[Quantum Owners] Silverstone Festival 2024

2023-11-16 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
The Quantum Owners Club have been accepted for a stand at the 2024 Silverstone Festival. More information is on the club website - https://www.quantumowners.club/index.php/qoc-events/89-events-2024/367-silverstone-festival-2024 QOC members can log into the QOC website to retrieve our club

[Quantum Owners] QOC AGM 2023

2023-05-23 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Club members can log into the QOC website to see information about the QOC AGM to be held on 03 June 2023. From this link you can download a proxy form, which can be returned to the club if you cannot make the Malvern show and AGM.

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Chassis corrosion?

2023-01-23 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
That is great news. Maybe contact Rob Hancock at QSC, as he might have some products that could be recommended. Regards, Steve On 23/01/2023 17:03, flob...@gmail.com wrote: You were all absolutely correct, it was just filler in the gap. I dug some out and i can clearly see the chassis tube

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Chassis corrosion?

2023-01-22 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
You might be jumping the gun here. I think that area is where the two halves of the fiber glass body are joined. Most H4s have a rubber strip over this join. I only know of a single H4 that had the join smoothed and painted over and that was a white car. I suspect that may be filler cracking

[Quantum Owners] Silverstone Festival 2023

2022-12-10 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
The QOC have again taken a stand at the Silverstone Festival in 2023 (previously known as the Silverstone Classic). Tickets are available to book using a special code available to members who can log into the club website. The current prices are scheduled to rise on 03 January 2023. Event

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 electrics - inertia switch

2022-09-23 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Julian, Not sure about a standard location, but I think the wiring would naturally position this in the passenger foot well area. Mine was attached to the chassis door pillar in the passenger foot well. Regards, Steve On 23/09/2022 13:38, jul...@cityaudioservices.com wrote: Hi My H4 cut

Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum 2+2

2022-09-01 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Alex, Keep an eye on the club website too. There are 2 versions of the 2+2 hard top if I remember correctly, where one was better than the other. A decent soft top works well to keep water out of the car too. It may be worth contacting Rob at Quantum Cars as he may be looking to produce new

Re: [Quantum Owners] Electric Windows

2022-05-27 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
John, I hope this is the image you remember on the club website. https://www.quantumowners.club/index.php/faq-qoc/27-faq-saloon/11-qoc-faq-saloon-window-mods Regards, Steve On 25/05/2022 18:36, list...@liberator-systems.co.uk wrote: @ Jim The use of 4 core cable may well be for redundancy

Re: [Quantum Owners] Silverstone Classic 2022

2022-04-29 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
for the weekend... ;-) Cheers Mark On Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 11:15:53 AM UTC andyheaton64 wrote: Cheers Steve booked On Tue, 22 Mar 2022, 10:43 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group, wrote: I have just received an email from the Silverstone Classic organisation

[Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Update

2022-04-29 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
We have moved stands. No long will we be near the Kit Car entrance, as per last QM. Now you can find us on stand 59, which is within the white ring fencing. It sounds like the organisers have been working hard to accommodate the space we requested, so hopefully we have plenty of cars to

[Quantum Owners] Silverstone Classic 2022

2022-03-22 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
I have just received an email from the Silverstone Classic organisation team letting me know that prices are due to increase on 01 April 2022. If you wish to take advantage of the current prices please visit this page on the members only area of the club website for our booking code. This code

[Quantum Owners] The Classic at Silverstone 2022

2021-11-22 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
The Quantum Owners Club have been accepted to have a stand at The Classic at Silverstone (formally the Silverstone Classic). Club members are able to book tickets using a special QOC code, entitling a Quantum to be parked on our stand within the circuit and entry for the driver plus one

Re: [Quantum Owners] E10 petrol.

