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by **bcracknell** on Thu Apr 19, 2001 2:54 am

Was reading the how to fit 17's article and a puma rear beam is mentioned - anyone got any info on what is required Cheers Brendan

by JJ on Thu Apr 19, 2001 11:17 am

I have #2 of 2 ever fitted in the country, by none other than Mr.Ahmed Bayjoo <IMG SRC="http://www.v8fiesta.co.uk/ubb/smilies/biggrin.gif"> Basically you'll need one Puma rear beam, one set of mods to get it to fit on the Mk3 Fiesta, one set of modified rear dampers, and one set of modified rear brake lines. Check out <A HREF="http://www.fiestas.mcmail.com/ab.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.fiestas.mcmail.com/ab.html</A> for more info. The conversion transforms the handling and allows you to run std rear spring rates. You get zero body roll, Elise-like cornering and excellent road comfort! James

by **fiesta_fras** on Thu Apr 19, 2001 11:24 am

mark stewart has a puma rear beam!

by JJ on Thu Apr 19, 2001 11:40 am

And is Mark's an Ahmed conversion? Who is Mark BTW?!

by **bcracknell** on Fri Apr 20, 2001 11:01 am

What's so different about the puma beam then - and if it's so difficult who thought it would be a good idea? Anybody got any other ideas for rear beam conversions that could help with handling? Brendan

by **Excursion** on Fri Apr 20, 2001 11:50 pm

Aight Im in the process of ditching my Puma one and fitting a Zetec-s item (40% stiffer than Puma)

Car 4 sale soon so just buy mine. 6k and its yours...

by JJ on Sat Apr 21, 2001 12:30 am

Weird - I thought the Zetec-S beam IS the Puma beam. Are you not thinking that the Puma beam is 40% stiffer than the std Fiesta one? I very much doubt that the Zetec-S beam is 40% stiffer than the Puma one.

by **Robz_Fester** on Sat Apr 21, 2001 1:25 am

Don't even bother start arguing with him..........................
:grin:

by **Excursion** on Sat Apr 21, 2001 10:24 am

Yep! Zetec-S beam 40% stiffer! Else I wouldnt be bothering.

Thats one of the main reasons the Zetec-S is much more stable at high speed, the Puma gets very tail twitchy at speed.

by **Excursion** on Sat Apr 21, 2001 10:26 am

Front anti-roll bar 10% stiffer along with revised rack valving.

This was all in the Ford press release, or maybe it was a dealer guide - I canny remember but its documented somewhere

by JJ on Mon Apr 23, 2001 12:09 pm

If you could dig out the article I'd be very interested. I've heard reports that the Zetec-S is a little twitchy round the lanes, due in part to the rear beam being 'too' stiff.

by **sunnyFRST** on Mon Apr 23, 2001 3:07 pm

by **Excursion** on Mon Apr 23, 2001 8:05 pm

I suppose its down to personal preference really, some people drive very erratically hence twitchiness.

Driven smoothly at speed the S is far better than Puma

by JJ on Tue Apr 24, 2001 12:10 pm

To be honest Sunny, the handling on mine is superb with the Puma beam and I've enjoyed it for a couple of years now! The Zetec-S may well be better when fitted to a FRST, but I reckon the improvements would be marginal, and not worth the already expensive modification costs. Also worth bearing in mind is that the front suspension plays a very important part in the overall handling package - try driving a Mk3 and Mk4 Fiesta back to back - the Mk4 handles like a gem!!

by **mec** on Tue Apr 24, 2001 1:42 pm

what are the main differences between mk3 & mk4 suspension?

can it be fitted to a mk3?

by **sunnyFRST** on Tue Apr 24, 2001 1:46 pm

JJ & 2000_16V_TURBO - first things first.......
I love winding people up on here (it's funny - take it seriously but you gotta have a laugh aswell) - That was for the benifit of my previous post directed at JJ.
I am sure both your rear axle's are superb and both cars handle much better than the standard item. However on a serious note - I am sick and tired of saying this again and again - "do what you want to your car but if the driver's not that good at driving it really aint worth it!!!!" <---- Now lads, before someone jumps up and cries "Is he calling me a do-do driver!!!" and acts like a hero......this fact was not directed at you guys as I have not seen either of your driving (I am sure it's up to spec though - if not practice on a computer game first before attempting power slides etc - lol) and you would agree that I have a point.

Many thanks for your time boyz and gals for reading my humble post up to this stage without falling asleep :wink:

Sunny.

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by **AdrianFRST** on Tue Apr 24, 2001 1:49 pm

What's a 'do-do' driver? :grin:

by **sunnyFRST** on Tue Apr 24, 2001 2:55 pm

you should know!
It's this new UBB thingy - changes words for you automatically.
type 's**t' and it turns into 'do-do'.
Then type ashtray and it turns into 'ASHTRAY'!
Have you got the auto spelling on in Japaneese or sommin!

Sunny.

by **mmogenius** on Tue Apr 24, 2001 4:02 pm

and i thaught i was bad with my spelling

by **sunnyFRST** on Wed Apr 25, 2001 9:42 am

you are

Sunny.

by **bcracknell** on Wed Apr 25, 2001 11:15 am

so, does a zetec S rear beam fit easier than a puma one? if so how much work is involved?

by JJ on Thu Apr 26, 2001 9:11 pm

Ahh, Sunny, ever the joker!! :grin:

I -always- take your posts with a large pinch of salt! *LOL* As for handling, fair comment but just ask Ahmed next time you talk to him about the h-u-g-e difference with a Puma and std rear beam-ed car!! And come experience it for yourself in my own car!