Innehållsförteckning för February 2017 från Fast Ford

WHAT’S HOT FOR 2017… With the new year upon us, we take a look at what 2017 has in store for the Ford fan… Pic: Gary Hawkins MOTORSPORT 2017 looks to be a promising year for the Ford motorsport fan. Fast Ford will continue to support the Motorbase Performance team as they campaign not one, but three Focus STs in the BTCC this year! Building on the huge success of winning both the Independent Team and Independent Driver Championships last year, everyone has firmly got their sights set on lifting the overall Championship trophies this year. Motorbase boss, David Bartrum, has even taken the decision to postpone racing the team’s Aston Martins in the GT series’ they have enjoyed so much success in over recent years just so the entire…

READERS CARS Engine swapped, or styled to the max? Send us your modded Blue Ovals! DANNY CRANE MK2 FOCUS RS You’d be hard pressed to call the Mk2 RS subtle, especially if, like Danny Crane, you opt for one in Ultimate Green. But he’s kept the exterior mods to a minimum and it’s only the RS500 black alloys that hint that this RS may not be completely standard. The eagle-eyed may spot the lairy KMS ‘Thunderstorm’ exhaust peeking out of the back, but it’s under the bonnet where Danny has really gone to town. With a brilliant mix of colour coding and extensive hydrodipping it’s a real feast for the eyes. It’s not extensively modified, but the AS manifold, Turbosmart dump valve and K&N induction kit all do their bit…

UK MUSCLE 650BHP SAPH COSSIE NEXT MONTH COMING UP IN fast ford Insane rear- weapon CARBON–CLAD MUSTANG Beautiful next generation muscle car PERFECT COSSIE 300bhp EsCos has got it all RS500 RACER Andy Rouse-inspired touring car ON SALE 27TH JANUARY Grab yours from the Kelsey Shop: shop.kelsey.co.uk/issue/list/publication/FTF PLUS • V8 MUSTANG TEST DRIVE • BUYING GUIDE: FIESTA XR2 • FITTING FOCUS RS LOWERING SPRINGS • CAR OF THE YEAR WINNER • MUSTANG MEET • HAMPSHIRE RSOC CLUB MEET • AND MORE!…

S2 RS TURBO HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAG ’UN When Paul Spreadbury reached a turning point in the build-up of his RS Turbo, he chose the performance path. And he soon discovered that power corrupts… Words: Dan Bevis Photos: Matt Woods Forced induction is losing its mystique in 2016. Back in the 1980s and ’90s, a turbocharged car was an aspirational and exciting thing; manufacturers stuck massive ‘Turbo’ decals all over their hot streetracer models. Those little whistlin’ snails symbolised bravery, passion and, most of all, effervescent thrust. As Jeremy Clarkson famously explained the process, “exhaust gases go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens, and you go faster”. This used to be the stuff of dreams. Nowadays, of course, everything’s turbocharged, and manufacturers boast about how turbos are…

MK1 FOCUS RS SWEET LIKE K ANDY Ryan Wilkinson’s immaculate 417bhp Focus RS is inspired by a two-time Fast Ford feature car… Words: Dan Goodyer Photos: Chris Wallbank We can all remember the first time a car really grabbed our attention. For me, it was watching fire-spitting Rallycross RS200s at Lydden Hill as a youngster. That probably played a big part in what I do for living now. I was mesmerised by the noise, the speed, even the smell of exotic fuel and burning rubber. For 21 year-old Geordie Ryan Wilkinson, his moment of inspiration came from a passenger ride in his father-in-law Steven’s Focus RS Mk1. “Up until that point I’d been a fan of Cossies, and I preferred the Focus RS Mk2 to the original,” admits Ryan, “but…

WHAT THE EXPERTS THINK We ask 8 leading characters from all corners of the fast Ford scene for their opinions on the year ahead… REVO What they do: Tuning company specialising in software and hardware upgrades. “Whilst we’re looking forward to the release of our Stage 2 Focus RS package this year, and then pushing things further by continuing our development with the Mk3 Focus RS, it’s actually going to be the little 1.0-litre EcoBoost vehicles that start making a big impact in the market… Okay so they’re never going to be headline-grabbing cars, but that little engine has loads of potential. Setup a stock car with Stage 1 software and they come alive; put on a full Stage 2 package and they really are very capable, offering great performance…

RS500 FIGHT CLUB Race cars don’t come a lot more aggressive than Thundersaloons. And Ali McMillan’s RS500 Cosworth, with its light weight, massive horsepower and comically wide hips, is definitely spoiling for a rumble… Words: Dan Bevis Photos: Ade Brannan You know what the first rule of Fight Club is. It’s one of modern cinema’s greatest memes. ‘You do not talk about Fight Club.’ And this is a rule that applies directly to motorsport too: in the smoky crucible of automotive pugilism, you never reveal your specs. The ins-and-outs of your engine, the means you’ve developed to make it handle and stop, these are all closely-guarded secrets. Or, at least, they should be. If you give away the farm to your rivals, you’ll have no competitive edge. The first rule…

