Fast Ford October 2021

INTRO WELCOME I’ll start this issue with an apology; if you were at Ford Fair recently and popped over to the Fast Ford stand for a quick natter, let me apologise for not being on the stand as much as I would have liked. I love nothing more than chatting with readers about their cars; the passion you guys have for your Fords is inspiring, and I love to share in that with you. But, unfortunately, with so many things going on around the show, I was rushed off my feet all day, and subsequently didn’t get the chance to catch up with as many of you as I would have liked. Still, what a fantastic show it was! Even the rain couldn’t dampen our spirits, and I’m sure I…

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT FORD FAIR? “I’d usually say my favourite thing about Ford Fair was getting up close to some of the iconic and rather special cars the show attracts. But after the last 18 months or so, I now have to say it’s the people – spending the day with like-minded enthusiasts enjoying all things Blue Oval was just what I needed.” JAMIE, EDITOR “There’s so many great aspects of Ford Fair, be it the social side of things or spotting cool stuff, but getting on track and going for it is hard to beat! Especially if I get the chance to do some drifting. Few things in life (let alone the show!) can beat smoking up the rears through the complex in front of a…

FIESTA ST POWER PLAY Fusing a show-car finish with useable horsepower, Steven Howells’s Mk7 ST blends form with function Words DAN BEVIS Photos ADE BRANNAN Cars, it goes without saying, are for driving. Sure, there’s a lot to be said for the low-and-lazy cruise to let everyone see the effort you’ve put into your pride and joy. And, of course, we’re very much on board with the show scene, displaying those intricate details that fill your beloved build. But for the sheer visceral thrill of human being and internal combustion in perfect harmony, all you need is one good road and a little time to enjoy it. It doesn’t really matter what you drive – if you set your alarm for 5am and head out onto your favourite roads while…

TECH SPEC FIESTA ST ENGINE 1596cc EcoBoost, X47R turbo, Stage 3 software, R-Sport 3in crossover, R-Sport Stage 3 intercooler, JS Performance and Mountune coolant hoses, VUDU big boost pipe kit, ITG induction kit, full 3in Milltek de-cat exhaust system, VUDU oil cap, coolant cap and dipstick, chrome underbonnet mirrors, Paintmodz battery cover, fuse cover, slam panel and coolant cover, engine cover painted blue and carbon-dipped POWER 320.4bhp TRANSMISSION Original Fiesta ST IB6 six-speed, factory clutch, Collins Performance rear gearbox mount SUSPENSION Factory Fiesta ST dampers with Redline springs (BC Racing coilovers fitted since photoshoot), Summit front and rear strut braces BRAKES Front: K-Sport six-pot callipers with 304x28mm discs; rear: Focus ST170 carriers to allow for 280mm rear discs, HEL yellow braided lines WHEELS & TYRES 7.5x17in Pumaspeed Tracklite wheels in…

NEWS See what’s going down in the world of fast Fords... LOSS OF A LEGEND Prolific writer and Fast Ford’s longest-running contributor Graham Robson has sadly passed away. He had a close relationship with Ford at Boreham and its drivers for decades and remained an expert on the marque right up until his death. When it comes to the Blue Oval, Graham Robson had been there, done that and then sat down at a typewriter and written about it. Indeed, scan the Ford books on your shelves, and the chances are high that Graham had written the majority of them. The links with Ford’s motorsport department really kicked off in 1965, when Graham was working for Autocar and Ford suggested that he was co-driver for Roger Clark on the Welsh…

FORD STUFF The latest gear on the Blue Oval scene BC RACING MK4 FOCUS RM COILOVERS £1049 We’ve got a feeling that Mk4 Focus tuning is going to really take off this year – especially with upgrades like BC Racing’s new RM-MA Series coilover kit offering genuine performance improvements without compromising on everyday usability or reliability. BC Racing says the RM-MA is the kit it recommends for the best balance of performance and comfort, combining the ideal compromise of spring rate, ride height, top mount design and damping rates to suit the vast majority of applications. Full details of the kit can be found on the BC Racing website. www.bc-racing.co.uk MOUNTUNE MOUNTUNE m365 power upgrade, m365 software - £689, sports cat/ downpipe - £575, sports GPF - £525 Mountune has…