RE: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 saloon needing new home

2023-07-25 Thread susanandmartin
Not that I’m in a position to take it on, but…… Is it a saloon or a 2+2? Martin Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: 'Paul S Quantum' via Quantum Owners Group Sent: 25 July 2023 09:12 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 saloon needing new home Hi Ken Can you let

RE: [Quantum Owners] Re: ULEZ compliant?

2023-07-17 Thread susanandmartin
le the vehicle must be made up of mainly original components. Any variation alters the points status and may subsequently require the vehicle to be MoTed. This is a very messy area and can result in very complex arguments  Quantum 2+2 saloon  Q plate! On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 10:49:08 AM UTC

[Quantum Owners] A surprise re Newark Festival!

2023-06-26 Thread susanandmartin
I telephoned Grosvenor Exhibitions today to pre-book my ticket for Newark 2023. Unlike last year, there is no charge for kit car drivers to enter or camp for the duration…. I expect a bigger attendance of folk ‘staying over’ for the weekend – or maybe not because there is no mention of this in

RE: [Quantum Owners] ULEZ compliant?

2023-05-03 Thread susanandmartin
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] ULEZ compliant? No luck with my saloon , it's on a B plate (reg85 ?) I wonder if it's due to it being pre sva/iva? My 2+2 won't check as it says it's sorned, but that would be free as it is over 40 and tax exempt. Darren  On Wed, 3 May 2023, 10:49 susanandmartin

[Quantum Owners] ULEZ compliant?

2023-05-03 Thread susanandmartin
Planning a trip to London in a modern tin box, we checked to see if the car is ULEZ compliant (no real surprise that it is)…. Just being curious I entered the Quantum registration number to find it was also compliant! This is a huge surprise, as it is a 1987 donor with a CVH engine and E-prefix

RE: [Quantum Owners] Radiator

2023-04-22 Thread susanandmartin
Judging from the retail price of an aluminium alloy rad, I suspect a 2nd-hand one would cost as much or more than a new standard one. Martin Scott Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Mick L Sent: 22 April 2023 09:18 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Radiator Does

RE: [Quantum Owners] Radiator

2023-04-21 Thread susanandmartin
As I understand it there are 2 ‘types’ of Fiesta mk2 XR2 radiators – one with copper end tanks and one with plastic end tanks. Both will fit with respect to the hoses, but (from memory) there is a small difference on the mounting holes which may need altering on the body (an easy fix) Martin

RE: [Quantum Owners] Engine removal on saloon with Cvh

2023-04-20 Thread susanandmartin
Welcome to the World of Quantum….. Whilst you’re doing the job (apologies if you already know) it’s worth replacing all the fuel hoses with ethanol proof hose – I’d recommend (having searched a lot) that Car builder Solutions is the preferred supplier. 8mm and 6mm I/D are probably the sizes

RE: [Quantum Owners] Wheel and Tyre fitment 15 " 7 wheels and 14s... and Hello :)

2023-04-20 Thread susanandmartin
I don’t know the answer to this (maybe I should as I have a saloon). Mine is running 185/55 x 14, I can’t recall the offset. On the Rear you need to be aware of how close the tyres are to the trailing arms, as well as inner arches. At the front the steering rack is either a standard or XR2.

RE: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 clutch issue

2023-02-17 Thread susanandmartin
From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of susanandmartin Sent: 21 January 2023 17:24 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 clutch issue Most of the factors sell LUK clutch kits – I got one for my Rickman (much older part

RE: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 clutch issue

2023-01-22 Thread susanandmartin
Ford stealer yesterday. They had a few suggestions, but they were special order so I wouldn’t be able to return then if they were wrong.   Chris       From: quantu...@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of susanandmartin Sent: 21 January 2023 17:24 To: quantu

RE: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 clutch issue

2023-01-21 Thread susanandmartin
Most of the factors sell LUK clutch kits – I got one for my Rickman (much older part) from Motor Parts Direct – that was over 4 years ago, but I wouldn’t expect a problem getting one, especially as you have the Ford part number. I think it was on the Total Kitcar website (it may have been in