2021-09-01 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
I've not extensively looked into this, but isn't the issue more related to the rubber hoses than anything else?  I thought the higher Ethanol content will cause older rubber hoses to break down faster, but newer rubber hoses should be OK. This is from the RAC website, not sure what seals will

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Roof Fixings

2021-08-30 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Pete, A photo would help as I am unsure about which part you mean. I suspect these will be something that Rob at Quantum Cars can supply. Regards, Steve On 30 August 2021 13:32:42 Pete Lee wrote: Hi All Does anybody know where I can purchase two of the black plastic things that the steel

[Quantum Owners] Silverstone Classic

2021-08-02 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
We had a good turn out of cars for the parade lap - just a shame the weather was very wet. Thank you to all members who attended and hopefully we will be there next year to celebrate 30 years since the 2+2 was launched. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jolrz_K3Et8=4h56m40s Regards, Steve --

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon metal structure replacement

2021-07-29 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Rick, I know Andy Heaton, his son Paul and Eddie Ruskin have removed the metal sill from Paul's Saloon. Not sure if it has gone back in yet. I would expect Andy or Eddie will be on here soon with more information, but expect one of them at Stoneleigh. Regards, Stwve On 29 July 2021

Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Tyre Choice

2021-07-16 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
on them, none in anger in the wet - we shall see Karl Virus-free. www.avast.com On Thu, Jul 15, 2021 at 11:32 AM 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group wrote: Karl, Reviews of those Nankangs sound good and even a positive comment about wet handling. The R888s are definitely too track

Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Tyre Choice

2021-07-15 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Tyre Choice

2021-07-12 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
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[Quantum Owners] Xtreme Tyre Choice

2021-07-12 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
I need to replace the front tyres on my Xtreme as they are down to 2mm. My car gets fast road use, wet and dry, so I need an all round tyres. Energy saver tyres are out, because the job of a tyre is to stick to the road, not to have minimal rolling resistance. The Toyo TR1 sounds like a

Re: [Quantum Owners] Type 9 Gearbox

2021-07-03 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
D'oh! What an idiot! Clearly too lol away from the car. I was looking for reverse below 5th, rather than past 1st/2nd. Regards, Steve On 3 July 2021 11:30:31 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group wrote: I've had the engine and gearbox out of my Xtreme to get the bottom end rebuilt. While

[Quantum Owners] Type 9 Gearbox

2021-07-03 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
I've had the engine and gearbox out of my Xtreme to get the bottom end rebuilt. While the engine was away I cleaned the gearbox, and replaced the oil seal. With the gearbox bell housing back in place I thought I would check gear selection before putting it back on the engine and that is where

Re: [Quantum Owners] Photo Request

2021-06-12 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Thanks to those who have sent photos so far. Some very good photos showing most models, but no jackpot yet. I know it is a long shot, but it would be great to have a really good photo of all the models. Regards, Steve On 11 June 2021 15:56:26 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group wrote

Re: [Quantum Owners] Photo Request

2021-06-11 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Quantum Owners Group wrote: Hi Steve What sort of photos are u looking for Jan Sent from my Galaxy Original message From: 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group Date: 11/06/2021 15:56 (GMT+00:00) To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Photo Request Does anyone

[Quantum Owners] Silverstone Classic 2021

2021-03-30 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Just a quick note to remind everyone that if you want to come to the Silverstone Classic this year book now to get the best prices. Full details including the special QOC booking code are available to members when they log into the club website - use the 2020 code as this has been carried

RE: [Quantum Owners] Looking for information on Quantum Saloon

2021-02-06 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Paul, The build manual is available to download from the club website. I re-enabled your account, so you should be able to log in and download a copy. Regards, Steve On 6 February 2021 15:17:35 paul slater wrote: The saloon in now in my possession as it was delivered this morning. The

Re: [Quantum Owners] Power steering fluid

2021-01-09 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
The standard MK3 power steering rack had a cooler mounted in front of the water radiator. IIRC it is basically a pipe with fins on it. If that sounds like yours then probably fluid suitable for a MK3 Fiesta rack would be OK. Regards, Steve On 9 January 2021 10:06:37

Re: [Quantum Owners] Build Manual

2020-09-15 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Paul, I'm in the middle of a house move, so the club website will not be as reliable for the next month or 2. It should be up at the moment though. Regards, Steve On 15 September 2020 22:59:57 Paul Wilson wrote: Hi Thank you for your reply, just been trying to get on site but it seems to

Re: [Quantum Owners] Oil pressure switch

2020-09-10 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Could it be a wiring issue? What happens if you remove one of the connections from the sender? Try removing each one at a time. I'm assuming it goes straight to max when you turn the ignition on, even before starting the engine? Regards, Steve On 09/09/2020 21:07, 'robert greig' via Quantum

[Quantum Owners] QSC Open Day

2020-09-01 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
With many events being either cancelled or postponed, I am pleased to announce that the Quantum Sports Cars 2020 Open Day is still planned to go ahead. For further information visit the club website, or contact QSC directly.

