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Grant Mcaulay - Fiesta RS turbo
Grant first got his hands on this gorgeous
little RS Turbo less than a year ago, but it was nothing like it is here. It
was a bought as a rolling shell, which Grant has completely stripped,
refurbished, and rebuilt. The engine was duly overhauled too, and of course
didn't go back as standard.
Fiesta
RS turbo
Instead the T2-powered 1.6-liter CVH has
been given a new lease of life thanks to a Scorpion exhaust, Pipercross air
filter, and Superchips 165 chip. The whole thing was completed in just a month,
so that Grant could take it to the West RSOC Regional Day. Given that it was
built in super-quick time, the fact it's so clean underneath is very
impressive, while the RS 7-spokes are the icing on the cake.
Stephen Cottam - Fiesta Zetec S TDCi
Fiesta
Zetec S TDCi
We're often faced with some tough
decisions. Do I go for the economy of a diesel? Or the aggressive looks of the
sporty model? Well, Stephen has the answer go for the diesel model as a base,
and then transform the way it looks. He's done just that, thanks to a Triple R
front splitter and bonnet lip, Gloss Black vinyl strategically placed to mimic
the design of the Focus RS, and some Fiesta ST alloys re-sprayed in Gloss
Black. It's a great looking car that also does big MPG. Winner!
Laura Brazener - Fiesta ZS
When it comes to modifying motors we can
safely say that it's usually male-dominated. To most women 'modifying' usually
means painting everything pink or covering it in stickers.
Well, Laura is different. And listen up
boys, as you can learn a lot from what she's done to her little Zetec S Fiesta.
First up, the stock 1.6-liter motor has been ditched in favor of the Puma's
1.7-liter unit. The handling's been taken care of thanks to a substantial drop
on coilovers and some rear axle spacers to increase the track width. Laura's
even been busy loading the Fiesta up with toys too - most impressive of which
is the Omex launch control system, which not only pops and bangs to an
addictive note, but also significantly reduces the 0-60mph time too. No 'Powered
by Fairy Dust' stickers here. Nice.
Dallas Murray - Focus ST
Focus
ST
With the latest generation of Focus ST only
being offered in five- door guise it has prompted many people to think about
combining the thrill of a fast car with the practicality of a family car - but
don't forget, the original ST was also available with an extra set of doors
too! And, if like Dallas, you spend your cash in the right areas you can easily
have a car that's the best of both worlds, combining performance and practicality.
Dallas has treated his ST to a Dream Science
Mod X remap and CAIS, Milltek exhaust, and Auto Specialists inlet manifold.
Some Australian-spec XR5 badges and Gloss Black are all it needs to toughen up
the looks, and there you have it-a car with enough grunt to put a smile on even
the most solemn of faces, yet enough space to make it a sensible daily driver.
Peter Lancett - Focus 1.8
Focus
1.8
Peter's Focus may only be a humble
1.8-liter Zetec, but thanks to some 'OEM-plus' style mods he's been busy up-speccing
to create the car that he really wants. The engine hasn't been ignored with a
K&N filter and cat-back exhaust ensuring it breathes easy, but it's the
tweaks such as the full heated leather interior, ST170 grille and spot lights,
I7in alloys, and Eibach springs that all combine to give this Focus a
'better-than- factory' spec list. And it doesn't stop there, as Peter's
planning a rear disc conversion. He also has a cheeky 'Dad' number plate -
we're assuming 52 isn't his age...
Mick Parr - S2 RS turbo
S2
RS turbo
The Escort RS Turbo has formed part of the
staple diet for the fast Ford fan for the last 20 years, and it's good to see
that thanks to guys like Mick its following is still just as strong. Mick's
mint example is running 213bhp, and that's sticking with the 1.6-liter CVH -
proper old school power. That power plant is kept looking its best with a
selection of under bonnet bling and dress up parts. It's a very tidy example of
theMk2 RS Turbo, with nice mods that enhance both the looks and performance.
