Racing Puma

[helfire]

Has anyone ever driven one of these pumas..? What are they like how do they handle etc.

 

[zoog]

Not driven one but the reviews all rave about the handling/cornering, so despite it being underpowered, you can carry high speed through the corners.

Cackles and pops beautifully on the overrun thru the exhaust too, sounds great.



Overpriced by miles when new but should be reasonable now.

 

[tom-in-notts]

I used to work for Ford and I got one for a week (one of the prototypes). Amazing to drive and sound wonderful. The sparco seats were a nice touch too. However in a straight line it definately needed more power. I would definately have one though . . . .

 

[SoLow]

look fookin nice though (for a Ford). seen one have a good race down the lane behind my house a while back, chased a Vts and mullered it. Its cornering speed was superb, he wouldnt race in a straight line though. That should tell you something

 

[helfire]

So how would you rate them against a 172, i know it wont beat it in the power department but what about handling..?

 

[Griff]

Have a look at these vids

http://www.fasterfords.com/kemble/index.htmhttp://www.fasterfords.com/kemble/index.htm

Looks quite impressive!

 

[JonC]

I think Topgear tested FRP, ITR and C172. On the road not a lot in it. On the track C172 beats the ITR by about 0.5 of a second but the FRP lapped about 2 seconds faster!! They hardly had to back off for a corner.

 

[helfire]

Nice vids, now do i sell the 172 for one, hmm

 

[Broccers]

I used to have a 1.7 Puma and have driven the FRP. Its not much faster but around bends its something else. Things to watch are the Tickford bad panel fit and chipping to the rear arches - also some have a LSD which is essential.

Happy hunting.

 

[helfire]

How would you compaire it to a mk2 172..?