Show Us Your Motors!

Camalot · 12 Nov 2009 at 18:02

GinG said:
Nice car you have, however very powerful? The car only has 125bhp. I fart more than that

Remember i am coming from a 1.25 Fiesta to a 1.7 Puma. The car is a very fast compared to what i'm used to lol

joewm18 said:
I've got a Puma 1.7, they are awesome little cars! No matter what the figures are, when it comes to having fun on the road it definitely delivers.

They do handle very good when you put your foot down

Very pleased with it.

joewm18 said:
I see your centre wheel caps are all white, you can order new 1's online for peanuts - I did this and it really smartens up the wheels.

Yes, can you give me the site to order them from please? I've just waxed it all today and it looks nice apart from them center caps.

Thanks

Adam.

Janesy B · 12 Nov 2009 at 19:41

I highly recommend that you get the Puma polybushed, it totally transforms the handling.

http://www.pumaspeed.co.uk/showdetails.php?id=697

As for the wheel centre caps: http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/c/puma_alloy_wheels_and_caps_226/

Duke · 12 Nov 2009 at 20:42

Camalot said:
Remember i am coming from a 1.25 Fiesta to a 1.7 Puma. The car is a very fast compared to what i'm used to lol

Did the same

It is a nice jump and although the power is a bit limited when you get used to it, it is still a great to drive.

Camalot · 13 Nov 2009 at 12:22

Janesy B said:
I highly recommend that you get the Puma polybushed, it totally transforms the handling.

http://www.pumaspeed.co.uk/showdetails.php?id=697

As for the wheel centre caps: http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/c/puma_alloy_wheels_and_caps_226/

£4.60 each :eek:

lol.

I know about the polybushes but have read that when put on the rear, it becomes a bit "hard" when going over bumps etc ? I have no idea just what i've read.

Adam.

Shimmyhill · 13 Nov 2009 at 13:40

Camalot said:
£4.60 each lol.

I know about the polybushes but have read that when put on the rear, it becomes a bit "hard" when going over bumps etc ? I have no idea just what i've read.

Adam.

I have read the same, probably on the same forums

I am going to go with the suggested FRP front ones, but then Polybush the rest - undecided on the rear, may go std. Its a fairly firm ride already but maybe the bushes are shot on mine, 10 year old car after all !

Mine btw,

shifty_uk · 13 Nov 2009 at 13:50

Nice Shimmy, I'm not a fan of the wheels though. They look like propellors.

Janesy B · 13 Nov 2009 at 13:55

I think that's the whole idea

I quite like them, especially when powder coated in Anthracite or Gunmetal.

Firestar_3x · 13 Nov 2009 at 14:03

I like the Puma, but i've always found it a real shame they used the fiesta dash.

Janesy B · 13 Nov 2009 at 14:05

Ford like to cut corners and try and get away with silly things. The dash is dated but nicely laid out.

peterattheboro · 13 Nov 2009 at 14:12

Pumas aren't a bad car but if you are over 6ft it's horribly cramped.

Janesy B · 13 Nov 2009 at 14:13

Same with the Fiesta, if you are taller than about 5ft10' foget it, you'll look like a bear in a go-kart.

Shimmyhill · 13 Nov 2009 at 14:19

shifty_uk said:
Nice Shimmy, I'm not a fan of the wheels though. They look like propellors.

They are called propellors

Firestar_3x said:
I like the Puma, but i've always found it a real shame they used the fiesta dash.

Its quite funny as it doesn't fit properly, good ol Ford but this is a fun 2nd car for me and not a wafty cruiser so dash wasn't an issue

peterattheboro said:
Pumas aren't a bad car but if you are over 6ft it's horribly cramped.

I'm 6' and its not too bad, the seat isn't particularly good and i wouldn't want to be much taller !

Camalot · 13 Nov 2009 at 20:49

I'm 6,3 and don't find it an issue as long as the seat is back. No one can sit behind me tho!

Speaking to a mechanic today as he also has a Puma, his is pollybushed up and he said you can feel the car go over a match stick, but when you get it on nice smooth A roads the handling is great.

I've just had new bushes so i aint messing around with them. He did suggest i should get a KN filter induction kit as he has the same and said they sound nice.

Thoughts?

Hxc · 13 Nov 2009 at 23:58

Janesy B said:
Same with the Fiesta, if you are taller than about 5ft10' foget it, you'll look like a bear in a go-kart.

I'm 6ft and fit comfortably in a mini... surely there must be space in the front of Fiestas?

Blackhawk47 · 14 Nov 2009 at 12:53

Hxc said:
I'm 6ft and fit comfortably in a mini... surely there must be space in the front of Fiestas?

Damn straight !

Though I woulnd't mind a bit more leg room in the mini.

danb21t · 14 Nov 2009 at 12:58

My 3rd car, was my run around until just recently..

Phase 2 French Cosworth in sexy tungsten grey..

Anyone know what it is?

Captain_Slick · 14 Nov 2009 at 13:06

Renault 21, innit?

danb21t · 14 Nov 2009 at 13:13

aye, Renault 21 Turbo - fantastic cars, very under rated! A lot of people are suprised of their performance

jaykay · 14 Nov 2009 at 18:26

Awww nice. Always wanted this or a 19

Too Tall · 14 Nov 2009 at 19:53

Bit of a work in progress