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Ford Racing Puma #160/500 (Déjà vu)
- Thread starter Gally
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DC2 TypeR / E36 328i
Re: FRP #160/500
As much as I love the FRP I still can't believe that, a heavier, less powerful car out handling the worlds favourite FWD chassis? Come on lol
The DC2 doesn't seem to do all that well in a couple of reviews, in some mags they like to slate it and talk rubbish.
Race? :rasp:
It's even funnier the link still works now... http://www.itr-dc2.com/resource/itr_puma_172.pdf
Hi Dave.
As much as I love the FRP I still can't believe that, a heavier, less powerful car out handling the worlds favourite FWD chassis? Come on lol
The DC2 doesn't seem to do all that well in a couple of reviews, in some mags they like to slate it and talk rubbish.
Race? :rasp:
DC2 TypeR / E36 328i
Re: FRP #160/500
Dave's fault for bringing it up :rasp:
Dave's fault for bringing it up :rasp:
Re: FRP #160/500
Nice FRP Gally
I need to drive one of these to see what the fuss is about.
Nice FRP Gally
I need to drive one of these to see what the fuss is about.
Re: FRP #160/500
I actually don't it's just a private joke.
Gally put just the other day in a ST thread lap times mean nothing to him
I actually don't it's just a private joke.
Re: FRP #160/500
LOL Oh Kev x
Hows it feel compared to your last one mate? I haven't driven one for donkeys years, I do remember them being very fun!
Can you PM me price? I'd be interested to see what they go for - Really looking forward to seeing what you do with it
LOL Oh Kev x
Hows it feel compared to your last one mate? I haven't driven one for donkeys years, I do remember them being very fun!
Can you PM me price? I'd be interested to see what they go for - Really looking forward to seeing what you do with it
Re: FRP #160/500
They never slated any of the cars in the test. The 3 were brilliant but every mag including this one...
I think you underestimate how the Frp handles and grips granted Pembrey is a bloody tight track.
If the Frp have been 15-17k or something on release opposed to 24k I truly believe the motoring world would be waxing lyrical about like they do the Trophy/DC2 etc etc.
They never slated any of the cars in the test. The 3 were brilliant but every mag including this one...
I think you underestimate how the Frp handles and grips granted Pembrey is a bloody tight track.
If the Frp have been 15-17k or something on release opposed to 24k I truly believe the motoring world would be waxing lyrical about like they do the Trophy/DC2 etc etc.
Re: FRP #160/500
I always urge anyone who hasn't had a good shot it in one to do so. Sadly the presumption that's it's just a Puma (no bad thing) doesn't do it any favours as imo it's so so much more.
Indeed mate. Would be great to see what you think of it!
I always urge anyone who hasn't had a good shot it in one to do so. Sadly the presumption that's it's just a Puma (no bad thing) doesn't do it any favours as imo it's so so much more.
Indeed mate. Would be great to see what you think of it!
Titanium 182
Re: FRP #160/500
Does it have any rust dude?
Are you planning to have it in the same sort of state as that dude who has a progress thread on pistonheads ( the one with the seriously clean one)?
Does it have any rust dude?
Are you planning to have it in the same sort of state as that dude who has a progress thread on pistonheads ( the one with the seriously clean one)?
Re: FRP #160/500
I think it's the same one that is on DW, it's actually a Cat C.
Erm possibly but I highly doubt it due to it being my daily. If I do decide to put it off the road which is a possibility as I have plenty of storage then it would be restored and I know my Dad would love to. We'll see, i'm in no rush. It does indeed have bubbling on the rear 1/4s but that's to be expected, it's how you deal with it that matters.
I've forgotten how much fun it is buying nuts, bolts clips etc for hundreds of different bits around the car, clips that have probably never been used/ordered from Ford in years. Oh and 40% discount helps.
More pics tonight possibly once it's being worked on.
I think it's the same one that is on DW, it's actually a Cat C.
Erm possibly but I highly doubt it due to it being my daily. If I do decide to put it off the road which is a possibility as I have plenty of storage then it would be restored and I know my Dad would love to. We'll see, i'm in no rush. It does indeed have bubbling on the rear 1/4s but that's to be expected, it's how you deal with it that matters.
I've forgotten how much fun it is buying nuts, bolts clips etc for hundreds of different bits around the car, clips that have probably never been used/ordered from Ford in years. Oh and 40% discount helps.
More pics tonight possibly once it's being worked on.
Titanium 182
Re: FRP #160/500
Strange man getting excited over bolts and hoses hahahah
Strange man getting excited over bolts and hoses hahahah
Gaz85
ClioSport Club Member
330e, golf r, EP3 s4
Re: FRP #160/500
definately I loved your old one it looked great and so much presence every other day I seen it! I am a sucker for the colour with the silver wheels!
definately I loved your old one it looked great and so much presence every other day I seen it! I am a sucker for the colour with the silver wheels!