AWESOME AUDIO IN-CAR APPS We live in a world that is constantly connected, a time when notifications are always on. Welcome to a world of multimedia that will leave you loving every journey… In the past few years, smart phone connectivity for your car has moved forward leaps and bounds. This is the year twenty seventeen and your in-car app game should reflect the present. With the introductions of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you can now use your Apple or Android device in your car whilst on the move in a safe a legal way. Happy days, right? APPLE CARPLAY CarPlay is the smarter, safer in-vehicle interface to operate your iPhone, and now reaches another level by being featured in cars and multimedia receivers. CarPlay takes the things you…

PRODUCTS NEW STUFF LATEST GEAR ON THE BLUE OVAL SCENE POWERVALVE MK3 FOCUS RS DOWNPIPE £800 This large diameter downpipe and high-flow 200 cell sports cat is Powerflow’s first offering for the Mk3 Focus RS. The unit is made from 304 grade stainless steel, and crucially is 90mm in diameter compared to the original 70mm diameter downpipe, including the flexi coupler. In addition, the downpipe allows a 200 cell sports cat to be relocated to the underside of the car, which helps significantly reduce the exhaust back pressure behind the turbo. The downpipe is then finished with thermal wrap to maintain the highest possible exhaust gas temperature and lowest radiated heat signature to help keep under-bonnet temps as cool as possible. For more info visit the website. www.powervalve.co.uk DIAMONDBRITE WATERLESS…

FIESTA ST TURBO GREAT EXPECTATIONS When Sitech Racing set about turbocharging this widebody Mk6 Fiesta ST, their first task was being realistic about its limitations… Words: Dan Goodyer Photos: Ade Brannan Whatever fast Ford you want to tune, there will always be a weak spot. You can’t demand the engine to produce twice its original output and just put up with it indefinitely, or repeatedly stamp on brakes designed to work from cold and expect them to work at high temperatures on a trackday without fading or boiling over. Indeed, the word “tuning” reflects exactly what we’re all trying to achieve here; to improve what the factory-spec car is capable of, while introducing the fewest compromises possible. This delicate balancing act can turn even a relatively humble Fiesta into a…

YEAR IN NUMBERS THE YEAR IN NUMBERS Fun facts and figures about Fast Ford in 2016 80 TOTAL NUMBER OF FEATURE CARS NUMBER OF DIFFERENT MODELS FEATURED: AVERAGE BHP OF FEATURE CARS: ESCORT COSWORTH 602 SIERRA COSWORTH 461 MUSTANG 456 FOCUS MK2 429 FOCUS MK1 423 SAPPHIRE COSWORTH 390 FOCUS MK3 330 SIERRA XR4X4 300 FIESTA MK7 298 FIESTA MK6 243 ORION 240 FIESTA MK3 228 ESCORT MK3 227 MONDEO 220 ESCORT MK4 212 FIESTA MK2 160   327 AVERAGE BHP OF A FEATURE CAR 26,181 TOTAL BHP OF FEATURE CARS 2014 AVERGAE TOTAL BHP OF FEATURE CARS PER ISSUE MOST POWERFUL FEATURE CARS: 820 BHP OF THE MOST POWERFUL FEATURE CAR (Tom Blackwood’s Escort Cosworth) 741 BHP OF THE 2ND MOST POWERFUL FEATURE CAR (Tim Sandhu’s Escort Cosworth) 700…

BUYER’S GUIDE FOCUS RS500 Words: Dan Williamson Photos: Matt Woods “As the pinnacle of the Mk2Focus RS development, the 500 is the one to have” VITAL STATS MADE 2010 PRICE WHEN NEW £35,450 PRICE NOW £30,000 to £60,000 TOP SPEED 165mph POWER 346bhp @ 6400rpm TORQUE 339lb.ft @ 2500-4500rpm 0-60 5.4 seconds NUMBER BUILT 500 (101 UK sales); 12-or-so pre-production/press cars RS500. The most evocative name in the fast Ford world. The ultimate RS. The brand that means rarity, maximum performance and pure investment potential. Everyone knows RS500 equals expensive, and the Focus-based version is quickly catching its Sierra RS500 predecessor. Okay, the Focus RS500 was more limited-edition run-out model than motorsport homologation special, but that hasn’t stopped it from becoming one of the most desirable Blue Ovals money can…

STAY CONNECTED WITH APPLE CARPLAY AND THE KENWOOD DNX8160DABS We depend on our mobile devices now more than ever. We use them to communicate so many aspects of our daily lives, to organise our routine, to express our creativity and to entertain. They have become essential companions in our busy lives, so why should this stop while we are in our cars? The fantastic Kenwood DNX8160DABS comes complete with Apple CarPlay, a smart and safe in-vehicle interface to operate your iPhone while on the move. This means if you have a car with a double DIN sized car stereo you can quickly and easily make the upgrade to Kenwood and get CarPlay in your ride right now. This is the very latest in tech that will allow you to manage…