Re: [Quantum Owners] Suggestions welcomed

Suggestions welcomed Is it possible that excessive movement of the suspension has pulled the handbrake on? Ian On Thu, 28 Sep 2017 at 09:53, 'Michael Hughes' via Quantum Owners Group <quantumowners@googlegroups.com> wrote: I jacked up a FWD car which was on a SORN and had not been

Re: [Quantum Owners] Suggestions welcomed

and it’s now stuck on. Jim From: 'Michael Hughes' via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 8:22 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Suggestions welcomed I jacked up a FWD car which was on a SORN and had not been moved for a while. With the u

Re: [Quantum Owners] Suggestions welcomed

(from before) could put more force on. Have you tried lowering it to the where it was at first to see if it frees up again? How far was the wheel rotated? Is the drum ovalised and has now reached a tight spot? Martin - Original Message - From: 'Michael Hughes' via Quantum

[Quantum Owners] Suggestions welcomed

I jacked up a FWD car which was on a SORN and had not been moved for a while. With the undriven rear wheel just off the ground I could rotate it slowly by hand. Wanting to take a closer look I jacked the car higher (to get a block or axle stand underneath) but found that the wheel was now

Re: [Quantum Owners] Smelly question

Fumes from the rear might be cured by charcoal tablets (only joking) Michael -Original Message- From: Rolf To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Mon, 4 Sep 2017 22:08 Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Smelly question About the fumes: it is only

Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Magazine

I seem to have missed these issues but there is a possibility that my membership might have lapsed. Please check your lists to see if I should have had them meanwhile I will get in touch with Jan about the current year. Thanks Michael -Original Message- From: Maxine Williams

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Electric Q

Some might prefer the birds to sigh. -Original Message- From: Rolf To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Wed, 3 May 2017 20:53 Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Electric Q Anthony is doing a wonderfull job on this interesting project,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Electric Q

For those with long memories it might bring to mind Hugh Lofting's Dr DoLittle book with its strange animals - including the 'Pushme Pullu' - only joking. was chatting to another member yesterday about my half-formed idea to use the motor from a scrap G Whiz to drive the back wheels of my

Re: [Quantum Owners] Six Wheeled Cars

Thanks for the correction about 6 wheeled F1 cars though what I thought I had seen was a car with four front wheels on one 'axle' rather than a 3 'axle' set up Russell is right in recalling the 6 wheel Hustler a bit like the Mini Moke in concept -Original Message- From: russell

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 distributor

The fault might simply be that the lead into the top of the distributor cap is working itself loose. Using a company car I had the embarrassing experience of calling the company workshop staff out on a 30 mile return trip at 10.30 p.m. as I was returning from a meeting in the Midlands. The

Re: [Quantum Owners] Radio options?

I have a Blaupunkt like this but have never used it. It depends on a link with the odometer to calculate the vehicle's position. -Original Message- From: kynastonp . To: quantumowners Sent: Mon, 13 Mar 2017 22:11 Subject: Re:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Good publicity opportunity for QOC?

I would be happy to send you what I have from the original builder namely the Assembly Manual as supplied by Quantum with the kit and the relevant Haynes Fiesta manual. A refund of the postal costs would be appreciated. Obviously I need your address. Does it still have an RS turbo engine?

Re: [Quantum Owners] Good publicity opportunity for QOC?

Thanks for getting in touch Chris. I was its second owner. The car originally had a red gel coat, this faded, so I had it resprayed in red. I still have some of the build history. -Original Message- From: Chris H To: Quantum Owners Group

Re: [Quantum Owners] Good publicity opportunity for QOC?

If the present owner of the RS Turbo coupe chassis no 99 reads this he might be able to challenge this too since it had done 98000 miles at the time I bought it almost 20 years ago. -Original Message- From: russell To: quantumowners

Re: [Quantum Owners] Automatic gearbox wanted.

After our e mail conversation last night I checked to see which Fiats used a CVT box answer was Fiat Uno -Original Message- From: Edward r To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Mon, 2 Jan 2017 15:35 Subject: [Quantum Owners] Automatic

[Quantum Owners] Fwd: Sign the Government ePetition for a new PumpWatch pricing watchdog

May I suggest that you consider signing the petition Michael -Original Message- From: Quentin Willson - FairFuelUK To: michaelhughes7a Sent: Sat, Nov 5, 2016 2:01 am Subject: Sign the Government ePetition for a new PumpWatch pricing

Re: [Quantum Owners] Q2+2 in museum

Many thanks, I wonder who the first owner / builder was. -Original Message- From: Hans Defauwes To: quantumowners Sent: Mon, Oct 24, 2016 4:22 pm Subject: [Quantum Owners] Q2+2 in museum Q2+2 sportted in a car museum in

Re: [Quantum Owners] Adrian Flux

Thanks for taking the trouble to publicise things done well. Too often good service is taken for granted. -Original Message- From: Matthew Wastell To: 'quantumowners@googlegroups.com' Sent: Sat, Jul 2, 2016 9:24 pm Subject: [Quantum

Re: [Quantum Owners] Ford Parts Direct

owners <quantumowners@googlegroups.com> Sent: Sat, Jun 18, 2016 7:16 pm Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Ford Parts Direct How do we find the BSM shop on Ebay? I've tried an advanced search on shops for Bristol Street, BSM Ford etc with no luck. - Original Message - From: 'Michael

[Quantum Owners] Ford Parts Direct

A new initiative in conjunction with Bristol Street Motors started in April. A special team have been established at Daventry to service E bay orders placed through the BSM ebay shop. The scheme will be expanded to cover more dealerships later this year.Orders received in Daventry by 11 a.m.

