Fast Ford March 2021

INTRO WELCOME Happy New Year everyone! It might not have had the best of starts with yet another nationwide lockdown, but let’s keep positive and hope that things will start to get better again in 2021. I’m sure they will, and while show season may seem a long way away, I’m quietly confident that this year won’t be anywhere near as bad as 2020 was for the car fan. On that note, I have some very positive news to report right away; the date for Ford Fair 2021 has been confirmed as August 8, so there’s one date for your diary already! Of course, all events will be subject to advice at the time, but they very fact that organisers feel positive enough to start booking dates can only be…

WHAT ARE YOUR CAR-RELATED NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS? “To use the Focus much more. I want to do a few track days and driving events, more road trips and basically to enjoy it more. Oh, and get it to 500bhp, but we’ll have to see how funds are for that one.” JAMIE, EDITOR “2021 may start off quite uncertain – who knows what we’ll be allowed to do, and what events will go ahead? But one thing is for sure – I’ll be making use of my Cossie whenever I can, regardless!” ADE, PHOTOGRAPHER “To get the Mustang even more track-focused with further upgrades, and then attend loads of car shows and events for the UK’s best-selling Ford tuning magazine.” JASON, PHOTOGRAPHER “Getting my Sierra back on the road – on…

MK3 FOCUS RS AN EYE FOR DETAIL This immaculately-presented Focus RS is much more than it first appears. Lurking beneath the stealthy styling is a 400bhp thrill machine Words and photos JON CASS When your business is professional detailing, it makes sense to be seen driving around in a vehicle that turns heads and portrays an example of your handiwork. For 37-year-old Adi Longden, the perfect candidate to become his latest immaculate demo car proved to be none other than a Mk3 Focus RS. It also happens to be his daily driver and family bus. Adi’s connection with Fords stems way back to when his mum bought a white ’90 spec Escort XR3i brand new. Adi recalls, “I eventually inherited this car, but sadly wrote it off on the A1.…

TECH SPEC MK3 FOCUS RS ENGINE Mk3 Focus RS 2261cc EcoBoost, Stage 2 Airtec intake, Airtec intercooler, Velossa Tech big-mouth ram air kit, Dreamscience 200-cell race cat and cat-back exhaust system, Dreamscience Stratagem iMap with Ultima 3 tune POWER 405bhp and 430lb.ft torque TRANSMISSION Focus RS MMT6 six-speed gearbox with AWD system, original clutch SUSPENSION Whiteline 30mm lowering springs BRAKES Front: factory Focus RS Brembo callipers with 350mm discs; rear: factory Focus RS discs and callipers WHEELS & TYRES 19in OZ Rally Racing wheels, with 235/35R19 Michelin tyres EXTERIOR Full Xpel Stealth PPF (paint protection film), custom tiger-stripe graphics, PPF tinted headlights, TRC splitter and side skirt extensions, Maxton Designs spoiler extension, Rally Armour mud flaps, rear window vents, yellow fog light covers, grey RS badge inlays front and rear…

DRIVER SPEC ADI LONGDEN AGE 37 JOB Vehicle protection specialist INSTAGRAM @ deepshinedetail FIRST FORD Mk4 ‘90-spec XR3i THREE FORDS IN YOUR DREAM GARAGE? Imperial Blue Escort Cosworth, Moonstone three-door Sierra Cosworth, RS200 FAVOURITE THING ABOUT YOUR FORD? Wheels FAVOURITE FORD SHOW OR EVENT? Ford Fair TRACK DAY OR SHOW & SHINE? Track SIERRA RS500 OR FOCUS RS500? Sierra RS500 WRC OR BTCC? WRC WHAT’S NEXT Plenty of carbon, and forged engine THANKS JS Performance for supplying the Airtec parts and Stealth Grey performance hoses, Lincs Auto Solutions for fitting the suspension, Bush Tyres for sourcing and fitting the wheels and tyres, Dreamscience for taking care of the performance, and not to forget the guys at Deep-Shine Detail…

WHAT'S NEW NEWS See what’s going down in the world of fast Fords... FORD FAIR DATE CONFIRMED Amidst a cocktail of January blues and lockdown despair, there is some good news to look forward to – Ford Fair is set to return on August 8! Kelsey Media has recently announced the 2021 date, and plans are underway to make sure the show is one to remember. If you had purchased tickets for the 2020 event your booking will automatically be carried forward to Ford Fair 2021 and you don’t need to do anything. However, you can opt for a refund if you prefer – simply head to www.fastcar.co.uk/ford-fair/ and follow the link to create a support ticket. The team at Kelsey would like to express their thanks for everyone’s understanding…