Innehållsförteckning för May 2017 från Fast Ford

WELCOME TO THE MAY ISSUE! “Doing this job I get to see some incredibly impressive Blue Ovals. I’ve been lucky enough to see everything from rally-spec RS200s, genuine ex-BTCC Sierra Cosworth RS500s, 200mph Sapphire Cosworths, 9-second Escorts, 989bhp Cossiepowered 4x4 Focuses, right through to the very latest crop of insane five-pot Focuses, EcoBoost STs, and even massive 5.0-litre V8 Mustangs! And we’ve got plenty more in the pipeline to bring you throughout the rest of the year, and beyond, too! But despite the obvious attraction of these headlines figures, owning a fast Ford is not just about who’s got the biggest dyno graph! It’s about enjoying the thrill and excitement of driving! So that’s why this issue is dedicated to the ‘road warriors’; cars that don’t grab the headlines with…

WIN! MOUNTUNE MP215 UPGRADE! WIN FIESTA ST mountune MP215 UPGRADE! Enter our competition to win a fantastic mountune MP215 performance upgrade for your Fiesta ST thanks to Cuff Miller… The Mk7 Fiesta ST is a fantastic little car straight off the production line, but the famed MP215 performance package from mountune takes things to the next level! The headline figures increase from the stock 180PS to a more punchy 215PS, but it’s the increased mid-range power that you really notice from behind the wheel! The MP215 continues to pull all the way to the redline, offering a much more enthusiastic driving experience without compromising any of the everyday drivability of the standard car. And the best bit about the MP215 is that it doesn’t affect the manufacturer’s warranty at all…

S2 RS TURBO THE DEVIL WITHIN Cameron Cook’s S2 RST may look relatively unassuming, but there’s a whole lot of mischief bubbling away beneath the surface. It’s certainly come a long way from the ragged heap that exploded the first time he took it out… Words: Dan Bevis Photos: Ade Brannan When it comes to taking on a retro project car like this Series 2 RS Turbo, there are three fundamental schools of thought: firstly, there are the concours purists; those that will travel to the ends of the Earth to hunt down the period-correct factory wrap for their wiring and will baulk at the idea of having the wrong colour fluid in their washer bottle on the showground. Secondly, there are those who will take the old-school base as…

IN ASSOCIATION WITH BILSTEIN THE LOWDOWN: SUSPENSION We take a trip to see suspension innovators BILSTEIN so they can talk us through the various different products available... Words and photos: Scene Media BILSTEIN is a name synonymous with Ford tuning, so we headed to Leicester to meet up with their UK Aftermarket Manager, Aaron Quilter. Having been at the UK company from its early beginnings in 2000, Aaron is very proud to be what is known at the company internally, as a ‘BILSTEINer’. You only need take a swift glance at the place to see why he has every right to be more than satisfied with his chosen working environment. BILSTEIN UK is like a military operation. So, how has BILSTEIN built one of the most recognisable brands in the…

SAPPHIRE COSWORTH SIMPLE IS AS SIMPLE DOES From Escorts to Sierras, Danny Curtis tells us why he’s a Ford man through and through... Words: Danni Bagnall Photos: Matt Richardson The modified car game is something that continually evolves; one year you’re running brightly coloured neons and the next you’re polishing the most complicated set of splits you could find on the market. My point being, the car ‘scene’ is forever changing, which is what is so cool about this passion. The owner of this beautiful Sapphire Cosworth you currently see sprawled across these pages, however, has taken it back to basics, making a classic even more classic – and we bloody love it! There’s something to be said for a car that doesn’t need a whopping great spoiler, an engine…

NEWS NEW FIESTA ST NEXT GEN FIESTA ST THE NEXT GENERATION MK8 FIESTA ST HAS BEEN UNVEILED AT THE GENEVA MOTOR SHOW RECENTLY, AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT’S GOING TO BE AWESOME…! “THE NEW 1.5-LITRE ENGINE WILL PRODUCE 200PS AND 290NM TORQUE” The current outgoing Mk7 Fiesta ST is the best Fiesta yet; a bold statement, but one that’s hard to disagree with. Which means that the next generation Mk8 Fiesta ST is going to need to be something very special if it’s going to top its predecessor. Thankfully, from the first glimpse of the all-new Mk8 ST at the Geneva Motor Show recently it looks like Ford have picked up where the Mk7 ST left off with the new Mk8 version, taking inspiration from the Mk3 Focus RS with…

