New Secret Project. "Quantum" - Concealed detachable Towbar - Page 5

75driver · 15th April 2016, 22:29

Heated air vents in the rear / centre console.

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Tenesmus · 15th April 2016, 22:40

Motorised boot open/close?

Jim Jamieson · 16th April 2016, 08:25

Time for another clue ; It's in two parts.

klarzy · 16th April 2016, 08:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Jamieson

Time for another clue ; It's in two parts.

Split zone air con for rear seats

75driver · 16th April 2016, 09:55

Heated rear seats?

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Jim Jamieson · 18th April 2016, 21:44

I better get this one wound up soon so here's another couple of clues to help;

Its all about pulling some weight.

and finally the answer;

HALBATCEDE ROBWAT

All you need to do is figure it out.

First person with the answer gets to buy me a drink

steve-45 · 18th April 2016, 22:04

DETACHABLE TOWBAR ...... never was any good at anagrams ....

But I thought they were already available ?

Jim Jamieson · 18th April 2016, 22:39

Your too good Steve.
Got it in one. Its a detachable tow bar but this ones almost invisible when detached.
I had the Witter Rover 75 detachable on the missus's diesel but you could still see the receptor and the two plugs when it was detached.

My Jaguar XF also has a Witter detachable but it has the "Quantum Vertical" system. This fits from underneath the receptor, it also has a swivelled 13 pin socket which tucks under the rear valance.

With this in mind I ordered up a new Quantum Vertical system which includes the swivel bracket for the socket.

I cut the old plates off the previous 75 tow bar as they are only 28mm apart and the quantum receptor requires a 60mm gap

I got some spare plate the same thickness and fabricated them to suit, then got them professionally welded. The welding is actually better than that of the original.

This afternoon as I had removed the rear bumper on the car I managed to get the final fabrication done so when I get my rear suspension finished I will fit the tow bar complete with the new 13 pin socket and the finished job will be almost invisible from view when the tow bar is off the car.

I was getting some odd answers to this little bit of fun but your spot on,
now when are you coming up to Scotland to buy me that drink.

Jim Jamieson · 19th April 2016, 20:45

You may have read my secret project Quantum.

Well the secrets now out, it is a Witter Quantum Vertical Detachable Towbar.
I had the regular 75 Witter detachable on the diesel which I removed when I sold it as I wanted to fit it onto the V6.
My current tow car is the Jaguar XF which has the Witter quantum vertical system. This also includes a swivel down 13 pin socket so when the bar is detached from the car the socket swivels up inside the rear bumper.

I purchased a 2nd quantum system and converted my original bar so it is now exactly like the XF.
I've just started my rear suspension refurb and will be fitting new springs and shocks as I want to be able to tow the caravan if I am attending any 75 meets which involve an overnight stay.
I have finished the fabrication which involved getting new side plates to house the quantum receptor. These were professionally welded which is much stronger than the original welds as they are welded up on both sides of the plates. The left hand plate also has a ring to accept the break a way cable.
Today I trial fitted the main part of the towbar to the car and re hung the back bumper.
I am really pleased as you can only see about 1" of the square receptor below the bumper and the 13 pin socket swivels up completely out of view. I had to cut a small area of the underside of the bumper to allow the socket to swing clear.
As soon as my suspension work is finished I will complete the fitting and wiring, then it will be a trial run with the caravan on tow, I can't wait.

TR75 · 19th April 2016, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Jamieson

You may have read my secret project Quantum.

Well the secrets now out, it is a Witter Quantum Vertical Detachable Towbar.
I had the regular 75 Witter detachable on the diesel which I removed when I sold it as I wanted to fit it onto the V6.
My current tow car is the Jaguar XF which has the Witter quantum vertical system. This also includes a swivel down 13 pin socket so when the bar is detached from the car the socket swivels up inside the rear bumper.

I purchased a 2nd quantum system and converted my original bar so it is now exactly like the XF.
I've just started my rear suspension refurb and will be fitting new springs and shocks as I want to be able to tow the caravan if I am attending any 75 meets which involve an overnight stay.
I have finished the fabrication which involved getting new side plates to house the quantum receptor. These were professionally welded which is much stronger than the original welds as they are welded up on both sides of the plates. The left hand plate also has a ring to accept the break a way cable.
Today I trial fitted the main part of the towbar to the car and re hung the back bumper.
I am really pleased as you can only see about 1" of the square receptor below the bumper and the 13 pin socket swivels up completely out of view. I had to cut a small area of the underside of the bumper to allow the socket to swing clear.
As soon as my suspension work is finished I will complete the fitting and wiring, then it will be a trial run with the caravan on tow, I can't wait.

