Innehållsförteckning för September 2024 från Fast Ford

INTRO SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE! Well, I think it’s fair to say that summer’s well underway… although depending on which day you happen to be reading this, that may equate to scorching sunburn or torrential downpours. And you know what summer brings? That’s right, show season! The UK show scene has really got itself back on track after all the Covid weirdness and the subsequent lull thereafter; indeed, 2024 looks like the most packed event calendar we’ve seen in many years, rising well above pre-pandemic levels. It’s clear that the great British public love little more than to get out and about on the weekend and enjoy their automotive hobby with like-minded enthusiasts. For us Ford fans, there’s so much to enjoy this year – and the jewel in the crown…

SHOW GUIDE 2024 HOW TO PREVENT LSPI In the world of modern engines, there’s one issue that has Ford tuners and enthusiast owners on high alert – low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI). This abnormal combustion event can cause catastrophic damage to your engine, but we’ve teamed up with Ford Fair sponsors and engine lubricant experts at Liqui Moly to delve into what LSPI is, why it matters, and most importantly, top tips on how to prevent it. WHAT IS LSPI? Let’s start by understanding what LSPI really is. LSPI (low-speed pre-ignition) is a form of abnormal combustion that can occur in turbocharged, direct-injection gasoline engines. It’s an issue we’ve seen several Ford EcoBoost engines suffer from, ranging from the small 1.0-litre three-cylinder Fox engine, right through the large-capacity 2.3-litre version found in…

SHOW GUIDE 2024 DETAILING GUIDE: CLEANING BODYWORK The wash is the most crucial part of any detail, big or small – it lays the foundation for everything that comes after. Whether you’re setting up for a big decon and correction detail or just washing away the remains of a week’s worth of commuting on a previously detailed car, we believe everything else is irrelevant if you can’t get the wash stage right. First, ask yourself what level of wash you require and then start with choosing your shampoo. Most true detailers want a shampoo that simply cleans, because (and rightly so) they want the protection and water behaviour from the sealant or wax to be on top rather than something else that is water-based to add a short-lasting visual effect.…

SHOW GUIDE 2024 Ford Fair is for Blue Ovals of all ages, and there’s a dedicated area celebrating all things old-school. Here you’ll find a host of classic clubs and an array of retro legends on display, so there’s sure to be something for everyone. Plus, Classic Ford magazine will be offering all sorts of goodies, from t-shirts to subscriptions. If you love your classics, this is the place to be! ON DISPLAY CAR Mk2 Granada Estate OWNER James Ellis QUICK SPEC 2.8 V6, lowered, Mercedes rims ON DISPLAY CAR Anglia 105E OWNER Dave Munns QUICK SPEC ST170, Type-9 ’box, Monza Blue ON DISPLAY CAR Sierra 4×4 Ghia Estate OWNER Paul and Reg Harwood QUICK SPEC Fully restored ON DISPLAY CAR Mk2 Cortina OWNER Richard Green QUICK SPEC 2.0-litre Zetec,…

The NAPA Racing UK team has established itself as the benchmark team in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship in a very short space of time. Having clinched the drivers’ title with Ash Sutton last year, as well as the teams and manufacturers’ crowns, the team had high hopes for 2024. After Oulton Park and the end of the first half of the season, the team has once more been fighting for honours but it has been a much tougher fight than in 2023. Cataclean-backed Dan Rowbottom, one of the teams four drivers, explains: “Before the 2023 season, we spent a lot of time advancing the car during the winter. We really overhauled every element and came out all guns blazing. Now there isn’t much else we can change,…

Ever wanted to see your car appear in all its glory in the printed pages of a Ford tuning magazine? Well, if so, all you need to do is ask! Simply email us, or post a picture of your car on our Facebook or Instagram pages and add the hashtag ‘#printmyford’, and each month we’ll choose our favourites and print them in this aptly named feature. Alternatively, drop us an email with a couple of pics, a full spec list of any mods and upgrades, and a few details about your time with the car to fastford.ed@kelsey.co.uk with the subject heading ‘print my ford’ and we’ll pick our favourites for a slightly more detailed review each month too. In order for us to print your Ford please ensure all images…

SHOW GUIDE 2024 A name that will no doubt be familiar to many in the Ford scene, Laird Performance is a Ford specialist tuning development centre, with an online e-commerce shop where enthusiasts can buy modifications and bespoke tuning products. Laird also has an impressive workshop with an in-house dyno to provide parts fitting and rolling road tuning – and in addition, they can provide end-user tuning tools, which means customers can tune their cars from home with Ross Laird running logs and sending revisions – along with a dealer network around the country who offer Laird’s proprietary software and hardware. This year Laird Performance is Ford Fair’s official headline partner and will be providing tuning on the day, so make sure you pop along and say hello! To further…