REPSOL ESCORT COSWORTH MAKING SAINZ OF IT ALL Ross Erskin explains how an Imperial Blue Escort Cossie became a Group A rally car, that is a WRC replica, with numberplates and driven mainly at racing circuits on trackdays! Words: Dan Goodyer Photos: Ade Brannan Confusing isn’t it? If you had to read the intro several times just to make sense of it, you’re probably not alone. The story behind this tyreshreddin’ Escort Cosworth is tricky to explain. To be fair, it’s very rare that the build of any Fast Ford feature car is straightforward. That’s what happens when people recount years of hard graft and spec changes, then we try to share all this info over just a few pages. A job that’s made both easier and more difficult in…

MOTORBASE / FOCUS BTCC TESTING, TESTING… The Motorbase team head to Portugal for some warm weather testing ahead of the 2017 BTCC season… No, it’s not an excuse for a jolly-up in the sun! The warm-weather test program is a vital part of our race season; success or failure in these tests can determine what kind of year we’re going to have ahead of us. The fact that we choose to do it at the sun-drenched Algarve International Circuit in Portugal and not a freezing-cold and soaking-wet Brands Hatch is just an added bonus! But all joking aside, these warm-weather tests are a crucial part of our preparations for the 2017 season. And when we’re looking to test specific areas of the car’s performance we need to ensure repeatable, consistent…

HOW TO FIT... AUTO SPECIALISTS FOCUS RS INTAKE We show you how to fit one of Auto Specialists’ Stage 2 induction kits for the Mk3 Focus RS… Photos Aron Vickers As fantastic as the mighty Mk3 Focus RS is, the basic principals of engine tuning still apply. That means that the stock air filter should be one of the first areas to improve for anyone looking to increase the power output of their RS. Increasing the amount of fresh, cool air an engine receives not only improves performance but also acts as the foundation for all future tuning work to build upon too. And that’s exactly what Auto Specialists have been concentrating on with their new Stage 2 Induction Kit for the Mk3 Focus RS. By totally redesigning the intake…

FAST TECH NEW STUFF LATEST GEAR ON THE BLUE OVAL SCENE GAZ 2WD COSWORTH ‘GOLD’ COILOVERS £1115 GAZ are currently re-launching their famous ‘Gold’ series coil-over range, and the most recent kit to hit the market is for the 2WD Cosworth models. The new versions now feature a black zinc plating to protect against corrosion and ensure a long service life, while retaining the 60mm range of ride height adjustment and adjustable damping rates that the original Gold series was famed for. All new units are individually tested before dispatch, and even come with a two-year warranty. For further details visit their website. www.gazshocks.com BURTON POWER DURATEC DRY-SUMP KIT £1074 Burton Power are now offering a complete dry-sump kit for the Duratec range of engines. As a single pressure, single…

FOCUS COSWORTH PICK ‘N’ MIX Don’t be fooled into thinking that this is a rebadged ST170 – you’re looking at a fast Focus that’s heading north of 330bhp thanks to a heavily modified chassis designed to house the engine, transmission and suspension of a donor Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4… Words: Dan Furr Photos: Adrian Brannan As far as ambitious restomod projects go, David Richards’ Focus ST170 is up there with the best of ‘em. Packing a tuned Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 powertrain and Focus RS body parts (not to mention a tidy lick of fresh paint), this seam-welded stunner has been a three-year labour of love for its creator, although it’s far from the first big build he’s carried out. “I bought a Mk2 Escort 1.3GL that became a flat-fronted…

BUYER’S GUIDE MONDEO ST220 Words: Dan Williamson “The ST220drives more like a German grand tourer than a humdrum repmobile” It’s not just any old Mondeo. The ST220 is a prime example of what Ford does best: turning an accomplished family car into a truly great sports saloon. Packed with poise, performance and luxurious equipment, the ST220 drives more like a German grand tourer than a humdrum repmobile. Today, 15 years after it was launched, the fastest-ever Mondeo is still regarded as one of Ford’s finest-ever all-rounders. It packs an almighty punch for a purchase price of pennies. Available from May 2002, the ST220 was named to match its Sports Technology styling and 223bhp Duratec ST engine – an American-sourced three-litre V6 with reworked induction system and dual-intake airbox. The result…

fast ford LOCAL HEROES HAMPSHIRE STs DYNO DAY The guys and gals from the Hampshire STs group show what they’ve got on the rollers... WORDS AND PICS Matthew Dear WHO Hampshire STs WHERE Devil Developments, Littlehampton. When winter hits the UK the show scene slows down, but with such an enthusiastic following the Blue Oval scene doesn’t hibernate over the colder months! Instead we move inside and out of the rain! Which is what the guys and gals at the Hampshire STs group did recently, with a meet held at Devil Developments. The colder temperatures were perfect for owners wanting to strap their cars on the dyno for a quick power run – remember colder air is denser, and therefore makes more power! The car park was full of Ford’s…