I have both (or rather, my son has a Mk2, but I get to fix it..!), and a 2+2.
I had read the later part of the post, and assumed that Eddie was referring to the Mk1 throughout. I used the terms hatchback and saloon, as the Owner's Club webste refers to the Mk1 as the Coupe, which I found a bit confusing. I can see the logic in laminating a simple shaped piece of GRP into the roof to replace an after-market sunroof, and, with Eddie's skills, I suspect that it might be a viable exercise. I assume that the Mk2 is a single-skinned roof?? Ours is covered in carpet, so I can't see. The Mk1 is a double-skinned roof, with a leathercloth texture embossed into the surface (on the inside). The two skins are bonded in the sunroof aperture. (badly, in my case, and some others, I believe). Obviously, to remove that would be much more involved, and as there are only a dozen or so cars around, I couldn't see a rush of people wanting to try it. A solid sunroof may be a nice thing, but the Mk1's is not something I would personally want to copy. I've spent a lot of time looking at how I could improve it, and come to the conclusion it just isn't a successful bit of design. Anyway, they were just my thoughts, and I certainly didn't want to offend anyone. Please accept my apologies, Dave. On 27 Sep, 15:24, Jim Hearne <[email protected]> wrote: > Normally the Mk1 Quantum saloon is the hatchback (as it actually had a > hatchback) and the Mk2 Saloon is the saloon (as it had a boot with a > fixed rear window). > Eddie is talking about the Mk2 Saloon roof I'm sure. > I thought you have a Mk2 as you were talking about bonding in the rear > glass, the Mk1 doesn't use bonded glass. > > Jim > > On 27/09/2010 13:05, Dave the Subbie wrote: > > > > > 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- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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).
