.com wrote: hi Dave i might be interested where are you based would need to price up getting it as i am on the isle of wight thanks mark (Q2 - 345) On Jan 23, 12:17 am, Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi All, I've just been tidying the yard and, although I might get round to fixing it in due course, I could be persuaded to part with my red coupe shell if anyone has a use for it. It is Serial No 061, with v5 on an E-reg. SORNed since Sept. Red gel- coat, needs cutting back, but did come up well in a couple of places when I tried. Nose cone is crazed, and a few deep scratches here and their, but it's basically sound. It has no engine, although I do have a gearbox for it. Front and rear suspension are in place, but there is no steering rack. Interior is stripped, although I do have most bits. Needs headlining, carpet and front seats. Obviously, it's a specialist taste, but it would make a project. I've robbed it of the bits I bought it for, so would suit someone with a garage full of Fiesta bits and some time. I have the former, but not the latter. Looking for £250?? Otherwise, it will go in the corner and wait its turn. If anyone is interested, please drop me a line. 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: Mondeo Brake Master Servo conversion
Yes, that's the one. On Jan 24, 10:58 pm, Matthew Wastell matt...@wastell.eu wrote: Tadley Hampshire, i.e down the road from Basingstoke? I'd say you'd spot me too, but only on a summers day.. I think I managed the grant total of 300 miles last year ;-) -Original Message- From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave the Subbie Sent: 23 January 2012 20:22 To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Mondeo Brake Master Servo conversion Well, Jim, you might see my blue 2+2 occasionally when I bring it down to work. I spend most weeks in Tadley, which is pretty close to you, if you are in Headley. Hopefully you might see my red Series 1 this summer if I get it finished. It spent most of its life in Tadley, before I bought it. And the red shell I have sat in the yard had a former owner in Thatcham. Dave. On Jan 23, 1:45 pm, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: I used to see another white saloon around Crawley when i lived there. Jim From: Mags Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 9:36 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Mondeo Brake Master Servo conversion Yes Jim, I'm in Horley, just down the road from Crawley/Felbridge. When I took the car to the local tyre place the guy came out and said, oh, a Quantum, I was amazed he knew what it was. Turns out his neighbour has a white saloon that her son and husband built. Apparantly she takes it to the local supermarket every Thursday :o) I've not seen it around yet, but I'm normally at work on Thursdays! Mark -- 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 athttp://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 athttp://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).
[Quantum Owners] Re: More Mondeo Brakes!
Thanks Guys, I guess I need to go and do some homework. Jim, You are right, I have some Sierra uprights and they aren't the same as XR2 ones. The calipers are the same, but the disks have more offset on the Sierra. Back to Ebay, then...! Dave On Jan 23, 10:17 pm, Chris H soni...@hotmail.com wrote: I would think it is the Mk5 not Mk2. This conversion bolts up I think, although I think you may need 15 wheels I thought ST24's only covered Mk1 Mondeo's as Mk2's where ST200 and Mk3's ST220. I may be wrong so please correct me if I am wrong. Chris H On Jan 23, 10:10 pm, Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com wrote: That is mainly about Mk3 Fiestas. Mine is based on a Mk2. Are they the same? Also, there is a comment about Escort RS2000 discs (presumably Mk5 (FWD) not Mk2(RWD)). Does anyone know about that conversion? Is it easier or better in any way? Can I presume that all the ST24s are the same, because that model spanned two models of Mondeo didn't it? On Jan 23, 8:34 pm, hansdefauwes hansdefau...@hetnet.nl wrote: starting pointhttp://www.fiestaturbo.com/forums/mk-3-fiesta-mondeo-st24-brakes-vt17... Hans - Original Message - From: Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 9:30 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] More Mondeo Brakes! To extend the other thread, which has lost the subject a little. I seem to remember that it was possible to fit Mondeo front discs and calipers to the fiesta hubs, to get bigger brakes. Does anyone know the details? i.e. which model/year of Mondeo and what, if any machining is involved? Are the rears left as standard, or do they need upgrading to preserve balance? 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 athttp://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).
[Quantum Owners] Re: Anyone got a use for a Coupe Shell?
East Yorkshire, YO259XJ Know the IOW well - lived at Havenstreet for 2 years. Might have been able to help if it was on the mainland, but I guess you need someone bringing an empty lorry back over the ferry? Dave. On Jan 24, 10:05 am, markymark markhax...@hotmail.com wrote: hi Dave i might be interested where are you based would need to price up getting it as i am on the isle of wight thanks mark (Q2 - 345) On Jan 23, 12:17 am, Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi All, I've just been tidying the yard and, although I might get round to fixing it in due course, I could be persuaded to part with my red coupe shell if anyone has a use for it. It is Serial No 061, with v5 on an E-reg. SORNed since Sept. Red gel- coat, needs cutting back, but did come up well in a couple of places when I tried. Nose cone is crazed, and a few deep scratches here and their, but it's basically sound. It has no engine, although I do have a gearbox for it. Front and rear suspension are in place, but there is no steering rack. Interior is stripped, although I do have most bits. Needs headlining, carpet and front seats. Obviously, it's a specialist taste, but it would make a project. I've robbed it of the bits I bought it for, so would suit someone with a garage full of Fiesta bits and some time. I have the former, but not the latter. Looking for £250?? Otherwise, it will go in the corner and wait its turn. If anyone is interested, please drop me a line. 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: Mondeo Brake Master Servo conversion
Well, Jim, you might see my blue 2+2 occasionally when I bring it down to work. I spend most weeks in Tadley, which is pretty close to you, if you are in Headley. Hopefully you might see my red Series 1 this summer if I get it finished. It spent most of its life in Tadley, before I bought it. And the red shell I have sat in the yard had a former owner in Thatcham. Dave. On Jan 23, 1:45 pm, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: I used to see another white saloon around Crawley when i lived there. Jim From: Mags Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 9:36 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Mondeo Brake Master Servo conversion Yes Jim, I'm in Horley, just down the road from Crawley/Felbridge. When I took the car to the local tyre place the guy came out and said, oh, a Quantum, I was amazed he knew what it was. Turns out his neighbour has a white saloon that her son and husband built. Apparantly she takes it to the local supermarket every Thursday :o) I've not seen it around yet, but I'm normally at work on Thursdays! Mark -- 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 athttp://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).
[Quantum Owners] More Mondeo Brakes!
To extend the other thread, which has lost the subject a little. I seem to remember that it was possible to fit Mondeo front discs and calipers to the fiesta hubs, to get bigger brakes. Does anyone know the details? i.e. which model/year of Mondeo and what, if any machining is involved? Are the rears left as standard, or do they need upgrading to preserve balance? 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: More Mondeo Brakes!
That is mainly about Mk3 Fiestas. Mine is based on a Mk2. Are they the same? Also, there is a comment about Escort RS2000 discs (presumably Mk5 (FWD) not Mk2(RWD)). Does anyone know about that conversion? Is it easier or better in any way? Can I presume that all the ST24s are the same, because that model spanned two models of Mondeo didn't it? On Jan 23, 8:34 pm, hansdefauwes hansdefau...@hetnet.nl wrote: starting pointhttp://www.fiestaturbo.com/forums/mk-3-fiesta-mondeo-st24-brakes-vt17... Hans - Original Message - From: Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 9:30 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] More Mondeo Brakes! To extend the other thread, which has lost the subject a little. I seem to remember that it was possible to fit Mondeo front discs and calipers to the fiesta hubs, to get bigger brakes. Does anyone know the details? i.e. which model/year of Mondeo and what, if any machining is involved? Are the rears left as standard, or do they need upgrading to preserve balance? 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 athttp://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).
[Quantum Owners] Re: Full Face Helmets
On a less extreme level, you could try M P Accessories or MPS, who are both motorcycle mail-order specialists. I have a couple of Takachi Carbon-fibre helmets (wore them at Curborough) that only cost £30 or so each from their clearance section. OK, so they might not be the best in the world, but they are ACU Gold approved, and they only get used a couple of times each year. I've only got a cheap head anyway..! On Jan 22, 5:10 pm, jon jackson jon.jacks...@ntlworld.com wrote: Interesting topic this as my daughter got involved with a guy who had apparently designed a helmet that cooled the head in the event of use. This helps the brain to minimise brain damage due to swelling post accident (R Hammond). I went to a meeting with him to see if our compnay could help (toolmakers) but was soon put off as the guy was after grants and freebees, in short this helmet would never be made and if it were it would certainly be made in China despite what he said. However prior to the meeting I did some research and was totally surprised to find that in most accidents a cheap polycarbonate helmet would outperform a kevlar or GRP one because if the helmet is too strong your head takes the shock but most accidents involve scrapping along the road! so it is extremely difficult to make a perfect helmet. It gets very involved but was interesting. The guy himself had been involved in a huge mobile phone swindle in USA (using another name)and had done time for threatening witnesses! so just to meet him was an education. I let him know that I had found out and he emailed back saying I was brave! After this we met at our factory (my boss would not accept what I had told him) and the swindler held a helmet while I cut it in two with a hand grinder and thin blade, I looked at him and said you're brave, he smiled but like all good con men he was difficult not to like. Needless to say I cannot name names.cos I am not brave! Cheers Jon - Original Message - From: Ian Harrison bighatp...@googlemail.com To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 3:40 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Full Face Helmets Go the whole hog Alex! I like the look of the Carbon Arai GP6. A snip at 3390 :O http://www.gprdirect.com/helmets/race-helmets/arai-gp6-carbon.html Ian On 22 Jan 2012, at 13:21, Alex C alexandercat...@googlemail.com wrote: Hello everyone who replied to my post. Thanks for the input. I was looking at the MSA, SA2010 approved helmets so I could go on any tracks unrestricted (I checked, silverstone does require MSA...) and don't live too far from silverstone, therefore planning on doing a couple of day up there this year. Thanks Jon regarding Hedtec feedback. Will look into them and I will let the forum know on my purchase and my experience with the helmet. Alex -- 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 athttp://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
[Quantum Owners] Anyone got a use for a Coupe Shell?
Hi All, I've just been tidying the yard and, although I might get round to fixing it in due course, I could be persuaded to part with my red coupe shell if anyone has a use for it. It is Serial No 061, with v5 on an E-reg. SORNed since Sept. Red gel- coat, needs cutting back, but did come up well in a couple of places when I tried. Nose cone is crazed, and a few deep scratches here and their, but it's basically sound. It has no engine, although I do have a gearbox for it. Front and rear suspension are in place, but there is no steering rack. Interior is stripped, although I do have most bits. Needs headlining, carpet and front seats. Obviously, it's a specialist taste, but it would make a project. I've robbed it of the bits I bought it for, so would suit someone with a garage full of Fiesta bits and some time. I have the former, but not the latter. Looking for £250?? Otherwise, it will go in the corner and wait its turn. If anyone is interested, please drop me a line. 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: My Mystery CVH
Thanks guys, I guess we'll try to get the engine working on the Weber first, then move onto the bike carbs when I have some confidence in it. The 1600 will probably go into the coupe, to replace this engine, although I have a 1800 from a Sierra that I'd like to fit to it if I can get all the conversion bits. At present I have the distributor and thermostat housing, but I need a water pump, sump and oil pump pick-up pipe and crank pulley. Could rob the 1600 but, apart from an oil leak, it's a good engine and worth keeping in case the SE engine puts a rod through the block. If anyone has an old FWD CVH that is going for scrap, let me know and I'll turn up with a few beer tokens and save you a trip to the scrappy's? The good lady wife is quite concerned that we don't have enough old bits of car hanging around. (NOT).! Dave. On Jan 13, 3:42 pm, Mark pezm...@ntlworld.com wrote: Dave, I've got bike carbs on my zetec. Got manifold/carbs sorted/bike fuel pump from Boggs, not had a problem with it. They could re-jet the carbs do you a manifold, not sure on cost though. I'm sure there will be some info on the net about jet sizes if you look hard enough. You could put the carbs on the 1600 CVH until you get the bigger engine sorted. Surely the manifold will have the same bolt pattern etc. Mark On Jan 10, 12:15 am, Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com wrote: Sounds like my sort of money - i.e. as little as possible...! What always concerned me was how to set up the jetting without a rolling road? How did you overcome that? I did once hole a piston on a bike that was running weak, so I'm a bit nervous. Although, given the chequered history of this particular engine, I'm not sure how much I trust the jetting in the current Weber anyway? Head gasket looks pricey at present, Either Felpro at £40-ish or Cometic at £90-ish. Standard one is apparently 82.8mm bore, which would protrude 0.1mm into my 83mm bores. Wondering if I would get away with it?? Felpro bores are 86.7 mm, which worries me with regard to the amount of material left between the bores, and Cometic look like the K-Series gaskets that caused so many problems for MG Rover. So the standard one might be the least risk. (The piston stroke stops 2mm short of the top of the block). I could have measured the one that came out, but I'm not home again until the weekend. Again, any experience/thoughts would be interesting. Dave. On Jan 9, 11:06 pm, jon jackson jon.jacks...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hi Dave I cobbled up a set of Kwaka XR6 carbs (Keihlin) on my Dolly sprint and got them to perform as well as the Dellorto 45's that it had been on, so I used them on my Robin Hood pinto boat anchor engine and they were fine and I sold the car with them on. I made my own manifold in alloy and got a local welder to weld it for 60. I would get a set of small drills and gradually open up the jets till they suit, I was lucky and found that 1.8 mm was perfect and bought them off the bay for a fiver and the carbs I bought several years ago before they became famous on car engines so only paid 12 for four 38 mm as new carbs. I have no idea why people struggle and spend fortunes tuning Webers when these carbs are so good and simple, one word of caution though Webers and Dellortos like up to 3.5 psi fuel pressure and bike carbs much less and about the same as SU's at no more than 1.5 psi or they will flood.So do use a pressure regulator. Good luck. Jon 2+2 RST (asleep for the winter) - Original Message - From: Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 8:12 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: My Mystery CVH Well, they reckon it's one of their Stage 3 engines. Certainly, a search on Google throws up plenty of forums with people complaining about them. We'll see... Just down the road from me are Bogg Brothers, who are well known for bike carb conversions. The car came with a set of R6 carburettors, but no manifold. I'm idly wondering whether it might be worth looking into how much would be involved in fitting them. Any comments? Dave. On Jan 8, 9:48 am, Tom Walker (Blackberry) tom.bl...@virgin.net wrote: I'll second that. They worked on my zvh and made a real hash of it. I could not recommend them less. -Blackberry--- -Original Message- From: Matthew Wastell matt...@wastell.eu Sender: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 13:49:41 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.comquantumowners@googlegroups.com Reply-To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] My Mystery CVH It sounds like it could be a specialised engineering engine. Quantum used them as a supplier for a while. I had one
[Quantum Owners] Re: My Mystery CVH
Well, they reckon it's one of their Stage 3 engines. Certainly, a search on Google throws up plenty of forums with people complaining about them. We'll see... Just down the road from me are Bogg Brothers, who are well known for bike carb conversions. The car came with a set of R6 carburettors, but no manifold. I'm idly wondering whether it might be worth looking into how much would be involved in fitting them. Any comments? Dave. On Jan 8, 9:48 am, Tom Walker (Blackberry) tom.bl...@virgin.net wrote: I'll second that. They worked on my zvh and made a real hash of it. I could not recommend them less. -Blackberry--- -Original Message- From: Matthew Wastell matt...@wastell.eu Sender: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 13:49:41 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.comquantumowners@googlegroups.com Reply-To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] My Mystery CVH It sounds like it could be a specialised engineering engine. Quantum used them as a supplier for a while. I had one from them as well as the worst customer service I've ever had from a company. The engine needed a rebuild after 30k miles! Matthew On 7 Jan 2012, at 12:30, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: Dave, I have a Ford Technical Data book which may give some answers if you can tell me the engine number. According to the book, for CVH is should be either on one of 2 flat areas on the top of the block on the exhaust side either near the front or back, or stamped into the front of the block near where the alternator tensioner bracket fits. Martin - Original Message - From: Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 12:36 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] My Mystery CVH Morning All, Just taken the head off the CVH from my latest acquisition and the mystery deepens. As you will recall, the previous owner thought it was a 2.0 and knew it had some fancy bits fitted, but wasn't sure of the details. Well, I had to have a look didn't I...? Bore is 83mm, Stroke is 88mm, which, I believe, is the same as the 1905cc American engine. However, it has the 81SM6090 Head (with the Cross-Hatching that is supposedly so desirable), and the block seems to be the 1.6 height, not the 1.8, as the 1.6 cam belt cover fits, which it doesn't on the Sierra block. E8EE, AA and 9E25 are cast into the block. Pistons are 'Hemi' type, with large cutouts cast in them for valves 3019P, 9-6 and 0.75mm marked in the crowns. The head appears to have 43mm inlet valves fitted. Haven't taken the valves out, so can't accurately measure them, but they aren't 42 (standard) or 45mm. Might be 42.6 or might be 43.5. Ports look to have been modified, and the cam is a Piper BP285. Was running a Weber DFT carb and a 4-2-1 manifold into a standard exhaust. Unfortunately, I never actually drove the thing as it was out of MoT. Was misfiring badly, but turned out to have a u/s plug lead and a cracked coil terminal, so that should be easy to fix. Anyway, I'm interested to hear any ideas as to the origin of the engine, as I'm going to need some spares for it. At a minimum, I need a head gasket set and stretch bolts. Plan at the moment is a de-coke and re-assembly, ready to go into the 2+2, either using the Weber, or a set of R6 bike carbs that came with it. So, if any of you can provide any information, based on the above, I'll be very grateful. Thanks, 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 athttp://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). - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG -www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1416 / Virus Database: 2109/4124 - Release Date: 01/05/12 -- 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 athttp