SHOW GUIDE 2024 Mick Head is pleasingly candid when we ask him why he chose to build an Escort Cosworth race car. “Why wouldn’t I?” he laughs, “I like being poor and stressed!” While the hardcore aesthetic and incredible spec list of this Martini-liveried Cossie may speak of a grizzled old circuit hound, it’s interesting to note that Mick actually only started racing last year, joining the Modified Ford Series just in time to catch the last round of the season. But it’s fair to say that this passion runs deep, its tendrils spiralling way back to the eighties. “I’ve always been a lover of cars ever since I was young,” he assures us. “I had several Minis I was rebuilding, and as I got older my collection grew to…

SHOW GUIDE 2024 Maxton Design UK is part of the global brand, Maxton Design. Our range of aftermarket car styling parts are available on a diverse range of vehicle brands, and it is our desire to innovate that allows us to consistently provide new designs for existing cars and new models alike. Driven by our overwhelming love for cars, Maxton Design Ltd is the UK’s largest distributor of unique automotive styling kits. We began operating in 2012 after noticing the demand for practical and aesthetically pleasing exterior car modifications in the UK. We now assist in the global distribution of Maxton Design products and have succeeded in making the company a well-known name within the car community. No order is too big or small, so whether you are interested in…

SHOW GUIDE 2024 From an early age I’ve had a passion for cars, thanks to my dad. He’s always prided himself on how well his cars are kept. Even though the Fiesta is my first Ford, it’s not the first one I can remember in the family, my mum and dad having had a selection of Orions and Fiestas during my childhood. Having found this Fiesta it wasn’t long before the modifying bug started to itch away at me, starting with the Mountune MP215 and billet quick-shift. With this done the bug was starting to bite, and it didn’t take long for me to add a Triple R Composites splitter, anthracite Team Dynamics 1.2s and Eibach Pro springs. At this point it was safe to say I was over the…

Modification culture has always gone hand-in-hand with American muscle cars, and the model ranges have perennially bristled with factory-modded options aimed at people who want the best possible version of the Mustang in question while also retaining OEM reliability. The most focused manifestation of this is the long-running relationship between the Ford Motor Company and Shelby American Inc., a partnership fostered way back in the 1960s when the Mustang was still a fresh-faced youngster. The world’s best-selling sports car, the Mustang has been an integral part of the motoring landscape since its big reveal at the New York World’s Fair in 1964. Indeed, the story of the ’Stang is a pretty incredible one: still available as a new model today, it’s America’s best-selling sports car of the last fifty years,…

SHOW GUIDE 2024 DRIFT TAXIS This year, Ford Fair is stepping up its game with the introduction of an exciting new feature: Drift Taxis. Visitors will now have the opportunity to hop into the passenger seat and experience the exhilarating rush of drifting first-hand, all while being expertly guided by seasoned professionals at the helm. It’s a chance to fully immerse yourself in the adrenaline-pumping world of sideways action, feeling the intense G-forces and dopamine surge as the car skilfully navigates each corner. So, don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the thrill of drifting like never before at Ford Fair. Advance passenger rides are only £35 each, saving £5 on the on-the-day price. STREET ELITE The show-and-shine competition, sponsored by Auto Finesse, brings together the best examples…

SHOW GUIDE 2024 Situated right in the heart of the show, Fast Ford magazine’s stand is sure to impress with its huge variety of feature cars. Some of them have appeared in the magazine in the past, some will feature in the future, and a number of them are in this very issue! The display covers all corners of the fast Ford scene; old and new, with everything from track monsters and big-power builds to show-stopping concours cars and nimble B-road blasters. The Fast Ford stand is always a real highlight of the show, buzzing with activity, and it’s your chance to meet the team behind the mag. You’ll also find a great selection of magazines, t-shirts, collectible bookazines and merch available to buy. ON DISPLAY CAR Mk2 Escort OWNER…

SHOW GUIDE 2024 We all remember those heartbreaking days of witnessing cool cars driving around and wondering how their owners could afford them. In fact, that probably still applies to some of us today! These days many new cars are bought through PCP or finance of some description which means it’s worryingly achievable to purchase a car with a price tag beyond your means, but back in the ’80s it was less of a done thing. “I loved the XR3i from when it was first launched,” recalls Tony Ruane. “The problem was I just couldn’t afford one and used to feel very jealous of those that could.” Sadly, Tony had to make do with a hearing aid beige Hillman Imp as his first car, a scrapyard dodger that had been…