[Quantum Owners] Fiesta 40th anniversary Brighton run

Said to be the UK's best selling car for all time, the anniversary run from Dagenham to Brighton takes place on Saturday 16th of July 2016 For full details see www.fordsummerfestival.co.uk £60 entry fee covers car, driver, passenger, refreshment vouchers, afternoon and evening entertainment

Re: [Quantum Owners] MPG

If the weight of an engine makes so much difference it might be interesting to know how much difference it makes when Jon drives with and without a passenger (adhering to the same limits as he would have done with the trailer). Using a well known diesel powered estate car I towed an

Re: [Quantum Owners] Braking Question

has one now then put it back, if it doesn’t then don’t. Jim From: 'Michael Hughes' via Quantum Owners Group Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 10:57 AM To: quantumown...@googlegroups..com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Braking Question p.19 5.13 Coupe assembly manual ' Brake pr

Re: [Quantum Owners] Braking Question

p.19 5.13 Coupe assembly manual ' Brake pressure valve is discarded' Michael -Original Message- From: steve To: quantumowners Sent: Wed, Feb 17, 2016 10:48 am Subject: [Quantum Owners] Braking Question We have just received the

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Quarter Glass

I think that the rouge might well only deal with superficial scratches as it might be thought of as a kind of 'T Cut for Glass' Windscreen blemishes eg stone chips are repaired by filling with some form of clear plastic substance. Might be worth talking to a windscreen reairer to see if your

Re: [Quantum Owners] The ultimate fully electric 2+2

Electric boot releases can be found on the Quantum coupe but some owners found them troublesome and got rid of them There are a number of overlays for domestic and car seats which include massage rollers and some of these include heating - some operate both in house and in car. My own

Re: [Quantum Owners] New model?

Not so sure about the car but is there not a danger that people might think of you as being 'stuck up', just a passing thought for amusement only. However if you take the concept to its logical conclusion you would produce something similar to the Citroen based Romahomes that used bodies

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coolant thermostat

If I am right in suggesting that a thermostat that fails to open correctly stops the flow of coolant from the engine to the radiator and that one which opens too soon or sticks open, or is missing altogether causes the engine to run cold because the engine coolant flows through the radiator at

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Headlights Positioned too Low - MOT Failure

Surely this would have been picked up on the MOT as a separate issue? Maybe the shocks are Cream Crackered?? -Original Message- From: Susan and Martin Scott susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk To: quantumowners quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, 4 Jul 2015 22:47

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum H4 for sale

If you found someone with cover to drive cars not owned or hired by him/her they could take the car to the MOT station on your behalf and return it to you. The other consideration is that if you are insured you can take the car to any MOT station, provided you have an appointment, which might

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Eddie Ruskin

Many thanks for your news Eddie. With best wishes for your full recovery in the New Year. Thanks to your family and all who are supporting you behind the 'screens'. Michael and Paula Hughes -Original Message- From: Eddie eruskin%blueyonder.co...@gtempaccount.com To: quantumowners

Re: [Quantum Owners] Q99

I wouk=ld be interesred too as I was its second owner. Michael -Original Message- From: shaun mcsorley shaunmcsor...@gmail.com To: quantumowners quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, 29 Jun 2014 20:46 Subject: [Quantum Owners] Q99 Hi everyone, Just interested to know if anyone has

[Quantum Owners] Fwd: eBay Seller Email: Check out my Newly-Listed Items

A couple of Fiesta Mk1/2 items herer door lock seals and front suspension 'insulators' . I have no commercial link with this firm. Michael -Original Message- From: shops-newsletter shops-newslet...@ebay.co.uk To: michaelhughes7a michaelhughe...@aol.com Sent: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:31

Re: [Quantum Owners] Parts needed

Apologies for forgeting the name - Ian Cummings Michael -Original Message- From: 'Michael Hughes' via Quantum Owners Group quantumowners@googlegroups.com To: quantumowners quantumowners@googlegroups.com Sent: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:21 Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Parts needed Sorry I

Re: [Quantum Owners] rear brake

Luxury cars with discs all round often have small drums built into the disc on the rear wheels, which is used for the parking brake. The reason being that if you park a disc braked car on an incline, with very hot discs when the discs cool the car can start to slide down the incline.

Re: [Quantum Owners] Parts needed

Sorry I can't remember all the details but I am fairly sure that the man who had an H4 before he reverted to Morgans who had a company making plastic mouldings actually made headlamp covers for a small group of QC members. Michael -Original Message- From: pete