I bought a 1.7 puma a few weeks back since the cossie is taking forever in the bodyshop.Ive always liked the pumas and I fancied one to use on a few trackdays.

Anyway here is some pics.

I clay barred it one weekend.It came up well.



I fitted a new radio too.


I gave it a wash today at work.

 

There a nippy car and they handle really well.People who slate them should drive one first.

 

its a good example glenn. i was thinking of a puma before i bought a focus for track.they can perform great on track for the bhp they ahve so you will have great fun no doubt.
have you got any modifying plans for it?? if you do nothing else i reccomend some track tyres and it will be awesome. federals are about 63 on mytyres.co. and make a big difference.

 

I want rear hub spacers and a set of lowering springs.I fancy doing the mk3 mondeo front brake upgrade.

It keeps up to my mates ST170 I couldnt catch him though.

 

would have a puma over a st170 anyday, way lighter and handle better and puts a smile on your face too = priceless

 

Nice little MSB you have there - rear arches look good!

Might I be cheeky and suggest you visit my forum for helpful advise etc?

www.projectpuma.com

 

Matey ive been on that site a few times its really good.im not a member though.

 

Forgot to mention I modified the intake pipe to the air box.I couldnt believe the intake pipe goes above the nsf wheel under the inner wing. T
I turned the u bend round so that it was facing the front of the car and took the inlet pipe and this daft box thing off.Its got a bit of induction noise now.I was thinking about a cone filter and get a good cold air feed to it.

 

No worries mate - glad you've found it useful. All free to be a member though remember

 

i love puma's i did have one for a while, it was an early one R reg .Brakes were a bit rubbish but i think the earlier ones had smaller brakes. it was nippy and still good on fuel. i also raced an st170 once and he couldnt lose me i also raced my mate in his v6 2.5 kia (crap car i know) but he could'nt lose me and was a bit quiet when we got to our destination lol

mine was red but i always liked your colour and the blue they did

 

It is a daft way to get the air intake isn't it. Facing the front is how the FRP one is as standard so Ford know it's daft..

 

Yeh its fookin stupid matey lol.Ive seen the modified air box on your site with the drain pipe.

Do pumas go better with a cone filter or am I best to get a panel filter.

 

Cone filter just makes more noise rather than more real power. A slightly larger throttle body from a Mondeo (with the butterfly knife edged) makes the throttle response crisper apparently.

 

Nice buy Cleaned up very nice.
They handle very well they do. It'll be a hoot round a track I can tell you

 

Nice one Glenn, it will be great round Mallory























In my hands.

 

ouch that hurt a little lol. id be very suprised indeed if a similarly modded puma could match a 170 around a track driven properly.it may come close but wil never beat one. not while im driven anyway, il smash it off the track first lol

 

Or right. I might try the cone filter and see what I think.

 

Yeh it hasnt come up bad.

The inside was bogging too. Its a one lady owner from new. One dirty lady.

 

I always liked driving these, but I always HATED banging my head on the A pillar when I get in them, and I'm a midget.

I like the gearchange and quick ratio steering.

Sister's had a couple of them and always seems to struggle getting rid, mind you the last Green one she had was minging round the arches.

 

 

Tbh everyone says do I not bang my head.When im getting in and out.Im 6ft2 and I havent yet.

I really love the handling on it.

Bits ive done to it so far are rear brake shoes which looked like the originals,rear axle bushes and a timing belt kit.It took me about 4 hours to do the belt.

The car has 84k on the clock which I dont think is too bad.I looked everywhere for nice one.There was only one puma which wad close to me and that was 30 miles away. I bought this one and now there is 3 on ebay about 10 miles away lol. Sods law.

 

Its quicker than a Land Rover discovery lol.

 

Nice motor Glenn stick a 2 litre in it lol

 

I wont gain anything.These are 125 ish bhp the 2ltr zetecs are only 130 ish.

 

Told you you would love it Glenn they are cracking little cars

 

Blacktop has 136bhp lol

 

Like it

So whats the plan with it Glenn, just to run about in, track day car?

 

2.0 is so much heavier than the SE, would ruin the great handling of these cars!
Breathing mods, 300mm brakes and a set of lowering springs plus some decent rubber = oh so much fun.

 

You are right there mate the engine is heavier lol.When it gets going its gone lol

 

Absolutley agree, unless you were to ZT, the heavier 2.0 would only provide around the same output as the 1.7 performance wise.

A good stainless cone filter will give a nice amount of air in and make it roar like a lion instead of a puma

 

Ive never used claybar hows it used Glenn its done a good job on your motor

 

Ive a ZT brewing lol

 

lol me too. Im going puma like Glenn. Best colour puma imo Glenn. looks awesome. I was told to keep the 1.7 regulary serviced to keep the nikasil liners sweet. You'll already know this but for the peeps that dont

Edited to say btw that stereo suits the dash! Top choice

 

Mine is brewing still collecting parts lol.Its in the pipe line though

 

Yeh its gonna be used as a run around and hopefully use it on track.

Wanna get the mondy brakes and lower it.

 

You wont regret getting the mondeo brakes there spot on

 

Yeh its gonna be used as a run around and hopefully use it on track.

Wanna get the mondy brakes and lower it.

 

Do they make a vast improvement.

 

Yeh it is a nice colour.The radio lol thats another story. I have got the same radio but its the dark grey colour one.I bought this silver one off ebay for 18 quid all in.Plugged it into the car and it wouldnt read any cds lol.I thought right I will get the other radio and clip the silver front onto it.I did this but there was no display.

Ffs its the same radio just different colours.So I took the radio fronts apart and put the silver front onto my orginal front.So basically ive paid 18 quid for a radio front lol.

Why is nothing easy.

 

Hows the clay bar used Glenn.Ive never used it lol