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Saloon tow bar

2020-07-16 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
the load along the rear panel. You can just see the 4 bolts that hold it in place just under the number plate. Get Outlook for Android <https://aka.ms/ghei36> *From:* 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group *Sent:* Thursday

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Saloon tow bar

2020-07-16 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Martin has given me the photos and I've added them to the QOC site as a FAQ/Gallery. https://www.quantumowners.club/index.php/faq-qoc/27-faq-saloon/335-quantum-saloon-towbar Regards, Steve On 16/07/2020 10:07, susanandmartin wrote: I took 5 photos of the towbar on my saloon and tried to

Re: [Quantum Owners] QOC General Meeting

2020-04-25 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
barbecue and beer during the AGM rather than waiting till the end...  On Thu, 23 Apr 2020 at 16:05, 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group wrote: The QOC are proposing a general meeting to take place at the time our AGM was planned for. For more information and to register your interest

[Quantum Owners] QOC General Meeting

2020-04-23 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
The QOC are proposing a general meeting to take place at the time our AGM was planned for.  For more information and to register your interest please visit https://www.quantumowners.club/index.php/qoc-new-menu/44-qoc-news-article/333-may-2020-general-meeting Regards, Steve -- h4-turbo.co.uk

[Quantum Owners] AGM Replacement Virtual Meeting

2020-04-21 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Due to the current situation and as announced in QM99 the club will not be having an AGM this year.  However, the committee are planning a General Meeting open to club members. For details please visit the club website https://www.quantumowners.club Regards, Steve -- h4-turbo.co.uk

Re: [Quantum Owners] QOC Website

2020-04-21 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
/www.h4-turbo.co.uk> > cert who’s also good but is flagged as having an intermediate cert > error. Also seems to flag as an issue because the accessed name is > different to the resolved server name.  > > Just an observation and may be as designed.  > > HTH > Ian > > O

[Quantum Owners] QOC Website

2020-04-15 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
I hope everyone is staying safe and well during these difficult times. As I am currently isolating too far away from my cars I have extra time on my hands at weekends. Therefore I took the opportunity over the bank holiday to upgrade the operating system that the club website is hosted from.

[Quantum Owners] Please Ask For Help

2020-03-21 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
In these difficult times I feel we should use our network of friends to ensure everyone is OK and is able to get what they need. Therefore I'm suggesting that if anyone needs some assistance for anything, not just Quantum related, then please reach out and ask on here. I won't claim this is

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel hose

2020-03-14 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Geoff, This blog has a good explanation and links that might be useful. https://blog.heritagepartscentre.com/blog/2014/05/15/e10-fuelling-speculation/ Regards, Steve On 13 March 2020 17:15:35 Geoff Ward wrote: Hi, Does anyone have any recommendations on where to purchase good quality fuel

Re: [Quantum Owners] QOC at the Silverstone Classic 2020

2020-03-09 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Currently we have 10 members who have purchased tickets for this event.  I have just received a reminder from the organisers that he Silverstone Classic 2020 ‘Early Bird’ ticket discount period ends on Tuesday 31st March. Regards, Steve On 14/10/2019 13:36, 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4i: Gotta Go...

2020-03-04 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Rob, Derby, see the advert here: https://www.quantumowners.club/index.php/qoc-classifieds/5-quantum-h4s-for-sale/197-h4-needing-tlc Regards, Steve On 04/03/2020 08:07, rob hancock wrote: Hi Where is the car please Regards rob (QSC) On Wed, 4 Mar 2020, 07:48 'The Blue Pig' via Quantum Owners

[Quantum Owners] Pinto Oil Spray Bar

2020-02-28 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
I'm about to order the parts so I can (finally) replace the cam shaft in my Xtreme, but I currently cannot find a O ring for the oil spray bar.  Searching online there appears to be differing advice as to whether these are required or not.  When I removed my oil spray bar there was no O ring

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coupe front wheel arch covers

2020-02-11 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
done I can build the new garage THEN carry on with the Q rebuild !! Chris G *From:* 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group *Sent:* Tuesday, February 11, 2020 1:51 PM *To:* quantumowners@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] Coupe front wheel arch covers Be careful mixing stain

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coupe front wheel arch covers

2020-02-11 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Be careful mixing stainless steel and aluminium.  You might quickly find you have less aluminium than when you started!  Use some plastic/rubber washers to isolate the 2 if possible. Regards, Steve On 11/02/2020 13:44, chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group wrote: The bloke who built mine had

