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FF_Mark
22-04-2003, 16:11
Failed on 3 small holes that will need welding, rear wheel bearing, and emissions WAY too high.

I guess thats not bad for a car thats been standing for a while.

Its only the 2nd time I've driven it and I was shocked how bad it understeers when putting on the power http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/ooo.gif
Threedoorboy
22-04-2003, 16:20
You have that lovley diff to thank for that!!
FF_Mark
22-04-2003, 16:23
The Puma doesn't understeer and thats got an LSD
Magrah
22-04-2003, 16:41
The trubo's I have driven always seem light on the front wheels ff.
Threedoorboy
22-04-2003, 17:10
Should try my S1 then Magrah http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/jester.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/jester.gif
Hugh
22-04-2003, 18:30
Understeer is always put into a car by the manufacturers by design. Just ask any Escort Cossie or scooby owner.

I would suggest that the grip in the Puma well exceeds the power of the engine. FF - do you know what'll happen to your puma when it gets returned?
Adam_Ash
22-04-2003, 19:06
CONGRATULATIONS http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/clap.gif ( well as good as )

They are not ALL total rotters after all.

Mine should be back on the road by next Monday now http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif.
I really can't wait
PercyBigun
22-04-2003, 19:11
The Puma doesn't understeer and thats got an LSD





i didnt know cars could take halluconagenic drugs, perhaps the car will take some battery acid before a TRIP
Hugh
22-04-2003, 19:46
Mine should be back on the road by next Monday now http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/smile.gif.



Whoa! Deja-vu http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/wink.gif http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif
Adam_Ash
22-04-2003, 20:00
LOL, but the repairs were a little bit more than what I first expected, and it still isnt right. Gotta order some coilovers http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/cool.gif for it, then it will be spot on
FF_Mark
22-04-2003, 22:15
Understeer is always put into a car by the manufacturers by design. Just ask any Escort Cossie or scooby owner.

I would suggest that the grip in the Puma well exceeds the power of the engine. FF - do you know what'll happen to your puma when it gets returned?



The rear end always breaks away first, can get a bit scary at time.

I guess the FRP will be going off to auction or maybe the Dealer that is supplying the Focus RS
PercyBigun
22-04-2003, 22:36
there was a FRP for sale on a stand at donny custom show last week for £15k, they seem to hold their price well.

buy it, you cant let it go to an auction!
FF_Mark
22-04-2003, 22:46
Theres no way I can find 12k at the moment, plus knowing my luck the gearbox would break the 1st day it was mine.
PercyBigun
22-04-2003, 22:55
you would be buying it from a garage so they would have to give you a warranty of some sort.

cant we have a whip round for the 12k it seems a shame to let that car go.
FF_Mark
22-04-2003, 23:00
Please dont give me ideas, its been hard making the choice to let her go, but I will be buying the Focus, as they only want 7k for that when its 3 years old http://www.turbosport.co.uk/images/smilies/laugh.gif