Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: New large disc conversion

Hi Russ, Standard master cylinder. You need conversion brackets to fit the callipers and also bigger discs with 15” wheels as well as different flexi pipes. They all come in the XR2 kit From Hispec . Bob Sent from my iPad > On 25 May 2020, at 19:27, russ price wrote: > >  > Hi Bob, A pair

Re: [Quantum Owners] Bonnet hinge upgrade

Good idea. May be a few orders from others for these. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 15 May 2020, at 14:59, Darren Siepka wrote: > >  > Here are a few pictures > > On 15 May 2020 2:56 pm, "dar...@siepka.me.uk" wrote: > Just wanted to share a modification i made to the bonnet hinges on the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: New large disc conversion

Can’t argue with that. Serious bargain. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 13 May 2020, at 22:15, Darren Siepka wrote: > >  > Those billet calipers are nice but yes real pricey! > A set of new discs and these used calipers , total cost just £65 ! Serious > bargain big brakes :-) > > > On Wed, 13

Re: [Quantum Owners] New ANC/Quantum Cars

i the near future > Regards rob > > On Tue, 4 Feb 2020, 07:36 'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners Group, > wrote: > That’s interesting Rob. Do you mean an update of the existing 2+2 or a > completely new model and shape. > > Bob > > Sent from my iPad > >>

Re: [Quantum Owners] New ANC/Quantum Cars

That’s interesting Rob. Do you mean an update of the existing 2+2 or a completely new model and shape. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 3 Feb 2020, at 07:52, rob hancock wrote: > >  > Hi dave, > There is a new 2+2 in progress also > >> On Sun, 2 Feb 2020, 20:50 Dave English, wrote: >> Looks

Re: [Quantum Owners] Driving QSC for 25 years . . .

There already is an electric Quantum. http://youtu.be/2Nd2nXvcKa0 Bob Sent from my iPad > On 11 May 2019, at 20:52, chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group > wrote: > > Have a chat with Burton in Holland > > https://www.burtoncar.com/?language=en=2a > > They make an electric version of

Re: [Quantum Owners] Q 2+2 registration help needed

Speak to Jan Haines. She has access to my old one which was Q2-267. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 10 Apr 2019, at 17:53, Rolf wrote: > > Hi all, > Having troubles to get a Dutch registration. > Due to some inconsistenties in the V5 document of my Q2264, I would like to > get in touch with the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

iirc ? > >> On Mon, 1 Apr 2019, 19:48 'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners Group, >> wrote: >> That's a very large disc size for a Quantum. What size wheels are you using? >> >> Bob >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On 1 Apr 2019, at

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

That's a very large disc size for a Quantum. What size wheels are you using? Bob Sent from my iPad > On 1 Apr 2019, at 08:26, Tom Walker wrote: > > I fitted a similar thing from Rally Design meant for a MK1 escort iirc, with > an adjuster for front/rear bias. And I've got a remote vacuum

Re: [Quantum Owners] Tyre pressures xtreme

Here is a trick I learnt years ago. Set the tyre pressures to what you think they might be and keep a note. Take the car for a spirited 10 minute run. Recheck the pressure, if they have risen by more than 2 psi, the pressures are too low. If they haven't risen, they are too high. Repeat the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh

I believe there is a new access road that goes through the old 35 area. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 28 Mar 2019, at 20:20, Susan and Martin Scott > wrote: > > My Complete Kit Car mag arrived this morning, along with the Stoneleigh Show > Guide (no surprise there), but the surprise is that

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

Thanks Michael. Only 2 on mine and no blanks at the other end. Need to swap them side to side to have them at the top. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 25 Mar 2019, at 18:49, 'Michael Aitken' via Quantum Owners Group > wrote: > > Yes 4 on the wilwoods two top and two bottom. > > -- > -- >

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

t; Hopefully you can move the bleed nipples to the top, otherwise you may have > to swap the calipers between the sides. > > Regards, > Steve > >> On 25 March 2019 18:29:04 "'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners Group" >> wrote: >> >> Pic be

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

from my iPad > On 25 Mar 2019, at 18:13, 'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners Group > wrote: > > Thanks Steve, > I'll check if they have blanking plugs fitted at the top. It would be easier > to fit bleed screws than to swap the calipers round. > > Bob > > Sent f

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

he caliper is easy to photo, but the outside is basically > the same. > > Regards, > Steve > >> On 25 March 2019 18:09:58 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group >> wrote: >> >> Bob, >> The Wildwoods on my Xtreme have 4 per caliper. >> >

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

Thanks Michael, Did yours have 4 bleed screws per caliper then? Sent from my iPad > On 25 Mar 2019, at 17:54, 'Michael Aitken' via Quantum Owners Group > wrote: > > Hi m8 where I put the wilwoods on my old car started the bleeding of the > caliper at the bottom inside, bottom outside and

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

erra 4pot >>> cosworth calipers? >>> I have the 4x4 single pot front with Peugeot single pot rears on my saloon >>> ( this is with the current escort MC) >>> >>>> On Mon, 25 Mar 2019, 13:13 'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners Group, >>>>