DC2 TypeR / E36 328i
Re: FRP #160/500
But better than an Integra? 2 seconds better? Come on even the biggest fanboi wouldn't go for that :rasp:
It's odd, my mate text me last night, saying something like, "Just pulled up at the girlfirends, guess what was on the end of the street, FRP in the reg..."
Spooky!
They never slated any of the cars in the test. The 3 were brilliant but every mag including this one...I think you underestimate how the Frp handles and grips granted Pembrey is a bloody tight track. If the Frp have been 15-17k or something on release opposed to 24k I truly believe the motoring world would be waxing lyrical about like they do the Trophy/DC2 etc etc.
But better than an Integra? 2 seconds better? Come on even the biggest fanboi wouldn't go for that :rasp:
It's odd, my mate text me last night, saying something like, "Just pulled up at the girlfirends, guess what was on the end of the street, FRP in the reg..."
Spooky!
DC2 TypeR / E36 328i
Re: FRP #160/500
I do apologise for going off topic, but yes, it is unfeasible.
I'll make a thread on PH and get the driving gods to convince me.
As you were...
I do apologise for going off topic, but yes, it is unfeasible.
I'll make a thread on PH and get the driving gods to convince me.
As you were...
Re: FRP #160/500
Looking forward to seeing this progress
Looking forward to seeing this progress
Re: FRP #160/500
No need to wait, just look for his last FRP thread
Looking forward to seeing this progress
No need to wait, just look for his last FRP thread
Re: FRP #160/500
No need to apologise mate. I know you don't know a great deal about these cars and tbf I understand why people would assume those lap times are nonsense.
I'll scan the Evo review from Richard Meaden (issue #16) at some point. He really hit the nail on the head with his review of the car.
Flol! <3
No need to apologise mate. I know you don't know a great deal about these cars and tbf I understand why people would assume those lap times are nonsense.
I'll scan the Evo review from Richard Meaden (issue #16) at some point. He really hit the nail on the head with his review of the car.
Flol! <3
rctempire
ClioSport Moderator
Re: FRP #160/500
Gally. YES.
Mint, i need to actually see this one this time.
Gally. YES.
Mint, i need to actually see this one this time.
DC2 TypeR / E36 328i
Re: FRP #160/500
Not sure if anyone's even interested anymore but I ended up finding out who drove those cars in the Top Gear test in 2000, messaged him on twitter and have just had a response lol
Not sure if anyone's even interested anymore but I ended up finding out who drove those cars in the Top Gear test in 2000, messaged him on twitter and have just had a response lol
Fiesta ST-2 Finsport
Re: FRP #160/500
Daniel your really bothered!
Gally to you are nuts my friend but good luck! Want one with a Frs lump though! One day I will do it
Not sure if anyone's even interested anymore but I ended up finding out who drove those cars in the Top Gear test in 2000, messaged him on twitter and have just had a response lol
Daniel your really bothered!
Gally to you are nuts my friend but good luck! Want one with a Frs lump though! One day I will do it
DC2 TypeR / E36 328i
Re: FRP #160/500
Haha nothing beats an Integra Type R! NOTHING! (vtec y0!)
Haha nothing beats an Integra Type R! NOTHING! (vtec y0!)
DC2 TypeR / E36 328i
Re: FRP #160/500
Lol, I wasn't being serious Goodj.
I remember doing a bit of research on the engine on these, the normal 1.7 is a Fiesta Zetec S lump tuned by Yamaha isn't it? and then is it tuned to FRP spec in the UK, or is it Yamaha again?
Lol, I wasn't being serious Goodj.
I remember doing a bit of research on the engine on these, the normal 1.7 is a Fiesta Zetec S lump tuned by Yamaha isn't it? and then is it tuned to FRP spec in the UK, or is it Yamaha again?
Re: FRP #160/500
Tickford/Ford developed the FRP spec engine, inlet/exhausts/cams/mapping etc etc. Cracking little engine with a similar idea to the Clio 5k kick as it comes on cam in the puma (VCT).
Tickford/Ford developed the FRP spec engine, inlet/exhausts/cams/mapping etc etc. Cracking little engine with a similar idea to the Clio 5k kick as it comes on cam in the puma (VCT).
Re: FRP #160/500
Oh you again. I did mention something on the previous page about your state of mind.
Oh you again. I did mention something on the previous page about your state of mind.
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Re: FRP #160/500
Graph back on track.....
D.
Graph back on track.....
D.
