Steve
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Toying with this idea
The extent i would goto would be all rear seats and trim removed, carpets etc, then eventually buckets in front.
Then id look at reusing my spare 'cossie' rim with a tyre and mouting it in the boot area that would give me a good spare and not have to carry that tyre weld around everywhere.
Is this a silly idea?
[Edited on 29-06-2010 by Steve]
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adiohead
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type "Stipping" into google and hit "I'm feeling lucky"
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gavin18787
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Im in the same boat but reckon it would annoy me too much on the road to be worth it
Do you use yours daily at all?
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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taylorboosh
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i wouldnt bother, its a road car not a track car
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BarnshaW
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whats the point, will all the extra noise and discomfort be worth the small amount of weight reduced
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Steve
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yep its a daily driver, its also a road car that gets used on track, and buckets would be a massive benefit to me as the current seats are useless
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Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by BarnshaW
whats the point, will all the extra noise and discomfort be worth the small amount of weight reduced
the weight isnt the main reason im doing it, yes the weight is an added advantage, not one that bothers me much as i reckon the gains will be negligable, the main reason is so i can fit the buckets, and also have a decent spare wheel
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big eck
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I'm just wondering steve what made you buy the Puma???
I just thought you were the type of guy that was into his track focused cars.
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taylorboosh
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why not just fit buckets and keep interior?
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Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by big eck
I'm just wondering steve what made you buy the Puma???
I just thought you were the type of guy that was into his track focused cars.
i assume you havent seen ians vid, or indeed some of mine lol
the puma is one of the highest regarded front wheeled drive handling cars going, tiff needle raved about it
its very close IMO to being as good as the 106 gti
[Edited on 29-06-2010 by Steve]
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AlunJ
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I had high hopes for this thread 
Don't think I could live with a stripped car, do you really gain much from doing it?
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adiohead
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ford puma & fiesta zetec-s are both amazing handling fwd cars.
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Tomnova16
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just get buckets instead of standard seats, get recliners so you can still get peeps in the back
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
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Steve
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i guess i could do that, just i can get the fixed ones for so much less.
i think im also looking for something to do
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sand-eel
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quote:
Originally posted by adiohead
type "Stipping" into google and hit "I'm feeling lucky"
What a strange video
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Ian
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
its very close IMO to being as good as the 106 gti
Mine is better - I have the use of the three pedals at different times.
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Steve
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i have the feet of a china man 
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Nic Barnes
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i would do it 3corsameal. theyre such a slow car that it might feel more of a difference than say a corsa sport with stripped interior out.
i dont see the point on a daily driver. so what if you take it round a track? doesnt have to look like time attack when its parked up at the supermarket does it?
[Edited on 29-06-2010 by Nic Barnes]
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AK
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easy answer
You use the cars daily - so NO
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3CorsaMeal
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i wouldn't do it Steve, you will just have loads of bits of interior sat in the house
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Steve
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in the loft
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whitter45
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pointless
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Ojc
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Not worth it at all, you don't even do track days you idiot
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Steve
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right people are gunner get windmilled
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Ojc
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It's true though you moron, you go to the 'Ring twice a year and that's it.
You won't do track days as it would mean having to interact with other humans.
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