RE: [Quantum Owners] H4 electrics - inertia switch

2022-09-23 Thread susanandmartin
As Steve said, near the door (A) pillar is a common place. In a Mondeo (company car) a work colleague had a flat tyre and changed it, then the vehicle wouldn’t start – you can imagine he was pretty exasperated. It turned out the inertia switch was in the boot near where he dropped the punctured

RE: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank grommet/seal

2022-09-15 Thread susanandmartin
John, May I ask where a custom seal can be sourced – that’s useful info for many a kit or classic builder! Martin Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: list...@liberator-systems.co.uk Sent: 15 September 2022 20:08 To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank grommet/seal

RE: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank grommet/seal

2022-09-15 Thread susanandmartin
I was thinking of tank seal/grommet, not fuel tank  Martin Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: list...@liberator-systems.co.uk Sent: 15 September 2022 15:16 To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank grommet/seal @Jim Thanks - I did search the various Fords parts catalogs

RE: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank grommet/seal

2022-09-15 Thread susanandmartin
Going off at a tangent……. Is there a possibility that similar era tanks from different car manufacturers may be worthy of investigation? Maybe Land Rover, MG or Triumph or other classics with good spares backup? The question of suitability for petrol including ethanol need answering though.

RE: [Quantum Owners] Left Rear brake problem

2022-09-12 Thread susanandmartin
Is it also a similar percentage reduced (compared to Right side) when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied without footbrake? Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Jim Hearne Sent: 12 September 2022 10:49 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Left Rear brake

RE: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems

2022-09-08 Thread susanandmartin
It may be that the paint was ‘from supplier’ Girling, or similar, but they or Ford could have supplied another coating. They (manufacturers) component or vehicle, don’t expect the parts to still be in use after so many years ☹ Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: PAUL SLATER Sent: 08 September

RE: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank grommet/seal

2022-09-08 Thread susanandmartin
to be specifically for Petrol or the petrol would attack them.   Jim     From: susanandmartin Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2022 2:01 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank grommet/seal   My next comment may or may not help……. It may be possible that large grommets

RE: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems

2022-09-08 Thread susanandmartin
I apologise if you’re already familiar with …….. If (with engine off) you press the brake pedal and keeping it pressed then start the engine, does the pedal go down once the engine has started? If it does then there is some assistance provided by the servo. If it doesn’t the first thing to

RE: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank grommet/seal

2022-09-08 Thread susanandmartin
My next comment may or may not help……. It may be possible that large grommets of the type needed are available from boat chandlers? Martin Scott Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: list...@liberator-systems.co.uk Sent: 08 September 2022 11:53 To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: Re: [Quantum

RE: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank grommet/seal

2022-09-08 Thread susanandmartin
It is – but I remember there was an additional metal piece as shown in the saloon assembly manual. Martin Scott Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: list...@liberator-systems.co.uk Sent: 07 September 2022 22:28 To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank grommet/seal

RE: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank grommet/seal

2022-09-07 Thread susanandmartin
Mine used a standard Fiesta seal. Martin Scott Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: list...@liberator-systems.co.uk Sent: 07 September 2022 20:40 To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tank grommet/seal On my saloon I need to replace the grommet/seal (where filler pipe enters) 

RE: [Quantum Owners] E10 petrol.

2021-09-01 Thread susanandmartin
I bought some ethanol proof hose last week from Car Builder Solutions, having tried local outlets………. Beware, that (certainly in my experience) some vendors seem to either have no knowledge or not care about what they are selling or the consequences of ethanol in petrol. Geoff has his

RE: [Quantum Owners] E10 petrol.

2021-09-01 Thread susanandmartin
I thought I would like a 1.25 Sigma, but I’m sure the exhaust manifold would cook the bulkhead! Ecoboost may be the same position, I don’t know anything about them TBF. Martin Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: mgaskin via Quantum Owners Group Sent: 01 September 2021 15:37 To:

RE: [Quantum Owners] E10 petrol.