[Quantum Owners] Re: My Mystery CVH
Sounds like my sort of money - i.e. as little as possible...! What always concerned me was how to set up the jetting without a rolling road? How did you overcome that? I did once hole a piston on a bike that was running weak, so I'm a bit nervous. Although, given the chequered history of this particular engine, I'm not sure how much I trust the jetting in the current Weber anyway? Head gasket looks pricey at present, Either Felpro at £40-ish or Cometic at £90-ish. Standard one is apparently 82.8mm bore, which would protrude 0.1mm into my 83mm bores. Wondering if I would get away with it?? Felpro bores are 86.7 mm, which worries me with regard to the amount of material left between the bores, and Cometic look like the K-Series gaskets that caused so many problems for MG Rover. So the standard one might be the least risk. (The piston stroke stops 2mm short of the top of the block). I could have measured the one that came out, but I'm not home again until the weekend. Again, any experience/thoughts would be interesting. Dave. On Jan 9, 11:06 pm, jon jackson jon.jacks...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hi Dave I cobbled up a set of Kwaka XR6 carbs (Keihlin) on my Dolly sprint and got them to perform as well as the Dellorto 45's that it had been on, so I used them on my Robin Hood pinto boat anchor engine and they were fine and I sold the car with them on. I made my own manifold in alloy and got a local welder to weld it for 60. I would get a set of small drills and gradually open up the jets till they suit, I was lucky and found that 1.8 mm was perfect and bought them off the bay for a fiver and the carbs I bought several years ago before they became famous on car engines so only paid 12 for four 38 mm as new carbs. I have no idea why people struggle and spend fortunes tuning Webers when these carbs are so good and simple, one word of caution though Webers and Dellortos like up to 3.5 psi fuel pressure and bike carbs much less and about the same as SU's at no more than 1.5 psi or they will flood.So do use a pressure regulator. Good luck. Jon 2+2 RST (asleep for the winter) - Original Message - From: Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 8:12 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: My Mystery CVH Well, they reckon it's one of their Stage 3 engines. Certainly, a search on Google throws up plenty of forums with people complaining about them. We'll see... Just down the road from me are Bogg Brothers, who are well known for bike carb conversions. The car came with a set of R6 carburettors, but no manifold. I'm idly wondering whether it might be worth looking into how much would be involved in fitting them. Any comments? Dave. On Jan 8, 9:48 am, Tom Walker (Blackberry) tom.bl...@virgin.net wrote: I'll second that. They worked on my zvh and made a real hash of it. I could not recommend them less. -Blackberry--- -Original Message- From: Matthew Wastell matt...@wastell.eu Sender: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 13:49:41 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.comquantumowners@googlegroups.com Reply-To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] My Mystery CVH It sounds like it could be a specialised engineering engine. Quantum used them as a supplier for a while. I had one from them as well as the worst customer service I've ever had from a company. The engine needed a rebuild after 30k miles! Matthew On 7 Jan 2012, at 12:30, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: Dave, I have a Ford Technical Data book which may give some answers if you can tell me the engine number. According to the book, for CVH is should be either on one of 2 flat areas on the top of the block on the exhaust side either near the front or back, or stamped into the front of the block near where the alternator tensioner bracket fits. Martin - Original Message - From: Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 12:36 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] My Mystery CVH Morning All, Just taken the head off the CVH from my latest acquisition and the mystery deepens. As you will recall, the previous owner thought it was a 2.0 and knew it had some fancy bits fitted, but wasn't sure of the details. Well, I had to have a look didn't I...? Bore is 83mm, Stroke is 88mm, which, I believe, is the same as the 1905cc American engine. However, it has the 81SM6090 Head (with the Cross-Hatching that is supposedly so desirable), and the block seems to be the 1.6 height, not the 1.8, as the 1.6 cam belt cover fits, which it doesn't on the Sierra block. E8EE, AA and 9E25 are cast into the block. Pistons are 'Hemi' type, with large cutouts cast
[Quantum Owners] Re: My Mystery CVH
Thanks guys, 1) It's not a Ferriday. I emailed Mike Tanski, who told me that he only built 1.8 or 2.0 engines and used flat-top pistons. 2) He suggested Specialised Engines, so I'll try to find some contact details and ask them. I don't suppose you have any contact details, Matthew? 3) I've looked for the engine number, but it doesn't seem to be visible in the usual places. Thanks for the offer, Martin, I'll let you know if I can find it with the use of some wet and dry. Just to add some more information, it's fitted with dual valve springs. Build quality is a bit suspect - cam belt cover was not in place, one of the belt tensioner retaining bolts was sheared off, and the nut wasn't fitted to the inlet manifold stud under the manifold. But, to be fair, all of that could be attributed to subsequent poor maintenance, of which there is plenty of evidence around the car. Shame, because the car smells of money having been spent on it, and an original high quality build. I'm sure the engine will need some work before I install it in my car, but, hopefully, should be worth it. Dave. On Jan 7, 1:49 pm, Matthew Wastell matt...@wastell.eu wrote: It sounds like it could be a specialised engineering engine. Quantum used them as a supplier for a while. I had one from them as well as the worst customer service I've ever had from a company. The engine needed a rebuild after 30k miles! Matthew On 7 Jan 2012, at 12:30, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: Dave, I have a Ford Technical Data book which may give some answers if you can tell me the engine number. According to the book, for CVH is should be either on one of 2 flat areas on the top of the block on the exhaust side either near the front or back, or stamped into the front of the block near where the alternator tensioner bracket fits. Martin - Original Message - From: Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, January 06, 2012 12:36 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] My Mystery CVH Morning All, Just taken the head off the CVH from my latest acquisition and the mystery deepens. As you will recall, the previous owner thought it was a 2.0 and knew it had some fancy bits fitted, but wasn't sure of the details. Well, I had to have a look didn't I...? Bore is 83mm, Stroke is 88mm, which, I believe, is the same as the 1905cc American engine. However, it has the 81SM6090 Head (with the Cross-Hatching that is supposedly so desirable), and the block seems to be the 1.6 height, not the 1.8, as the 1.6 cam belt cover fits, which it doesn't on the Sierra block. E8EE, AA and 9E25 are cast into the block. Pistons are 'Hemi' type, with large cutouts cast in them for valves 3019P, 9-6 and 0.75mm marked in the crowns. The head appears to have 43mm inlet valves fitted. Haven't taken the valves out, so can't accurately measure them, but they aren't 42 (standard) or 45mm. Might be 42.6 or might be 43.5. Ports look to have been modified, and the cam is a Piper BP285. Was running a Weber DFT carb and a 4-2-1 manifold into a standard exhaust. Unfortunately, I never actually drove the thing as it was out of MoT. Was misfiring badly, but turned out to have a u/s plug lead and a cracked coil terminal, so that should be easy to fix. Anyway, I'm interested to hear any ideas as to the origin of the engine, as I'm going to need some spares for it. At a minimum, I need a head gasket set and stretch bolts. Plan at the moment is a de-coke and re-assembly, ready to go into the 2+2, either using the Weber, or a set of R6 bike carbs that came with it. So, if any of you can provide any information, based on the above, I'll be very grateful. Thanks, 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 athttp://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). - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG -www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1416 / Virus Database: 2109/4124 - Release Date: 01/05/12 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group
[Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum saloon nose cone
Guys, If, when you are finished, you have any spare bits for the headlight lid mechanism, I'd be interested in taking them off your hands. My latest Coupe has had it all removed and, if I ever rebuild it, it would be nice to reinstate them. Have 2 spare lids for a 2+2, but haven't checked to see if they fit yet. Could probably make the other bits, but would be easier to buy some. Just don't throw anything away, please! Dave. On Jan 6, 4:21 pm, Ken Needham fixit-wo...@hotmail.co.uk wrote: Hi George, My email is ken.need...@gmx.co.uk. Ill give you a call Many thanks Ken Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2012 08:17:29 -0800 Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum saloon nose cone From: pearcegeor...@hotmail.co.uk To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Hi Ken Its black gel coat I think there maybe some stress marks on it if the weathers good I can take it off the car tomorrow and take pics so you can have a look... My mob is 07932228494 if you want call me or send me your email address so I can send picks.. George.. On Jan 6, 2:24 pm, Ken Needham fixit-wo...@hotmail.co.uk wrote: Hi George, Hopefully I would like to get fixing in a week or so. Is it black gel coat or paint? I'm in Reading so Kent is OK for me. Thanks for your reply. Ken Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2012 06:18:43 -0800 Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum saloon nose cone From: pearcegeor...@hotmail.co.uk To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Hi Ken how quick do you need one will have a spare one in a short while. Its black and in kent.. On Jan 6, 11:07 am, Ken Needham fixit-wo...@hotmail.co.uk wrote: Hi, Ive managed to mess up the front end with an entanglement with the towbar and bumper of a Santa Fe! Are there any nose cones available anywhere? hopeful Ken -- 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 athttp://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 athttp://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).
[Quantum Owners] My Mystery CVH
Morning All, Just taken the head off the CVH from my latest acquisition and the mystery deepens. As you will recall, the previous owner thought it was a 2.0 and knew it had some fancy bits fitted, but wasn't sure of the details. Well, I had to have a look didn't I...? Bore is 83mm, Stroke is 88mm, which, I believe, is the same as the 1905cc American engine. However, it has the 81SM6090 Head (with the Cross-Hatching that is supposedly so desirable), and the block seems to be the 1.6 height, not the 1.8, as the 1.6 cam belt cover fits, which it doesn't on the Sierra block. E8EE, AA and 9E25 are cast into the block. Pistons are 'Hemi' type, with large cutouts cast in them for valves 3019P, 9-6 and 0.75mm marked in the crowns. The head appears to have 43mm inlet valves fitted. Haven't taken the valves out, so can't accurately measure them, but they aren't 42 (standard) or 45mm. Might be 42.6 or might be 43.5. Ports look to have been modified, and the cam is a Piper BP285. Was running a Weber DFT carb and a 4-2-1 manifold into a standard exhaust. Unfortunately, I never actually drove the thing as it was out of MoT. Was misfiring badly, but turned out to have a u/s plug lead and a cracked coil terminal, so that should be easy to fix. Anyway, I'm interested to hear any ideas as to the origin of the engine, as I'm going to need some spares for it. At a minimum, I need a head gasket set and stretch bolts. Plan at the moment is a de-coke and re-assembly, ready to go into the 2+2, either using the Weber, or a set of R6 bike carbs that came with it. So, if any of you can provide any information, based on the above, I'll be very grateful. Thanks, 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: Fiat Bootlight OT
High Impedance in the circuit somewhere. Volt drop caused by a fault in the circuit is Impedance (Resistance in this case) times current squared, so when the only load is the meter, current is very low and, therefore, volt drop is very low, so you see the 12V. When you insert the bulb (which wants to draw more current), the volt drop across the impedance goes up, and leaves nothing for the bulb. So, you are looking for a corroded connection or, in view of the age of the car, one that is loose or a cable that has been damaged. Measure the voltage between the bulb +ve and a known good earth, with and without the bulb inserted. If it varies, that fault is between the bulb -ve and earth, if not, it's in the supply. If it's in the supply, trace the wiring back and check the voltage to earth at various points with and without the bulb. When you get to somewhere that the readings are the same you are upstream of the fault. As Neil points out, you'll probably find that the wiring traces back to a CANBUS module. If the voltage out of the module varies with load, then you may well have an expensive problem.! Take more advice at that point - let's hope it's simpler than that! Hope that helps Dave. On Dec 28, 6:47 pm, barnacle nailed.barna...@gmail.com wrote: Bad local earth., at least traditionally - but be aware that modern Fiats use a lot of canbus to turn things on and off, and there may be no connection between the switch and the bulb. Neil On Dec 28, 6:45 pm, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: Here's a puzzler for the holiday! Boot light on our 2yr old fiat isn't working. warning on dash appears if boot is opened, therefore switch is working tried a new bulb, still not working put meter on contacts have 12V If meter probes are in place, showing 12V, putting bulb to probes reduces voltage reading to 0 on meter, but bulb doesn't light. Can only think I have a VERY low amp current at 12V, that's not enough to light the bulb?? Any pointers gratefully received before I go mad or buy a torch.. Martin -- 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 - Wiring load capacity?
Are the fuses for the switched supplies actually fed by the ignition switch, or by a relay actuated by the ignition switch, which is how the Fiestas, and most other cars do it? Otherwise, it would be an awfully large current for a small rotary switch, and I'd be tempted to wire a relay in. However, are you saying that the headlights only have one fuse for dip and one for main beam? That would be very dangerous, because a single fault could put both lights out. Happened to me once on a country lane on a motorbike, and I have no intention of repeating it. There should be four fuses: LH Dip, RH Dip, LH Main and RH Main. The driving lights could be off a single fuse, because you'd still have the main beams, of course. At the risk of stating the obvious (again..!), the current to a single 55W lamp at 12V is 55/12 = 4.6 Amps. Usual fuse size would be 10A, or roughly double, but don't forget that the fuse is there to protect the wiring, so the wiring must be capable of handling that current continuously. If cable is run in a loom it must be de-rated from its nominal rating, as it doesn't cool as well. I'd tend to use 2mm2 cable, which is rated at 17.5A nominal, or 3mm2 cable and a 15A fuse if both lamps on one fuse. A bit conservative, but safety isn't a bad thing. Oh, and I assume that the headlights have different earth points for Left and Right, for the same reasons as described earlier? Dave On Dec 14, 3:30 pm, Chris Young chris.young...@gmail.com wrote: the fuse box is powered from 3 feeds if i remember correctly. the side lights go from the battery to the stalk switch then to the fuse box. so the side lights can be on when the ignition is off there is another feed from the battery which goes to a fuse tha powers the hazards and horn - so always on. the others, are fed off the feed to the ignition switch. so yes, you turn the ignition off and the dipped / main beam lights go off, leaving the sides on. indicators and heater fan also go off... cheers On 14 December 2011 15:23, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: I know it didn't use the Sierra loom but as it uses the column switches the wiring must be fairly similar. All the fuse box circuits are powered from the ignition switch ? That's a bit unusual, usually it some and some. Do the lights all go out on an Xtreme when you turn the ignition off ? Jim -- From: Chris Young chris.young...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 3:19 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme - Wiring load capacity? thanks Jim The Xtreme doesn't use the sierra loom, it has its own. You are right tho in that the stalks only control the relays for main and dipped beam. However, the fuse box is powered from the ignition switch. your correct way is my non lazy way :) which I fully agree with. On 14 December 2011 15:03, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: The power for the headlights shouldn't go through an ignition switched circuit. As far as i can remember of the Sierra wiring, the light switch on the column only switch relays which should have a permanent live feed, not ignition. I doubt if the wiring was rated to handle twice it's normal load. The correct way is to fit an extra relay, connect it's coil to one of the existing main beam circuits and power the relay directly from the battery via a fuse. This way you are putting no extra load on the existing wiring. Jim -- From: Chris Young chris.young...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 2:47 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme - Wiring load capacity? Hi all, So I was driving back to Wimbledon from Banbury a few weeks a go at night in the Xtreme, I went via Oxford ish and picked some nice country roads to drive on.. when I realised that it would be great to be able to see where I was going like I can in production road car - ie the Main Beam is a bit naff !! So I have bought a pair of 55w Driving Lamps to add on. My question is does anyone have any idea as to what the rating is for the wiring that would be involved if I patched these onto the present main beam wiring. At present white ignition wire would have extra load on it? any idea what it is rated at amps wise? the main beam relay is fed from one 15amp fuse then each bulb has a separate wire from the same relay out post. I would need to up the fuse to 20amps at least, probably 25. then I could tack the extra lights one onto each main beam feed so they come on at the same time. Any ideas on what these wires are rated as ? any thoughts? (The unlazy and safe option if I can't find out any of the above is to add another relay and power them separately. Trying to be lazy if I can just add them on it will be a quickish job, adding the wiring a
[Quantum Owners] How to identify a CVH engine?