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

>> to the bleed screw being in the wrong place. If you didn't you had no pedal >> due to a air pocket in the caliper >> >>> On Mon, 25 Mar 2019, 13:22 'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners Group, >>> wrote: >>> Single pot Darren. >>> Bob >>

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

Hi Jim, I didn't know that. At the moment I have no pressure at the pedal and full travel. I guess if I refitted the original set up that yourself and Matthew fitted and I have brakes again then it points towards the master cylinder being too small to cope with the Hispec set up (same as

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

s with the current escort MC) > >> On Mon, 25 Mar 2019, 13:13 'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners Group, >> wrote: >> Hi Martin, >> Not sure about the areas but the Cosworth calipers are certainly bigger than >> the original XR2 ones were and worked ok. The His

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

Hi Martin, Not sure about the areas but the Cosworth calipers are certainly bigger than the original XR2 ones were and worked ok. The Hispec 4 pots are smaller diameter but spread over a larger pad area to give more even pressure. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 24 Mar 2019, at 22:53, Susan and

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

Hi Darren, That's an interesting MG conversion. Will your Escort parts be available or are you keeping them? Just weighing up options at the moment. Burton also do a floor mounted pedal box which would completely do away with all the Ford parts but it's pricey. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 24

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

Hi Martin, Not sure what was in it before but yes, possibly dot 3. I did wonder about switching to dot 5 but it seemed like a sensible approach when going to a higher spec system. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 24 Mar 2019, at 17:57, Susan and Martin Scott > wrote: > > Did you have dot 3 fluid

Re: [Quantum Owners] zetec 2L parts

I think the discount was set up many years ago and you had to speak to a specific person. Can't remember where I saw that, maybe a Quantum Mechanics issue from way back. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 26 Feb 2019, at 13:13, Susan and Martin Scott > wrote: > > Burton didn't know anything about

Re: [Quantum Owners] NC500 TOUR 2019

Hi Jan, Unfortunately, Dawn and I can't make these dates as we are booked for the Canaries for the following two weeks (the only date available for our daughter) Sorry, we had hoped to do this. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 3 Oct 2018, at 13:30, 'robert greig' via Quantum Owners Group >

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 parts request

I have a used set of red springs but I've lent them to Calum McPherson to test on his 2+2. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 13 Jun 2018, at 21:09, 'Chris Fairlie' via Quantum Owners Group > wrote: > > A shot in the dark, but does anyone have the following spare that I can buy > for my 2+2 > >

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

Be interesting to see if these parts are available Bob Sent from my iPad > On 3 Sep 2017, at 16:12, calum mcpherson wrote: > > Fordopedia > > table of contents » parts catalog » Ford Fiesta MkI/MkII (1976-1989) » C2.10 > - Rear Springs And Shock Absorbers > Ford

Re: [Quantum Owners] Seats question

I know of one car that has BMW Z3 leather heated seats and look good Bob Sent from my iPad > On 31 Aug 2017, at 11:01, Susan and Martin Scott > wrote: > > One thing (which may or not be important), is if you want seats that tilt > forward

Re: [Quantum Owners] CVH Cambelt

Pretty sure they were 36k or 3 years but the quality of the belts has improved greatly since the 80s and 90s. However working on the basis that if the belt snaps you will have valve damage it's best to do them regularly. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 11 Aug 2017, at 16:42, 'Jim Turner' via

Re: [Quantum Owners] MOT

Nice one Callum. No rust is is a great thing on these cars, so really only mechanical stuff to worry about. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 25 Jul 2017, at 23:05, calum mcpherson wrote: > >  > From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com on >

Re: [Quantum Owners] Dynamic Mouldings closing down

Ditto from me. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 14 Jul 2017, at 07:52, Darren Siepka wrote: > > Wishing you the best of luck in your new adventure (s) Eddie ! > Darren > > On 14 Jul 2017 7:45 a.m., "Edward r" wrote: > Hello all. > Now I know the title

Re: [Quantum Owners] Problem replying to messages.

Seems ok for me using iPad email Bob Sent from my iPad > On 22 Jun 2017, at 20:45, Jim Hearne wrote: > > Is anybody else finding that the default reply on this list (when using > email) is now just replying to the message sender directly and not to the > group. > > Not

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Vacuum & Volts gauge mounting & install

Ah, ok. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 21 Jun 2017, at 09:23, Jim Hearne <j...@quantums.info> wrote: > > Pretty sure that Martin meant a pipe fitting Y between the block and the > switch and gauge sensor. > > Jim > > > From: 'Robert Craig' via Quantum Own

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Vacuum & Volts gauge mounting & install

Early out army home Calum. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 20 Jun 2017, at 20:34, calum mcpherson <calmac1...@hotmail.co.uk> wrote: > > To late already ordered, might get 3 . Anyway you should be enjoying dinner > with the wife  > From: 'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Vacuum & Volts gauge mounting & install

"Can a Y piece be used to connect where the oil pressure sender is?" Martin If you mean the sender for the low oil warning light, then no as its electrical and basically just an on/off sender. An oil pressure gauge will come with its own matched sender unless it's a mechanical one which will