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: QOC at the Silverstone Classic 2020

2019-12-28 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Mark, As Robert said QOC members can log into the club website to see the code, or look in the latest QM as it is in there.  Note that the 2020 dates have been confirmed and these haven't changed. Regards, Steve h4-turbo.co.uk quantumowners.club On 28/12/2019 09:08, 'robert greig' via Quantum

Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Headlight Brackets Again

2019-11-07 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Mark, Any photos showing them fitted to the car? Does the wiring run through the bracket? Regards, Steve On 07/11/2019 12:44, Mark Olsen wrote: Its been a while since I trial fitted my new alloy headlight brackets, I've done about 500 miles with them fitted and they've proved to work well

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: QOC at the Silverstone Classic 2020

2019-10-28 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Mark, If you can only make 1 day then my preferred order would be Saturday, Sunday then Friday. Friday is a qualifying day so the action is good, but not the full racing experience. Saturday would be the best day, as it's a longer day of racing, with the last race usually being the Le

Re: [Quantum Owners] QOC in the News

2019-10-26 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
11:21:25 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group wrote: Steve Hole at TKC Mag/Totalkitcar.com has a news snippet about the QOC this week, see: http://www.totalkitcar.com/2019/10/25/steve-says-friday-october-25-2019/ James T your car is famous! Regards, Steve -- h4-turbo.co.uk

Re: [Quantum Owners] Curborough 2019

2019-10-25 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
James, Vince has sent me a report and some of your photos for the QOC website.  Are you happy for me to use these?  I will, of course link/credit you. Regards, Steve On 20/10/2019 20:15, 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group wrote: Hi folks Many thanks to Vince and the team for the catering

[Quantum Owners] QOC in the News

2019-10-25 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Steve Hole at TKC Mag/Totalkitcar.com has a news snippet about the QOC this week, see: http://www.totalkitcar.com/2019/10/25/steve-says-friday-october-25-2019/ James T your car is famous! Regards, Steve -- h4-turbo.co.uk quantumowners.co.uk -- -- You received this message because you are

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: QOC at the Silverstone Classic 2020

2019-10-24 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
The QOC have been accepted into the event and now have a booking code for club members.  To access this please log into the club website where a page with booking details will become available. At £99 a weekend ticket may appear expensive, but I believe this is fantastic value for money. 

[Quantum Owners] QOC at the Silverstone Classic 2020

2019-10-14 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Further to the article in the last QM the QOC have applied for a stand at the 2020 Silverstone Classic.  More details are available on the club website (https://www.quantumowners.club ) and we will post additional information there as and when we

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

2019-09-18 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
to search for them. Regards, Steve On 18/09/2019 08:09, 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group wrote: Water in the foot wells is usually a sign the heater matrix has split. It can be a pain to do, but not too bad in the the 2+2 compared to the Xtreme.  Before changing the matrix I would check

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

2019-09-18 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Water in the foot wells is usually a sign the heater matrix has split.  It can be a pain to do, but not too bad in the the 2+2 compared to the Xtreme.  Before changing the matrix I would check that the foot wells are getting damp from coolant. The plastic clips on the bottom cover that need

Re: [Quantum Owners] Q2+2 maunal location

2019-09-02 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
The QOC website?  Currently only the H4 manual is missing. https://www.quantumowners.club/index.php/faq-qoc/32-faq-22/326-2-2-build-manual Regards, Steve On 01/09/2019 10:00, Derek Clews wrote: Dear All, Sorry, the inevitable question. Where is the pdf manual for the 2+2? Derek --

Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Vs other 7 type cars.

2019-08-09 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Mark, A lot of good comparisons here, especially from Chris who has experienced a Robin Hood and Xtreme. Many years ago at the Newark show I sat in a Caterham, Westfield and Xtreme.  Being 6'2" an larger than average I found the Caterham to be a bit tight on cabin space for both width and

Re: [Quantum Owners] RIP H4

2019-07-23 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Bill, Sorry to hear about the accident, but at least everyone has minimal personal injury. As Rob has said, the H4 can take substantial impacts and be repaired. The front doesn't look too bad and hopefully the chassis isn't damaged. The rear has quite a distance before the chassis, so even

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 top engine stay/mount and 2L hoses