Hi All, General Knowledge, Starter for 10: I've just bought a red Coupe, no Q-061, nominally for spares, but it may get fixed up some day. Anyway, the seller thought it had a 2.0 CVH engine in it, but I'm not sure. The question is how can I tell easily? I know that Quantum did have access to US-spec 2.0 engines, as they were mentioned in some brochures, and in the Top Gear article on the 2+2. But do I have one? The seller based his assumption on the fact that the 1600 sump gasket didn't fit, only the one from the 1.8 Sierra, and that the block has 20 cast into the front face, just below the middle two exhaust ports. For what it's worth, it has a BP285 cam fitted and a rectangular-top Weber, like the one on the early XR2s. The head has the cross-hatch marks cast into it, like the Sierra head. The distributor and thermostat housing are as per Fiesta, and there is no Timing Belt Cover. Now, I have a couple of Sierra 1.8 engines in the shed, and one of them has 27 cast into the block, in the same place as the 20 on this one. So I suspect that is just a batch mark. Personally, I suspect it's a Sierra unit that someone has converted to FWD and, maybe done some tuning on. I've heard it running, but never driven it, so it's hard to say what sort of power it has. So, is there any easy way that I can tell what it is? I know the 1.8 is taller than the 1.6, but what about the 2.0? Are there any distinctive differences between the US and UK engines? Do the casting marks mean anything? Will the Engine No. tell me anything? I know I can take the head off and know for sure, but it's cold and I have a lot of other things to do. Any ideas, anyone, please? Thanks, 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: How to identify a CVH engine?
Interesting. What cc were they? On Dec 12, 8:32 pm, Russell Willcox russ...@quantum54.freeserve.co.uk wrote: It could possibly be a Ferriday engine. I have one in my 2+2 and that has 2.0 cast into the block. They were based on a Sierra block with the XR2 head. Russell On 12/12/2011 20:13, Dave the Subbie wrote: Hi All, General Knowledge, Starter for 10: I've just bought a red Coupe, no Q-061, nominally for spares, but it may get fixed up some day. Anyway, the seller thought it had a 2.0 CVH engine in it, but I'm not sure. The question is how can I tell easily? I know that Quantum did have access to US-spec 2.0 engines, as they were mentioned in some brochures, and in the Top Gear article on the 2+2. But do I have one? The seller based his assumption on the fact that the 1600 sump gasket didn't fit, only the one from the 1.8 Sierra, and that the block has 20 cast into the front face, just below the middle two exhaust ports. For what it's worth, it has a BP285 cam fitted and a rectangular-top Weber, like the one on the early XR2s. The head has the cross-hatch marks cast into it, like the Sierra head. The distributor and thermostat housing are as per Fiesta, and there is no Timing Belt Cover. Now, I have a couple of Sierra 1.8 engines in the shed, and one of them has 27 cast into the block, in the same place as the 20 on this one. So I suspect that is just a batch mark. Personally, I suspect it's a Sierra unit that someone has converted to FWD and, maybe done some tuning on. I've heard it running, but never driven it, so it's hard to say what sort of power it has. So, is there any easy way that I can tell what it is? I know the 1.8 is taller than the 1.6, but what about the 2.0? Are there any distinctive differences between the US and UK engines? Do the casting marks mean anything? Will the Engine No. tell me anything? I know I can take the head off and know for sure, but it's cold and I have a lot of other things to do. Any ideas, anyone, please? Thanks, Dave. --- Orange vous informe que cet e-mail a �t� contr�l� par l'anti-virus mail. Aucun virus connu � ce jour par nos services n'a �t� d�tect� No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG -www.avg.comhttp://www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1873 / Virus Database: 2102/4676 - Release Date: 12/12/11 -- 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: How to identify a CVH engine?
I'm pretty sure the oil filter is in the normal CVH place. If he used a 1.8 Sierra sump gasket, I would have thought that wouldn't fit a ZVH? I did wonder about taking the plugs out turning one cylinder to TDC, topping it up with oil through the plug hole, then turning it to BDC and seeing how much more it took, as a crude way of measuring the cc without taking the head off. Would be a bit messy syphoning it out again, but would save a head gasket and set of stretch bolts. In fact, if it did turn out to be a US engine, the gasket and bolt set might take a little sourcing. I wonder if I could tell anything from looking through the plug holes at the piston crowns. The Sierra's are very different to the 1.6's. Any ideas what the US ones looked like? I have loads of receipts, including the original receipts for the kit, and there's no mention of the engine, so I assume this is a later addition. It's still registered as a 1.6. Is the car known to the club? Red Coupe, black bonnet, E186EHD? Awfully tatty, but lots of fancy bits, so was obviously someone's pride and joy when built. Thanks for the help Dave. On Dec 12, 9:07 pm, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: The engine capacity is normally where you say the 20 is on the front of the block, certainly on later CVH's and Zetec's The Sierra block i had said 1.8 there. The early FWD CVH heads also had the cross hatch marks. The easy way to tell if it's really a CVH rather than a ZVH (Zetc block, CVH head), where is the oil filter. If it's on the back of the block under then inlet manifold then it's a CVH, if it's hung off the oil pump at the bottom corner of the engine then it's a ZVH. Jim On 12/12/2011 20:13, Dave the Subbie wrote: Hi All, General Knowledge, Starter for 10: I've just bought a red Coupe, no Q-061, nominally for spares, but it may get fixed up some day. Anyway, the seller thought it had a 2.0 CVH engine in it, but I'm not sure. The question is how can I tell easily? I know that Quantum did have access to US-spec 2.0 engines, as they were mentioned in some brochures, and in the Top Gear article on the 2+2. But do I have one? The seller based his assumption on the fact that the 1600 sump gasket didn't fit, only the one from the 1.8 Sierra, and that the block has 20 cast into the front face, just below the middle two exhaust ports. For what it's worth, it has a BP285 cam fitted and a rectangular-top Weber, like the one on the early XR2s. The head has the cross-hatch marks cast into it, like the Sierra head. The distributor and thermostat housing are as per Fiesta, and there is no Timing Belt Cover. Now, I have a couple of Sierra 1.8 engines in the shed, and one of them has 27 cast into the block, in the same place as the 20 on this one. So I suspect that is just a batch mark. Personally, I suspect it's a Sierra unit that someone has converted to FWD and, maybe done some tuning on. I've heard it running, but never driven it, so it's hard to say what sort of power it has. So, is there any easy way that I can tell what it is? I know the 1.8 is taller than the 1.6, but what about the 2.0? Are there any distinctive differences between the US and UK engines? Do the casting marks mean anything? Will the Engine No. tell me anything? I know I can take the head off and know for sure, but it's cold and I have a lot of other things to do. Any ideas, anyone, please? Thanks, 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: SATURDAY OCTOBER 15TH 2011 - PRACTISE DAY AT CURBOROUGH SPRINT COURSE
Ditto all the above. Thanks to all concerned. Dave. P.S. Anyone want to buy a cheap Exige? One careful owner...!! On Oct 16, 7:30 pm, Paul p.fenni...@cardiff-commissioning.co.uk wrote: I agree great day. Thanks to Vince and his club. He even had a word with the man upstairs and got the weather, who would belive it could be that hot in mid October. Hope every got home safely. Especially ian with his 1 arch. Till next time all keep Quantuming. Paul -- 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: Mk2 Fiesta XR2 seats.
Thanks, Jim, When you are ready just let me know where they are and how much you want for them. Peter's at Uni at present, so there's no great rush. Thanks again, Dave. On Oct 14, 9:59 pm, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: Ok, the last set (probably) are at my parents so will take a bit longer to track down. I'll transport them over to work when George has collected the other sets. Jim On 14/10/2011 21:12, Dave the Subbie wrote: My son, Peter's Coupe needs a driver's seat, so I'd be happy to trade a few beer tokens for your other seats, please, Jim? I have a set of Mk3 XR2i seats in the sort of multicoloured squares trim (like an XR3i/RS Turbo) if anyone has a use for them. The front seats are the same as the XR2, but the back seat doesn't fit. I was going to modify it and fit them, but the rest of his trim isn't bad and it would be better to fit some that match. The XR2i seats are in really good nick and I only paid 30 or so for the set, so I'm quite happy to let them go for something similar if they are any use? Also have a pair of brand new bucket recliners (like the ones Macro used to sell) in red for 75 if anyone wants them. Don't tip forward so no good for the coupe, but would be ok in a 2+2 or H4. Talk about a Garage Sale...! Dave. On Oct 14, 4:54 pm, Jim Hearnej...@quantums.info wrote: I think i have yet another set of Mk2 XR2 seats in the lighter trim if anybody else wants them. Jim -- From: georgepearcegeor...@hotmail.co.uk Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:48 PM To: Quantum Owners Groupquantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Mk2 Fiesta XR2 seats. Hi Jim That's brilliant will arrange pick up asap my espace cam belt slipped waitiong to see if U S now. If you email me your address I will arrange day and time... George... On Oct 14, 4:35 pm, Jim Hearnej...@quantums.info wrote: Hi George, If you are going to use them in a Quantum then you can have them FOC. I don't have any matching door cards though. If work hours are a problem for collection i can leave them outside under cover. Jim -- From: georgepearcegeor...@hotmail.co.uk Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 4:22 PM To: Quantum Owners Groupquantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Mk2 Fiesta XR2 seats. Hi Jim We need interiors for the 2 shells as the ones in them are shot. I'm trying to collect parts together to assemble the second shell at the mo. How much you looking for these. you can contact me on pearcegeor...@hotmail.co.uk if you wish.. On Oct 14, 1:46 pm, Jim Hearnej...@quantums.info wrote: Hi all, Anybody need some Mk2 Fiesta XR2 Seats. I've got 1 good set of each Mk2 XR2 trim style, the usual basically light gray and the rarer black (dark grey) trim. Open to any offers before i try them on ebay. Collection from Warnham near Horsham, West Sussex during working hours. I've also another set of the darker trim front seats only in poor condition, these will be going in the skip if nobody wants to take them away. Jim -- 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). -- You received this message because you are subscribed
[Quantum Owners] Re: Fife shells
My suggestion is to apply for the v5cs to go with the shells. If you have the shells, then DVLA should release new documentation to correspond to them. It's only documentation. As long as you can demonstrate the provenance of the shells (i.e. the list of owners, going back to the manufacturers) then I would have thought that DVLA should be happy to issue new Registration Documents. Let's face it, you have the owner of the company that made them as a referee! As for the Chassis plates, the original Quantum ones were pretty simple and I'm sure the manufacturers could legitimately supply replacements for the 'lost' originals. If the Police (UK or Dutch) got interested, then I guess it would be up to the guy in Holland to prove that he had the cars to go with his documents. His problem..! All you are trying to do is correctly register your cars, like the law says you should. In fact, if you intend to return the shells to the road, I would have thought it would be better to get the documents sorted out now rather than wait, as, otherwise you may end up having to SVA/IVA the cars, with all the cost and hassle involved in that exercise. If you get the v5cs and enough bits of the original cars have been retained to hit the points total (hint!) then you shouldn't need to. I guess they should be SORNed, too, if they haven't officially been scrapped, so, by trying to do the right thing in good time, you might also be avoiding future trouble explaining why you didn't do that when you took possession. Be careful, because I narrowly avoided a fine when I bought my Series 1 and didn't SORN it promptly enough. Again, by explaining how I had tried to do the right thing, DVLA backed off, but the longer you delay the worse it looks, generally. Just my thoughts, for what they are worth! Dave. On Sep 22, 5:04 pm, george pearcegeor...@hotmail.co.uk wrote: If only this could be stopped and the people responsible to be locked up (I had to say lockedup not what I would like to do) and punished for there actions. We have the shells and we should have the ID's as well... George... On Sep 22, 4:51 pm, hansdefauwes hansdefau...@hetnet.nl wrote: This fraud is brought to the attention of the RDW / DVLA ! ! ! ! This is definitly not a 2+2 nor a Xtrreme . . . Translation of the add: Kit car chassis Quantum cabriolet with Dutch registration Attention kit car builders, quantum 1600cc 4 cylinder built in 1987 Ideal starting point for someone who want to build a super 7 like car Complete with the required type / numberplates etc. For detailed information or viewing contact tel: - - - . Parts can eventualy be delivered. Price - offers from euro 1.250,- Hans - Original Message - From: chris.quantum e-mail To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 2:52 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Fife shells Very interesting, can anyone translate it, what does he decribe it as? Chris G On 22 September 2011 06:01, Rolf rol...@12move.nl wrote: Just received a mail with the following ad: http://auto-diversen.marktplaats.nl/kitcars/476693937-kitcar-chassis-... . Copy and past it in your browser and you will find out the picture does not show a Quantum's chassis... No Comment, no connection whatsoever Rolf -- 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 athttp://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 athttp://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
[Quantum Owners] Re: SATURDAY OCTOBER 15TH 2011 - PRACTISE DAY AT CURBOROUGH SPRINT COURSE
I'm in! I did contact you separately, Vince, but, just in case it didn't get to you.. Afraid my son won't be there, as he's off to University, but I'll be there. subject only to nothing else falling off the blooming thing!! Thanks, Dave Nicholson On Sep 9, 4:54 pm, vince vince@virgin.net wrote: That's great Robert Any more takers for the last few places ? Vince On Sep 9, 8:51 am, robert greig robert_h...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: |'m not working that day, so count me in. Regards Robert Greig - Original Message - From: Steve Kodz st...@h4-turbo.co.uk To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Cc: Sent: Monday, 5 September 2011, 20:47 Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: SATURDAY OCTOBER 15TH 2011 - PRACTISE DAY AT CURBOROUGH SPRINT COURSE Or in my case last year, not entering the following corner at the usual speed after hitting the grass on the previous corner - I not know what having dirty tyres on a race car is like ;) Good safe fun, so get your names down. Regards, Steve --www.h4-turbo.co.ukwww.quantumowners.co.ukwww.quantumcars.co.ukwww.qua... On Monday 05 Sep 2011, Ian Harrison wrote: I can vouch for this event being good fun. You are on the track on your own, so all you have to worry about is keeping it on the black stuff :-) Ian -- 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 athttp://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).- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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: QOC haynes action day - change of date
Hi Andy, Hoping to attend, but car out of MoT at present. Booked in for the end of the week, so fingers crossed! Dave N. On Jul 11, 10:06 pm, ANDREW HEATON andy.hea...@virgin.net wrote: hi all just to confirm that we've had to change the date for Haynes action day as building work will be commencing from 1st september. so the new date is sunday 28th August, yep it's the bank holiday weekend and the week after qmops/air show. please confirm your intention to attend thank you andy h -- 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: Parts
I bought some lower arms from Andrew Page Motor Factors last year, for my Mk1. I don't know where you are, but they have plenty of branches from the Midlands northwards. The build manual had the ford part no and they recognised that. Dave On Jul 25, 7:10 pm, Derek Clews derek_cl...@lineone.net wrote: Thanks Hans. I confess I don't like ebay or auctions and I don't have an account. I would rather deal with a person directly and loose the stupidity of not knowing what the price is. There must be somewhere that is dealing with older ford parts even if it is a club? Luckily I found most of the bits I really need the rest are just nice to have. But in a few years time it will be different. Derek On 25 Jul 2011, at 18:26, hansdefauwes wrote: suspention arms / tracking control arms all available on ebay: 200628496745 320721561604 etc. etc. Hans - Original Message - From: Derek Clews derek_cl...@lineone.net To: Quantum Owners Club quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 5:41 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Parts Dear All, I have just tried to get some parts direct from Ford. The CVH cam belt, lower engine mounts and clutch kits are available. But the top engine mounts, and coupe Mk3 escort front lower suspension arms are discontinued. Any ideas for supply? Thanks 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 athttp://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 athttp://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).
