Ok guys let's clear this up a little :-) I have now got a mould for the Mk2 roof. This will enable me to infill for anyone who has problems with thier sun roof leaking. Obviously if anyone wishes to install a new sun roof, it is unlikely that they will find another exactly the same size. At least now I am able to close the gap ready to be re cut to suit the new sun roof or if desired, leave it re filled ready to paint without any sun roof.
I will in due corse be moulding the Mk1 hatchback sun roof and transfering it into the Mk2 roof. I am aware that this is not a straight foward task as the sun roof on the Mk1 is wider than the Mk2 will alow, so much modification willbe required. Eventually I will end up with a moulding that wil alow the Mk1 type roof to be contructed and fitted to the Mk2. Please note this is what I want in my cars and thus offer it to all other owners. There is advantages to the Mk1 roof as the boot seal that sits under the solid fiberglass sun roof is out of veiw to the UV of the sun and thus will last much longer than glass sun roof seals. I to am not totally taken with how the Mk1 roof was attached to the body and will be addressing this in due course. I understand that not everyone will want to continue to modify their car, but it is always nice to have the option. Chris, I recon I will only loose an inch and a half in height to the roof inside. Regarding the inside of these cars, I feel that quite an big update is now required. This again is on the cards, but first, I wish to sort the outside as it would be really good NOT to win worst of show two years running :-) Eddie 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 -- 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).
