I've only looked at one saloon however the lights were set further forward which would make a difference.
Are the units the same? M On 19 Dec 2010, at 20:20, Russell Willcox <[email protected]> wrote: > The thing I have never understood owning both a 2+2 and a saloon is, why are > the lights better on the saloon?? > > Russell > > On 19/12/2010 19:45, Matthew Wastell wrote: >> I'd say the problem with pop down is the tunnel vision it gives the light so >> that it tends not to scatter closely in front of the car. A few complain >> with 2+2 who live in the sticks. I've hot around it on mine. >> >> Flush units will maintain the aerodynamics. I wonder if a clear lens could >> be made to go body colour like an LCD display in reverse, that would be cool >> :-). >> >> On 19 Dec 2010, at 13:20, jin<[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I often wondered why more mainstream manufacturers didn’t adopt the >>> pop down units on the quantum, seems like the ideal solution since pop >>> ups have been outlawed for some time now >>> On Dec 19, 12:33 pm, Eddie<[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Just let you know that pop up headlights have been banned from >>>> production for some years now due to health and safety when hitting a >>>> pedestrian. This is why cars like the MX5 now have proper headlights >>>> unlike the original ones. >>>> >>>> Eddie >>>> >>>> On Dec 12, 10:23 pm, Waterboy182<[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> Hi Ed, >>>>> I would like to also wish you all the best with the new venture and >>>>> look forward to seeing the new models however (and I apologise if this >>>>> is taken the wrong way)... >>>>> with SVA the way it is would the newer mark fiesta's, or even a Puma, >>>>> not be better for the future? With the KA only having a 1.3 as >>>>> standard won't single donor status be tricky unless the original >>>>> engine is used, and the rest of the components are a little suspect >>>>> too (brakes, suspension etc) in comparison to the readily available >>>>> Fiesta or Puma donors? >>>>> I for one would especially welcome a move towards a jap based Quantum >>>>> based on the Almera, or maybe a rwd mx5? Just thoughts, probably on my >>>>> own with the jap route and may be too much work to achieve! >>>>> I'd especially love to see a new saloon/coupe, minus sunroof and pop >>>>> up lights! >>>>> On Dec 12, 5:21 pm, Eddie<[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> Hi all >>>>>> Thank you for the kind words that have been expressed here about my >>>>>> taking on Quantum. Some of the comments have been quite humbling. >>>>>> I have given much thought about taking on Quantum, this decision was >>>>>> not taken lightly. >>>>>> I must thank John& Rosemary who have been very suportive of my taking >>>>>> Quantum on. >>>>>> I wil now have everything I need to support all of the older models >>>>>> from moulds to spares. >>>>>> It is important to now progress Quantum, and to that end I have >>>>>> decided that the 2+2 model will have an update. It is looking likely >>>>>> that it will be re engineered to run on a Ka donar and also have a >>>>>> styling update. Don't worry, the styling update will be more evolution >>>>>> rather than revolution. >>>>>> I am planning on a factory open day towards the end of June / begining >>>>>> of July so that you are able to see the progress. >>>>>> I look foward to working as closely as possible with the QOC and >>>>>> giving new life to the cars that we love. >>>>>> Eddie >>>>>> On Dec 10, 2:18 pm, vince<[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> I would just like to add my best wishes to Eddie on his new venture . >>>>>>> We all know things are "safe" in Eddie's hands. >>>>>>> Well Done >>>>>>> Vince [The Merchandising man] >>>>>>> You know where to come ! >>>>>>> On Dec 8, 1:59 pm, "Hamish Freeman"<[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> How nice for once to see a logical progression such that someone who >>>>>>>> has made an effort to provide updates and improvements for the Quantum >>>>>>>> Marque for some time now has actually been able to buy the company - a >>>>>>>> touch of Victor Kiam? >>>>>>>> Congratulations and hope you are able to make a thriving business of >>>>>>>> it! >>>>>>>> Hamish& Trish >>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>>>>> From: Andy Heaton >>>>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 9:11 PM >>>>>>>> Subject: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Kit Cars is born. >>>>>>>> Hot off the press.........Quantum Kit Cars is >>>>>>>> born..........and the new owner lives in Bristol.........often is >>>>>>>> accused of loosing the plot.......but we no him better as Eddie Ruskin. >>>>>>>> Eddie and I have had many discussions over the last few weeks >>>>>>>> and with a little bit of help, Eddie has completed the purchase >>>>>>>> today.........well done and good luck and all being well you should >>>>>>>> have a smooth handover on the 18th Dec.... >>>>>>>> Eddie will fill you in with further details of what's to >>>>>>>> happen later. >>>>>>>> I shall look forward to Saturday Evening when we can open a >>>>>>>> bottle of champagne at the Southern Area Xmas Bash. >>>>>>>> Best Wishes >>>>>>>> Andy Heaton >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>>> athttp://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. 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