[Quantum Owners] Re: Former Keepers on V5
Hi Alan. Hope the car is still running well? I still think that the number on the car should be transferrable too, but I guess it isn't really worth much money, and it does add authenticity to the car as it was the donor number. I thought that DVLA had made a one-off mistake, but, as they did the same to Chris, it seems that I was wrong. Dave. On Jul 20, 8:14 am, alan williamson trikerm...@gmail.com wrote: I bought the green 2+2 off Dave and havn,t put a private plate on yet but have looked into it and it is possible to do so. Its only the number currently on the car which cannot be transferred onto another vehicle. On Jul 19, 7:00 pm, Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com wrote: For what it's worth, my 2+2 was registered on a new R reg when built by the factory, but still has the number of registered keepers from the door on the V5. How that works, I'm not sure, but there it is. Either it was new, or it wasn't? Seems like DVLA couldn't quite decide? I understood that the non-transferrable marks were just to stop you putting them onto another car, not to stop you putting a personal plate on that car. Which is a heck of a cheek, when DVLA are selling similar age-related plates by auction. Presumably, you would get the non-transferrable mark back when you took the personal plate off. I haven't transferred a plate onto or off such a car, though, so I'm not sure if I'm right? I also understood that you couldn't (legally) transfer any other plate onto a Q-reg car. I'm pretty sure that the direct.gov website does say that. All seems a bit of a minefield, really. But may be worth a try, just out of curiousity? Dave. On Jul 19, 6:02 pm, Magic Jayne ja...@magicbyjayne.co.uk wrote: I put a personal plate on my original 2+2 but we registered it with the the donor reg number (its was pre-SVA days). I think if you have a non-transferable mark note on the V5, then you probably wouldn't be allowed to do a cherished transfer, as usually, but not always, they revert back to their original mark when you take it back off. I am just about to do a cherished transfer on my new H4 so fingers crossed! Thanks for all the V5 info, I am trying to work out the history of this H4. Its chassis number is QH4-001 and its definitely factory built as I have the original build receipt signed by one of the Wooldridges. I also have quite a lot of the service history and it would seem that it has probably only had one owner up to the last 9 months, but the V5 said 8 previous owners so I was wondering if that actually applied to the donor, but it is sounds like it probably does. Anyone know any other history for it? Many thanks Jayne On Jul 19, 3:42 pm, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: Mine had SVA, and was issued with an age-related plate (old Ereg), and a date of first registration 01/08/2009. Marked as previous keepers NONE also in special notes Non-transferable registration mark Rebuilt - Assembled from parts some or all of which were not new also SVA cert 27/4/2009 emission limit - %CO 3.5 HC 1.12 I wonder if I decided to put a 'cherished number' on it if they would allow it - after all I wouldn't be transfering the registration mark, I'd be binning it! Interestingly although I took it for SVA 27 April, they took so long to register it that I don't need an MOT until 01 Aug! - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 8:33 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Former Keepers on V5 I don't think you can keep the original donor registration anymore, you will get is a new registration number from the same year. My 2+2 got a replacement age related B registration but unlike Sean mine says 0 previous owners. It also says something along the lines of date of manufacture 1985, date of registration 1998. Jim -- From: Magic Jayne ja...@magicbyjayne.co.uk Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 10:28 PM To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Former Keepers on V5 Hi Can you tell me, when you register your car on the original plate (not Q plates) does it keep the same number of former keepers or does it revert to zero? Thanks Jayne -- 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
[Quantum Owners] Re: Former Keepers on V5
For what it's worth, my 2+2 was registered on a new R reg when built by the factory, but still has the number of registered keepers from the door on the V5. How that works, I'm not sure, but there it is. Either it was new, or it wasn't? Seems like DVLA couldn't quite decide? I understood that the non-transferrable marks were just to stop you putting them onto another car, not to stop you putting a personal plate on that car. Which is a heck of a cheek, when DVLA are selling similar age-related plates by auction. Presumably, you would get the non-transferrable mark back when you took the personal plate off. I haven't transferred a plate onto or off such a car, though, so I'm not sure if I'm right? I also understood that you couldn't (legally) transfer any other plate onto a Q-reg car. I'm pretty sure that the direct.gov website does say that. All seems a bit of a minefield, really. But may be worth a try, just out of curiousity? Dave. On Jul 19, 6:02 pm, Magic Jayne ja...@magicbyjayne.co.uk wrote: I put a personal plate on my original 2+2 but we registered it with the the donor reg number (its was pre-SVA days). I think if you have a non-transferable mark note on the V5, then you probably wouldn't be allowed to do a cherished transfer, as usually, but not always, they revert back to their original mark when you take it back off. I am just about to do a cherished transfer on my new H4 so fingers crossed! Thanks for all the V5 info, I am trying to work out the history of this H4. Its chassis number is QH4-001 and its definitely factory built as I have the original build receipt signed by one of the Wooldridges. I also have quite a lot of the service history and it would seem that it has probably only had one owner up to the last 9 months, but the V5 said 8 previous owners so I was wondering if that actually applied to the donor, but it is sounds like it probably does. Anyone know any other history for it? Many thanks Jayne On Jul 19, 3:42 pm, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: Mine had SVA, and was issued with an age-related plate (old Ereg), and a date of first registration 01/08/2009. Marked as previous keepers NONE also in special notes Non-transferable registration mark Rebuilt - Assembled from parts some or all of which were not new also SVA cert 27/4/2009 emission limit - %CO 3.5 HC 1.12 I wonder if I decided to put a 'cherished number' on it if they would allow it - after all I wouldn't be transfering the registration mark, I'd be binning it! Interestingly although I took it for SVA 27 April, they took so long to register it that I don't need an MOT until 01 Aug! - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 8:33 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Former Keepers on V5 I don't think you can keep the original donor registration anymore, you will get is a new registration number from the same year. My 2+2 got a replacement age related B registration but unlike Sean mine says 0 previous owners. It also says something along the lines of date of manufacture 1985, date of registration 1998. Jim -- From: Magic Jayne ja...@magicbyjayne.co.uk Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 10:28 PM To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Former Keepers on V5 Hi Can you tell me, when you register your car on the original plate (not Q plates) does it keep the same number of former keepers or does it revert to zero? Thanks Jayne -- 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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided
[Quantum Owners] Re: Former Keepers on V5
Chris, That tallies with the green 2+2 I had last winter. I transferred the personal plate from it onto my bike, and it got the original (donor) plate back, but with non-transferrable on the V5. I was going to challenge it as the plate was transferrable before, and, as far as I could see, still should be, but I sold the car. I told the guy who bought it, in case he wanted to take it up with DVLA. Don't know if he did or not. When the non-transferrable plates came out, they were supposed to stop people buying old cars (pre-suffix in particular) and having strings of age-related plates on them, selling them off each time. That wasn't the case in my case or yours, so it doesn't seem fair. I'll add it to the list.! Dave. On Jul 19, 9:20 pm, Chris Fairlie chris.fair...@btconnect.com wrote: Dave I bought a car with a standard plate on it. I then transferred my private plate on to the car. When I took the private plate off the car I got the original registration back, but it now states 'Non Transferable' . This refers to the plate cannot be transferred to another car, but you can transfer another plate to the car. Regards Chris -Original Message- From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave the Subbie Sent: 19 July 2011 19:00 To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Former Keepers on V5 For what it's worth, my 2+2 was registered on a new R reg when built by the factory, but still has the number of registered keepers from the door on the V5. How that works, I'm not sure, but there it is. Either it was new, or it wasn't? Seems like DVLA couldn't quite decide? I understood that the non-transferrable marks were just to stop you putting them onto another car, not to stop you putting a personal plate on that car. Which is a heck of a cheek, when DVLA are selling similar age-related plates by auction. Presumably, you would get the non-transferrable mark back when you took the personal plate off. I haven't transferred a plate onto or off such a car, though, so I'm not sure if I'm right? I also understood that you couldn't (legally) transfer any other plate onto a Q-reg car. I'm pretty sure that the direct.gov website does say that. All seems a bit of a minefield, really. But may be worth a try, just out of curiousity? Dave. On Jul 19, 6:02 pm, Magic Jayne ja...@magicbyjayne.co.uk wrote: I put a personal plate on my original 2+2 but we registered it with the the donor reg number (its was pre-SVA days). I think if you have a non-transferable mark note on the V5, then you probably wouldn't be allowed to do a cherished transfer, as usually, but not always, they revert back to their original mark when you take it back off. I am just about to do a cherished transfer on my new H4 so fingers crossed! Thanks for all the V5 info, I am trying to work out the history of this H4. Its chassis number is QH4-001 and its definitely factory built as I have the original build receipt signed by one of the Wooldridges. I also have quite a lot of the service history and it would seem that it has probably only had one owner up to the last 9 months, but the V5 said 8 previous owners so I was wondering if that actually applied to the donor, but it is sounds like it probably does. Anyone know any other history for it? Many thanks Jayne On Jul 19, 3:42 pm, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: Mine had SVA, and was issued with an age-related plate (old Ereg), and a date of first registration 01/08/2009. Marked as previous keepers NONE also in special notes Non-transferable registration mark Rebuilt - Assembled from parts some or all of which were not new also SVA cert 27/4/2009 emission limit - %CO 3.5 HC 1.12 I wonder if I decided to put a 'cherished number' on it if they would allow it - after all I wouldn't be transfering the registration mark, I'd be binning it! Interestingly although I took it for SVA 27 April, they took so long to register it that I don't need an MOT until 01 Aug! - Original Message - From: Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 8:33 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Former Keepers on V5 I don't think you can keep the original donor registration anymore, you will get is a new registration number from the same year. My 2+2 got a replacement age related B registration but unlike Sean mine says 0 previous owners. It also says something along the lines of date of manufacture 1985, date of registration 1998. Jim -- From: Magic Jayne ja...@magicbyjayne.co.uk Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 10:28 PM To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Former Keepers on V5 Hi Can you tell me
[Quantum Owners] Mk1 on Ebay
Anyone seen the Mk1 Quantum on ebay? Looks quite neat, although the owner states that it needs some work. I know the Owners Club were trying to locate these - wondered if this one was on the list. Looks to be a similar spec to mine - i.e. based on a Mk1 Fiesta, but with enough bits added to make it look like it could have been an XR2. Must get mine back in one piece...! 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: Scottish 2 saloon body shell gone to Holland
If one of the shells got a new owner, who then applied for a V5, I would imagine that he would get it. (Maybe after a Vehicle Identity Check). As the vehicle wouldn't have been recorded as scrapped or exported (as that would have invalidated the original V5). Which would make life a bit difficult for the owner of the original v5, who, I'm sure, would make some new friends in blue uniforms when he tried to use it to register another car! The first thing he would have to prove is that the second car wasn't stolen, as the boys in blue know all about Ringing. They can, and do, reconcile casting numbers on the major assemblies with production records and registrations of donor cars. I would have thought that, by trying to pass one car off as another, he would have committed some sort of criminal offence, even if it wasn't stolen, but I'm no lawyer. I won't assume a moral position, but, on a practical level, I would have thought that most people could live without that sort of hassle, for the sake of a few hundred quid's worth of ageing kit car? Dave On Jul 10, 10:18 am, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: No, you aren't allowed to buy and sell V5's but like a lot of things it doesn't mean it doesn't happen. You often see old cars listed on ebay with the most highlight bit being that it has a V5 They can be used to put a older unregistered kit on the road without a SVA/IVA for instance. Or swap the identity of a old car thats beyond repair onto a newer shell. Or indeed make cheap Mk2 Escort 1.3 seem like it's a rare Mk2 Escort RS2000. The first i wouldn't have a problem with, the last i certainly would but all happen. Jim On 08/07/2011 20:13, george wrote: Are you allowed to do that. What if someone applies for new log books for the shells... On Jul 8, 8:05 pm, hansdefauweshansdefau...@hetnet.nl wrote: Does anybody know a dutchman called Rudy De just bought the 2 V5's, not the body shells - I was a few minutes to late . . . (@#$%*). I wonder what he is going to do with the papers As far as we know there are only 2 saloon's in Holland - Rolfs black and mine poppy red (soon rossa challenge) Does anybody know of any others? The 2 shells are still for sale - parts only Now it will be difficult to get the white saloon on ebay on the road again. Hans -- 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: Alternator trouble
You may just find that the bulb has blown in the dash, or has a bad contact. It's a classic problem: The bulb lights when the battery is exciting the alternator field coils. So, once the alternator starts to turn, the magnet moving in the field generates a current that then excites the coils itself and the bulb goes out. No bulb means that the coils are never excited, therefore no current is generated and the alternator doesn't work. The way to check is to measure the voltage on the blue wire with the alternator disconnected. It should be 12V when you switch the ignition on. If not, then trace back to where it comes out of the loom. If still no joy, remove the dash and check for 12V on both sides of the bulb. If only on the input, suspect the bulb, if neither, then trace back through the wiring to find out why. Hope that helps, Dave. On Jun 28, 7:28 pm, michaelhughe...@aol.com wrote: 'we decided the alternator was at fault' could be worth getting this checked professionally - at least you would know if you could sell the original - if it has not gone in part exchange. Michael -- 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 / rear track width
Remember that the camber is different on the XR2 at the front, and this will make a difference, as more negative camber puts the bottom of the wheels out further for the same track control arm length. The wheel width will affect the measured track, but so will the offset, which can vary by +/- 5mm or so on each side for different types of wheel. And my 2+2 has 3mm wheel spacers on the back to avoid a foul between the tyre and damper at full compression. If the XR2 had wider drums, how were they accomodated by the rest of the design. Were the stub axles longer, was the brake backplate moved inboard, or were the drums a sort of dished cross-section? Whilst we are looking at the back end, my axle sits 5mm to the nearside when stood straight and level. You can tell by measuring between the wheels and bodyshell, or by looking at the position of the clamps on the anti-roll bar. Is anyone else's the same? On Jun 19, 9:06 pm, jin jinmys...@btinternet.com wrote: thanks very much for that info so ive likely got the standard rear and xr2 front which would acount for the 60mm im out by, just wondering what makes the xr2 wider or is it just tyres / wheels? your help is much apreciated On Jun 19, 8:41 pm, Robert Craig bobbycrai...@tiscali.co.uk wrote: Haynes manual lists standard Fiesta with. Front track - 1367mm Rear track - 1321mm and the XR2 with: Front track - 1385mm Rear track - 1339mm Bob Craig (Q2-267) - Original Message - From: jin jinmys...@btinternet.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 6:11 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: front / rear track width cheers guys, i do have non xr2 rear drums as mine was originally built on a (very) base spec model and the rear drums / axle are one of the few bits ive yet to change, just out of interest how much wider are the xr2 drums? Cheers On Jun 19, 3:59 pm, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: A very quick measurement on mine gives Rear 1123mm and front 1203mm A difference of 80mm Mine certainly has XR2 drums at the rear. I can't think of a reason for it at the moment. Jim On 18/06/2011 19:31, jin wrote: Anyone else notice a difference in front to rear track width? ive measured mine and its a whole 60mm wider at the front, or 30mm narrower at the rear each side measured at the base of the wheel. im not sure how this has come about as the rear track is governed by the rear axle and i would have thought that the front track could not differ from the fiesta much because of driveshaft lengths, looking at fiesta data the difference is about 10mm overall so why is this? Looking at my car the front wheels protrude slightly from the arches a touch and the rears sit in noticeably far Any ideas? The axle is as it came on the car the front wishbones and track arms were all replaced new in pairs during the rebuild Cheers- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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 athttp://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).- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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] Hemi Heads
Hi All, I wondered if anyone could give me some advice. I've come across some go-faster bits (fast road cam, 32/34 DFT Weber, KN and 2 Ashley exhaust) for my 2+2, and they include a 'hemi' head from one of the early 1600 CVH engines. I'm wondering whether to fit it to my late cvh, but I'm not sure on a couple of points, which is where I need some advice: 1) Will it fit straight onto the later engine, in place of the lean burn head? 2) Will the compression ratio be OK with the later block and pistons? 3) Will it still run on 95 RON unleaded petrol? The Burtons website recommends the earlier head, and it makes sense to add it whilst I'm messing about, but I don't really want to get involved with rebuilding the bottom end if I don't need to, and I don't really want the hassle of lead replacement supplements and high- octane petrol. I know it's a fairly common mod and so I wondered if anyone could help me out with some answers to my questions. Thanks, 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: Hemi Heads
