Fast Ford June 2021

INTRO WELCOME Summer is coming. The roadmap to unlock the UK from the seemingly endless state of lockdown appears to be working. And, with any luck, we’re about enjoy a decent show season where we can get back to doing what we love most – messing about in fast Fords. Our events calendar is filling up nicely (see page 22 for upcoming events), and the motorsport season is starting to kick-off – which is always a sign of the start of summer. The start of a new show season is always exciting; it gives us the chance to see what people have been up to over the winter, and for those new projects to finally be unveiled. But given that we were imprisoned in our own homes for much of…

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM FORD PROJECT BUILD? “I’ve got so many, and they’re always changing! I do like oddball stuff though, and have always fancied building a Mk3 Mondeo ST220 track car with full 4x4, DTM-style arches and a modern engine like an EcoBoost V6. But I also still like the idea of a V8 Sierra - ideally in an XR4i shell with twin turbos hanging off either side!” JAMIE, EDITOR “I have too many daft ideas, but I think my ultimate would have to be a Cossie-powered RWD-converted Mk3 Escort. Probably with quite subtle OEM looks, but serious drift spec beneath the skin!” ADE, PHOTOGRAPHER “I’d love to get a Mk1 Focus RS, keep it stock on the outside but fettle with it under the skin and create something…

FIESTA ST VUDU CHILD As a professional detailer with a passion for car shows, the Covid pandemic hit Jordan Ellis particularly hard. But he’s come out swinging, with his VUDU-tuned Fiesta ST Words DAN BEVIS Photos WILL FISHER It’s been a pretty strange 12 months or so, hasn’t it? Every element of our lives has had to be reconfigured, the touch-points of day-to-day reality reframed. A lot of things have stopped altogether, or at least been drastically reduced – such simple pleasures as cruising to a car show or meeting mates at the pub have become whimsical memories and aspirational dreams. But the world has kept turning, life has found a way, and now there’s a glimmer of normality just over the horizon, we can finally exhale (still into our…

TECH SPEC FIESTA ST ENGINE 1596cc EcoBoost, VUDU VP245 Stage 2+ software, VUDU Stage 2+ intercooler, VUDU downpipe, Cobra Sport 3in non-res exhaust system with single 4in tip, VUDU by ITG cold-air induction, ITG inlet hose, VUDU big boost pipe kit, VUDU by Turbosmart actuator, VUDU by Turbosmart recirc valve, VUDU rear engine mount, VUDU oil cap, VUDU coolant cap, VUDU dipstick, VUDU magnetic gearbox plug POWER 247bhp, 297Ib.ft TRANSMISSION Fiesta ST Getrag/Ford Durashift B6 six-speed manual, VUDU short-shift SUSPENSION Stance+ coilovers BRAKES Factory Fiesta ST: 278x23mm ventilated discs (front), and 253x10mm discs (rear) WHEELS & TYRES 7.5x17in Bola B10 with ET40 finished in gloss black, with Pirelli P Zero 205/40x17 tyres EXTERIOR Full respray in factory Frozen White, ceramic-coated, TRC lowline kit, Kruise Sport grille, custom headlights by LK2Lights,…

VUDU CHILE VUDU is a brand that’s been growing in stature in recent years. Most closely associated in the UK with the fast Ford scene, it offers a wide array of upgrades for the Mk7 Fiesta, Mk3 Focus and beyond, including everything from intercoolers and induction kits to hardcore remaps and turbo upgrades. The brand also works with VAG and BMW platforms, and its upgrades have a keen motorsport persuasion, with fast-road parts being developed on the track. AET Motorsport is the home of VUDU – you can chat to them on 01924 228042 or info@aetmotorsport.com.…

DRIVER SPEC JORDAN ELLIS AGE 23 JOB Valeter/detailer INSTAGRAM jordan_scott97 FIRST FORD Ford Fiesta MK6 Finesse BEST MODIFICATION Cobra exhaust system FAVOURITE FORD SHOW OR EVENT? Ford Fair TRACK DAY OR SHOW & SHINE? Show and shine SIERRA RS500 OR FOCUS RS500? “Hard one. Would have to be the Sierra RS500 for me” WRC OR BTCC? WRC LESSONS LEARNT FROM THIS PROJECT? “Never have any money” WHAT’S NEXT “BC Racing coilovers, custom steering wheel, and get the seats retrimmed” THANKS “Huge thanks to the guys at AET Motorsport for the build, and to turn it around so efficiently. Big thanks to VUDU Performance for the new software, which is incredible, my friends and family for supporting my car addiction, and anyone else who’s been around the project”…