So whilst I am loving the Puma I do have a couple of changes I want to make.
It is currently sitting on 17s with 205/40 rubber and I think this is just a tad too harsh for the roads near where I live, so will be ordering some new 16" and plan to be shod in 195/45/R16 Michelin PS3s. Is a tyre I have had before and always been impressed, the car will be dry/summer use only so not too fussed about wet performance.
One of the reasons I have gone for 16s rather than 15s is I find the braking very outdated, and as the steering and suspension I have no issues with the next logical thing before I make it go faster is to stop better.
I am considering the Mondeo mk3 upgrade at the front to give 280mm of disc a bit of room under the 16s and fill the gap with just the carrier hole to be enlarged.
Rear wise I have what once was refurbished RS2000 4x4 setup which was modified for a Mk3.5 Fiesta sat in the garage from a previous project. I know the seals etc will be shot as been sat 15 years, so would send the callipers for a full refurb and seals etc. My question is as this year of Escort used similar ABS will the sensors be a direct fit? and also what handbrake to go for? I am assuming FRP which may fit but hoping someone knows the answers. Thanks in advance.
I know rear discs are totally OTT at the moment, but for aesthetics and I do plan more power upgrades later and I hate hate hate drum brake maintenance (too many skinned knuckles) and just the look of them.
It is currently sitting on 17s with 205/40 rubber and I think this is just a tad too harsh for the roads near where I live, so will be ordering some new 16" and plan to be shod in 195/45/R16 Michelin PS3s. Is a tyre I have had before and always been impressed, the car will be dry/summer use only so not too fussed about wet performance.
One of the reasons I have gone for 16s rather than 15s is I find the braking very outdated, and as the steering and suspension I have no issues with the next logical thing before I make it go faster is to stop better.
I am considering the Mondeo mk3 upgrade at the front to give 280mm of disc a bit of room under the 16s and fill the gap with just the carrier hole to be enlarged.
Rear wise I have what once was refurbished RS2000 4x4 setup which was modified for a Mk3.5 Fiesta sat in the garage from a previous project. I know the seals etc will be shot as been sat 15 years, so would send the callipers for a full refurb and seals etc. My question is as this year of Escort used similar ABS will the sensors be a direct fit? and also what handbrake to go for? I am assuming FRP which may fit but hoping someone knows the answers. Thanks in advance.
I know rear discs are totally OTT at the moment, but for aesthetics and I do plan more power upgrades later and I hate hate hate drum brake maintenance (too many skinned knuckles) and just the look of them.
