Looking at cars for sale(Bought one 3/9/2013)
02-09-2013, 08:18 PM
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Just got back from Doncaster. Another donkey.The bonnet didnt line up the osr quarter was full of bodge and the paint on that quarter was full of shite.
Ahhhhhhhh the search continues.
Ahhhhhhhh the search continues.
02-09-2013, 08:41 PM
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Not having fun!! Are you going to private sales or garages/dealerships?
03-09-2013, 08:16 AM
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its always a pain in the rear end, as most sellers out there live in cuckoo land and think every buyer is stupid, I'm off out this morning to look for a new daily driver too so my expectations are low that way things can only get better
03-09-2013, 07:28 PM
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I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
Know the feeling, there's no consistency either. I was looking at mk3 mondeos at around 1k, there just doesn't seem to be any of the generally tidy cars around like there used to be. I wasn't expecting a mint example just something that was in a tidy all round condition. In the end found the st24 that while it had had some paint it was done well enough and the condition was head and shoulders above the mk3's i found.
03-09-2013, 08:19 PM
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there is a tiny bit of bubbling on the rear arches I dont think there is one puma our there that hasnt got rusty arches lol believe me ive seen them all ha ha ha.
Not bad for 800 quid.Its was up for 995.
03-09-2013, 08:23 PM
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there is a bit of a mark on the front bumper where the paint has come off.There is a few daft scratches here and there but nothing bad.
I drove it 80 miles home and was suprised at how well it went and how well it handles.
03-09-2013, 08:30 PM
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I know matey.Ive been stressed to fook looking at donkeys lol.According to Auto trader from where I live to skipton was about 45 mile.More like bloody 80 ha ha.
03-09-2013, 09:14 PM
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looks nice that glenn. you will have great fun on track. if you have money for nothing else put a good set of track tyres on it and it will be a great track car.
03-09-2013, 09:24 PM
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look at them propperly,
specific designed engines, drivetrain, suspension bodypannels, doors, electrics etc
100% budget top class little motors
aye they have faults but if its got tyres or tits your on your back with it every weekend lol
looks a good one Glenn.
get rid of the rear splash gaurds, they stay wet and rot the arches from inside out
specific designed engines, drivetrain, suspension bodypannels, doors, electrics etc
100% budget top class little motors
aye they have faults but if its got tyres or tits your on your back with it every weekend lol
looks a good one Glenn.
get rid of the rear splash gaurds, they stay wet and rot the arches from inside out
03-09-2013, 09:35 PM
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Looks just like my old one. Be careful with the tiny bit of bubbling, thats what mine was like when i got it but after 2 years it got far worse!
Also the standard brakes are shit. Bin them off and fit mk3 mondeo callipers and st170 front discs for an instant 300mm brake upgrade. They fit under those wheels but you have to grind a little bit off the top and bottom edges of the callipers. Oh and drill the hub holes out.
I tracked mine at rs combe shortly after, done 7 sessions and not once had any brake fade, and that was on the used pads that came with the callipers lol as they had loads of meat on
If you want to spend some cash fit a full piper exhaust system, made a massive difference to engine response on a previous puma we had.
Also the standard brakes are shit. Bin them off and fit mk3 mondeo callipers and st170 front discs for an instant 300mm brake upgrade. They fit under those wheels but you have to grind a little bit off the top and bottom edges of the callipers. Oh and drill the hub holes out.
I tracked mine at rs combe shortly after, done 7 sessions and not once had any brake fade, and that was on the used pads that came with the callipers lol as they had loads of meat on
If you want to spend some cash fit a full piper exhaust system, made a massive difference to engine response on a previous puma we had.
03-09-2013, 09:41 PM
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Oh i still have a steelie with brand pirelli p6000 tyre on it, and a part worn p6000 going cheap if you want them??
I bought a spare steelie for when it snowed to have 2 on the front so i could use my snow chains... They wouldnt fit over the brakes lol
I bought a spare steelie for when it snowed to have 2 on the front so i could use my snow chains... They wouldnt fit over the brakes lol
03-09-2013, 09:45 PM
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Top info Fudgey.I fancied some bigger brakes.I seen a fitting guide on puma people.Im glad they will fit under these wheels too.The mondy calipers are cheap on ebay.I was thinking about fitting st170 front calipers cause they use the same pads as tranny connects so was wondering if the calipers from a tranny connect were the same as a st170.
