I agree with Jim here. The zetec was an original option so it's a valid 
combination. 

In addition to this, I believe that kit cars evolve over time as our nature is 
to 'constantly improve' (tinker). 

Ian

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On 26 Aug 2013, at 11:52, Jim Hearne <[email protected]> wrote:

> I don't think there is such a thing as an original kit car.
> Also, the 2+2 was sold with the subframe modified to take a Zetec so it is 
> original in a way, it's just been done by you, not Quantum.
> 
> Jim
> 
> On 26/08/2013 11:48, Derek Clews wrote:
>> Dear All,
>> 
>> I am weighing up the future possibilities and wondered what your thoughts 
>> would be.  I am planning to take off the front frame of the 2+2 and get it 
>> blasted, metal sprayed and multi powder coated as it's getting rusty.  A 
>> process I have used before and is very good.  I have another CVH engine to 
>> put in and don't feel the need to go bigger/different in that area.  I build 
>> the car as 'standard' as it can be and it's been on the road for 13 years in 
>> daily use.  I want it to keep on indefinitely, aiming to run it for the rest 
>> of my life and probably pass it on to my son.  (But what are plans worth?)
>> 
>> But going to all this work and expense is it still worth modifying the frame 
>> to take a Zetec in case things change in future or would that actually 
>> reduce the 'classic' or 'original' nature of the car even to the point of 
>> devaluing it in the future?
>> 
>> So Mod or not to Mod, that is the question.  What do you think?
>> 
>> Derek
>> 
> 
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