2019-07-23 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
The Saloon engine bays are a lot tighter than the H4, so less engine movement is definitely needed.  I'd certainly be happy to run an H4 with a Zetec just using the 4 standard Ford engine mounting locations.  As Jim mentioned, any issues should be resolved rather than just restricting the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 top engine stay/mount and 2L hoses

2019-07-23 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Russ, Any photos of the Duratec badged engine as I'm interested to know if this is a Ford/Mazda Duratec of just one of the Zetec's badged up as a Duratec.  The Duratec is quite different from a Zetec and I've not hear of one fitted to a Saloon before. Regards, Steve On 22/07/2019 21:22,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 top engine stay/mount and 2L hoses

2019-07-23 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Julian, I've not seen an upper engine mount like yours on a Zetec before.  You mentioned that offside you have 2 mounts and I'm assuming these are in the locations per Jim's earlier image. These are the standard locations for engine mounts on the Zetec and the H4 chassis came with bolt holes

Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Hub again

2019-06-03 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Ian, Contact Rob at QSC as he's identified an issue, where it sounds like some hubs may have suffered slight distortion when being modified for use in the Xtreme.  He is currently working on a completely new and better hub that should solve this issue for those having bearing failures.  I'm

Re: [Quantum Owners] Wiring diagram xtreme

2019-05-23 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
of all the build manuals and the addendum sheets somewhere on the site ? I have a fair amount already scanned. Jim *From:* 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group *Sent:* Thursday, May 23, 2019 9:34 AM *To:* quantumowners@googlegroups.com *Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] Wiring diagram xtreme Thanks

Re: [Quantum Owners] Wiring diagram xtreme

2019-05-23 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Thanks Chris - I've added a new FAQ to consolidate the various build manuals/sections for the Xtreme. https://www.quantumowners.club/index.php/faq-qoc/3-faq-xtreme/323-where-can-i-get-the-xtreme-build-manual Regards, Steve On 23/05/2019 09:20, Chris Young wrote: these are what Mark sent me

Re: [Quantum Owners] Wiring diagram xtreme

2019-05-23 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Michael, We've kindly been given permission by Rob Handcock at Quantum Sports Cars to share the Quantum build manuals, so I've added a FAQ to the club website with the wiring section I've scanned this morning.  It's about 11Mb, so I've not attached to this message, but it can be downloaded

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 - XR2 CVH engine, no idle

2019-05-22 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
I think that is a design flaw in the early Ford wiring. The fan switches have to switch the entire load of the fan and my H4 burnt through several and also the ignition relays too. These are the green relays in the MK3 Fiesta fuse box. Bills suggestion of using the fan switch to trigger a

[Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Chair

2019-05-12 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Did anyone leave a chair at Stoneleigh? -- -- 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

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Thanks

2019-05-07 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Which type of mammal was the first to be launched into space? On 07/05/2019 10:12, Jim Hearne wrote: Had to leave before the quiz, but I’m intrigued about the question that has cause this disagreement. Jim *From:* niallmccrac...@gmail.com *Sent:* Monday, May 6, 2019 5:57 PM *To:* Quantum

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Thanks

2019-05-07 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Niall, Glad you both enjoyed yourselves over the weekend.  It's really nice to receive feedback. (Negative feedback and suggestions for improvement are also welcomed.) In relation to the quiz I would suggest complaints are raise by throwing abuse at the quiz master next year ;) Regards,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh question about where to park

2019-05-03 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Clem, It would be great to see you and your car again. You and anyone in their Quantum will be most welcome on our stand. Just remember our new location opposite the main halls. https://www.quantumowners.club/index.php/qoc-events/84-qoc-events-2019/314-stoneleigh-2019-important-information

Re: [Quantum Owners] Save a Quantum!

2019-05-02 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
This is the car and it does look really good. https://www.quantumowners.club/index.php/qoc-classifieds/2-quantum-saloons-for-sale/180-quantum-saloon-for-sale Regards, Steve On 02/05/2019 12:52, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: I've just spoken to Howard in Diss re his saloon which is for sale on

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Sealing rear windscreen

2019-05-01 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Niall, The roof system is the best and worst part of the car.  Clever, ingenious and ahead of it's time, but the water ingress is an issue. As previously noted the rear screen was never meant to entirely seal, but the handling of the water that does make it in has never to my knowledge been

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Question...