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Vacuum & Volts gauge mounting & install

Personally, I would rather have an oil pressure gauge than a vacuum one. It means fitting a sandwich plate at the filter but that's simple enough. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 20 Jun 2017, at 17:49, calum mcpherson wrote: > > Just checked and found a screw in

Re: [Quantum Owners] Vacuum & Volts gauge mounting & install

t an angle back to windscreen, did you have > to trim pod for angle as I know you have gauge there ? Calum > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 18 Jun 2017, at 09:43, 'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners Group > <quantumowners@googlegroups.com> wrote: > >> Dash top if you do

Re: [Quantum Owners] Vacuum & Volts gauge mounting & install

Dash top if you don't want to move other things. In the radio slot if you can move the radio to the centre console or put the gauges in the centre console but you won't see them very well when driving. So, dash top or radio slot is best option Bob Sent from my iPad > On 17 Jun 2017, at

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Fire extinguisher

I watched a video on Facebook a couple of years ago of a Westfield going up in flames and all the guy could do was stand and watch it. Must have been heartbreaking. I bought an extinguisher soon after that. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 30 May 2017, at 21:43, calum mcpherson

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

he front wheels' angles. I don't think rear is affected as solid >>> axles. >>> >>> Too much power?! Naah. ;-). I'm really quite impressed at that engine, >>> it's a regular 2.0 zetec with a decomp plate of 3mm. I bought the decomp >>> pl

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

Matthew gave me a HUGE pile of receipts when I bought the car. I'm sure the GAZ set of dampers was around £450 from Burton Power. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 12 Apr 2017, at 19:58, calum mcpherson wrote: > > Thanks for reply Jim,going to check what springs are on

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

Apr 2017, at 17:45, calum mcpherson <calmac1...@hotmail.co.uk> wrote: > > Got it thanks and replied, meant to ask what size wheels & tyres are fitted > in the pic you sent ?Thanks Calum. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 2 Apr 2017, at 17:34, 'Robe

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

would send you my number, but > could pop over anytime to suit you. > > > Thanks again > > Calum > > From: 'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners Group <quantumowners@googlegroups.com> > Sent: 02 April 2017 13:53:08 > To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com > Subject:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

over, he stays in > Renfrew, but at present his car is being worked on, so can't really see it. > Would love to see your set up anytime that suits. PM me your details and > hopefully we could meet up. Thanks Calum. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 2 Apr 2017, at 09:01, 'Ro

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Lowering springs for my 2+2.

Calum, where in Scotland are you. I am in Paisley and have an early model (063) with standard XR2 front springs and 1100 rears on fitted around 3000 miles ago so still fresh. My car may be slightly heavier at the front with the addition of the turbo and intercooler stuff but it will give you a

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Fw: Complete Kit Car news – Stoneleigh seminars are back

Can't make it this year as its my dads 90th birthday on 1st May so we have plans. Would bring him along but the mobility scooter doesn't fit in the 2+2. Sorry. Bob Sent from my iPad > On 1 Apr 2017, at 07:50, bill wrote: > > We will be there on the Sunday,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Lowering springs for my 2+2.

My current 2+2 is chassis no 063 and I have fitted standard XR2 on the front and 1100 on the rear with GAZ adjustable dampers 15" wheels with 195/50 15. It handles well and is high enough to get over speed bumps (slowly) but does bottom out on the wheel arches occasionally. I also had this set

Re: [Quantum Owners] Ford-Weber 2V DFTM linkage clips

You could try Webcon UK. They have some linkage parts. Might be a long shot but worth a phone call. Someone on here may have an old carb hiding in their garage. Bob Craig Sent from my iPad > On 14 Mar 2017, at 18:57, 'teegee777' via Quantum Owners Group >

Re: [Quantum Owners] Soft top for 2+2

Hi Stephen, Pretty sure yours is double duck. Renovo is an excellent product to use on it. My first Q had an almost white hood when I bought it but two coats of renovo has it looking great. Bob Craig Sent from my iPad > On 14 Mar 2017, at 17:06, stephen.mcka...@hotmail.co.uk wrote: > >

Re: [Quantum Owners] 4 branch manifold on a 2 + 2

I fitted an Ashley 4 branch. Easy fit with no need for rad removal Bob Sent from my iPad > On 19 Feb 2017, at 10:18, 'jonathan jackson' via Quantum Owners Group > wrote: > > Last summer I sold one of my 2+2's which had a 4 into 1 exhaust and although > I

Re: [Quantum Owners] Automatic Gearbox needed. HELP!

Hi Eddie, Unfortunately the car was sold a few months ago. I'll try and track down the new owner but not confident that he will want to resell Bob Sent from my iPad > On 2 Jan 2017, at 19:33, Edward r wrote: > > Hi Bob. > If I could get my hands on a CVT, I would love

Re: [Quantum Owners] Automatic Gearbox needed. HELP!

A mate had a complete Quantum (coupe I think) with a 1.1 CVH and auto (CVT?). He was originally going to try to put a Calibra V6 in it but the project fell through. I haven't seen him for a couple of years but last I heard, he still had the car, although it's been laid up for a while. I'll try