Fast Ford

welcome to the november issue!

What's the best thing about the Ford scene, for you? For me, it has to be the huge and diverse mix of cars (and people!) that we encounter every time we attend a show, a meet, or just generally enjoy our hobby of owning and driving modified Blue Ovals. Yes, you will have your personal preferences – we all do – (mine are as varied as the Sapphire Cosworth to the Mk3 Focus RS, and I must admit the Mk8 Fiesta ST is worming its way into my affections too!) but we are blessed to be part of a thriving and immensely varied scene that, quite frankly, nothing else can match. Certainly not in my opinion anyway. Just look at the cars in this very issue for example; we've got an old-school…

fast ford

EDITORIAL EDITOR Jamie King Email: jamie.king@kelsey.co.uk ART EDITOR Mark Field CONTRIBUTORS Dan Bevis, Adrian Brannan, Graham Robson, Motorbase Performance, Jason Dodd, Jamie Arkle, Jon Cass, Davy Lewis, AS Design, Matt Richardson, Ben Birch ADVERTISEMENT SALES ADVERTISING SALES Natalie Harman, 01732 446757 natalie.harman@talkmediasales.co.uk PRODUCTION TALK MEDIA: 01732 447006 MANAGEMENT MANAGING DIRECTOR Phil WeedenCHIEF EXECUTIVE Steve WrightFINANCE DIRECTOR Joyce Parker-SariogluRETAIL DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Eleanor BrownAUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Andy CottonBRAND MARKETING MANAGERS Debra HaggerEVENTS MARKETING MANAGERS Kate ChamberlainEVENTS MANAGER Kat ChappellHR & OPERATIONS MANAGER Charlotte WhittakerSENIOR PRINT PRODUCTION MANAGER Nicola PollardPRINT PRODUCTION MANAGER Georgina HarrisPRINT PRODUCTION CONTROLLER Kelly Orriss…

second glances, second chances

If you don’t turn around and glance back at your car after you’ve parked it, you’ve got the wrong car. That’s one of the immutable constants of automobile ownership, and it’s particularly true in the modifying scene. There are cars that thrive and flourish on the passion of their owners (the majority of the motors that you guys out there drive, for example) which will always elicit a cheeky over-the-shoulder look as the driver walks away, and there are cars that are simply functional and devoid of emotion – say, the base model 1.0 Corsas bought from Cargiant – which are merely appliances. Lock it and leave. And it’s because you’re of the former persuasion that you’re reading this magazine. Now, this effervescent vividity comes from the personalities that we bestow…

matt woodford

AGE 41 JOB Composite Laminator FIRST FORD Mk3 Escort 1.3 – in Sunburnt Orange BEST MODIFICATION Syvecs ECU… and the wrap! FAVOURITE FORD SHOW OR EVENT? Ford Fair, and Mk2 Wing Day TRACK DAY OR SHOW & SHINE? Show and shine LESSONS LEARNT FROM THIS PROJECT? Don’t have white wheels! WHAT’S NEXT Possibly another turbo change, some head work, and more goodies under the bonnet THANKS “Thanks to Stan and Rob at Blueprint, Lee Charnick at Devil Developments, Darren Evans at BD Performance, John Kovacs at JK Upholstery, and Andrew Lee for all his painting skills. And of course the wife, for putting up with it all and standing by me!”…

tech spec

FOCUS ST ENGINE 2.5-litre 5-cyl Duratec ST; Garrett GTX30 turbo; 45mm wastegate; Turbosmart actuator; Forge recirc valve; KMS Section 18 exhaust system; Airtec ‘Gobstopper’ intercooler; big boost pipes; Syvecs 4in MAFless top induction pipe; Cosworth Group A air filter; methanol injection – flex-fuel; block mod; Wiseco pistons; K1 rods; Newman Stage 1 cams; ported and polished inlet manifold; Autospecialists plenum; 70mm throttle body; 1,000cc injectors; RS fuel pump in tank; Bosch external fuel pump with Teflon lines; Pro hoses; Pro Alloy header tank with glass window; Pro Alloy oil breather system; hydro-dipped engine; battery and fusebox covers; stainless steel wing rails and ECU cover; Syvecs ECU with Toucan touch-screen display POWER 600bhp (estimate) TRANSMISSION Stock manual 6-speed gearbox; TTV Racing clutch and flywheel SUSPENSION BC Racing fully adjustable coilovers; Summit strut brace BRAKES MTec discs…

news

COSWORTH DRIVERS CLUB TAKES OVER LONDON CARTEL SHOW The London Cartel International Auto Show is an event that’s been growing in stature recently, and while it may have its roots firmly in the VW scene, it’s been the mighty Blue Oval that’s been stealing all the limelight recently. Specifically, the fast Fords that have an association with the legendary tuning powerhouse that is Cosworth, as at the 2019 event the Cosworth Drivers Club won the trophy for ‘Best Club Stand’ by virtue of the fact that they showed up with over fifty pristine cars to display. “It was an amazing day,” said club founder Paul Thatcher. “With over fifty cars spanning 1966-2019, we even took over the local high street prior to the show – it was incredible! The engine start-up…