2021-09-01 Thread susanandmartin
There has been controversy over Ethanol, arguments for are that the crop (rapeseed?) removes CO2 and provides O2, arguments against are stating that land should be used for food crops, not fuel. As always, no everyone will be happy. Back in 1989, Ford/New Holland tractors where I worked at the

RE: [Quantum Owners] starter cable current

2021-08-29 Thread susanandmartin
The Cold Cranking Amps is often given as a figure on the battery. To be sure, if you aren’t worried about the weight or cost, you could fit the largest available that will fit with an eyelet terminal that fits the starter post, going for bigger cable is preferable as you say. Martin Scott Sent

RE: [Quantum Owners] Type 9 Gearbox

2021-07-03 Thread susanandmartin
Well at least you were pushing it down! When I took my Rickman for MOT 3 years ago the tester didn’t push it down (just across) and tried so hard to get it into gear that he broke the (very long ) gear lever! After I removed the lever, he welded it and the (MIG) weld only lasted 3 days. He also

RE: [Quantum Owners] Values

2021-06-10 Thread susanandmartin
An interesting MOT fail from 2007. It would good if the MOT history from earlier in it’s life was also visible (not many miles added in recent years) • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) Martin Scott Sent from Mail for Windows 10

RE: [Quantum Owners] Values

2021-06-10 Thread susanandmartin
I made a suggestion at an AGM 2018? That we could possibly increase the values by offering our cars for sale (for free in selected classic magazines/sites) for large money, which could prompt anyone actually selling a Quantum to increase their asking price – once the expectation is established,

RE: [Quantum Owners] Fiesta mk2 Brake master cylinder reservoir

2021-06-07 Thread susanandmartin
I think he purchased master cylinder repair kits, but I may be incorrect? It may be that there are alternative reservoirs which will fit, maybe from the Land Rover range, but it’s difficult to get info on dimensions. Martin Scott Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Andy Heaton Sent: 07 June

RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon Screen trims.

2021-05-18 Thread susanandmartin
Hi Dave, I trust you are well. I think it was cavalier? If getting a pro to fit it (recommended) they may well have generic trim. I think my fitter just used a suitable trim he had on board. Martin Scott Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Dave English Sent: 18 May 2021 18:20 To: Quantum

RE: [Quantum Owners] XR2 Master Cylinder Repair Kit

2021-04-23 Thread susanandmartin
first manufactured then  I think mot and tax exemption are both 40 years from first registration or manufacture  Sent from my iPhone On 23 Apr 2021, at 12:04, susanandmartin wrote:  Absolutely – You are correct. I didn’t realise that much time had flown by! My Rickman has registration date

RE: [Quantum Owners] XR2 Master Cylinder Repair Kit

2021-04-23 Thread susanandmartin
web site although vague doesn’t seem to back up, it would be nice to have it confirmed. Bill Sent from my iPhone On 23 Apr 2021, at 11:26, susanandmartin wrote:  My Rickman is now on the Historic Vehicle tax (ie zero cost) – handy after paying out a very large sum (compared to a modern car

RE: [Quantum Owners] XR2 Master Cylinder Repair Kit

2021-04-23 Thread susanandmartin
My Rickman is now on the Historic Vehicle tax (ie zero cost) – handy after paying out a very large sum (compared to a modern car) for many years! Anyway, as long as it’s correctly registered as Quantum, and not a Q-plate, and the date of registration is over 30 years, it qualifies on 1st April

RE: [Quantum Owners] 2L Zetec Blacktop Pistons

2021-03-25 Thread susanandmartin
Not that it helps with your quest, but (hopefully) of interest. When I was working at Ford we had an engine being tested for cold start durability at a University. As proof (if it was ever needed) that starting an engine repeatedly from cold with a fuel-enriched intake mixture would wreck an

RE: [Quantum Owners] Brake pipe flare

2021-03-19 Thread susanandmartin
Hi Derek. Jim is absolutely spot on (as always ) with his advice. I tried one of the first (multi sizes) link ones a few years back – utter rubbish, I’d have done better using a centre punch ☹ The second, hand -held one is a direct copy of my (very old) Sykes-Pickavent hand-held one and they

RE: [Quantum Owners] Advise or help please

2021-03-05 Thread susanandmartin
is really interested in it’s actual sizes. Except kit builders of course.   Jim       From: susanandmartin Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 11:59 AM To: quantu...@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Advise or help please   I wonder if glass suppliers have catalogues with dimensions shown? It would

