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BigAl

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Hello all

Had my Puma about a month now so thought it was about time I started my own ProjectPuma thread! I know it might not be as mad as some of the projects on here but I hope you enjoy (even if you don't like some of the mods!!) I'll try to keep it upto date as I go along but this is what I've been upto so far!

All comments welcome (I think! lol) :lol:

As I brought it (although it was no where near as clean as this as it hadn't been used in a couple of months!)

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First thing I did was to wash & polish it. Also removed some of the graphics and fitted black side repeaters, aero wiper blades, Richbrook tax disc holder, DMB Puma badges & of course my ProjectPuma stickers!

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The next thing I did was to update the front brakes (as I'm planning to do the odd trackday in it!) Even before I bought the Puma I refurbed my old Mondeo ST220 calipers which had been sitting in the garage for ages! Then bought some 40 grooved ST170 discs from fleabay and some EBC redstuff pads!

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Then done a couple of things you couldn't see! Changed the plugs as the others were shagged and it wasn't idling too well. Much better now! Changed the oil & filter.

Also a couple more small cosmetic changes.

My new shiny knob!!

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Lockwood stainless sills with Puma stickers

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Also thought I'd have a bit of a tidy up in the engine bay!

How it was (although I'd added the Puma sticker!)

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Thought I'd add a splash of colour, I hope you like green as I may be using this Focus RS green on other little bits on the car! My other option was to use the Focus ST orange but I already have this on my Mondeo!

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That's all for now, I hope you like! :grin:
 
Good start is some pictures Al.
Of course there will be people who dislike things but as long as you accept that not everyone will like something then you're onto a winner. There's things Ive done people don't like, theres things ScubaSteve has done that people don't like... but at the end of the day, thanks for the comments... I like it lol...

What's your future plans? Do you have a big list?
 
lol I know mate! I'd loaded them all on from Photobucket, hit the 'submit' button and the PC lost bloody internet connection! I won't say what I said!! lol Should all be on there now though! :grin:

Flying Scotsman said:
Good start is some pictures Al.
Of course there will be people who dislike things but as long as you accept that not everyone will like something then you're onto a winner. There's things Ive done people don't like, theres things ScubaSteve has done that people don't like... but at the end of the day, thanks for the comments... I like it lol...

What's your future plans? Do you have a big list?
 
ScubaSteve said:
what have you put on that manifold?

do you want a kiss?

Hello mate

It's a high temperature engine spray paint from Halfords! In satin black :grin:
 
done a couple of little bits over the last couple of days! Also washed it today & of course it pissed down half an hour after I'd finished!! lol :roll:

Fitted a couple of Powerflex mounts on the exhaust as it was wobbling about a bit on the soft standard rubber mounts!

Fitted my new Rooose Motorsport induction pipe to carry on the 'green' theme!

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Also fitted some M Monster stickers on the wing mirrors, rear bumper (to also help cover up some BIG chips & scratches!) and one on the front window. I know this won't be everyones cup of tea I wanted to tie it in and give a hint what's going on under the bonnet! :grin:

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The next job will be to take off the front bumper and try to re align it as it doesn't line up. Also gonna fit 2 new (used) headlights as the clips are all broken and they're wobbling about a bit!! :grin:

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Flying Scotsman said:
Its looking very shiney indeed!! :thumbs:

Cheers mate! It does come up fairly shiny! Although it has got a fair few scuffs & scratches and the odd little dent if you get a bit closer!

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The car looks nice, did you do the focus rs paintwork on the engine yourself? was it a multi stage layup? hopefully my car will be that shinny soon.

also just a quick favour when you swap out the headlights, is there any chance of nabbing your old ones to mess about with (want to do DLR's and also a few other things with them (dont want to do it to my everyday lights)
I would be happy to pay postage.
 
Shanosburgess said:
The car looks nice, did you do the focus rs paintwork on the engine yourself? was it a multi stage layup? hopefully my car will be that shinny soon.

also just a quick favour when you swap out the headlights, is there any chance of nabbing your old ones to mess about with (want to do DLR's and also a few other things with them (dont want to do it to my everyday lights)
I would be happy to pay postage.

Cheers mate! Yep did the cover myself, done a couple before so starting to get the hang of it now! (I think!!) :grin: done in 3 stages, rubbed down & primed, base colour & then laquer!

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Here's the one I did previously on my Mondeo (the tiger stripes were done with vinyl though!)

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& I'd love to say yes about the lights mate but I've got a couple of plans myself! Hoping to try something with some LED's! If I don't end up doing it though you're very welcome to have them! :grin:
 
The monty engine bay looks well clean & tidy, while my arch is in for spraying I might ask him to do mine, I have some performance blue left over from my fiesta st (bloody car got rid of it cos it was an unreliable POS lol), hopefully the black and blue wont leave it looking like a bruise lol.
Re the led'd do you want some resistors? I ordered some the other day, they came in a pack of 100, if you want 20 free let me know and I will put them in the post to you :)
 
Love that puma, the black 'n' white...IMO best I've seen on here (exterior wise)...Not sure about the monster stickers tho lol.

Oh an the Mondeo bay...F*** BEAST! Love you x x
 
new_puma said:
Love that puma, the black 'n' white...IMO best I've seen on here (exterior wise)...Not sure about the monster stickers tho lol.

Oh an the Mondeo bay...F*** BEAST! Love you x x

Cheers mate! :grin:
 
Changed over the headlights today as the others were knakered!! Had a spare bit of time so thought I'd try something a bit different! Only a small subtle mod but I like it!

What do you think? :grin:

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Done a couple of bits today as it's a Bank Holiday. Makes a change from mowing the lawn or the usual DIY! :lol:

bit of 'carbon' vinyl on the front bumper lip and door handles. Also some green 'carbon' vinyl to add to the existing rallye graphics!

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