2019-04-18 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
- Original Message - From: "'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group" To: Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2019 10:02 AM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Question... Niall, It would be great to see you and your car at Stoneleigh. The club will have a stand as usual and

Re: [Quantum Owners] I'm sure somebody said kit cars don't go rusty....

2019-04-18 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Jim, All I can say is WOW! Did it cause much damage to the fibre glass when you pulled it apart? Regards, Steve On 18/04/2019 10:14, Jim Hearne wrote: I bet yours doesn't look like this now :-) Jim -Original Message- From: Niall McCracken Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2019 9:43 AM

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Question...

2019-04-18 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Niall, It would be great to see you and your car at Stoneleigh.  The club will have a stand as usual and it is open to all Quantum Owners. There will be club members camping on the stand, so you would be most welcome to join us.  While the quiz hasn't been written yet, it will be ready for

Re: [Quantum Owners] Inertia switch?

2019-04-08 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
The MK3 Fiesta had the inertia switch attached to the body in the passenger side footwell. I fitted mine in the same place when I built my H4, so hopefully yours is in a similar location. Regards, Steve On 8 April 2019 21:43:04 bill wrote: I forgot to put which model, it’s a H4 it has an

Re: [Quantum Owners] Tyre pressures xtreme

2019-03-29 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
I'd experiment with pressures between 18 and 22psi. Regards, Steve On 28/03/2019 19:38, 'Michael Aitken' via Quantum Owners Group wrote: Hi what are people running tyre pressure wise on xtreme with black top zetec on 15"wheels? Thanks -- h4-turbo.co.uk quantumowners.club -- -- You received

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh

2019-03-29 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
For the latest from the QOC see: https://www.quantumowners.club/index.php/qoc-events/84-qoc-events-2019/314-stoneleigh-2019-important-information or follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuantumOwnersClub/ Regards, Steve On 28/03/2019 20:20, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: My

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

2019-03-25 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
tum 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 from my iPad On 25 Mar 2019, at 18:09, 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group wrote: Bob, The Wildwoods on my Xt

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

2019-03-25 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Bob, The Wildwoods on my Xtreme have 4 per caliper. Regards, Steve On 25 March 2019 18:05:43 "'Robert Craig' via Quantum Owners Group" wrote: 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

Re: [Quantum Owners] zetec 2L parts

2019-02-26 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
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Re: [Quantum Owners] zetec 2L parts

2019-02-26 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Burton should provide a club discount, so reply back and let us all know if that works.  If not the committee can investigate. Regards, Steve On 26/02/2019 10:19, Julian Coleman wrote: Thanks I'll try Burton first. Julian Coleman City Audio Services - Original Message -

Re: [Quantum Owners] Young driver interested in kit cars

2019-01-22 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Martin, The usual places will work for finding a Quantum, plus don't forget to keep an eye on the club's Facebook page, facebook.com/QuantumOwnersClub , as I try to add cars from eBay on there. As has already been mentioned be prepared to do work

Re: [Quantum Owners] Barry the painter?

2019-01-07 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
This sounds like the swirl pot in the tank isn't very good. The proper Fiesta Mk3 injection tanks worked well, but the aftermarket ones are not as good. Provably the easiest fix would be to add a swirl pot on the fuel feed within the engine bay, although this would probably require and

Re: [Quantum Owners] All the H4 seals

2019-01-05 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Niall, I think the seals were all after market ones. The main door seal is possibly the only one from the donor that could have been used. The others around the roof section were self-adhesive P and D shaped seals. Rob and his team at Quantum Cars might have better details to hand if you

Re: [Quantum Owners] Barry the painter?

2018-12-31 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Martin, I have recently received a strange that sounds similar to the one you received.  Mine had the subject "Re: Fw: My silver Q" and had a green image labelled "Display Message" - attached is a screen capture of that image which is safe to view. The image if clicked would lead to a

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 (XR2) Master Brake Cylinder

2018-12-12 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Pete, Have you checked out the club FAQ?  This might be of use? https://www.quantumowners.club/index.php/faq-qoc/27-faq-saloon/32-qoc-faq-saloon-brake-servo-upgrade Regards, Steve On 12/12/2018 17:28, Sonia wrote: Thanks for the input so far. Misterauto do have the later one at £454!!! The

Re: [Quantum Owners] Southern Area Xmas dinner 15th Dec

2018-11-16 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Anna and me are booked in too. -- h4-turbo.co.uk quantumowners.club On 15 November 2018 18:58:22 andyheaton64 wrote: Lovely to have you aboard  Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: Geoff Ward Date: 14/11/2018 19:43 (GMT+00:00) To:

[Quantum Owners] Project H4 Urgently Needs New Home

2018-10-31 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
I have been contacted my someone who now urgently needs to have an uncompleted H4 moved from it's current storage location in Sutton Coldfield.  Contact details are available on the link below, so please help to save this vehicle or it risks being scrapped.