I will be able to get free calipers you see
I was thinking about removing the rear inner arch sponges lol.
I will be able to get free calipers you see
I was thinking about removing the rear inner arch sponges lol.
03-09-2013, 09:53 PM
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If the headlights are that bad get some Hids in before winter... 
Looks a tidy one... Not a fan of them though...
Looks a tidy one... Not a fan of them though...
03-09-2013, 10:17 PM
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http://www.projectpuma.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=67
Medium Steel Blue I think that is Glenn. Nice motor
Should have a moondust silver one coming my way in a few weeks ready for a zt transplant
Medium Steel Blue I think that is Glenn. Nice motor
Should have a moondust silver one coming my way in a few weeks ready for a zt transplant
03-09-2013, 11:30 PM
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you can get the exact paint code off the slam panel.
if its a keeper for a while, get the arches looked at now before it becomes too expensive and a nasty MOT fail.
And then get chucking it round corners and be surprised how a well set up fwd car can run rings around a lot more expensive and supposedly capable machinery on tight twistys.
if its a keeper for a while, get the arches looked at now before it becomes too expensive and a nasty MOT fail.
And then get chucking it round corners and be surprised how a well set up fwd car can run rings around a lot more expensive and supposedly capable machinery on tight twistys.
04-09-2013, 07:18 AM
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One is attached to a wheel mate, i guess £20 will cover postage?
one more thing, if you ever have the rear arches replaced, i think body shops tend to use a pug 206 front wing and cut the bits off that they need. same shape or something... as you cant get puma rear arches
so id get out there asap with some rust proofer mate
one more thing, if you ever have the rear arches replaced, i think body shops tend to use a pug 206 front wing and cut the bits off that they need. same shape or something... as you cant get puma rear arches
so id get out there asap with some rust proofer mate
04-09-2013, 07:28 AM
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you can get the exact paint code off the slam panel.
if its a keeper for a while, get the arches looked at now before it becomes too expensive and a nasty MOT fail.
And then get chucking it round corners and be surprised how a well set up fwd car can run rings around a lot more expensive and supposedly capable machinery on tight twistys.
if its a keeper for a while, get the arches looked at now before it becomes too expensive and a nasty MOT fail.
And then get chucking it round corners and be surprised how a well set up fwd car can run rings around a lot more expensive and supposedly capable machinery on tight twistys.
04-09-2013, 07:32 AM
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One is attached to a wheel mate, i guess £20 will cover postage?
one more thing, if you ever have the rear arches replaced, i think body shops tend to use a pug 206 front wing and cut the bits off that they need. same shape or something... as you cant get puma rear arches
so id get out there asap with some rust proofer mate
one more thing, if you ever have the rear arches replaced, i think body shops tend to use a pug 206 front wing and cut the bits off that they need. same shape or something... as you cant get puma rear arches
so id get out there asap with some rust proofer mate
Has someone had there arches replaced before and used the pug 206 arches????
04-09-2013, 07:36 AM
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http://www.projectpuma.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=67
Medium Steel Blue I think that is Glenn. Nice motor
Should have a moondust silver one coming my way in a few weeks ready for a zt transplant
Medium Steel Blue I think that is Glenn. Nice motor
Should have a moondust silver one coming my way in a few weeks ready for a zt transplant
04-09-2013, 08:47 AM
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Oh and check the bushes at that mileage too. If the bushes are worn on the rear beam, it will have a wayward rear end on the limit. On a good condition 1.7 puma, you should be able to put the rear end where you want it with a bit of lift off oversteer. When the bushes go, its all skittish at the back end.
Top gear review:
tiff driving one like a loon:
Top gear review:
tiff driving one like a loon:
04-09-2013, 09:02 AM
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The original "normal" road review by top gear:
All that yet the retarded mongaloid british public still wrote it off as a hairdressers and girls car. Yet it runs rings round most the so called "manly" hot hatchs of the era let alone pissing over the rs turbos and the like available then.
All that yet the retarded mongaloid british public still wrote it off as a hairdressers and girls car. Yet it runs rings round most the so called "manly" hot hatchs of the era let alone pissing over the rs turbos and the like available then.
04-09-2013, 11:06 AM
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04-09-2013, 11:15 AM
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I bought the tool and have some bushes. It's easier to drop the whole axle and fit them than one side at a time. The tool was £50 off eBay and you'll get your money back on that if you ever sell it. Cheapest eBay bushes were £10 pair. I wouldn't trust them tho