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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 11:21 AM
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Hey guys.. Just joined so I thought i'd share my kat with you all..

I have owned my Puma since Nov 2005 and when I picked her up she was completely standard. I've made many modifications during the time i've owned her and a lot of changes have come and gone with my different ideas over the years. The biggest change was probably the full respray inside and out from the standard "medium steel blue" to Ford's fairly newish "Ice White" pearlescent paint. I wanted something unique and different to the ever common Ford Frozen White you see everywhere these days.. She's no longer my daily driver as I have a company car, so she only really comes out for events and track days.

Anyway current modifications are as follows:

Engine & Exhaust:
Remanufactured Sigma 1.7 Puma Engine (currently less than 1500 miles)
Ford Racing Puma ECU management system
FRP Camshafts
FRP Inlet manifold with Mondeo throttle body
Full Miltek stainless steel 421 exhaust manifold and de-cat system
Samco Coolant hose kit
RamAir cone air filter

Wheels, Brakes & Suspension:
17" Speedline Corse Alloy Wheels
Toyo Proxes T1R’s all round
Front Brake Conversion 300mm ST170 discs and Brembo 4pot calipers
Rear Brake Disc Conversion to 280mm ST170 set up
20mm Hub-centric spacers
20mm Rear axle spacers
AP Coilovers
Front and Rear Upper Strut braces

Exterior:
Full Respray in FORD ICE WHITE
Rally style vinyls
MS Designs rear spoiler
Bonnet Pins

Interior:
FRP Sparco Bucket Seats
FRP Door cards
Sparco Harnesses
Stripped rear interior
Blue alacantra steering wheel
Oil temp gauge
Blue dash LEDs
Kenwood head unit

And a few pics from over the years....

2005 when I first got her
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2008..
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2010..
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2012..
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Interior as it is now..


During engine swap last year..
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A few track shots too...

Lydden Hill
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Silverstone
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Brands Hatch




Rockingham


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Silverstone
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Thats about it.. thats me.. thats my Puma.. I will update when I do more to her obviously..

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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 11:43 AM
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cant fault a puma
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 11:45 AM
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Hello and welcomeLooks very nice, I would emove the stickers imo
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 11:50 AM
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Thanks

Everyone's got their own preference baggins
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 11:52 AM
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Dont think that I was trying to slate it it just what I would do
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 11:55 AM
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I don't lol, i'm just saying I know it might not be to everyone's taste
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 11:55 AM
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when you use it on track the stickers work however in everyday driving they would be overkill, I have a thunder at moment as my daily runner and it puts a smile on my face
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 01:11 PM
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That looks great fair play.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 01:56 PM
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I like it, a lot of work has gone into that
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 06:37 PM
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Thanks guys
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 07:41 PM
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Looks really well as always

I hope you have some plans for it in the near future.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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Oh hello Ryan! yea just to get her back on the road for the summer at the mo!!
Hopefully will be bringing her out and we're trying to arrange another track day on the puma forum for later on in the summer
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 09:02 PM
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Cool, yes i did see that and providing its a full noise day i should be there
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 09:04 PM
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must admit I have enjoyed flicking through your thread on PP but still nice to see you on PF
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 09:08 PM
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Hi im also on Project puma but I spend my life on here.

You have a very nice car. Does it drive ok with the 17s on it.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 09:09 PM
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'ello you..

I'm also on ProjectPuma.. but been here longer.. lol
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 09:14 PM
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I think you need to get another splitter sorted .
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 10:11 PM
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Love it in white, I think the stickers look good on track
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 10:21 PM
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Hullo! Crikey girl, I didn't realise that I still had my old XR3i when you first had your puma! I've had 4.5 other cars in that time!

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I think you need to get another splitter sorted .
Dammit Aaron, why'd you have to remind me I still need to drag our puma down to Triple R and let them measure up for one?!
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 10:38 PM
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1-PD, thanks matey, i thought it was about time i signed up!

Glenn_, drives fine on 17's mate, a little rubbing on full lock but no dramas

Hello Dal, hello Cherie yep, i've had the old girl a long time!!

and Aaron, I have another splitter but its up at Erroll's at the mo. Once the puma's back on the road i'm gonna make a trip up there to retrieve it hopefully once its fitted I won't run into anymore foxes!!!

mk1turboestate - thanks for the comment
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 09:26 AM
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You need anti-fox gatling guns on the front to clear the way!!

Or a splitter made out of kevlar so they just bounce off!!
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 09:35 AM
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Cool. Does the car feel any slower with them on. Also did you notice the difference when you fitted your cone filter cause replacing the standard air box has mixed reviews.
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 11:54 PM
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Im sure ive seen this about - i do recognise the bridge photo...
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