Well it's not visible on mine, I've even been out to double check it. From the side, and front and even kneeling down (well as low as I was prepared to go ) and no sign of it.
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Ford Puma ST-Line Vignale 155 Automatic.
Driver Assistance Pack. Power Tailgate etc. etc....Frozen White.
Wireless Android Auto.
Previous Puma ST-Line X First Edition.
Driver Assistance Pack. Power Tailgate etc. etc....Frozen White.
Wireless Android Auto.
Previous Puma ST-Line X First Edition.
That would be extremely thick paper!
My point is I don't see how it would be possible completely hide the catch.
I think the only way would be if there was a piece of rubber inside sealing the gap like I have seen on other cars.
I said at the beginning that I don't consider this an issue and it really doesn't bother me, because the catch is only visible if viewed from a specific angle.
2023 Puma ST (1.5 200PS), Desert Island Blue with Driver Assistance Pack.
I agree with the paper point, however what angle would you have to be to see it?....I've looked all over mine and not seen it. I have the same view as Rizmo's photos, just a long dark line.Ron240 wrote: βThu Mar 21, 2024 4:26 pmThat would be extremely thick paper!
My point is I don't see how it would be possible completely hide the catch.
I think the only way would be if there was a piece of rubber inside sealing the gap like I have seen on other cars.
I said at the beginning that I don't consider this an issue and it really doesn't bother me, because the catch is only visible if viewed from a specific angle.
Maybe it's an ST thing....
Ford Puma ST-Line Vignale 155 Automatic.
Driver Assistance Pack. Power Tailgate etc. etc....Frozen White.
Wireless Android Auto.
Previous Puma ST-Line X First Edition.
Driver Assistance Pack. Power Tailgate etc. etc....Frozen White.
Wireless Android Auto.
Previous Puma ST-Line X First Edition.
I can't see it either !
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Did have: 2022.25 Puma ST (1.5 200PS), Grey Matter with DAP, PP, PT, PR
Now got: 2023.75 Puma ST (1.5 200PS), Azura Blue with DAP, PP, PT, PR + stonechip
Now got: 2023.75 Puma ST (1.5 200PS), Azura Blue with DAP, PP, PT, PR + stonechip
I was visiting my dad when I made my last post with car parked in his driveway, so I looked closely and took photos when I was leaving.
I struggled to see anything in the gap but could just make out the yellow bonnet release lever, although for some reason my camera could not pick it up.
When I got home and put my car in the garage (which is where I have always noticed it) and took another photo at a similar angle to the first one...maybe just a bit lower down.
The result is plain to see so it is not only the angle that is critical but the light also.
The last photo is a close up while in my garage.
2023 Puma ST (1.5 200PS), Desert Island Blue with Driver Assistance Pack.
I can't replicate that even with a torch, if I get the torch to shine deep down into the gap and backwards, I can just about see the yellow top of the latch, but it's only a thread like distant glimpse. That only confirms, to me, that it's way back and out of sight.
I guess like everything it depends on who fitted it and what mood they were in along the line. The smallest of deviations would raise it just enough to bring it further into view...
As you say, not noticeable day to day and I guess it could get a black makeover if it was,......Fascinating...
I guess like everything it depends on who fitted it and what mood they were in along the line. The smallest of deviations would raise it just enough to bring it further into view...
As you say, not noticeable day to day and I guess it could get a black makeover if it was,......Fascinating...
Ford Puma ST-Line Vignale 155 Automatic.
Driver Assistance Pack. Power Tailgate etc. etc....Frozen White.
Wireless Android Auto.
Previous Puma ST-Line X First Edition.
Driver Assistance Pack. Power Tailgate etc. etc....Frozen White.
Wireless Android Auto.
Previous Puma ST-Line X First Edition.
here is the extremely thick paper.( its the Sun Saturday magazine x 1.5 )Ron240 wrote: βThu Mar 21, 2024 4:26 pmThat would be extremely thick paper!
My point is I don't see how it would be possible completely hide the catch.
I think the only way would be if there was a piece of rubber inside sealing the gap like I have seen on other cars.
I said at the beginning that I don't consider this an issue and it really doesn't bother me, because the catch is only visible if viewed from a specific angle.
multiple sheets, and then measured with my trusty imperial micrometer.
no sign of the catch though, wrong daylight
but, i know the catch is just to the right of the paper,
Solar Silver Puma St line X 125 MHEV
Ahhhh.....so when you said paper ithickness is 180 thou you actually meant multiple sheets folded over.
By coincidence I am a Turner to trade.
Yep...definitely the wrong kind of daylight you got there.
By coincidence I am a Turner to trade.
Yep...definitely the wrong kind of daylight you got there.
2023 Puma ST (1.5 200PS), Desert Island Blue with Driver Assistance Pack.