RE: [Quantum Owners] New 2+2

2021-03-02 Thread susanandmartin
] New 2+2   I thought the new 2+2 was going to be at Stoneleigh last year but of course that was cancelled. I guess it will be cancelled this year as well (if it's not been already) unless it has been moved to later in the year. Jim On 27/02/2021 18:29, susanandmartin wrote: I notice

RE: [Quantum Owners] New 2+2

2021-02-28 Thread susanandmartin
last year but of course that was cancelled. I guess it will be cancelled this year as well (if it's not been already) unless it has been moved to later in the year. Jim On 27/02/2021 18:29, susanandmartin wrote: I notice on Totalkitcar.com there is an announcement that a new 2+2 is coming! Does

RE: [Quantum Owners] H4 (Fiesta Mk3) Bonnet release

2021-02-28 Thread susanandmartin
mod to the dials), switchgear seems to match and the column shrouds make sense in the they fit neatly where you'd expect them to. Thanks all.   On 2021-02-28 10:38, susanandmartin wrote: I can only think that part of your column is missing/been changed. Is it possible to rig up a suitable bracket to bolt

RE: [Quantum Owners] H4 (Fiesta Mk3) Bonnet release

2021-02-28 Thread susanandmartin
I can only think that part of your column is missing/been changed. Is it possible to rig up a suitable bracket to bolt onto your column? To hold the outer cable, there are many bicycle brake cable parts which may help – Ebay may give some inspiration, and I may well have something in my spares

[Quantum Owners] New 2+2

2021-02-27 Thread susanandmartin
I notice on Totalkitcar.com there is an announcement that a new 2+2 is coming! Does anyone have any images yet? An interesting development, and I’m sure congratulations are due to Rob and the team. Martin Scott Sent from Mail for Windows 10 -- -- You received this message because you are

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

2021-02-08 Thread susanandmartin
Assuming the old struts worked when they were new, if they have markings on them showing the Newtons, it may be just a case of measuring compressed length and free length – An online search of suppliers should show up something. Low strength ones are often used for tractor windows, office

RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware

2020-11-04 Thread susanandmartin
: susanandmartin Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 3:07 PM To: quantu...@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware   It may be that later ones have the same part (but with a different part number), but IIRC they changed to a twist beam with no separate ARB

RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware

2020-11-03 Thread susanandmartin
...@googlegroups.com Subject: Fw: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware   From: susanandmartin Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 3:07 PM To: quantu...@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware   It may be that later ones have the same part

RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware

2020-11-02 Thread susanandmartin
to move the servo mounting brackets across the bulkhead by about 20mm to get the servo to clear the side of the engine bay. And cut and shorten the transfer bar for the same reason, it was already cut and welded with some dubious welds so i didn’t mind redoing it.   Jim       From: susanandmartin

RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware

2020-11-02 Thread susanandmartin
From: susanandmartin Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 3:07 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware   It may be that later ones have the same part (but with a different part number), but IIRC they changed to a twist beam with no separate ARB

RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware

2020-11-02 Thread susanandmartin
Surprised they are narrower (BMW probably being a wider car), the 18mm one will possibly cause all sorts of stability problems. I recall fitting lower rated front springs to my Calvy Mitchel, which resulted in more body roll (than the MGB GT ones previously fitted) and the result was a much

RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware

2020-11-02 Thread susanandmartin
then.   JIm From: susanandmartin Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 11:14 AM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware   I used a later part…. Details below from my list   Bracket-anti roll bar 96FB 5488 AA 1003610 Fiesta 96 part   Martin Scott   Sent

RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware

2020-11-02 Thread susanandmartin
I used a later part…. Details below from my list Bracket-anti roll bar 96FB 5488 AA 1003610 Fiesta 96 part Martin Scott Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: John R Sent: 31 October 2020 16:21 To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear ARB mounting hardware Hi All Are

[Quantum Owners] Quantum Mechanics

2020-09-25 Thread susanandmartin
Hello to all and special thanks to the committee and helpers for the latest QM. Q003 is looking really good – is there a prize for spotting Steve under the car …… I think I can see him  Stay safe and healthy, Martin Scott Sent from Mail for Windows 10 -- -- You received this message because

