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 Post subject: Newbie from scotland
PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:12 pm 
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hey folks

been members of various car forums over the years

Im martin, im based in Scotland, I am an imports and performance parts supplier, all work iv done so far is in the japanese car market, although im sure some parts would suite some people here :)

I have a Mazda RX7 time attack car and Mitsubishi Evo 5 fast road car

and ofcourse, A Ford Puma 1.7 16v for the daily driving

Black, 1998, with only 33k miles! i couldnt believe it when i saw the advert, i had to go see it!

2 previous owners, one of which had the car for 8 years from new, full service and receipt booklet. its really very tidy, and amazing on fuel so i cant complain!

as i do with every car when i get it, i get involved in the owners club as its far more informative than any car garage in my opinion

site looks good :)


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:15 pm 
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Welcome along - sounds like you found a little cracker :ok:

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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:39 pm 
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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:40 pm 
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thanks

yeah, car is excellent so far, engine and gearbox all feels very tight and new, and its so so quiet sitting idling.

its been a very good buy :)


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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:17 pm 
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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
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Hey welcome along nice car shame about the high mileage :P lol only joking sounds like a nice car collection you have any pic's?

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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
PostPosted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:14 pm 
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thanks for the welcome

yeah, the mileage is rediculous, 33k on a 12 year old car, whats that all about eh! :D

the 1998 evo 5 is the same... 42k miles, good healthy power of approx 400bhp

and the 1992 rx7, the chassis has done 118k kilometres so 70 something K, the engine since i rebuilt it and tuned to around 450bhp has done 9/10k kilometres


will post up pictures of all cars later

im not sure if im a member of the 1000bhp horsepower club, i cant be far off it though!


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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
PostPosted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 8:32 pm 
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Alreet!

Blimey sounds like you got yourself a corker there mate! :D

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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
PostPosted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:05 pm 
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Hello and welcome along... :-)


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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
PostPosted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 1:36 am 
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heres some pics

1stly, the puma, since this is a puma site :)

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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
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yeah, the mileage is rediculous, 33k on a 12 year old car, whats that all about eh! :D



My FRP had 31K on the clock when I picked her up in 2008.

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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
PostPosted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:22 pm 
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Welcome aboard, mate.
whereabouts in Scotland are you?


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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
PostPosted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:18 pm 
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im in the Fife area, and quite often in Aberdeen

here are some pics of the mazda rx7, should be competing in every round of Time Attack 2011 and other track events :)

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And a local Motorbike rider who I help out, competes in some events of the British Superbikes and East Fortune Melville Rounds

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pics of the evo coming soon, few changes going on :)


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:57 pm 
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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
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that RX7 is NICE mate! :ok: :drool:

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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
PostPosted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 10:37 pm 
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Hi there

Finally, another Scottish Puma owner - hurrah! I'm in Glasgow with an 02 Panther Black 1.7, and see loads of Pumas around (like 2-3 daily!) but haven't seen another PP member from Scotland before. D'you know of/can recommend any good Puma-friendly garages in the central belt - am happy to travel for a recommendation. I'm planning the usual (bit of bodywork on the arches and a little rust patch on the drivers side sill), plus need the boot leak fixed and some general advice on tightening up performance - any garage advice would be really welcome!

I've only had my Kat for about 4 months, and am still love love loving it - hope you're smiling every time you get into yours ;-)
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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
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for any mechanical work, unless i do it myself i use a local garage who do all the work on my evo. the garage is owned by a friend, the mechanic is a friend, and a lot of people who go there are friends haha...were all friends! :D

bodywork wise, i cant recommend the guy who did my rx7 enough, there was a couple faded bits here and there and slight dings and track scars, everything was straightened out and made like new again, and the paintwork was excellent...and price was good considerin how much i asked him to do

give me a message if you fancy trecking through this way and cant get any recommendations through your way


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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
PostPosted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 9:17 pm 
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Welcome along. Puma is a nice fun run around.
Love the look of how you have the RX-7 set up.
Also Scotland, but up northwards, near Inverness for now.


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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
PostPosted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 12:20 pm 
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puma is costing me 180 something pounds tomorrow :evil: :evil:

jumped in it to head to my grandparents yesterday, turned the car in the back garden and by the time i got to the end of the drive at the front of house my power steering had gone, and only when i looked at it after being parked outside their house, had a small puddle of fluid on the filler side, the bottle of fluid was empty and the hoses have corroded...gutted!

so all new ones fitted and new fluid tomorrow

its a bit of a painful one cause i just bought these bad boys at the end of last week for the rex, super noodles for dinner rest of the week! :evil:

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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
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finally some pics of the evo, taken about 1 week ago when me and my friend just went for a drive...as you do... one of our favourite local "private" roads officer...

a few things done since i first got it, subtle changes...the car used to have clear indicators on it, but i changed them to tango ones. the bonnet insert to the side of the centre vents is now carbon fibre. i have a carbon exhaust gaurd still to fit, repsol orange brake lines still to fit, and cusco lower H brace still to fit :) also, going to put the gold SSR wheels on it when i fit the new rotas to the rx7 :)

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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
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Wecome mate, nice line-up of cars you got there. Was looking to get an evo 4/5 or 6 myself but just can't justify the insurance. Everytime I see one I want one so those pics didn't help!


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 Post subject: Re: Newbie from scotland
PostPosted: Sat Aug 14, 2010 12:50 am 
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sorry mate :P :D

insurance is the least of your worries though, as a rx7 owner i was told to expect heavy running costs and servicing etc, but the evos take the pis...not to mention i got 91 miles to £30 of v power recently, and i havent even begun using it that often in a spirited manner...

dont get me wrong, great cars, but have a readily available pocket of cash available and expect to have to spend it quite often just keeping it on the road







sorry i have not been on here that often, been sorting out a lot of business things and sorting out a lot of orders

I am now an official UK distributor for Project MU

Also official dealer for K sport brakes, BC coilovers, HEL, Performance friction, Ferodo, EBC, Mintex and a lot more which probably wont apply to Ford

also...not sure what else i do that may benefit members here...how about HEL performance brake lines, eliminate that spongey brake feeling and have some confidence.

super strong wheel nuts available too from my machinist at £36 plus £5 delivery. available open or closed end, and in silver, black or gold finish

valeting products

feel free to make any other enquiries...including standard replacement parts and service items

im sure i could sort out anyone with some discount added for majority of parts :)


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