Mattraisin
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Hi all,
I bought this 2000 Puma, 77k on the clock, MOT, no tax, for £650 yesterday, after selling my Renault Clio 1.4 (2005 mk3) to my fiancée for £1700 (she got the standard thanks for putting up with me £400 discount).
Here it is: photo 3
It has a cracking full service history, with a service just 2,000 miles ago - all ford dealer. Massive number of receipts and MOTs.
Unfortunately my confidence inspired by that history was short lived (no tax meant I hadn't driven the thing), the clutch has gone, just spins if you properly gun it low down, but drivable...anyway first job on the list.
Other problems: the ride just doesn't feel right, very harsh on the bumps. The front is lowered and it has scraped a few speedbumps because of it. So getting to the bottom of my handling problems is the second job. There a few other niggles, rear drivers side wheel arch is doing the Puma thing so I will need to get on top of that (very slight at the moment).
PLANS
I will be using this car for everyday use, getting to work, a few biz miles here and there, but also I have a dream of making it a pretty fun track car as well.
I have been enjoying track days with my dad (Red RX-8 - so much fun) so I am hoping this little cat will be my more economical start to the track day world.
More immediate ideas: FRP remap - many seem to charge through the flipping roof for this so hoping to find someone who might be able to email me a copy.
Replace all the bushes, maybe Powerflex if I can be bothered - I gather just replacing them will make a world of difference on a 14 year old car anyway.
Coilovers (maybe) - AP adjustable probably the way I would go (open to suggestions)
Ram Air induction air filter - hear these are good/look good anyway.
Brakes - I am actually not sure if I have the 260mm brakes but If I don't, swap out and upgrade (I hear the 300mm upgrade can be problematic on standard wheels??)
THE DISTANT FUTURE
Exhaust - Miltek cat back first and then the full 4-2-1 manifold and sports cat.
Cams - FRP
Crash - likely
Suggestions welcome...
I bought this 2000 Puma, 77k on the clock, MOT, no tax, for £650 yesterday, after selling my Renault Clio 1.4 (2005 mk3) to my fiancée for £1700 (she got the standard thanks for putting up with me £400 discount).
Here it is: photo 3
It has a cracking full service history, with a service just 2,000 miles ago - all ford dealer. Massive number of receipts and MOTs.
Unfortunately my confidence inspired by that history was short lived (no tax meant I hadn't driven the thing), the clutch has gone, just spins if you properly gun it low down, but drivable...anyway first job on the list.
Other problems: the ride just doesn't feel right, very harsh on the bumps. The front is lowered and it has scraped a few speedbumps because of it. So getting to the bottom of my handling problems is the second job. There a few other niggles, rear drivers side wheel arch is doing the Puma thing so I will need to get on top of that (very slight at the moment).
PLANS
I will be using this car for everyday use, getting to work, a few biz miles here and there, but also I have a dream of making it a pretty fun track car as well.
I have been enjoying track days with my dad (Red RX-8 - so much fun) so I am hoping this little cat will be my more economical start to the track day world.
More immediate ideas: FRP remap - many seem to charge through the flipping roof for this so hoping to find someone who might be able to email me a copy.
Replace all the bushes, maybe Powerflex if I can be bothered - I gather just replacing them will make a world of difference on a 14 year old car anyway.
Coilovers (maybe) - AP adjustable probably the way I would go (open to suggestions)
Ram Air induction air filter - hear these are good/look good anyway.
Brakes - I am actually not sure if I have the 260mm brakes but If I don't, swap out and upgrade (I hear the 300mm upgrade can be problematic on standard wheels??)
THE DISTANT FUTURE
Exhaust - Miltek cat back first and then the full 4-2-1 manifold and sports cat.
Cams - FRP
Crash - likely
Suggestions welcome...