RE: [Quantum Owners] Re: Saloon tow bar

2020-08-02 Thread susanandmartin
I may have missed something, but, Russ, did you give ADS dimensions, or your car, or have they a drawing they are working from. I’ve not heard of ADS, but maybe they have made them before? Martin Scott Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: russ price Sent: 01 August 2020 09:37 To: Quantum Owners

RE: [Quantum Owners] Re: Saloon tow bar

2020-07-16 Thread susanandmartin
I took 5 photos of the towbar on my saloon and tried to send them yesterday, but the file size was too big, so unsuccessful. I’ll send them via WETRANSFER, which will then make them dowloadable for a period (7 days IIRC) Please ignore the rust (which shows up more in the photos!) I’ll have to

RE: [Quantum Owners] Wheel alignment

2020-06-04 Thread susanandmartin
I think the same as the original Fiesta (there may be a note in the build manual available on the club website?) From memory 0-1/8 inch tow out at the front. Unless you have specialist parts you won’t be ble to change the camber or castor. Martin. p.s. I did an article for CKC a couple of

RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon rear wheel bearings.

2020-05-23 Thread susanandmartin
Jim’s method is good, ISTR there is also an alternative (from Haynes manual?) to tighten nut to 20NM then slacken off by ¼ turn IIRC. Jim, correct me if I’m wrong, but aim is to not have excessive play, but more importantly there must be some play. Martin Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From:

RE: [Quantum Owners] New large disc conversion

2020-05-13 Thread susanandmartin
Surprising (or maybe not, due to parts OEM parts suppliers making parts as ‘stock’ as possible?). I treated our Ford Ka+ (5-door Ka made in India) to new discs/pads last year. Most of the parts on the car are ex-Fiesta, so when I enquired about replacement parts I was shocked to find Ka+ Pads

RE: [Quantum Owners] Electroplating.

2020-04-27 Thread susanandmartin
Have you a blow-lamp, some flux and solder? I’ve successfully ‘plated’ parts using this method. It requires that the part doesn’t have a large mass though, as it will draw too much heat to make the ‘plating’ possible. Martin Scott Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Jim Hearne Sent: 27 April

RE: [Quantum Owners] QOC Website

2020-04-15 Thread susanandmartin
That’s correct …. It can lead to an addiction of building cars that has no known cure!  Martin Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group Sent: 15 April 2020 13:10 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] QOC Website Hi Steve. Norton

RE: [Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum 2+2 Brakes advise please (and fan switch!)

2020-04-07 Thread susanandmartin
I don’t know for certain, but given my experience of QH parts, their quality isn’t what it used to be. I fitted a genuine QH track control arm to my Rickman Ranger, and it had terrible play within less than 2000 miles – It was worse than the other side which was probably original, but certainly

RE: [Quantum Owners] Quantum 2+2 Brakes advise please (and fan switch!)

2020-04-06 Thread susanandmartin
I finally managed to open the parts file I had (I wish Microsoft wouldn’t change things when I get a different computer! My car is a saloon, and may not be the same as the 2+2 due to weight distribution. It uses 15mm ones, which are Diesel Fiesta. Part number is off my list, which from the RH

RE: [Quantum Owners] Fiesta front indicators intermittent

2020-03-21 Thread susanandmartin
Some of the parts suppliers eg vehicle Wiring product, Autosparks, etc have bulb holders which may be useful. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Ken Needham Sent: 21 March 2020 12:56 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fiesta front indicators intermittent Hi, I have

RE: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Kit Car Show postponed

2020-03-20 Thread susanandmartin
Talking of which – was the Land Rover servo suitable? Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Jim Hearne Sent: 20 March 2020 19:54 To: 'Chris Fairlie' via Quantum Owners Group Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Kit Car Show postponed I didn't arrange it so i had longer to finish 003, honest.

