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Frp Temptations!

#1 User is offline   nickc_1982 

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Posted 11 March 2007 - 12:29 AM

I have a standard 1.7 at the moment which is great but I have always fancied an FRP and have recently got a new job with more money & company car so am considering an FRP soon.

I have a few questions...

- Anyone know what the depreciation is like? values seem to vary a lot!

- Any common rusting problems? As I had to have new rear wheel arches on my 1.7 due to rust!

- I wouldn't consider myself to be heavy on brakes, but how often would brake servicing be recommended?

- Do the bigger wheels & stiffer set up cause many problems with tramlining etc on country B roads?

Don't think these questions have been asked before!

Thanks for any help. ja_stupid.gif

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Posted 11 March 2007 - 12:50 AM

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Posted 11 March 2007 - 02:39 AM

QUOTE (nickc_1982 @ Mar 11 2007, 12:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a standard 1.7 at the moment which is great but I have always fancied an FRP and have recently got a new job with more money & company car so am considering an FRP soon.

I have a few questions...

- Anyone know what the depreciation is like? values seem to vary a lot! Depends how well you buy it

- Any common rusting problems? As I had to have new rear wheel arches on my 1.7 due to rust! No reason why it should be any different, but the fronts won't rust

- I wouldn't consider myself to be heavy on brakes, but how often would brake servicing be recommended? Every 5,000 miles, no fail. And they are really pricey to replace

- Do the bigger wheels & stiffer set up cause many problems with tramlining etc on country B roads? They just make it bloody uncomfortable

Don't think these questions have been asked before!

Thanks for any help. ja_stupid.gif


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Posted 11 March 2007 - 07:01 AM

can i ask what is done at a frp brake service?
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Posted 11 March 2007 - 11:16 AM

QUOTE (glover @ Mar 11 2007, 07:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
can i ask what is done at a frp brake service?

depends really voudl be just a clean if they are regularly done or a full strip down with replacement seals and pistons

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Posted 11 March 2007 - 01:03 PM

Its a difficult decision. Really like them but am aware that extra costs will be significant. Still like my 1.7. Another idea was to sell mine and get a low mileage thunder, possibly more sensible but I would probably find myself comparing it to my old one all the time. Can't think of any other car within budget that I would consider changin my Puma for. Clio 172's don't seem as special etc etc

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Posted 11 March 2007 - 01:48 PM

As long as you get yourself a FRP that has been well maintained then you should be OK.
Just put a little away every month incase something needs replacing, thats what i do and "touch wood" i haven't needed to spend a penny yet.

You won't regret it, they are fabulous cars, look fantastic and the attention they bring is amazing.

Go on, u know u want to.
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Posted 11 March 2007 - 03:43 PM

QUOTE (CHRIS210972 @ Mar 11 2007, 01:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As long as you get yourself a FRP that has been well maintained then you should be OK.
Just put a little away every month incase something needs replacing, thats what i do and "touch wood" i haven't needed to spend a penny yet.

You won't regret it, they are fabulous cars, look fantastic and the attention they bring is amazing.

Go on, u know u want to.



Sounds like a good idea, putting the money aside. Pumaspeed have one for sale at 7250 which seems cheap but car sounds good. New alcons, milltek exhaust good paintwork etc.

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Posted 11 March 2007 - 04:33 PM

As far as tram-lining goes, yes you will get it, especially on road surfaces that are badly worn or have been dug up and filled in. But then again, you get that with the standard Puma when the tread on the front tyres is wearing thin.
You get used to it - just be ready to guide the car back on course again when it happens. Don't be one of these people that thinks it's OK to drive with one finger on the steering wheel.

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