Hi from a new forum member

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kittylover

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Jun 15, 2012
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North Warwickshire
Hi all

Had my cougar for 2 years now, replaced my old Mk2 1.8 Mondeo. And I looove it.
It's a 2.5 standard manual (no X-pack for me :( ) 2000 year model in silver frost. Basically sound, it had a new clutch not long before I bought it.

Since buying it's had over the last 2 years;
  • new handbrake cable (old one was getting frozen stuck)
  • front suspension arms replaced
  • all round discs and pads
  • steering rack reconditioned
  • alternator
  • I also mounted the number plate directly on the front bumper, doing away with the mounting plate
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To do's

  • I have a leak in the boot and a creaking front offside wheel
  • I also have occasional foghorn sound (moosing?) but I'm not overly worried about it
  • I used to get the flickering lights but I haven't noticed it since the alternator was changed
  • Some minor cosmetic mods I want to do (I want a couple of cat logo window stickers, anyone tell me where I can get them ?) and I'm going to fit the clear indicators and the cat logo badges on the grille and boot. Anyone tell me the best way to pull the old badges off without damaging any paint ?

When my post count is high enough I'll drop a photo in.

What I like;
  • The engine sound especially as it climbs past 3000 rpm (I tend to drive with the windows open a bit) it's a lovely growling sound
  • I can scare my missus in it

What I don't like;
  • I miss my sunroof
  • the corroding black trim above the doors

I must admit I 'drive like a poof' most of the time and get 31 - 32 mpg and I even had 39.5 on a weekend run from B'ham to Wales recently. But I'm no boy racer . .


Cheers, looking forward to learning more from all you guys (& gals?)

Rod
 
Hi Rob plenty of info re stickers and door trims which are available to subscribed members at a very good price along with other discounts on insurance amongst other things.

Either way subscribed or not welcome to the club and let's see some pictures sounds like you look after her :)

JJ
 
Hi Rod, welcome to ukcougar.com, your in the right place for all things cougar related, as well as some crazy banter. You will also be able to find all the fixes you need in our subscriber sections. Have a browse around the open forums and get a feel for the place. Remember! ukcougar.com is the only workshop manual for the big cat.
Sounds like you love your cat. You'll do well here, everything you mentioned is within these pages.
 
Hi Rod and welcome! I'll get your name right ;) you'll have to forgive the other reprobates that can't read properly Pmsl :LOL:
 
Hi Rod and welcome to the preverbal MADHOUSE :devilish::devilish::devilish::LOL::LOL: enjoy it
Great club with plenty of friendly banter
Al aka Pid_16v does a lot of the "stickers and logo's" your after, he also does a wrapped finished trim for the black spotted trim above your door
 
Hi, wow lots of replies, must be a pretty active forum.
I thought all the good stuff would be in the subscribers area, thought I'd check out the main forums first.
I might be interested in the door trim reconditioning.
My clear indicators arrived today :)

Cheers,
Rod
 
Hi Rod and welcome to the home of the Cougar. Be very prepared to spend loads of money on your Cat when you see what is available in the subscriber sections. Let the modding commence.
 
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