RE: [Quantum Owners] Fuel hose

2020-03-13 Thread susanandmartin
May be worth trying Car Builder Solutions – they give a spec sheet for IVA purposes (don’t know if it’s automatic or you have to request it), or they may even be on the website? They were very helpful when I wanted fuel filler hose. Martin Scott Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Geoff Ward

RE: [Quantum Owners] Mk1 Fiesta servo for 003

2020-03-13 Thread susanandmartin
: 13 March 2020 12:07 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Mk1 Fiesta servo for 003 Thanks Martin, One should be arriving Monday.   Jim     From: susanandmartin Sent: Friday, March 13, 2020 12:05 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Mk1

RE: [Quantum Owners] Mk1 Fiesta servo for 003

2020-03-13 Thread susanandmartin
: susanandmartin Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 7:38 PM To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [Quantum Owners] Mk1 Fiesta servo for 003   Dimensions of Land rover Defender servo… Circumference 590mm (body) 630 (folded seam). So I guess 7.5 inches body or maybe 7 inch diaphragm? The mounting

RE: [Quantum Owners] Mk1 Fiesta servo for 003

2020-03-12 Thread susanandmartin
So very similar to the land Rover one. Martin Scott Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Jim Hearne Sent: 12 March 2020 11:15 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Mk1 Fiesta servo for 003 Hi Rob, The dia is about 185mm   Many thanks,   Jim     From: rob hancock Sent:

RE: [Quantum Owners] Mk1 Fiesta servo for 003

2020-03-11 Thread susanandmartin
Dimensions of Land rover Defender servo… Circumference 590mm (body) 630 (folded seam). So I guess 7.5 inches body or maybe 7 inch diaphragm? The mounting studs for bracket 4 studs on a square, side c/c 88mm 3 ½ inches? 2 mounting studs for master cylinder 83mm c/c (3 ¼ inches) “Thickness” 85mm

RE: [Quantum Owners] Mk1 Fiesta servo for 003

2020-03-11 Thread susanandmartin
Hi Jim, I used a Land Rover Defender one to replace the one on my Rickman, IIRC it’s about 6.5 inch diameter (It had to be small ‘cos the Escort one was similarly small! ) It was only £60 brand new and as these were mostly supplied by Girling or similar, the manufacturer’s changed as little as

RE: [Quantum Owners] Coupe front wheel arch covers

2020-02-11 Thread susanandmartin
I made moulds for mine using aluminium, and then used GRP to make the finished parts– I think I kept the aluminium moulds somewhere. If you wax your aluminium ones( or tape them) you may be able to make GRP ones off them? Martin Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: chris.quant via Quantum

RE: [Quantum Owners] Coupe front wheel arch covers

2020-02-10 Thread susanandmartin
I used the minimum of self-tappers for mine which (mostly) wedge into position, so If I recall only 3 screws. Were yours supplied with the kit? I had to make my own. Martin Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Derek Clews Sent: 10 February 2020 18:33 To: Quantum Owners Club Cc: Derek Clews

RE: [Quantum Owners] New car effect

2020-02-09 Thread susanandmartin
I don’t intend to part with Quantum (Last Chance Saloon), but find it a little irritating that the old Rickman Ranger gets more interest than the Quantum – Indeed looking at values the Rickman could possibly raise more cash if they were both offered for sale. I prefer to enjoy the cars for what

RE: [Quantum Owners] Radiator repalcement questions

2020-02-07 Thread susanandmartin
>From memory (which may be correct) if you want to have the fan switch on at a >lower temp the diesel switch is the one to use Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Derek Clews Sent: 07 February 2020 16:26 To: Quantum Owners Club Cc: Derek Clews Subject: [Quantum Owners] Radiator repalcement

RE: [Quantum Owners] New ANC/Quantum Cars

2020-02-02 Thread susanandmartin
Just chop the roof off! Jeremy Clarkson (like him or loathe him?) quoted “the only person who looked ‘correct’ in the rear seat of a convertible was Hitler!” Hope nobody’s offended by that (my words, not Jeremy’s) Martin Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Dave English Sent: 02 February 2020

[Quantum Owners] New ANC/Quantum Cars

2020-02-01 Thread susanandmartin
Others may have already seen the exciting news that there are 2 be a coupe and convertible (I think that’s the meaning of Barchetta ) jointly developed by ANC and Quantum appearing during the Year. Great news! Martin Scott Sent from Mail for Windows 10 -- -- You received this message

RE: [Quantum Owners] Front bushing source

2020-01-24 Thread susanandmartin
How do companies arrive at a name like that?  Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: dar...@siepka.me.uk Sent: 24 January 2020 19:28 To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Front bushing source I just ordered some replacement bushings for my 2+2 tie bars. They were very cheap for a

RE: [Quantum Owners] Tax exempt?

