What happened to the original engine to warrant replacing it with something of presumably unknown origins and history if it's from a breakers yard?

Paul Z

Hi Folks, It has been far too long since I updated this. The car hasn’t been forgotten it’s just with the winter weather set in and various other distractions over the past few months I haven’t really been able to do anything exciting with the car. The only interesting distraction was a long weekend...

So another track day complete on Monday. Bit of a mixed day really. Weather was cold and cloudy but luckily no rain bar a brief amount of drizzle that didn't amount to much. Being a Monday traffic on track was lighter than the last however that didn't seem to stop me getting caught up behind people....

Bravo Wild.E, fantastic work researching and developing a solution. It must have taken a fair bit of time to find out about the Corsa in Brazil.

Keep it up

siju wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:16 pm

Nice car and nice posts Paul!

Alex

Thanks Alex. Much appreciated.

Paul Z

Thanks Wild E. I am really pleased with how she turned out as well. Great little cars for what they are.

I hope the posts aren't to long or just me rambling along but i hope it also benefits others if they ever fancy doing something similar.

Cheers
Paul Z

A two part update on the Puma for this one. A few updates on the car first. This was something I had done a while ago, put it away in a box and completely forgot about it whilst I was busy doing everything else. I bought a spare gear knob and polished it up and then painted it. Came out alright I th...

Hi Folks,

Just a quick one for those following and waiting for the rear disc conversion drawings. They can now be found in the how to section or use the link below.

HOW TO: - viewtopic.php?f=51&t=32997

Cheers
Paul Z

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Thanks Brian much appreciated.

I'll get the drawings done this week so add on guide to follow shortly.

Cheers
Paul Z

This week’s update is a bit of a milestone for me. It sort of signals that the first phase of development is over. Bar a few changes in plans like the louder exhaust and removing the rear interior this was how I wanted the car to be once I first decided to get another Puma and use it for road and tr...

Made a little bit more progress since the last update, predominantly small jobs but overall getting happier with its condition and closer to its maiden track day. I managed to fit the FRP seats back on Tuesday. I didn’t get any pictures as it took a bit longer than expected. Seats went in, airbag li...

Hi Alex, So I think this depends which rear top weight things you have but what I did was back the spring perch right off put the strut together with the top mount and popped the nut on but only to hold it together. Then put it on the car making sure to line the notch on the top mount up with the cu...

I haven't really jumped on the brakes to fully try them, just been driving around normally letting everything settle in for now but immediately they felt better than before. I did have 240mm brakes, old fluid and probably original brake pads before so would hope to have noticed the jump up to 280mm ...

Good news a 100% Puma related post…… Front struts have gone back on the car with new SKF bearings. Binding/squeaking suspension noise 100% cured. Not sure what was up with the Febi Bilstein bearings as they were brand new but the replacements did the trick. ABS…… yup got that working to. Bit of an o...

So another update, sort of. Quite a bit has changed but also not at the same time. Part of my plan with the Puma was to keep it road friendly with a track bias as the plan was to sell the Mini and run it as the only car whilst I saved for a Megane RS275. Maybe not to everyone’s taste (insert obligat...

Keep up the good work then. She looks great, especially when battling a colour like yours. Most cars of this age have 'gone' off a little by now and looking flat or pink ish but as I say yours looks really bright and glossy. Not familiar with the wheel brand but they look nice and a little bit diffe...

So a little ish update. Everything is on the car now but I have a few niggles to iron out. 1) It sounds like the front left caliper is dragging a bit when pulling off. Not sure what it is or why so need to investigate that. 2) When applying steering lock the front suspension sounds like the springs ...

She is a very good looking Puma isn't she?

Good stance, nice wheels (what are they if I may ask?) and decent paint condition with good gloss. It always looks like you have thrown a bucket of water over it and its soaking wet its that good.

Paul Z

So little update following on from the last. Basically just stripped out the rear seats, door cards and seatbelts ready for the rear suspension change. Done it plenty of times before so no big deal really with everything coming apart nicely. No broken clips which is a bit of a result. Once I get a b...

st220kyle wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:19 pm

Those wheels look familiar, good job.
Be nice to see you do the rear disc conversion when you get around to it

hmmm I wonder why...... . I should have it all fitted up over the next week and a bit so will give some feedback then. Fingers crossed it all works as planned.

hahahaha. These comments made me have a little chuckle. I probably should have moved it :lol: or..... It is actually part of my elaborate development strategy with this falling into the aggressive aero package stage. I have actually been working with rebellion racing to develop big wings for their 2...

So part collection is complete. I now have everything I need for a full suspension refresh, brakes overhaul and a few choice upgrades as well. The aim was to use good quality parts throughout and build a really solid foundation for track use but without compromising tooooo much on road use. My milea...

Any idea what the damage is for one of those GBS Escorts? One of if not my all time favourite car in wide arch form. Looks awesome!!

As does your Puma of course . Stance looks really nice with those wheels on it.

No big update since the last one really. Interior still needs a good clean but gave it a quick tidy up. I will strip all the seats out and clean it properly when the rear interior comes out for the suspension rebuild and FRP seats going in. On that front, parts are coming together nicely. 95% there ...