Is there anything that your talents do not allow Jim?

Sounds like a great addition to your 75. Would love to see some photo's when you have finalised and installed this newest addition.

15th April 2016, 22:29	#41
75driver Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon, manual. Rover 75 Tourer, Auto. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newry Posts: 1,784 Thanks: 574 Thanked 443 Times in 371 Posts	Heated air vents in the rear / centre console. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2006 75 Contemporary SE diesel manual (#1) 2003 75T Connoisseur SE diesel auto (For Comfort) 2005 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (Marmite duotone ) 2006 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (The last one?) 2009 E220 (For a change) 2018 L200 (For Big & Heavy Things) 1976 W114 250 Manual (For Sundays)

15th April 2016, 22:40	#42
Tenesmus Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Penzance Posts: 481 Thanks: 17 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	Motorised boot open/close? __________________ 2005 Connoisseur 2.5 auto SE Tourer in BRG with Sandstone Beige and Black piping interior (the 2nd of only 7 Rover 75s produced 5th November 2004, and it’s the 244th of 303 facelift British Racing Green 75 tourers built worldwide). All I've done is add Rover walnut gear knob and handbrake... 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL (Father Jack) "assisted manual" (auto) in purple. Going rusty underneath already...

16th April 2016, 08:25	#43
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	Another Clue Time for another clue ; It's in two parts.

16th April 2016, 09:55	#45
75driver Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon, manual. Rover 75 Tourer, Auto. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newry Posts: 1,784 Thanks: 574 Thanked 443 Times in 371 Posts	Heated rear seats? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2006 75 Contemporary SE diesel manual (#1) 2003 75T Connoisseur SE diesel auto (For Comfort) 2005 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (Marmite duotone ) 2006 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (The last one?) 2009 E220 (For a change) 2018 L200 (For Big & Heavy Things) 1976 W114 250 Manual (For Sundays)

19th April 2016, 20:45	#49
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	Concealed detachable Towbar You may have read my secret project Quantum. Well the secrets now out, it is a Witter Quantum Vertical Detachable Towbar. I had the regular 75 Witter detachable on the diesel which I removed when I sold it as I wanted to fit it onto the V6. My current tow car is the Jaguar XF which has the Witter quantum vertical system. This also includes a swivel down 13 pin socket so when the bar is detached from the car the socket swivels up inside the rear bumper. I purchased a 2nd quantum system and converted my original bar so it is now exactly like the XF. I've just started my rear suspension refurb and will be fitting new springs and shocks as I want to be able to tow the caravan if I am attending any 75 meets which involve an overnight stay. I have finished the fabrication which involved getting new side plates to house the quantum receptor. These were professionally welded which is much stronger than the original welds as they are welded up on both sides of the plates. The left hand plate also has a ring to accept the break a way cable. Today I trial fitted the main part of the towbar to the car and re hung the back bumper. I am really pleased as you can only see about 1" of the square receptor below the bumper and the 13 pin socket swivels up completely out of view. I had to cut a small area of the underside of the bumper to allow the socket to swing clear. As soon as my suspension work is finished I will complete the fitting and wiring, then it will be a trial run with the caravan on tow, I can't wait.

18th April 2016, 21:44	#46
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	I better get this one wound up soon so here's another couple of clues to help; Its all about pulling some weight. and finally the answer; HALBATCEDE ROBWAT All you need to do is figure it out. First person with the answer gets to buy me a drink

18th April 2016, 22:04	#47
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	DETACHABLE TOWBAR ...... never was any good at anagrams .... But I thought they were already available ?

18th April 2016, 22:39	#48
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	Your too good Steve. Got it in one. Its a detachable tow bar but this ones almost invisible when detached. I had the Witter Rover 75 detachable on the missus's diesel but you could still see the receptor and the two plugs when it was detached. My Jaguar XF also has a Witter detachable but it has the "Quantum Vertical" system. This fits from underneath the receptor, it also has a swivelled 13 pin socket which tucks under the rear valance. With this in mind I ordered up a new Quantum Vertical system which includes the swivel bracket for the socket. I cut the old plates off the previous 75 tow bar as they are only 28mm apart and the quantum receptor requires a 60mm gap I got some spare plate the same thickness and fabricated them to suit, then got them professionally welded. The welding is actually better than that of the original. This afternoon as I had removed the rear bumper on the car I managed to get the final fabrication done so when I get my rear suspension finished I will fit the tow bar complete with the new 13 pin socket and the finished job will be almost invisible from view when the tow bar is off the car. I was getting some odd answers to this little bit of fun but your spot on, now when are you coming up to Scotland to buy me that drink.