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tanks

2018-10-26 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Could it be the fuel filler neck is perished? That could be adding extra nastiest into the nasty fuel you have on there. Regards, Steve -- h4-turbo.co.uk quantumowners.club On 27 October 2018 00:40:31 andyheaton64 wrote: Does anybody know any good petrol tank refurbishers. Lord Q tank is full

Re: [Quantum Owners] Electric window regulator

2018-10-24 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Derek, I'd assume the method of shortening as per your 2+2 would have been the QSC recommended way. The cars were designed to be built without special tools, so welding parts wouldn't have been expected. I might be wrong, so feel free to correct me. Regards, Steve -- h4-turbo.co.uk

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Ethanol in petrol

2018-08-21 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
The quality or rubber hoses available for fuels lines does appear to be worsening. I am seeing more cases of premature failures with new hose compared to old. In many cases the old hose will last longer than new. Adding more Ethanol will only make this worse. If someone knows a good barnd of

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 with Puma interior + engine

2018-07-15 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
I think these are becoming common on diesels as they take longer to generate heat. Regards, Steve -- h4-turbo.co.uk quantumowners.club On 15 July 2018 15:23:28 "chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group" wrote: Also fitted to Ford Focus 2005 – 2010 it seems Chris G From:Darren Siepka Sent:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Just for Interest

2018-07-13 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Martin, Any change of a link to the Facebook page as a quick search hasn't found it. Regards, Steve On 13/07/18 11:29, 'Martin Hodnett' via Quantum Owners Group wrote: My partner and I went to the Harte and Magpies in Beaconsfield on 10/07 to have a look at the British Classic and American

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 Charging - or not!!

2018-07-13 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Check the wires between the alternator and the starter motor. These are known to degrade or get chaffed. On 12/07/18 22:34, Nigel Plant wrote: Thanks. Did consult Haynes book of tricks. Yours is pretty much what mine is now. My multimeter is coming out too,  should have checked before

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 Alloy wheels

2018-07-12 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Martin, Before giving away the XR2 Pepperpot you might want to check if it is worth anything to someone with an XR2.  These cars are getting rare, so a good condition original alloy wheel might be worth something to the right person. Regards, Steve On 11/07/18 23:41, 'Martin Hodnett' via

[Quantum Owners] Castle Coombe Show This Saturday

2018-07-02 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
If any members are wanting to join us at this show we have a stand and free tickets are available.  If you want to bring your Quantum along please let us know on here and you can collect your free ticket .  We will meet at Wicks car park in Chippenham 9am and then go to the circuit ( about 10

[Quantum Owners] Castle Coombe Summer Action Day 2018

2018-06-07 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Paul Fennings is arranging 10 free tickets for this event.  For more information please see: https://www.quantumowners.club/index.php/qoc-events/80-events-2018/308-castle-coombe-summer-action-day-2018 Regards, Steve -- h4-turbo.co.uk quantumowners.club -- -- You received this message because

Re: [Quantum Owners] For Sale 2+2 Chassis No Q2-001

2018-05-26 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Sold! -- h4-turbo.co.uk quantumowners.club On 25 May 2018 8:58:22 p.m. andyheaton64 wrote: Chris Faitlie is very interested Stephen he is on the French tour with us at the moment. Here is his number 07962140154 if you can make contact via text so he can discuss the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Insurance claim

2018-05-18 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
I've never been involved in a claim personally, but I would push back and tell them it's not a write off.  Have you been in contact with your insurance company (who are they?) and told them your side?  If you think the damage is cosmetic to the paint work only you could try getting some quotes

Re: [Quantum Owners] Removing brake discs 2+2

2018-05-18 Thread 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group
Derek, I tend to put copper grease on the inside face of the discs, as like you said they rust.  Just be careful to spread thin and even, otherwise there is potential to have the disc slightly wonky, which will make the disc feel like it's warped.  I also use copper grease on the back of the

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