Which is best....???
04-09-2007, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
FRP
But expensive to run and maintain to a good standard
A lot quicker than the figures suggest on paper and pretty composed on track
But expensive to run and maintain to a good standard
A lot quicker than the figures suggest on paper and pretty composed on track
My KA now is fun car to drive, always makes you giggle!
If I do get a FRP, I will definatley get one with LSD, even though they are hard to find!
What are the figures for a FRP????
04-09-2007, 10:12 AM
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When I previewed the post and saw Streetka as a choice I thought 'are you a girl' then I looked at your username and realised you were! lol
Puma's are a bit
too, granted the FRP not as bad, I'd chose that over a SKA if that was the only choice
I don't really like any newer Fords, didn't like the Focus ST as standard, Fiestas are too small (though not driven the ST) what else newer Ford is there a choice of? For me I'd only got S2 RST or cossie
I like the Mondeos, not sure what performance they are versus weight
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Puma's are a bit
too, granted the FRP not as bad, I'd chose that over a SKA if that was the only choiceI don't really like any newer Fords, didn't like the Focus ST as standard, Fiestas are too small (though not driven the ST) what else newer Ford is there a choice of? For me I'd only got S2 RST or cossie
I like the Mondeos, not sure what performance they are versus weightZ
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04-09-2007, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Billy_RST
Oh ok.
Puma out of the two id say
Still quite expensive for what they are though i think.
Puma out of the two id say
Still quite expensive for what they are though i think.
Definatley like them though, the interior is lovely, but they are very easy to steal, people nick them for the interior, gearboxes and engine!
One's with LSD are more expensive but have done less miles, just a question of getting my paws on one to test drive. you're never going to find one in a main dealer and if you you'll pay through the nose! Saying that not seen a SportKA in a dealer either!
04-09-2007, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by charliekikika
Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
FRP
But expensive to run and maintain to a good standard
A lot quicker than the figures suggest on paper and pretty composed on track
But expensive to run and maintain to a good standard
A lot quicker than the figures suggest on paper and pretty composed on track
My KA now is fun car to drive, always makes you giggle!
If I do get a FRP, I will definatley get one with LSD, even though they are hard to find!
What are the figures for a FRP????
04-09-2007, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
Originally Posted by charliekikika
Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
FRP
But expensive to run and maintain to a good standard
A lot quicker than the figures suggest on paper and pretty composed on track
But expensive to run and maintain to a good standard
A lot quicker than the figures suggest on paper and pretty composed on track
My KA now is fun car to drive, always makes you giggle!
If I do get a FRP, I will definatley get one with LSD, even though they are hard to find!
What are the figures for a FRP????
I think I need to drive one with LSD and one without see what I like!
Any other ideas on a new lil one, apart from sportka or frp???
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Originally Posted by Billy_RST
What the hell is a frp?: 
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04-09-2007, 10:59 AM
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Puma by a mile IMO.
Mates got 1, pretty standard but uprated brakes.
Awesome car, not quick in a line... at all, but handles amazingly well. (and my daily drives an Evo)
Shocking to see out the back of though.
Edit to add, his has got the LSD IIRC they were only about 80 made with them fitted. So might be as cheap to get an aftermarket item fitted than pay more for the car in the first place.
IMO though it doesn't need it.
Mates got 1, pretty standard but uprated brakes.
Awesome car, not quick in a line... at all, but handles amazingly well. (and my daily drives an Evo)
Shocking to see out the back of though.
Edit to add, his has got the LSD IIRC they were only about 80 made with them fitted. So might be as cheap to get an aftermarket item fitted than pay more for the car in the first place.
IMO though it doesn't need it.
04-09-2007, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by RickyLee53
Puma by a mile IMO.
Mates got 1, pretty standard but uprated brakes.
Awesome car, not quick in a line... at all, but handles amazingly well. (and my daily drives an Evo)
Shocking to see out the back of though.
Edit to add, his has got the LSD IIRC they were only about 80 made with them fitted. So might be as cheap to get an aftermarket item fitted than pay more for the car in the first place.
IMO though it doesn't need it.
Mates got 1, pretty standard but uprated brakes.
Awesome car, not quick in a line... at all, but handles amazingly well. (and my daily drives an Evo)
Shocking to see out the back of though.
Edit to add, his has got the LSD IIRC they were only about 80 made with them fitted. So might be as cheap to get an aftermarket item fitted than pay more for the car in the first place.
IMO though it doesn't need it.
04-09-2007, 12:12 PM
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Fella i know has an FRP and its a lovely machine!
Puma's are a bit gay, but racing pumas are hardcore in my opinion!
Well sorted cars, handle well and are respectable in a straight line.
DEFFO go for one over a sportka
Puma's are a bit gay, but racing pumas are hardcore in my opinion!
Well sorted cars, handle well and are respectable in a straight line.
DEFFO go for one over a sportka
04-09-2007, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by wayne thomas
Residule values alone should dictate which one to go for, it's a no brainer!!
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Originally Posted by cabrio zo
When I previewed the post and saw Streetka as a choice I thought 'are you a girl' then I looked at your username and realised you were! lol
SPORTka you wally!
and get the FRP, much better!
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Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
FRP
But expensive to run and maintain to a good standard
But expensive to run and maintain to a good standard
and yes I know about the brakes
05-09-2007, 03:04 PM
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i think it depends what you are wanting from a car, ive had a frp for a few days and it was very nice, fast enough in a straight line but the handleing was outstanding, plus they are rare so command high prices compared to a normal one but they were 21k to start with though, dont think they will loose that much money either where as a sport ka will, loads od sport ka around though and cheap to keep and fix, no brake rebuilds ever year! up to you at the end of the day! also insurance is quite high on a frp too! there is a nice puma powered ka on pistonheads by the way
05-09-2007, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
FRP
But expensive to run and maintain to a good standard
But expensive to run and maintain to a good standard
and yes I know about the brakes
Try getting service parts...stuff like bushes, brake discs ( £400 a set!! ) driveshafts and all the little FRP specific parts.......I know Alan at Pumabuild stockpiles as much as he can find but the little bits are getting harder to find and the prices are creeping up. And if you should be unlucky enough to need a front or rear wing/quarterpanel...then prepare for bum raping
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