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�ֲ��ý Attends Ford Fair 2022

Sam — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:45:37 +0000

The team once again headed to Silverstone Circuit for one of the largest Ford shows of the year

The �ֲ��ý UK team headed to the iconic Silverstone Circuit on Sunday, 14 August for the annual Ford car show, Ford Fair.

Attracting over 20,000 attendees each year, Ford Fair is one of the largest Ford events on the calendar, with action both on and off the track throughout the day.

�ֲ��ý once again hosted a stand for the day, where the firm’s knowledgeable staff were on-hand to discuss the raft of braking products available for Ford models, including the all-new range of .

Also on the stand were three of the most iconic Ford Fiestas in the country, all of which proudly boast �ֲ��ý components – the firm’s ‘’ made famous from its own , ’s track day tool, and none other than ’s very own rallycross car (thanks to Mark McCann for supplying this car).

Thanks to everyone who came over to the stand for a chat and helped make the event such a success.

The �ֲ��ý team will be present at a number of other car and motorcycle-based events around the UK and beyond for the rest of the year, so keep your eyes peeled for more info.

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Track Day YouTuber Enjoys Apollo Balanced Brake Kit on Fiesta ST

Sam — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:41:48 +0000

Small screen star has enjoyed countless track days in his hot hatch since the upgrade

Welsh YouTube personality, Steve Edwards – more commonly known as ‘Spark Plug Steve’ – has documented his progress of modifying his Ford Fiesta ST over the last few years.

With impressive engine and chassis enhancements installed and several track days under his belt, Steve eventually began to look into improving the stopping power of his hot hatch.

Following a great experience with �ֲ��ý Racing’s RP-X track/race pad compound in the car’s factory calipers, Steve eventually went one step further by purchasing a 300mm Apollo Balanced Big Brake Kit.

This has now been installed on the vehicle for over a year, and he hasn’t looked back, as you can read below in Steve’s own words.

“In 2018, I started work on turning a ‘14 fiesta ST180 into a capable track car that I could have fun using on track days throughout the UK.

“The one hurdle to overcome was the standard brakes are quite small at 280mm and overheat quite easily when used hard on track. I tried various pads over the next year or so and they were all disappointing for various reasons. Some were disappointing in performance and others were let down by their poor value for money, even when their performance was good.

“I then discovered �ֲ��ý’s RP-X pads which promised great track performance at an affordable price. They absolutely delivered and my new pad of choice was put to use in the standard front caliper of the fiesta.

“I never suffered any fade or loss of performance on track and was blown away that I’d found an affordable pad to use.

“I then had the opportunity to move up to the full �ֲ��ý Apollo BBK. I chose the 300mm version with RP-X front pads and then added �ֲ��ý’s Bluestuff pads to the rear with the Premium discs.

“The braking performance is truly amazing on track. The braking feel is improved, the car’s stability under braking is improved and best off all, they never fade or want to give up, no matter how hard I push on track.

“My experience of �ֲ��ý over the last 18 months has been incredible and I will continue to choose �ֲ��ý every time.”

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Apollo Balanced Big Brake Kit

Representing the ultimate upgrade in braking performance, offering significant reductions in stopping distances whether used on road or on track.

RP-X Track/Race Pads

Following the hugely successful launch of RP-1, �ֲ��ý Racing increases its motorsport brake pad range with the introduction of our latest ultra-high-performance track & race material, RP-X.

Bluestuff NDX Pads

A high friction sport and race material that now has R90 approval on almost all fitments for the EU. This compound is therefore the perfect choice for vehicles driven hard on the road or track days.

Premium Brake Discs

An OE-quality replacement disc, made of the finest grade iron and a perfect replacement disc for any car. The highest integrity and product quality on the aftermarket.

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�ֲ��ý’s Ultimate Fiesta Build – Part 11: Track Shakedown

ebcbrakes2021 — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:42:01 +0000

We’ve undertaken an epic project that will see us develop one of the most formidable Fiesta STs in the country

Now it’s reaching its final stages, we’ve decided to look back at how our ‘Ultimate Fiesta Build’ project has unfolded over the last few months by bringing you our build articles that were originally featured in Fast Ford magazine. This week, it’s Part 11, where we head back to the track with some very special guests…

Remember: you can now sign up to WIN the car in a charity raffle competition, with all proceeds going to the Rays of Sunshine children’s charity. to enter.

Ultimate Fiesta So Far

The last few months have mainly been filled with us having our heads stuck under our ‘Ultimate Fiesta Build’ charity giveaway project, attempting to make it the very best Mk7 ST around.

We think it’s safe to say that we’re getting there with our goal – the car now boasting just shy of 400bhp and featuring a raft of chassis, braking and safety upgrades to ensure it’s an all-round hoot to pilot!

Because of this, we thought it was about time we treated ourselves to some more track action in the hot hatch – giving us a valuable chance to see how all the hard work translates when the car is driven hard out on the circuit.

It’s why you could find us recently returning to Wiltshire’s , this time with some familiar faces and other high-performance machinery to pit the Fezza against.

The first job was to give the car a bit of a shakedown on the rain-soaked 1.85-mile race track. It was great to instantly feel how much faster, tauter and more downright capable the pocket rocket felt – undoubtedly infinitely faster than when we brought it to this circuit in near-stock form, whilst retaining the handling and stopping capabilities to match.

Next up, Ford YouTuber was invited out on track with his Stage 2-modified ST. Also rocking an , Steve had the time of his life battling against our tamed BTCC racing driver, Jake Hill, who was behind the wheel of our Fiesta and showing Steve some on-track tricks and tips. Jake commented on how the in our car was a particularly strong point in helping put the power down, especially in the treacherous conditions we faced.

After this, it was time for the big one: putting our Ford up against our R35 Nissan GT-R development vehicle. With Jake Hill once again in the Fiesta and our in-house test driver piloting the Japanese super-coupe, this would promise to be an extremely interesting set of battles indeed.

The first test was a simple 0-60mph sprint on the damp Tarmac. Unsurprisingly, the 550bhp GT-R’s trick 4WD system meant it performed the launch in just 4.4 seconds, with our FWD manual Fezza taking 6.2 seconds to achieve the same speed.

A 60-0mph brake test followed. This time, the Fiesta’s lighter weight and big brake kit came into their own, with a 66ft stopping distance compared to the bulkier GT-R’s 88ft.

Finally, it was what we’d all been waiting for – a handful of hot laps of the circuit. With the Fiesta taking an early lead and the GT-R hot on its tails throughout, it incredibly managed to retain this position throughout the race, illustrating just how much the modifications we’ve added to the car have transformed it.

As the sun began to set, we were greeted by one last contender – a full-blown BRSCC Fiesta Championship race car, which went out in the hands of local driver Adam Higgins against Jake Hill in our car. It was fascinating to see how a heavily modified road car fared against a full-blown race car on race tyres and you can see the outcome of this battle by heading to ��ԴǷ�…

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