Thanks guys. I suppose I need to measure the chamber volumes and see if the difference is likely to drop the CR too much. Luckily I have both types of head on the bench, so that shouldn't be too difficult. Sounds like the petrol should be ok (the guy at Puma racing reckons so too), but I seem to remember the ignition timing being critical to avoid pinking, when unleaded was first introduced. Like most things I do, this is on a limited budget, with the parts having come from various job lots, so the jury is out on whether to do the head. The exhaust is on already and made a noticeable difference to the top end and I'll probably stick the cam in the standard head to see what happens, just because it's quick and easy. May do the carb if I get time, although my green 2+2 had one of those fitted and didn't seem much faster. I'm a bit wary of getting involved in too much work, when the engine runs well at the moment, the power increase would be modest and I could get hold of a Fiesta Turbo lump for the cost of a good bottom end rebuild. I think I'll stick to sub-200bhp for the moment, thanks, Jim! Now, if anyone knows of a complete Fiesta Turbo for breaking at a sensible price, then I do have a space in the corner of the yard! Budget of £600-700?? Don't tell the wife...! Cheers, Dave. On Jun 13, 10:41 pm, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: Dave @ pumaracing did the cylinder head on my ZVH, it makes 260bhp on 10psi boost so i'd certainly agree with him knowing his CVH's. Jim On 13/06/2011 21:16, Robert Craig wrote: Have a look at this site - its very informative. http://www.pumaracing.co.uk/CVH.htm Bob Craig (Q2-267) - Original Message - From: Robert Craig bobbycrai...@tiscali.co.uk To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 8:30 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Hemi Heads Hi Dave, I ran a Hemi head on my XR2 engine and now have a Mk3 escort engine with the same head ( this engine had a lean burn on it when I bought it)- both with no problems. I have a Kent CVH22 high lift cam and run unleaded (I prefer super but it runs fine on 95). I have twin Weber DCNFs but the DFT is the next best thing. Ford originally recomended filling with leaded fuel every 4th fill. my car was built in 96 and has covered over 30,000 miles running on unleaded and with the exception of grinding in the valves when I changed the engine (only because the head was off anyway), there have been no concerns. hope this helps. Bob Craig (Q2-267) - Original Message - From: Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 7:43 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Hemi Heads Hi All, I wondered if anyone could give me some advice. I've come across some go-faster bits (fast road cam, 32/34 DFT Weber, KN and 2 Ashley exhaust) for my 2+2, and they include a 'hemi' head from one of the early 1600 CVH engines. I'm wondering whether to fit it to my late cvh, but I'm not sure on a couple of points, which is where I need some advice: 1) Will it fit straight onto the later engine, in place of the lean burn head? 2) Will the compression ratio be OK with the later block and pistons? 3) Will it still run on 95 RON unleaded petrol? The Burtons website recommends the earlier head, and it makes sense to add it whilst I'm messing about, but I don't really want to get involved with rebuilding the bottom end if I don't need to, and I don't really want the hassle of lead replacement supplements and high- octane petrol. I know it's a fairly common mod and so I wondered if anyone could help me out with some answers to my questions. Thanks, 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: Just put my Quantum on ebay
Anything is only worth what you can get for it, but that depends on how desparate you are to sell it. The truth is that a Mk2 without MoT is going to have to be pretty special to make more than £300 - 400, and a 2+2 £600 - 700. With MoT and tax, you could say the same cars would be £700 - 800 and £1000 -1500. I've bought three and sold one in the last year. (Don't ask..!) The above are governed, largely, by the alternatives on the wider market. Mx5s, MGFs, MR2s, XR2s, etc. etc. and the number of people with a non-runner kit car in the garage that they have lost interest in. Often that they bought second hand and didn't build. Now, the problem for most of us is that, having spent hours and money on our cars, their open market value is such that we won't get it back if we sell them. Which is why most of the best cars aren't for sale. I guess that's a fact of life. But it leaves the problem that, if your car gets written off, the only way to replace it is to buy a less special one and do lots of work to it to get it to the same standard. Which is why we need agreed value insurance. to cover the work involved. And particularly if it's someone else's fault - when you would be really annoyed to be offered the sort of money above for your immaculate 2+2 turbo 4wd nitrous injection with electric hood, kangaroo leather interior and diamond jewelled instruments, etc. (Don't tell me someone has one..!) The other problem is that, having built the ultimate car, it's not possible to sell it on to finance the next project. Or persuade other stakeholders in the household that you aren't just throwing good money after bad every month. So, ultimately, we all have an interest in improving the profile of these cars in the wider world. When rusty heaps of MGBs with agricultural engines and suspension are £2K+ and Mk1 Escorts start at £4K for a 1.1 4-door, there has to be scope for our chosen vehicles to be worth more, if only the wider market appreciated them. It's not just Quantums - look at early GTMs, Mini Marcos, Ginettas, Novas, etc. They all have the same problem. I don't know the answer, but, as a relative newby to the scene, it seems to me that there is scope for a gentle but effective publicity campaign to bring the attention of the wider enthusiast market to our area. There's both the Classic area, that must be getting bored with the same old cars by now, and seems to be getting more into modifications, which we do lots of, and there's the Top Gear market, that must be getting bored with looking at unaffordable, uninsurable supercars, whilst driving korean superminis on HP, with 4-figure insurance premiums. More interest = more buyers = better values for our cars? There, I've thrown a brick into the pond. What do you think? Dave. On May 13, 1:18 pm, Doug doughoward...@googlemail.com wrote: ...isn't anything only worth what someone else is prepared to pay for it? Yes, but what governs what someone is prepared to pay for it? Is it what buyers are prepared to pay, or what sellers are asking for it? I guess it's more of a buyers market at the moment, but for something like an Xtreme with a fairly good USP demand will probably not be too dependent on whether the average asking price for a typical one is £5k or £7k. If you want one you want one, and you'll pay what the going rate is SO LONG AS YOU DON'T SEE VALUES FALLING, and owners and buyers alike value the cars by looking at what prices they are for sale at. Please argue the point if you think I'm wrong. The trouble is that by chasing buyers by starting out asking less than everyone else for your own car, not only does it force all the values down, it may also (conversely) reduce demand as buyers see resale values are falling, which in turn reduces values, and so on. It seems a vicious cycle and we don't want to get into that. Falling secondhand values also reduce demand for new builds, since no one want's to spend a fortune on building a car only to find the average resale value after a few years of minimal use is half that. So obviously it's in the interest of Quantum and quantum owners to keep values up, and hence talk of agreed value schemes which might support values a bit. At the end of the day all kit cars are unique, and if you happen to have the particular features someone wants then that's more likely to determine whether it's your car they buy or the other chap's, providing the buyers can see why your car might be a bit more or less than someone elses. Undercutting the competition ends up being bad for all the current owners, but if you need to in order to sell in a hurry then that's what you have to do. It's when a new one comes on for sale at what seems an artificially low price that I baulk because the seller didn't even try to find out if it would sell at a higher price. I guess in the end values will find a level, I just hope it's not too low. Mine's on PH now by the way. Decide for yourselves if
[Quantum Owners] Re: Wanted - Mk1 or Coupe
Thanks, I've passed the information on. Dave On Mar 20, 9:14 pm, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: The one in classic car is owned by a Mr Wilson in Lancs, 01706 211693 - Original Message - From: Gary gary_brokensh...@blueyonder.co.uk To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2011 8:44 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Wanted - Mk1 or Coupe There was a chap in north devon (RH2B1 email.???) he had 2 one was refurbished completely and is probably the one in classic car. The club secretary may have his details (subject to data protection) but i may have his email listed elsewhere if you get no luck. Gary On 20/03/2011 19:34, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: There was a Mk1 in Classic Car Weekly a couple of weeks ago 1500 - Original Message - From: Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2011 6:30 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Wanted - Mk1 or Coupe No, not for me - I have enough problems! A friend is looking for a good Coupe. He's seen my son's Coupe and my Mk1 and wants one for his son. I've told him that a Mk1 would be hard to find, but that Coupes come up from time to time. He has sensible money to spend (say 1,000 for the right car?) and is a professional mechanic. Sensibly, he'd rather spend the money on a good one than buy a project, as he's already busy with other things. A good quality build and ready-to-use would be more important than a super-high spec box of bits. Obviously, we'll be keeping an eye on ebay, but if anyone has anything hanging around that isn't getting the use it deserves, please drop me a line. 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 athttp://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). - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG -www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1498/3518 - Release Date: 03/20/11 -- 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] Wanted - Mk1 or Coupe
No, not for me - I have enough problems! A friend is looking for a good Coupe. He's seen my son's Coupe and my Mk1 and wants one for his son. I've told him that a Mk1 would be hard to find, but that Coupes come up from time to time. He has sensible money to spend (say £1,000 for the right car?) and is a professional mechanic. Sensibly, he'd rather spend the money on a good one than buy a project, as he's already busy with other things. A good quality build and ready-to-use would be more important than a super-high spec box of bits. Obviously, we'll be keeping an eye on ebay, but if anyone has anything hanging around that isn't getting the use it deserves, please drop me a line. 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: Mk1 Fiesta McPherson struts
Hi All, I now have some of these spacers, made up by a local machine shop in a small batch. I agreed with Eddie that I would send him those that I had left, to go on stock in case anyone else needed any. In the meantime, if anyone needs any urgently, please get in touch with me. Hoping to have Q13 back on its wheels by the end of the week. Running may take a bit longer! Dave On Mar 8, 8:59 am, Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi Eddie, That will be good. Please let me know when you have an idea of cost and timescales. I need 2 off (i.e. one for each side). Dave. On Mar 6, 7:49 pm, Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Hi Dave I now have the parts being sent to me. I will take a look and see if I can get them re made, and if possible hold them on stock in Quantum. Will advise as progress is made Eddie On Mar 2, 9:10 am, Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi all. I've hit a (minor) brick wall in re-building my Mk1, and I'm wondering if anyone can help, or suggest where I can get a part from. The Front Suspension struts are from a Mk1 Fiesta (the type that attach to the bodywork by 2 M8 studs). The bit I need is the circular spacer that locates the top spring mount on the damper rod. It is a sort of top hat section with a large diameter of 45mm, 5mm thick, and a small diameter of 26mm, 4mm thick, and 19mm hole through the centre. I need 2 of them, as they have cracked up on both sides (which probably explains the 'clonking' the last owner complained of). My local Ford dealer identified the part (Cost just over £1 each), but Ford no longer keep it. The Fiesta Centre don't keep it either. I can get some machined up, but that will be expensive when compared with finding some old stock, as I don't have access to a lathe, so I'll have to pay someone to make them from scratch. I know it's an off-chance, but do any of you know where I can get them from. If I do have to get some machined up, then does anyone else need any? 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: Window adhesive failure
Quantum themselves added vents to the rear three-quarter panels of my Mk1 as an after-market mod. The reason is probably lost in the mists of time, but it has conventional windows, not bonded-in ones, so it can't be that. I thought of a couple of reasons: 1) to help with demisting, by changing the air in the car more often, 2) to get rid of possible resonance when the sunroof was removed. Did any of the other Mk1s have them fitted? On Mar 12, 9:51 am, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: From what I saw when working at Ford, they all had one-way flap valves about 150 x 80 trapezium shaped in the bodywork just behind the plastic rear bumper. I considered adding some (as well as the vauhall vents in the door pillars) when I built the saloon, but decided I'd not need them as it is only used as a summer car. - Original Message - From: Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 11:51 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Window adhesive failure Intresting point this with the glass and pressure. The original Fiesta had vents in the 'C' pillars that then in turn allowed the air to escape through the opening between the tailgate and the body of the car. These vents were calculated to completely change the air inside the car 3 time every minuet at a constant 80 mph as quoted by Ford. I will be checking the Ka very carefully when designing the new Quantum as I don't want this happening on another car. Eddie On Mar 10, 10:52 pm, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: Oops - when I said A friend lost a tailgate glass at speed a few years ago, when it just popped out of the rubber. I should have also said it was a Citroen not a Quantum! - Original Message - From: Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:29 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Window adhesive failure Is the negative pressure when moving through the air one of the causes? The side windows seem to suffer worst of all, and the windscreen least of all, which could indicate suction created could be the cause. A friend lost a tailgate glass at speed a few years ago, when it just popped out of the rubber. - Original Message - From: TonyV q...@avies.co.uk To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:38 AM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Window adhesive failure As a refinement of the survey, I'd like to know how many of those suffering from bonding failure have removed the rear parcel shelf? Quanum apparently included it as a stiffening panel. The manual says it can be removed, but might cause extra flexing. Count me in as one of those suffering from window bonding failure, even though the parcel shelf is still in place. Both rear/side and rear screens need re-fitting. I re-did both rear side windows about 3 years ago, using one a window bonding kits from ebay designed for fitting van screens. It didn't look bad when first done, but voids started appearing very quickly. All instructions followed, glass scrupulously clean, supplied primers used, correct amount applied as determined by the included tool, etc. But the car has been stood still for 2 out of the intervening 3 years, and the voids have continued to get worse - to the point where algae is now growing between the adhesive and glass. So it's more than just flexure of the shell causing the problems. Here's another suggestion. The car doors used to be quite difficult to close, due to air pressure inside the car. Not a problem with the windows open. And it's not a problem any more. The reason is that the rear window now lifts slightly and allows the extra pressure to escape! Which is a bit alarming... But I do wonder if this might have something to do with the initial separation of the windows. So, an extra hidden vent might be a benefit. Obviously, once a void is established which can get water into it, freeze/thaw will expand the void with each cycle. I now have my own sand blaster, so will probably try using that on the glass to give a primed finish this time around. Once done, I'll also probably have them professionally fitted (need new rear screen glass anyway due to a few broken elements in the demister). And one other refinement - the side windows currently have a slight gap around the glass, which provides a void which will allow water to become trapped. I might well fill this gap with silicone, to keep water out and also increase the amount of bonding area available. Tony Vincent. On Mar 10, 12:58 am, michaelhughe...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 09/03/2011 20:54:10 GMT Standard Time, erus...@blueyonder.co.uk writes: The
[Quantum Owners] Re: Daylight Driving Lamps (DDL)
Can I claim to have the first Quantum with daytime running lights? When Eddie built the new front end for Jon, they fitted Ring AngelEyes. So I have 4 off 100mm auxiliary lights, with LEDs around the outside. I've wired them to come on with the ignition, with a switch to turn them off. So there...! On Mar 10, 7:36 pm, Hamish ham...@blimps.fsnet.co.uk wrote: DDL have been a requirement in Canada for a long time (I last went there in ~2004), where the requirement is actually headlights, not separate lights. It is illegal to turn them off. The argument there is that you can see someone coming towards you both in front and from behind in poor weather conditions, like snow and blizzards. After last winter it starts to make more sense. Hamish From: Susan and Martin Scott Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 7:22 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Daylight Driving Lamps Interestingly it seems this folly? has been brought upon us by Brussles - There were many objections to this from ROSPA and motorcycling, cycling and walking organisations due to the questionable 'evidence' of the efficacy of daytime running lights. As an enthusiastic cyclist I too consider them a bad move, and shall not be putting them on my cars. I believe it is also legal to turn them off, and many new cars have this facility. - Original Message - From: Hamish To: Qoogle Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 5:21 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Daylight Driving Lamps Received this back from the Secretary of the Beauford Club, whose husband is in the midst of a build:- “No need to panic – we have been on to VOSA and although new cars all have to have the daylight running lights with effect from 1st February there are no plans to impose this ruling on kit cars and it is not a requirement for kit cars going through IVA. In the main it applies to new cars coming in for type approval.” Well that is that out of the way! We can all go back to sleep again. Hamish -- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG -www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1497/3494 - Release Date: 03/09/11 -- 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 athttp://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 athttp://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).
[Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Saloon Mk2 kit car breaking for spares on e-bay
I asked the question. Apparently it's a write-off because the drivers side has been smashed in, and it has vandal damage during storage. So I guess it's either one for Eddie, or it's spares only. Well, you have to ask, don't you...! Dave. On Mar 8, 12:45 pm, John Woodward john.woodwar...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe he has cloned another kit car using the chassis no. V5c, I have already seen one Lotus 7 inspired car with a Q2xxx chassis plate attached, the buyer had purchased the completed car in good faith as a Quantum was amazed when I told him the car needed an IVA test that his insurance would be invalid. On Mar 8, 11:51 am, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: I'm sure he would be better off selling it complete even if it's a non runner. Jim From: hansdefauwes Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 11:07 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Saloon Mk2 kit car breaking for spares on e-bay Found this - Ebay nr. 270716937538 quantrum mk2 for breaking for spares all parts available v good 20k miles only xr2 cvh engine and gearbox ,full xr2 trim , 4x alloys with good tyres, etc etc etc this auction is for a pass side front headlight e mail or call about other parts tel 07875457906 thanks -- 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 athttp://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).
[Quantum Owners] Re: Mk1 Fiesta McPherson struts
Hi Eddie, That will be good. Please let me know when you have an idea of cost and timescales. I need 2 off (i.e. one for each side). Dave. On Mar 6, 7:49 pm, Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Hi Dave I now have the parts being sent to me. I will take a look and see if I can get them re made, and if possible hold them on stock in Quantum. Will advise as progress is made Eddie On Mar 2, 9:10 am, Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi all. I've hit a (minor) brick wall in re-building my Mk1, and I'm wondering if anyone can help, or suggest where I can get a part from. The Front Suspension struts are from a Mk1 Fiesta (the type that attach to the bodywork by 2 M8 studs). The bit I need is the circular spacer that locates the top spring mount on the damper rod. It is a sort of top hat section with a large diameter of 45mm, 5mm thick, and a small diameter of 26mm, 4mm thick, and 19mm hole through the centre. I need 2 of them, as they have cracked up on both sides (which probably explains the 'clonking' the last owner complained of). My local Ford dealer identified the part (Cost just over £1 each), but Ford no longer keep it. The Fiesta Centre don't keep it either. I can get some machined up, but that will be expensive when compared with finding some old stock, as I don't have access to a lathe, so I'll have to pay someone to make them from scratch. I know it's an off-chance, but do any of you know where I can get them from. If I do have to get some machined up, then does anyone else need any? 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: Window adhesive failure
I've sand-blasted the rear screen on my son's Coupe. It had come loose by the paint coming away from the glass. You could tell, because the paint was still attached to the adhesive. I just masked the screen as shown in the build manual, then used a hand blasting gun with medium grade grit from MachineMart. Then used a screen glue kit from ebay, with a primer, then a black coat, then the adhesive. So far, so good. Although I would imagine that you need a few years to be sure. Andy Heaton gave me the idea, in a post on this group. Apparently, he has been using the technique (albeit using Scotchbrite pads) for some years. Other people seem to have done so. I only used the blaster because I happened to have it anyway. We have lost some elements in the heated rear window, but I don't know if they were OK before. I did try to mask them, but I'm not sure if the tape damaged them. So that's something to be careful of, I suppose. On Mar 7, 10:12 pm, aabill bill2alli...@googlemail.com wrote: Hi I see from photos on the web of some other saloons that others have the same problem as me - the windows, especially the rear ones, having to be refitted approx every two years because the glass progressively detaches from the adhesive (which never detaches from the shell). I have tried just about every brand of adhesive / primer and followed instructions regarding cleanliness and priming meticulously, also got one of the national windscreen replacement chains to replace them - they said they were guaranteed to stay put for the life of the car but they needed refitted after just two years, they refitted them again under warranty and they detached again. The windscreen seems to stay put much longer. The original, fitted by Quantum, showed no signs of detaching after 10 years. I had it replaced due to wear and now 4 yrs later there are just one or two small detached areas (yep - I've had my quantum 14 yrs :) ) Has anyone solved this or can shed any light on a way of permanently attaching the rear glasses? Cheers Bill A. -- 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: quantum forum
I would be interested in the guide as to how to share images, please, Matthew. Thanks, Dave. On Mar 3, 10:30 pm, Matthew Wastell matt...@wastell.eu wrote: There are plus and minus points for both solutions. Honestly they come out somewhat equal or perhaps in favour of a system that emails all based on our demographic. Find a forum that can email all messages to some members (by choice) and you may have a winner. However just remember that if qoc takes this over someone will have to be responsible for the upkeep or pay for a hosted solution. Web maintenance is something we/they have always struggled with. The biggest complaint seems to be about images, if this is the case I'm happy to put together a guide on how to easily share images. Matthew On 2 Mar 2011, at 22:50, Ian Harrison bighatp...@googlemail.com wrote: We have been round the loop before. That does not mean that we can't re-ask the question from time to time. I think that this list is not as friendly or feature rich as some forums I frequent. Now we have a new web site, it would be good to host a forum on it too. This would boost usage of the QOC site too. The question I guess is, is there a piece of forum software that is feature rich but can also deliver emails to those members who rely solely on the email function? I have to say that with google making it harder to upload photos, it is starting to make a forum look more attractive to me. Ian I have all the posts delivered to my email account into a separate folder. This way I don't miss anything and you can easily search for something. Russell On 02/03/2011 08:03, barnacle wrote: Though to be fair this list is appalling to use - courtesy Google not appreciating how to implement a usenet browser, not a fault of the QOC. In particular, it can't even properly identify how many new posts have been added since the last time it was accessed. More importantly, once something is off the front page it might be as well be gone forever; new replies to an old post remain attached to the old post, and can be unfindable. There's a lot to be said for a more formal forum structure. Neil On Mar 1, 10:40 pm, Jim Hearnej...@quantums.info wrote: There are currently 300 members on this list. Jim On 01/03/2011 20:35, Hamish Freeman wrote: I think that the numbers speak for themselves the other forum has 25 members according to the info therein whereas this forum would have probably three times that number even if only a few are involved in actual correspondence? Jim you probably know more about that topic? Hamish *From:* rab crumleymailto:robertjcrum...@yahoo.co.uk *Sent:* Saturday, February 26, 2011 11:16 PM *To:* quantumowners@googlegroups.com mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com *Subject:* [Quantum Owners] quantum forum why dont all quantum owners use the one forum, http://quantumforum.proboards.com/index.cgiand keep all quantum info on one site... -- 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). No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG -www.avg.comhttp://www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1153 / Virus Database: 1435/3475 - Release Date: 03/01/11 -- 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
[Quantum Owners] Re: Mk1 Fiesta McPherson struts
Having smashed both types, I'm sorry, but I have to disagree. Firstly, if anything hard enough hits a toughened windscreen it shatters into tiny fragments. All of it. Instantly. YOU CAN'T SEE THROUGH IT - ANY OF IT. Even if it stays in place (which it should do) you can't see through it. It happened to me at 60mph on a country road when a chipping thrown up by another car hit the screen. Imagine a crowded motorway, or a dark night approaching a bend. Very frightening, and potentially lethal. If you don't believe me tap an old side glass with something sharp and imagine that being your only view of the road. Although I'm not old enough to remember, I believe that toughened glass was introduced to get around the problem with ordinary glass breaking into long dangerous shards. Which is why it is now mandatory for glass used at low level within the home. The smaller fragments mean that it can't stab you, which was a potential problem for people falling through glass doors or windows. The inner laminate of a laminated screen is tough and plastic and very sticky. Hit one with a sledge hammer and see if you can penetrate it. I don't think you will. I couldn't. The glass will crack, and, admittedly, you may get a few very small shards breaking free, but any glass that is in contact with the laminate will stick to it. The inner layer of glass is much thinner than the outer layer to improve this effect. The same impact would have penetrated a toughened windscreen, and the risk of a few shards is the least of your worries when whatever penetrated it has hit you on the head...! I don't know about the toughened/laminated hybrid, but I suspect that it would have the disadvantages of both, and, as the inside layer is so thin, an increased tendency to shatter. If you ever come across a laminated screen that has been fitted badly, it often has tiny stress fractures on the inside layer, caused by too much flexing during fitment. Less common nowadays, I would imagine, with glued-in screens. There is a real reason why toughened windscreens were abandoned. Honestly. Anyway, it's there if anyone wants it. Dave. On Mar 3, 8:16 am, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: ISTR that one of the major manufacturers (Triplex?) was so concerned about the large shards of dangerous glass created when a screen breaks, that they produced a laminated screen with the inner glass being toughened - the reason being that the unit stays intact due to the lamination, but the particles being encountered by the traveller are the small shatterings which are more 'user-friendly' if one can say that about broken glass! - Original Message - From: michaelhughe...@aol.com To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 12:43 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Mk1 Fiesta McPherson struts In a message dated 02/03/2011 22:58:03 GMT Standard Time, dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com writes: By the way, I have a Zebrazone windscreen if anyone has a use for it. Removed from my Mk1 and replaced by a laminated item. Good for originality, but I wouldn't use it on safety grounds A case can be made for toughened glass windscreens. If a body part, eg a head, penetrates a toughened glass windscreen most of the windscreen shatters and secondary injuries are minimal. In the case of a laminated screen most of the screen remains, with a danger of secondary injuries to the face and neck, which could themselves prove to be fatal. Zone toughened safety glass was designed so as to permit the driver some degree of forward visibility if a stone or some other foreign body hit the screen. Michael -- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG -www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3477 - Release Date: 03/02/11 -- 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 athttp://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
[Quantum Owners] Mk1 Fiesta McPherson struts
Hi all. I've hit a (minor) brick wall in re-building my Mk1, and I'm wondering if anyone can help, or suggest where I can get a part from. The Front Suspension struts are from a Mk1 Fiesta (the type that attach to the bodywork by 2 M8 studs). The bit I need is the circular spacer that locates the top spring mount on the damper rod. It is a sort of top hat section with a large diameter of 45mm, 5mm thick, and a small diameter of 26mm, 4mm thick, and 19mm hole through the centre. I need 2 of them, as they have cracked up on both sides (which probably explains the 'clonking' the last owner complained of). My local Ford dealer identified the part (Cost just over £1 each), but Ford no longer keep it. The Fiesta Centre don't keep it either. I can get some machined up, but that will be expensive when compared with finding some old stock, as I don't have access to a lathe, so I'll have to pay someone to make them from scratch. I know it's an off-chance, but do any of you know where I can get them from. If I do have to get some machined up, then does anyone else need any? 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: Mk1 Fiesta McPherson struts
I suspect they are plastic to allow the spring seat to move with the steering, as there is no bearing in the top mount. Presumably they are self-lubricating. So Stainless may not be the best material. I assume that Kenny can machine plastics? The one I have looks to be some kind of resin, but maybe some sort of polyuethane may be suitable? I was initially wondering if anyone knew of any source of old stock ford parts, but I am going to have to sort something out. Maybe we should give it a few days to see if anyone comes up with anything? I used an S section seal for my side windows on the hatch. I bought it by the metre at Stoneleigh. The original was more shaped, maybe like a Mk3 Fiesta 3-door, where the extrusion includes a fillet that seals to the panel surfaces. But my car will never be concours, so it is a good enough solution. Mark, I wish you had said the other day. I have a rear window seal for a coupe in the garage. I just filled ours smooth with the adhesive and didn't use the seal. I'll see if I can find it. But I thought it was a Cavalier or Sierra part, not Chevette. I thought the Chevette seal was for the Mk1 side glass (although the glass itself has a VW/Audi part no, so I would be wary unless the information has good provenance). By the way, I have a Zebrazone windscreen if anyone has a use for it. Removed from my Mk1 and replaced by a laminated item. Good for originality, but I wouldn't use it on safety grounds. Maybe if 003 is going in a museum and not going to be used on the road? Dave. On Mar 2, 10:00 am, Mark pezm...@ntlworld.com wrote: Count me in for both. I have replaced the the rear window but not put the rubber back as was too badly damaged didn't find anything suitable to replace it with. I must have an early mk2 saloon as have the mentioned front supension fixing. Not yet taken the springs/struts off as yet but would be good to know where I could get replacement parts if required. Don't think it will be long before they might need replacing. Mark On Mar 2, 9:23 am, Andy Heaton andy.hea...@virgin.net wrote: Dave. I think we had better have a word with Kenny Monkman to see if he could turn some in stainless steel, if its possible ? as the mk1s 003 and mine 016 need the same, of course their are the early mk2 saloons with the same set up so we may find it would be cost effective to produce and then have a batch we can sell on to other fiesta owners as well as for our Q's. The same can be said for the rear window rubbers i.e. chevette. we have a company in Kent who can reproduce these seals and any other unusual seal. Andy h. - Original Message - From: Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:10 AM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Mk1 Fiesta McPherson struts Hi all. I've hit a (minor) brick wall in re-building my Mk1, and I'm wondering if anyone can help, or suggest where I can get a part from. The Front Suspension struts are from a Mk1 Fiesta (the type that attach to the bodywork by 2 M8 studs). The bit I need is the circular spacer that locates the top spring mount on the damper rod. It is a sort of top hat section with a large diameter of 45mm, 5mm thick, and a small diameter of 26mm, 4mm thick, and 19mm hole through the centre. I need 2 of them, as they have cracked up on both sides (which probably explains the 'clonking' the last owner complained of). My local Ford dealer identified the part (Cost just over �1 each), but Ford no longer keep it. The Fiesta Centre don't keep it either. I can get some machined up, but that will be expensive when compared with finding some old stock, as I don't have access to a lathe, so I'll have to pay someone to make them from scratch. I know it's an off-chance, but do any of you know where I can get them from. If I do have to get some machined up, then does anyone else need any? 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 athttp://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).- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups
[Quantum Owners] Re: Another Kit for sale. Dare I mention the name..? Oh, and some bits.
Sorry Luke. I stripped 2 1991 1.8LXs, and I'm afraid that they didn't have LSDs as they were just reps' specials. The shells have long gone, but I kept most of the other bits, so, if there is anything else, just let me know. Dave. On Feb 21, 4:34 pm, Luke Neville lukemnevi...@googlemail.com wrote: Hi Dave, I don't suppose that any of your Sierra diff's are LSD? I am after one for my Xtreme (still in progress). I have caught the bug of planning upgrades before I have even finished the car, but apparently that is normal.. Regards Luke -- 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: cars for sale on piston heads
Well, if anyone is looking for a 2+2, I have one for sale at considerably less than those: C414LWB. 1986 XR2-based in Rover Polynesian metallic (light green with a bit of blue in it). Taxed until April, MoT until Sept. Really nice condition with the one exception of some micro-blistering on the bonnet. 95K miles, which probably includes the donor mileage. Had been stored in a dry garage since 2004, but I resurrected it and have been driving it about for the last 3 months. I have been really impressed with the standard of build. Half-leather interior, by Quantum themselves. No rear seat (carpeted out). Ford BBS multi-spoke alloys, Weber from Mk1 XR2 and 4-2-1 manifold. Set up on rolling road (with graphs) and does run very well. Usual electric mirrors and windows. Central locking but no alarm. Sony CD/radio with 6x9s in back. History file. New black hood. White clock faces. And the good bit: £995 to an Owners Club member. No offers. Will go on Ebay when the weather improves, so this is a chance to get in early. E- mail if interested. Dave. On Feb 20, 9:36 pm, Gary gary_brokensh...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2364285.htm extremehttp://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2498985.htm 2+2 (Rob Griegs old car)http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1741330.htm 2+2 White Gary Qless. -- 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] Another Kit for sale. Dare I mention the name..? Oh, and some bits.
