My Puma (formally pictures at last)

[RICHARD MANSFIELD2]

Hi.
For a number of years I made and sold the splitter. I have passed manufacturing to Fibersport.
I am no longer involved with the manufacture or supply of the splitter. This is the link to the website of Fiber Sport.

http://www.fibresports.co.uk/home
Please direct all enquiries and orders to Fiber Sport. They have manufactured GRP parts and accessories for vehicle over many years. When I was researching a manufacturer to make them for me I was happy to use Fiber Sport. Now I am not in the equation as a middle man the process should be streamlined and costs reduced.

Regards,
Richard

 

[caprixpack]

Their website looks like it hasn't been updated since the late 90s early 2000s. I was interested in one of the splitters but after trying to contact them with no luck I gave up.

 

[TomEbbs]

Ive dropped them a message. Not expecting much.

 

[red]

Looks like they are still there and open tomorrow, maybe try calling?

 

[caprixpack]

Looks like they are still there and open tomorrow, maybe try calling?

I tried calling a few weeks ago several times but there was no answer

 

[YOG]

Their address 34 - 36 Bowlers Croft, Cranes Industrial Area, Basildon, Essex SS14 3ED.
If you check that area on Google Earth, 34-36 Bowlers Croft, Honywood Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3ED, it shows as UK Stair Parts.
https://www.ukstairparts.co.uk/?gcl...UYPUjNs2U_xDe375113U6gI9SzBs1KpxoCIk4QAvD_BwE
There is a FIBRESPORTS LIMITED still active at Companies House. This may be the correct company, as the Nature of business is Manufacture of other plastic products, registered office is at Southend-on-Sea and Correspondence address of two directors is in Chelmsford:
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/07225073

 

[RICHARD MANSFIELD2]

Hi.
My Puma has been in the workshop for 4 days now. As expected it is worse than feared.

This is how it looked lifting the carpet. All the rot has been cut out and treated. In addition a lot of rot at the bottom of the A pillar. Next week should see it all refabricated. I will post photos when done.
Regards Richard

 

[red]

Oh man! I bet you're glad you checked it when you did. Hope it all gets sorted out nicely

 

[Cubatoo]

Oh no! I had a hole like that in the middle of the passenger side. Had that welded last year. Did it let water in?
Got to have inner sills done this year.

 

[TomR]

I recently purchased an 02 Puma with a Safety Devices Full roll cage in which had been used for Targa rallies. The front feet of the cage were bolted into rust like that.

 

[RICHARD MANSFIELD2]

Hi guys.
Well l have the car back from the welders. It has all been don to restoration standards. The photos below are in order and give some idea of the amount of rot that was hidden.

Well it's all done now and l am £1800 lighter.

 

[Cubatoo]

Oo! Just asking on the main forum for welders. Are you able to say if your one is around an hour from Bedford at all please?

 

[RICHARD MANSFIELD2]

Well time for an update. 2 months ago l fitted new front shocks and top mounts ect. Today fitted new discs and pads ready for the MOT in 10 days time.

 

[RICHARD MANSFIELD2]

Hi all.
Had a set back a couple of days ago, went to start the car from cold.....massive misfire. Result below.
It is all repaired now. I now have another problem lumpy tick over almost stalling. I think the misfire has damage the IACV l have a spare so l hope to chang it when the rain stops. Never a dull moment.

Regards Richard

 

[caprixpack]

Is that an lightning motorsport plenum? If so I thought they were aluminium, I'm glad I didn't throw a grand at one because they look incredibly poor.

 

[RICHARD MANSFIELD2]

Hi.
It has served well for three years. To be fair it was heck of a misfire......well more of an explosion, it was the likes I have never experienced in 52 years of driving, even one of my neighbours came out to see what had happened. I reckon whatever was fitted would have suffered some degree of damage. When I lifted the bonnet I expected to see a lot of damage. I repaired it and it is running again apart from playing silly buggers on tickover. It is booked in for a diagnostic on Tuesday.

 

[RICHARD MANSFIELD2]

Hi. Took the car for an early MOT.
I had a front wheel bearing replaced beforehand.

 

[red]

Great result, well done.

 

[yippeekiay]

Sweet

 

[RICHARD MANSFIELD2]

Hi.
Two weeks ago after the MOT l had the drivers side front spring snap.


I could not replace them with Ebach so l tried these. They are TUV rated and cost £64 for the front pair.


The ride is now more user friendly than the Ebach springs the still give a nice firm ride. Definitely a cloud with a silver lining. I will eventually replace the rears.

So l now have one Ebach lowered spring free as a spare to anyone who is interested.

Regards Richard