Dave I can see your point about not spending large amounts of money on a car if your looking to sell it but many owners (including myself) have had their cars for many years (in my case 12 years) and intend to keep them for many, many more. Therefore the need for replacement panels is always there. The sunroof in my coupe/saloon/MK2 (whatever you want to call it) had leaked for years until I glued it shut with sealant and covered the edge with duck tape. I did that because you can't buy the sealing strips or a new sunroof of the same size anymore, they are all either long and too thin or too short and fat so in order to fit a new one the roof will have to be filled in then cut out again. That is why Eddie has made a mould for the roof. I like the idea of a solid sunroof like on the MK1 but I have height issues in my car (need to get a bass drum onto the back seat) so unfortunately that won't work for me.
Chris G -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dave the Subbie Sent: 27 September 2010 13:06 To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Coupe roofs Hi Eddie, When you say Coupe, do you mean the hatchbacks? Mine has problems around the sunroof area, but I don't think it's worth spending the money on. I'll do a localised repair with tissue and make good with filler. For what it's worth, I can't see much point in spending much money on the early cars, as their value is so low. I note that there's a really nice one that appears on Ebay/pistonheads etc for £1500-ish every so often, but never seems to sell. Obviously, the Club's work on 003 is a different case, as I can see its historic value, and it would be nice to see it exhibited somewhere. But that's a one off, and I can't really see anyone seriously paying much more than £600/700 for any of the others, even in good condition. So the repairs are going to be cost-driven in the extreme! For what it's worth, the sunroof on my car doesn't look to be a very good design in any case, using a boot-seal around the lip, with consequent large gaps between the sunroof panel and the roof edge, which must be noisy. The clip doesn't look man-enough to hold such a large panel tight, and the 2-part hinges are a bit domestic. Sorry, but I'd advise anyone who wanted a sunroof in a saloon to fit an after market glass one - much cheaper, and easier, probably a better result, and more sensible in view of the value of the car. In fact, I have a couple in my loft that they can have if they are serious..! Sorry if I sound a bit negative (OK, very negative), but I'm afraid that I don't share your optimism, and it seems like a lot of work for a limited market. Now, a nice-looking dash moulding to replace the XR2 item, a bit like the one in my 2+2, but maybe a bit prettier. I could see a small, but useful market for that?? Dave. On 27 Sep, 08:52, Eddie <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi all > > I now have a mould for the Coupe Roof, so if anyone needs a leaking > sun roof removed, I now can insert bodywork in place. > > In due course I will be attempting to transfer the mk 1 sun roof > system to the mk 2 > this will take a while, but is planned > > Eddie -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