Rn H**d for sale. There, I've said it. Just in case anyone really wants to go down market, I have an unfinished Sub-K that I need to get rid of. I'll never get around to it. Almost all the kit is there and it's finished to rolling chassis standard, with all exterior body panels fitted. It includes a re-conditioned 1.8 Pinto engine (never been run), a Type 9 gearbox and the v5 and chassis plates from a J-reg 1.8LX sierra donor (I know that was a CVH, but that doesn't fit this car and the engine came from an earlier car). I have all the major bits needed to complete the kit, apart from the rear lights, radiator and fuel tank. I also have the videos that they publish instead of a build manual, and the original invioce for the kit. I would take £700 for the thing, otherwise I'll have to Ebay it either whole or in bits. Need the space. I also have the 1.8 CVH from the donor, if anyone has a use for it. It was reconditioned and ran very well. Converted to FWD (distributor, thermostat housing, etc). With Carb, but no exhaust manifold. Say £50? Oh, and so many other bits from broken Sierras. Including 2 sets of lights, a couple of diffs, driveshafts, calipers, etc. Feel free to ask. One day, my garage floor will get painted, but I'm not sure I'll live to see it! 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: Bits left over from the 20vt engine transplant
Thanks, Neil. I'll contact you nearer to the date. Dave On Feb 17, 10:02 pm, barnacle nailed.barna...@gmail.com wrote: Dave, the radiator and fans (and probably some pipework) are in the back of the kit. It's coming to me on Wednesday, all being well, so I should be able to get it to Stoneleigh. Geoff, the master cylinder and servo are in Hemel. Derek, Joe Knight knows to expect you. Neil. On Feb 16, 8:48 pm, Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi Neil, Please don't throw the radiator and fan away if they are in reasonable condition. My Mk1 (Q013) has a Mk1 Fiesta radiator that is absolutely tiny and, if and when I get round to rebuilding it an XR2 item would be much better. I usually work down South, but am between jobs at the moment, so stuck in Yorkshire. I could send you some money for postage, or could wait until Stoneleigh/Newark, or when I'm next passing Hereford or Hemel. Depends how much you need them out of the way? Send me an email and let me know. Thanks, 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: Bits left over from the 20vt engine transplant
Hi Neil, Please don't throw the radiator and fan away if they are in reasonable condition. My Mk1 (Q013) has a Mk1 Fiesta radiator that is absolutely tiny and, if and when I get round to rebuilding it an XR2 item would be much better. I usually work down South, but am between jobs at the moment, so stuck in Yorkshire. I could send you some money for postage, or could wait until Stoneleigh/Newark, or when I'm next passing Hereford or Hemel. Depends how much you need them out of the way? Send me an email and let me know. Thanks, 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: Quantum Kit Cars is born.
I'd have thought that the problem was the sharp edge left when the lid drops down. In fact, I'm suprised it met the minimum radius requirements of SVA? The Mk1 had perspex covers over the lights, but mine had them removed by the previous owner because they got scratched to the point of limiting the light output. Maybe the wrong material choice? By the way, living in the sticks, I have found that the 2+2 light recesses are good at catching low-flying birds, and they don't half take some cleaning out. They don't do it twice, though. That's the only birds it's managed to attract so far...! On Dec 19, 7:45 pm, Matthew Wastell matt...@wastell.eu wrote: I'd say the problem with pop down is the tunnel vision it gives the light so that it tends not to scatter closely in front of the car. A few complain with 2+2 who live in the sticks. I've hot around it on mine. Flush units will maintain the aerodynamics. I wonder if a clear lens could be made to go body colour like an LCD display in reverse, that would be cool :-). On 19 Dec 2010, at 13:20, jin jinmys...@btinternet.com wrote: I often wondered why more mainstream manufacturers didn’t adopt the pop down units on the quantum, seems like the ideal solution since pop ups have been outlawed for some time now On Dec 19, 12:33 pm, Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Just let you know that pop up headlights have been banned from production for some years now due to health and safety when hitting a pedestrian. This is why cars like the MX5 now have proper headlights unlike the original ones. Eddie On Dec 12, 10:23 pm, Waterboy182 aaronfre...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi Ed, I would like to also wish you all the best with the new venture and look forward to seeing the new models however (and I apologise if this is taken the wrong way)... with SVA the way it is would the newer mark fiesta's, or even a Puma, not be better for the future? With the KA only having a 1.3 as standard won't single donor status be tricky unless the original engine is used, and the rest of the components are a little suspect too (brakes, suspension etc) in comparison to the readily available Fiesta or Puma donors? I for one would especially welcome a move towards a jap based Quantum based on the Almera, or maybe a rwd mx5? Just thoughts, probably on my own with the jap route and may be too much work to achieve! I'd especially love to see a new saloon/coupe, minus sunroof and pop up lights! On Dec 12, 5:21 pm, Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Hi all Thank you for the kind words that have been expressed here about my taking on Quantum. Some of the comments have been quite humbling. I have given much thought about taking on Quantum, this decision was not taken lightly. I must thank John Rosemary who have been very suportive of my taking Quantum on. I wil now have everything I need to support all of the older models from moulds to spares. It is important to now progress Quantum, and to that end I have decided that the 2+2 model will have an update. It is looking likely that it will be re engineered to run on a Ka donar and also have a styling update. Don't worry, the styling update will be more evolution rather than revolution. I am planning on a factory open day towards the end of June / begining of July so that you are able to see the progress. I look foward to working as closely as possible with the QOC and giving new life to the cars that we love. Eddie On Dec 10, 2:18 pm, vince vince@virgin.net wrote: I would just like to add my best wishes to Eddie on his new venture . We all know things are safe in Eddie's hands. Well Done Vince [The Merchandising man] You know where to come ! On Dec 8, 1:59 pm, Hamish Freeman ham...@blimps.fsnet.co.uk wrote: How nice for once to see a logical progression such that someone who has made an effort to provide updates and improvements for the Quantum Marque for some time now has actually been able to buy the company - a touch of Victor Kiam? Congratulations and hope you are able to make a thriving business of it! Hamish Trish - Original Message - From: Andy Heaton To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 9:11 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Kit Cars is born. Hot off the press.Quantum Kit Cars is born..and the new owner lives in Bristol.often is accused of loosing the plot...but we no him better as Eddie Ruskin. Eddie and I have had many discussions over the last few weeks and with a little bit of help, Eddie has completed the purchase todaywell done and good luck and all being well you should have a smooth handover on the 18th Dec Eddie will fill you in with further details of what's to happen later. I shall look forward to Saturday Evening
[Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Kit Cars is born.
Eddie, Just a suggestion to get some money into the coffers quickly: Why not do a batch of 2+2 hardtops, just using the original mould, if you have it? They seem to be very sought after when they come up for sale, and it shouldn't be difficult to canvass the 2+2 owners to see how many were interested. I don't know the costs, but they are just a simple moulding, with a bought-in rear window, and second hand ones seem to be £200 - 300 each. Moulded in the correct gel coat, or sprayed to the right colour, they should be worth a lot more than that. Afraid I've just got a second-hand one for mine, or I would have been a customer. Dave. P.S. My 2+2 has the door cappings fitted that Quantum made. As you probably know, they cover the top of the original door panel and go round to meet the glass. They help get rid of the Fiesta look, and again are simple, easy revenue earners. P.P.S. It also has the non-Fiesta dashboard, which uses the Fiesta instruments, but cut to be flat-fronted, with a shaped panel in front of them to make them look like separate instruments. (Like Robin Hood did with the Sierra ones, but better). It gets compliments, but, to be honest, could be better resolved. Really needs to be removable in parts, so that you can get at things easier, and it would be nice if the shape lent itself to being covered in leather/leathercloth. Seal of vents to heater is also a problem area at present, but shouldn't be beyond the wit of man to sort out. On Dec 14, 11:25 pm, Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Wow we have some ideas here. I think you should all now appreciate that the revampt 2+2 will not be the last car, so people think about what is achiveable first that is cost affective. Now when I do this, I automatically think along the lines of the Ka because it is very easy to get hold of, long production run, many performace parts on the aftermarket, a whole range of goodies on the donnor cars like power steering etc. Now when the underside is done and it's on it's wheels, then it's time toconsider the other options. The renewed dash and door cards is something I have thought about and I am keen on, but wouldent it be nice if it could also be fitted to the older 2+2s as well. If it's possible, I will try to do this. However, the H4 roof is something for me to think about, and belive me I will. I belive that the follow up car will be the one that I will widen and use a different donnor, but people, that bridge will be crossed when I am there. For now, I really want a revampt 2+2 that will be fun to build and drive whilst enableing all year round driving. It needs to be in the fold of the original Quantum. Please keep bringing on the sugestions as this is getting the creative thoughts flowwing. I can ashure you that all your comments are being looked into and considered. Eddie On Dec 14, 8:21 pm, Russell Willcox russ...@quantum54.freeserve.co.uk wrote: Jim, You are correct the new KA is a rebodied Fiat 500, you can find references to Fiat and Lancia if you look hard enough. Just to add my two pence worth, I congratulate Eddie on the acquisition, I know he is very enthusiastic. Mechanics wise it would be nice to have something slightly more modern, but I think even the last Fiesta has a rear setup similar to the MK2 with a beam and drum brakes. My main factor would be the availability of a diesel engine. The later Fiestas had decent diesel engines as they were developed by Peugeot/Citroen who make good diesel units and having driven a few are very responsive with excellent fuel economy. Electric power steering is also fitted to the latest model but I think many older Fords i.e MK1/2 escorts use the column from a VX Corsa which is readily available, so nothing is out of the question. I for one like the idea of the saloon, a fibreglass monocoque that is very useable as an everyday car, but I am getting old! So as a final word my ideal would be a revamp of the saloon based on the diesel engine/mechanics from the VW/Audi/Skoda stable. I have just bought an A4 Avant from 1997 with 203000 miles on it and it still drives beautifully, all for �650. Russell On 14/12/2010 10:09, Jim Hearne wrote: I think the very late Ka's did have a different engine but i think they are too new to be available as donors. The new Ka is pretty much a Fiat isn't it ? Jim On 14/12/2010 09:53, dar...@siepka.me.uk wrote: did the later Ka not get a 16v engine? or was it just and 8v ohc variant of the crossflow engine you can get autoboxes for the crossflow engines in the mk3and 4 fiestas,i nearly had one in the coupe ! yuk darren On Dec 14, 9:35 am, Jim Hearnej...@quantums.info wrote: I think you are mixing up 2 engines. The old Ka has only ever had a 1.3l version of the Kent crossflow fitted and later on the 1.6l version in the streetka etc. These do get very tappy,
[Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum Kit Cars is born.
Firstly, I have inherited some of Eddie's work in the shape of the restyled front end on my 2+2, and I can vouch for its quality. My best wishes for the future. Secondly, I've thought about the subject of more modern donors myself, and here's what I came up with: 1) I wouldn't put a year's work and £10K+ into building a kit based on a 25-year old Fiesta myself, so I reckon that a donor update is a given. Although some of the competitors are based on some pretty dated technology too, I suppose. 2) Quantum appealed to the more conservative end of the kit market and were very successful, so the donor needs to be tough and low-risk. Also, the finished kit needs to have everything a mass-produced car would have (PAS, ABS, Air Con, Airbags, etc.). The older customer may need to persuade a less-enthusiastic spouse that the end product will be safe and comfortable. 3) Having bought the existing designs, it seems sensible to develop them, rather then start with something completely new. So RWD is a non- starter for a while at least? 4) Given the number of diesel Quantums, and 1.4s around, the donor needs to offer a wide range of options, not just high performance. 5) The use of the Ford interior was criticised, so I wouldn't go for the Puma just to get a smart interior. Put the Ford bits into a new dash to make them look different. People will use whatever seats they like and/or get them re-trimmed anyway. 6) Don't get too fixed into the idea of kits. Many of the manufacturers I spoke to at Stoneleigh seemed to be making smaller numbers of finished cars rather than large numbers of kits. Quantum seemed to have a steady business doing that in the old days too. (Sorry, I know about company law, but Quantum Sports Cars appeals to people that Quantum Kit Cars might scare off, and l would think carefully about the use of the word kit on the badges/publicity). So, my money is on a mild re-work of the 2+2 to take later Fiesta parts, maybe Focus, with space for RS turbo/2.0 Zetec engines. Which would be a nice car. I would have thought that there were sales in the H4 as it is for a year or two, but the work involved in creating a new set of moulds might be prohibitive. Not sure about the Coupe - maybe just a bit too dated now to encourage new builds? Or, you could completely re-design the floorplan, flare out the wheelarches and sit the 2+2 on the running gear from a 4WD, 350bhp Impreza...! Yahooo!! Would give that guy at Curborough a run for his money next year.! All the best, Dave. On Dec 13, 9:57 pm, Waterboy182 aaronfre...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi Ed, My logic behind it all comes from a couple of different angles for both you and the end user... In my humble opinion whatever you base future models on needs to have a fairly modern and potentially powerful engine range, and an already established reputation as a sports car will add much kudos if possible. When looking at a potential base for any kit I always thought commercially one of the most important things is affordable donor availability for the immediate future, and of course it is handy if the donor has a tendency to rust making the car practically worthless! Hence previous succesful kit periods being mostly based on Cortina's, Escort's and Mini's... with the occasional Spitfire, Rover etc thrown in! There are masses of Puma's out there suffering badly from rot, and regularly suffering from over exuberant driving so donor's are really easy to come by and even the interiors are reasonably good, especially if you can find the leather clad ones. The 1.4 powered version would be cheap to tax and insure yet still pokey, and the 1.7 with it's uprated gearbox is probably one of the best engines in some ways put in a Ford in recent years. Obviously the Fiesta has similar heritage but will be able to offer less in the way of interior 'cred' and the engines aren't quite as desirable from the MK4 range which the Puma is based on, hence the Fiesta boys doing Puma conversions... plus of course you can take on the Puma's excellent reputation as a drivers car and a proper fwd sports car! Much easier to appeal to potential new Quantum enthusiasts by selling them a 're-bodied', tuned and improved Puma than Ka I would think. I also fear 1.6 Ka donors may be a bit thin on the ground, now and in the future i'm afraid. On the rwd Jap route, similarly there are 100's of MX5's, import and UK, rusting away all over the UK but with very durable engines and superb gearboxes! Spares back up is fantastic, and what with people constantly crashing them as they are not used to a rwd sports car there are even plenty of later ones coming up for salvage. Although i'm not much of a mechanic I am pretty ok on research, sales, purchasing and marketing, if you ever need a hand or a chat please drop me a line, would be happy to help in anyway I can. I admire you for taking on a project/dream as big as this one, and thank you for saving the parts
[Quantum Owners] Re: More on the 2+2 20vt conversion
I've spent some time looking at wheels/tyres and clearances, etc, so for what it's worth: 1) The Focus wheels have a 52.5mm offset, as opposed to the 37mm or so for the Fiesta/Escort. So you are nearer to a 15mm spacer, which will make the bolts very long. Suggest that you look at different wheels, with a better offset. Clearances for big wheels tyres are very marginal, I've found, and starting with the wrong offset will not help. 2) My 2+2 won't accept 7x15 rims on the front without 3mm spacers. Ditto my coupe. That's with a 37mm offset, so add or subtract spacer thickness accordingly. The first foul is on the track-rod end., but the strut is pretty close. (check for brake hose fouling, too, as mine were worn through the stainless braiding!) 3) My 2+2 won't accept 7x15 rims on the back without 10mm spacers, which then mean that the tyres hit the edge of the wheelarch (again 37mm offset). Full droop wasn't a problem, it was full compression, where the N/S wheel tucks in and hits the shock absorber. HOWEVER, I suspect the drilling for my panhard rod bracket on the shell, as the n/ s rear wheel is 10mm further inboard than the o/s when stood on the wheels. The positions of the anti-roll bar brackets on the anti-roll bar echo this, as the n/s is 10mm nearer the end of the bar than the o/ s. 4) I was advised that 195/45x15 tyres on 6.5x15 wheels were the maximum that would fit the 2+2. I would suspect that to be the case. Mine had 195/50x15 on 7x15 wheels and was fouling everywhere. The fronts had 3mm spacers on, and I suspect that the rears also had them on originally, but they had been left off at some point. The N/S rear tyre had no lettering left on the inside, where it was eating its way through the inner arch! Oh yes - mine was the factory demonstrator, as still seen on the Quantum Heritage website. With the same wheels fitted! 5) I now have 185/55x14 on 6x14 wheels with a 38mm offset, and 3mm spacers on the back, with no fouling issues. Hopefully, sorting out the back end by moving the panhard rod mounting 5mm to the o/s will get rid of the spacer issue. 6) The coupe has 185/60x14 on 6x14 wheels with a 37mm offset. Appears not to have a foul, but on heavy braking the front wheels come back far enough to touch the wheelarch. That must be down to compliance in the bushes, but it has just had an MoT, so they shouldn't be that bad. There's 10mm or so of clearance when stood, so make sure you have PLENTY of clearance. I may get a look at this over the weekend. (185/60x14 is bigger in diameter than 195/50x15, by the way) 7) I realised that it's not just the size of tyres, or the rim width that is important, but also the combination of the two. With my 7 rims the walls of the 195 tyres were pulled outwards more than they would be on 6.5 or 6 rims. Therefore, I might have had more clearance with the same tyres on narrower wheels. We are talking 5mm or so clearances on the inside of the wheels, as I suspect you have found, so small differences are important. I have a spreadsheet that calculates the different rolling diameters for wheel/tyre sizes if it's any use to you. I'll mail it if you like. Hope the above is some use. Best of luck. Dave. On Nov 18, 8:31 pm, barnacle nailed.barna...@gmail.com wrote: Today's fun and games... In spite of yesterday's optimism, when we tightened up all the nuts and bolts on the front suspension, the wheels locked. Turned out to be a combination of things, but mostly the brake carriers wanted to be a part of the discs when the hub nuts were tightened up. That required some careful tickling of the hub and the carrier but that's now resolved. Fitting the wheels with the spacers - they're too thin to have hub centres - is a pain but we managed, and the Focus wheels self- centre on their cone washer bolts. At the back we discovered the panhard rod which controls the rear track was fractionally short; it meant the passenger rear wheel jammed against the trailing arm on full droop. This hadn't been an issue with the narrower tyres, but with 195s it's a problem (and possibly with the 185s I'm planning on using) so we fixed it by cutting the rod and TIG welding it back two(!) millimetres longer... Now it's clear, and using 185s will give another 5mm clearance all round. We've fitted the gearstick and cables; it takes quite a while to get a hole-saw through half an inch of fibreglass... And finally, we've made a test fit of the dashboard; the instruments will go in with a little persuasion but the steering wheel still has us scratching heads; it's the same length as the Ford item but starts three inches nearer. We thing we have a solution but will consider in daylight when we've had a chance to sleep on it. -- 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
[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: Speedo problems.