2020-01-24 Thread susanandmartin
My Rickman is registered (correctly) as a Rickman Ranger with the date of 1976 (as per donor vehicle) – I had to do the paperwork to change it to Historic Vehicle, which ISTR I did in the Post Office, who sent it to DVLA. The V5 came back as Historic Vehicle, and saves the VED cost each year,

RE: [Quantum Owners] Alternator Fiesta/ Quantum

2019-11-08 Thread susanandmartin
It may also be possible to get a suitable alternator which will be a lower price for a popular classic car eg MGB or Land Rover Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group Sent: 08 November 2019 15:59 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners]

RE: [Quantum Owners] Re: ST170 in a saloon

2019-10-29 Thread susanandmartin
That does sound pretty serious – I can almost hear it from here! Martin Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: russ price Sent: 28 October 2019 18:27 To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: ST170 in a saloon Jim. The angle isn't a lot, i'm fairly sure i've heard  a figure of 8

RE: [Quantum Owners] ST170 in a saloon

2019-10-28 Thread susanandmartin
Hi Russ, I don’t recall if you’ve posted about the low oil pressure before (and I’m using a new computer so can’t access notes from before 6 weeks ago ☹. So forgive me if it’s going over old ground, but how do you know there’s a low oil pressure problem? I had a car many years ago which had

RE: [Quantum Owners] Marlin Owners Club Forum

2019-10-05 Thread susanandmartin
My understanding is that it’s been moved to July so that it didn’t clash with the Goodwood Revival. If it’s happening (at whatever date) then it’s good news! Martin Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: bill Sent: 05 October 2019 09:56 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com Subject: [Quantum Owners]

RE: [Quantum Owners] Re: Saloon dimensions

2019-10-04 Thread susanandmartin
The track shouldn’t change because the driveshafts haven’t been changed, although there may be a minor change if the camber angle has been altered? Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: kynastonp . Sent: 04 October 2019 23:07 To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Saloon

[Quantum Owners] Breaking news …...… It's back - be there with your Kit Car - Newark 2020

2019-10-04 Thread susanandmartin
Great news for the industry and Kit Car enthusiasts alike!!! The Newark Show has returned Date for your diary 25/26th July 2020 Martin Scott Sent from Mail for Windows 10 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to

RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon dimensions

2019-10-04 Thread susanandmartin
The track is the same as the Fiesta (driveshaft etc haven’t been changed) The easy (hopefully accurate?) source is Carfolio. The rear is narrower than front (by 34mm? IIRC). Wheelbase may be in the Quantum original build manual, I can run a tape measure over mine if you wish. Martin Scott Sent

RE: [Quantum Owners] Gel coat colour code (red saloon)

2019-10-04 Thread susanandmartin
there would be some factory records surviving noting the gel coat colour on each kit sold/built - but apparently not. @ Martin Scott Bader still list Oxford Blue pigment code 1187 - did this not match your Oxford Blue saloon? John On Thursday, 3 October 2019 17:02:27 UTC+1, susanandmartin wrote: When I

RE: [Quantum Owners] Gel coat colour code (red saloon)

2019-10-03 Thread susanandmartin
When I tried to match the Oxford Blue of my saloon (to pigment the gelcoat for my Quantumsleep caravan) I had a small pot of the original blue with a number on it. I tried to match to available pigments, and even tried to get info from Quantum Moulding, with no luck – nobody seemed to recognize

RE: [Quantum Owners] Saloon sunroof

2019-10-01 Thread susanandmartin
I guess a GRP car is ideal for a sunroof if it can be designed so that any ingress is channeled away to the ground. The mk2 Fiesta XR2 sunroof had channels which took the water into the sills and made them prone to rust! – but a similar arrangement in a GRP car shouldn’t present a problem? The

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

2019-09-07 Thread susanandmartin
Maybe an item to be reproduced in GRP?  Martin Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Jim Hearne Sent: 07 September 2019 22:27 To: 'Mark Alford' via Quantum Owners Group Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 overheating Did a bit more research and as Bill said, it seems all the plastic ones have