Hi Dave Maybe I should clear a couple of points here.
I do understand that you have a point about the value of these cars, but the insurance scheme now in place can help with the agreed values, so to the owner in question it at still be worth it. The sun roofs that have been fitted to the Coupes are usually either the electric type or smaller manual versions, to which there are many in different sizes. Thus with the electric versions now breaking down with the suplier now gone, they are impossible to repair. Moreover the manual versions are now prone to leaks after the rubber seals looking at the UV light from the sun for so many years. Now we can all ignore the problem or try to do something about it. The sun roof from the Mk1 Hatchback is of better design as it does use a boot seal at the mating point which is very easy to replace. This is rare to need replacing as it is sheildedfrom the UV rays by the solid fiberglass sun roof. I do totally agree with you, in that the retaining hinges are a little kit car ish, and will do my level best to find a better looking solution. Please also bear in mind that whilst I agree that the Coupe is of limited Market, the modifications I offer are often out of my personel wants for my own cars. I think it is still the right thing to do however, in offerig these options to all other club members in order to help them keep thier cars going. I think that when some of us cross over the line to enthusiast state cost becomes less of a point to justify and more down to developing ones pride and joy. I do also take on board your comments about the interior. In fact a conversation was held on here some months ago about the door cards, and the dash has come up many times. I will get round to doing these items, but just right now I need to get the outside done to try and avoid winning worst car of the Stoneligh show again !!!!! On 27 Sep, 13:05, Dave the Subbie <[email protected]> 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).