There are two connectors on the back of the panel. Are they both in correctly? Also, if the connector is loose, make sure it is the right way round, as they are keyed to stop them going in the wrong way. As the man says, it's a cable speedo, so if it doesn't work it won't be the wiring. It doesn't need electricity, just the drive cable from the gearbox. On 6 Oct, 10:06, Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk wrote: Have you an electronic speedo? If it's the standard mk2 Fiesta parts it should have acable drive speedo - just make sure it's all clipped in position correctly. - Original Message - From: Luke Ev luke_ethering...@hotmail.co.uk To: Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 8:30 AM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Speedo problems. Hello! I had to changed the dashlights on my saloon, they are working fine now! when i re-attached the dash, everything worked perfectly apart from the temp gauge and the speedo! I think one of these is rather important. I'm not sure why its doing this or what i have done to cause it, i checked that all the connectors were in. I think its something to do with the loom that goes to the back of the speedo, but to be honest i'm not sure how this works, but I made sure that it was plugged back in at the end, it felt loose but did not appear to be able to be pushed in any further. just stumped really. Any ideas? -- 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 athttp://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). ---- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG -www.avg.com Version: 9.0.862 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3178 - Release Date: 10/05/10 07:34:00- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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: QMOPS
Afraid that my collection of decaying plastic will have to come first. However, I do have a build manual for a Mk1, if it's any use to you guys. Would need to be copied (and I suppose that really ought to be cleared with Quantum!), as I still need it for mine. Don't know if the manual was revised much over the early cars, and I don't know if this was the one used for build or if it was printed later. It's in good condition and appears all to be there. Mine is 013, so it should be about as late as a Mk1 Manual gets. Let me know if necessary. Dave. P.S. Our saloon has the brake proportioning valve fitted in front of the N/S rear wheel. Changed the handbrake cable at the weekend and found that the bolts holding the valve on had corroded through. It was hanging off the brake pipes. Might be worth a quick look every now and then on similar cars? On 3 Oct, 18:26, Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Im comming can't wait, be just like going to work !!! Come on people, come on downand join in, we have a lot of laughs and turn red at the same time ;-) see you there Eddie On 1 Oct, 17:06, Steve Kodz st...@h4-turbo.co.uk wrote: The car is still down in Andy's barn in Dorset, as we are still sanding the paint back to the gel coat, to prepare it for Eddie Ruskin to work on. With luck, we can complete this and turn the car over to Eddie, when he is ready. I can meet up with anyone who needs help finding it, as unless you've been there before it's very hard to find! Overalls or a change of clothing essential, as you will go red ;) Regards, Steve --www.h4-turbo.co.ukwww.quantumowners.co.ukwww.quantumcars.co.ukwww.qua... On Friday 01 Oct 2010, michaelhughe...@aol.com wrote: where and what is there to do this time. Michael- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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: Coupe roofs
Saloon is the saloon (as it had a boot with a fixed rear window). Eddie is talking about the Mk2 Saloon roof I'm sure. I thought you have a Mk2 as you were talking about bonding in the rear glass, the Mk1 doesn't use bonded glass. Jim On 27/09/2010 13:05, Dave the Subbie wrote: Hi Eddie, When you say Coupe, do you mean the hatchbacks? Mine has problems around the sunroof area, but I don't think it's worth spending the money on. I'll do a localised repair with tissue and make good with filler. For what it's worth, I can't see much point in spending much money on the early cars, as their value is so low. I note that there's a really nice one that appears on Ebay/pistonheads etc for 1500-ish every so often, but never seems to sell. Obviously, the Club's work on 003 is a different case, as I can see its historic value, and it would be nice to see it exhibited somewhere. But that's a one off, and I can't really see anyone seriously paying much more than 600/700 for any of the others, even in good condition. So the repairs are going to be cost-driven in the extreme! For what it's worth, the sunroof on my car doesn't look to be a very good design in any case, using a boot-seal around the lip, with consequent large gaps between the sunroof panel and the roof edge, which must be noisy. The clip doesn't look man-enough to hold such a large panel tight, and the 2-part hinges are a bit domestic. Sorry, but I'd advise anyone who wanted a sunroof in a saloon to fit an after market glass one - much cheaper, and easier, probably a better result, and more sensible in view of the value of the car. In fact, I have a couple in my loft that they can have if they are serious..! Sorry if I sound a bit negative (OK, very negative), but I'm afraid that I don't share your optimism, and it seems like a lot of work for a limited market. Now, a nice-looking dash moulding to replace the XR2 item, a bit like the one in my 2+2, but maybe a bit prettier. I could see a small, but useful market for that?? Dave. On 27 Sep, 08:52, Eddieerus...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Hi all I now have a mould for the Coupe Roof, so if anyone needs a leaking sun roof removed, I now can insert bodywork in place. In due course I will be attempting to transfer the mk 1 sun roof system to the mk 2 this will take a while, but is planned Eddie- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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: Coupe roofs
I have both (or rather, my son has a Mk2, but I get to fix it..!), and a 2+2. I had read the later part of the post, and assumed that Eddie was referring to the Mk1 throughout. I used the terms hatchback and saloon, as the Owner's Club webste refers to the Mk1 as the Coupe, which I found a bit confusing. I can see the logic in laminating a simple shaped piece of GRP into the roof to replace an after-market sunroof, and, with Eddie's skills, I suspect that it might be a viable exercise. I assume that the Mk2 is a single-skinned roof?? Ours is covered in carpet, so I can't see. The Mk1 is a double-skinned roof, with a leathercloth texture embossed into the surface (on the inside). The two skins are bonded in the sunroof aperture. (badly, in my case, and some others, I believe). Obviously, to remove that would be much more involved, and as there are only a dozen or so cars around, I couldn't see a rush of people wanting to try it. A solid sunroof may be a nice thing, but the Mk1's is not something I would personally want to copy. I've spent a lot of time looking at how I could improve it, and come to the conclusion it just isn't a successful bit of design. Anyway, they were just my thoughts, and I certainly didn't want to offend anyone. Please accept my apologies, Dave. On 27 Sep, 15:24, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: Normally the Mk1 Quantum saloon is the hatchback (as it actually had a hatchback) and the Mk2 Saloon is the saloon (as it had a boot with a fixed rear window). Eddie is talking about the Mk2 Saloon roof I'm sure. I thought you have a Mk2 as you were talking about bonding in the rear glass, the Mk1 doesn't use bonded glass. Jim On 27/09/2010 13:05, Dave the Subbie wrote: Hi Eddie, When you say Coupe, do you mean the hatchbacks? Mine has problems around the sunroof area, but I don't think it's worth spending the money on. I'll do a localised repair with tissue and make good with filler. For what it's worth, I can't see much point in spending much money on the early cars, as their value is so low. I note that there's a really nice one that appears on Ebay/pistonheads etc for 1500-ish every so often, but never seems to sell. Obviously, the Club's work on 003 is a different case, as I can see its historic value, and it would be nice to see it exhibited somewhere. But that's a one off, and I can't really see anyone seriously paying much more than 600/700 for any of the others, even in good condition. So the repairs are going to be cost-driven in the extreme! For what it's worth, the sunroof on my car doesn't look to be a very good design in any case, using a boot-seal around the lip, with consequent large gaps between the sunroof panel and the roof edge, which must be noisy. The clip doesn't look man-enough to hold such a large panel tight, and the 2-part hinges are a bit domestic. Sorry, but I'd advise anyone who wanted a sunroof in a saloon to fit an after market glass one - much cheaper, and easier, probably a better result, and more sensible in view of the value of the car. In fact, I have a couple in my loft that they can have if they are serious..! Sorry if I sound a bit negative (OK, very negative), but I'm afraid that I don't share your optimism, and it seems like a lot of work for a limited market. Now, a nice-looking dash moulding to replace the XR2 item, a bit like the one in my 2+2, but maybe a bit prettier. I could see a small, but useful market for that?? Dave. On 27 Sep, 08:52, Eddieerus...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Hi all I now have a mould for the Coupe Roof, so if anyone needs a leaking sun roof removed, I now can insert bodywork in place. In due course I will be attempting to transfer the mk 1 sun roof system to the mk 2 this will take a while, but is planned Eddie- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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: OZ Alloys
They are still in the original silver colour, with the OZ lettering on them. Just need touching up around the rims, where they have been scuffed. Dave. On 28 Sep, 11:42, Paul F paul.fenni...@eu.bovislendlease.com wrote: Dave what colour are they please? Paul On 27 Sep, 13:14, Dave the Subbie dave_the_sub...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi All, I have a set of 4 off 7Jx15 ET37 OZ Supertourismo alloys going spare if anyone has a use for them. Came from my 2+2, so have the standard 4- stud 108mm PCD Ford fixings. Not bad condition, need some scratches touching up, but not corroded. No tyres. Removed from the 2+2 because they were too big and caused fouling problems. Definitely too big for the saloon and hatch. May fit an H4 or Extreme?? I'll put them on E-bay, but, if anyone wants to offer me £80 for them first? They probably weigh in at £10 each for scrap! May even be able to deliver, if you live on the route between Yorkshire and Reading. Dave.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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] OZ Alloys
Hi All, I have a set of 4 off 7Jx15 ET37 OZ Supertourismo alloys going spare if anyone has a use for them. Came from my 2+2, so have the standard 4- stud 108mm PCD Ford fixings. Not bad condition, need some scratches touching up, but not corroded. No tyres. Removed from the 2+2 because they were too big and caused fouling problems. Definitely too big for the saloon and hatch. May fit an H4 or Extreme?? I'll put them on E-bay, but, if anyone wants to offer me £80 for them first? They probably weigh in at £10 each for scrap! May even be able to deliver, if you live on the route between Yorkshire and Reading. 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: Coupe roofs
Hi Eddie, When you say Coupe, do you mean the hatchbacks? Mine has problems around the sunroof area, but I don't think it's worth spending the money on. I'll do a localised repair with tissue and make good with filler. For what it's worth, I can't see much point in spending much money on the early cars, as their value is so low. I note that there's a really nice one that appears on Ebay/pistonheads etc for £1500-ish every so often, but never seems to sell. Obviously, the Club's work on 003 is a different case, as I can see its historic value, and it would be nice to see it exhibited somewhere. But that's a one off, and I can't really see anyone seriously paying much more than £600/700 for any of the others, even in good condition. So the repairs are going to be cost-driven in the extreme! For what it's worth, the sunroof on my car doesn't look to be a very good design in any case, using a boot-seal around the lip, with consequent large gaps between the sunroof panel and the roof edge, which must be noisy. The clip doesn't look man-enough to hold such a large panel tight, and the 2-part hinges are a bit domestic. Sorry, but I'd advise anyone who wanted a sunroof in a saloon to fit an after market glass one - much cheaper, and easier, probably a better result, and more sensible in view of the value of the car. In fact, I have a couple in my loft that they can have if they are serious..! Sorry if I sound a bit negative (OK, very negative), but I'm afraid that I don't share your optimism, and it seems like a lot of work for a limited market. Now, a nice-looking dash moulding to replace the XR2 item, a bit like the one in my 2+2, but maybe a bit prettier. I could see a small, but useful market for that?? Dave. On 27 Sep, 08:52, Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Hi all I now have a mould for the Coupe Roof, so if anyone needs a leaking sun roof removed, I now can insert bodywork in place. In due course I will be attempting to transfer the mk 1 sun roof system to the mk 2 this will take a while, but is planned Eddie -- 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: H4 High Level Brake light
Hi Chaps, On my Locost, where the lights are really low, I fitted a cheap after- market LED brakelight to the roll-bar, for the same reasons. It is a strip of LEDs on a circuit board, fitted in an ABS 'U'- section, with a mounting block at each end. It is adjustable to any sensible angle, by slackening the screws to the mounting blocks. I think the brand was All-ride or something similar. Sold by the cheap hardware shops. Costs about a fiver. My only concern would be water-proofness on a regularly, used car. Isn't an issue on the Locost which isn't used in wet weather, due to lack of luxuries like a windscreen, etc., so I didn't look into it, but you would have to have a look and see what you think. probably wouldn't be too bad with the careful use of vaseline and/or silicone sealant in the critical areas. I got a few from a wholesaler, and I may have a spare one, if you can't find one locally. Dave. On 21 Sep, 00:06, Eddie erus...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Hi Bill I have been checking that out on Stuarts car and can confirm that access is a problem there. You might have problems finding a brake light that will correct the angle from the body to the drivers behind eye line. Keep me posted on how you get on please eddie On 19 Sep, 22:48, bilje55 billjackso...@btinternet.com wrote: Ever since a rear end shunt robbed me of my first kit car I have been an advocate of high backed seats with head rests and high level third brake lights. I want to fit one to the rear of my H4located in the middle of the panel that slopes upwards from the boot lid to the rear screen...so it will have to mount on the outside of the body . 90's Saab 9000's have an external unit that might do, if I can fine a decent onebut I wondered if anyone else had found a unit that does this job? I'd rather an LED strip type light, but it would need to have its own enclosure that could be attached through the panel, either with Rivnuts or bolts if I can a) get to the back of the panel (which I assume can be reached via the wet compartment where the folded rear screen fits). and b) if there is actually suufficient clearance inside this compartment to manage this. Any thoughts, anyone? Bill Jackson- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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: Nearly Up and running!!
Have you looked on Ebay? See item 170543731659 Dave. On 21 Sep, 21:22, Luke Ev luke_ethering...@hotmail.co.uk wrote: Know any good places apart from scrappies where i can get em? Thanks On Sep 21, 9:33 am, Jim Hearne j...@quantums.info wrote: If you mean the Mk2 Saloon rear windows then they are just the ones from the Donor Mk2 Fiesta. Jim On 21/09/2010 09:12, Luke Ev wrote: OK guys, passed the MOT and has Tax, still not sure about these windows, what are they from, is it escort?? i might just put some glass ones in there and get them tinted. Also alternator belt came loose and needed tightening, common problem?? thanks :)- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- 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: Ref Jenni Heaton
Hi Andy, Good to hear that yesterday went as well as possible in the circumstances. I'm sure we're all looking forward to hearing more positive news in the next few days and weeks. Thanks for all your hard work on Sunday. I'm sure it can't have been easy, but I know that we all had a good time trying to beat your lap time in the diesel Citroen... All the best, Dave. On 21 Sep, 08:30, Andy Heaton andy.hea...@virgin.net wrote: Hi All Just to keep everybody in the loop, Jenni was diagnosed with a brain tumour last week and is in Southampton neurological centre. The neuro team operated on her yesterday morning and glad to say no complications, they have managed to get the whole of the tumour out. After a good night sleep she is up and gently moving about this morning. We shall not know the results of the biopsy until next week, so we will cross each bridge as it comes. Thanks to all who were at the QOC Action Day on Sunday for your support and best wishes. Andy and Ali. -- 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).
