All,

My apologies for the delay.

The new version of the Garage system is online. It will feel slightly different to the old one, however offers all the same features. The difference being this system is actively being developed which means it will be improved on over the coming year.

If you find any problems, then please let us know in this thread.

Regards

Jim

All,

Just to make you aware the Garage System is now offline whilst we upgrade the system. Please bear with us as this may take a few days to complete.

The system, once complete will perform and look the same as the current one, we will then within the next few weeks further upgrade the system adding some new features.

Regards

FiestaSTOC.com Team.

Last year we Focustoc.com had a stand at this show. Its held at Billing Aquadrome nr Northampton. It was a good laid back family event, ok there isnt track times and sprints to watch but theyll be quite a few clubs in attendance and perfect excuse for a BBQ, well as long as it isnt raining, lol. Theres also an interclub tug of war, lol.

no money needs to be paid up front for this show as its pay on gate only, some of us are going to be camping there as we have our own designated field for camping and for the show. Its circa £10 i think for entry. Theres also a travel lodge right outside the front gate.

Let me know your thoughts guys.

Adam.

All,

Due to a security issue with the previous shoutbox, which could potentially lead to the hacking of the website, along with a number of bugs that I was unable to resolve, we have now installed a new "temporary" version of the shoutbox.

You will find the shoutbox will "grey out / dim" after a period of time without use. This will mean you will not see updated shouts until you either shout again, or become active on the forums... for obvious reasons this is to keep the server resources low... yes it will lead to some frustration due to not seeing updated shout if you are not active... that I'm afraid it is here to stay until the official version of the shoutbox is ready... if you want a full on chat system, then please use the club chat system or MSN.

You will now also find you can close the shoutbox (for those who dont wish to view it) by clicking on the blue arrow at the top right.

The club staff are currently reviewing the club rules based around the shoutbox. These will be updated and posted up for your attention soon... please be aware we will be applying a new banning policy for users who continue to abuse the system.

The following can be used in the shoutbox:

/me
/custom command = /me custom command
/ignore user
/unignore user

Jim

Hello all,

Just to update you on a few changes that have been made to the forum recently. The first being a new signature limit being in place, and the second being a new icon to let you know which topics you've posted in.

Signature Limit:

Due to the high volume of traffic the club receives and the number of regular members, we have had to adopt a new system for signature sizes to ensure the smooth running of the forums and to prevent the distortion of the forum pages by images too large.

The signature limit is now 400 x 60 pixels and 4 lines of text at 80 characters per line.

Could we please ask you to resize your signature to meet those requirements as soon as possible.

In the case of uploading a new signature, if the above specifications aren't met then it will not allow you to change the signature.

All members will be given a period of 1 week in which to change the size of their signatures before PM's will be sent out to individual people with larger signatures.


New Posted Icon:

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The above icon will appear to the left hand side of the topic title when you "View New Posts" or if you're looking at topics within a forum. The icon is to show which topics you have posted in, so it is easier for you to track which you have posted in and which you haven't.

To answer Phil's question below, the above new icon is in place and working already.

Many thanks

James and the staff team

All,

For those unaware, we now have stock of the Fiestastoc.com Club Keyrings.

Featuring a laser etched official Ford "ST" Logo on one side and the club domain name "Fiestastoc.com".

The keyring is a high quality dolomite dark metal, with a solid feel and scratch resistant laser etching.

Priced at £9.99 including postage.

To purchase one, please click here:

http://www.fiestastoc.com/forums/pages/pro...il.php?prod=KR1

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Hi all,

Its taken me a little longer than planned, however I have managed to get the club Handbook System up and running.

The system was designed for the old version of the forum software, and therefore you may see some bugs in places... please report any errors you do see.

The main thing is that our old articles are now back online.

Please do add information you feel others would benefit from.

The plan will be to eventually upgrade the system to a newer system, and I hope to add updated information to aid those with the facelift as well as the pre-facelift.

To view the system, please click on the SYSTEMS menu and then HANDBOOK

Regards

Jim

Hi All

Please give a warm welcome to Performance Deals UK

As many of you may know Lee who owns PDUK recently stepped down as FocusSToc.com Staff member to commit more time to his business venture.

Lee has decided to take the plunge and help support the Network by becoming a network Sponsor and will hopefully be organising some excellent deals for you guy's the mod hungry ST owners

Remember guy's the sponsors help support the site in a large financial way supporting the future development of the clubs and networks so in return please show your support for the clubs sponsors by visiting the sponsors from for all their discounts and offers

Regards
Scott

Dear Members,

As of 1^st June 2008 Focusstoc.com and Fiestastoc.com will be reducing the access basic members (ie non-paying members) receive on the club forums.


What this will mean to current members?

You currently have access to all forums other than 'Owner Members Private Discussion' and the 'Sponsors' forums.

As of June 2008 access to the following sections of the forum will be available to Owner Members only:

All Technical Discussion – Including Power, ECU, Modifications, Brakes, Interior and Exterior styling, ICE and Insurance

AND

All club shows will be exclusive for Owner Members only due to limited stand space.

AND

Club Sponsor's forums will now be open for you on a read only basis


Why are you doing this?

We have reviewed what our 'Owner Members' receive for their yearly fee and believe there is a requirement to make more of the forums exclusive to Owner Members only.

We genuinely appreciate the time and effort 'Non-Owner Members' put into the forums through technical advice and helping fellow members in their region. We'd ask that if you enjoy using the club that much then is £10 not a worthy investment?

Unfortunately very little comes for free; the Club Network has ever growing annual outgoings, especially with our dedicated server, to continually develop them as you all expect means we're now looking at more customised features meaning more cost.

We want to offer more to Owner Members by having a greater impact at shows, offering more club events, competitions and merchandise from T-shirts and mouse mats to mugs and umbrellas!

To put it simply… we need your continued support!


Advantages and Disadvantages of "Owner Member" Membership

Disadvantages:

Well… you'd have £10 in your pocket!

Some discounts may not be of interest to you

You may not be a "shows-and-events" kind of person

Advantages:

It is £10.00 per year or effectively 19p per week! (for those who like the vinyl decal, at this current time, you're actually getting £8.00 worth included!)

Discounts on insurance, parts, accessories and services

Full access to all forum sections - Technical help and advice, news and information

Free Classifieds Advertisements, which will be viewable to the public/guests

Access to Chat, Garage, Downloads, Gallery, Blog & Arcade

Opportunity to feed your passion and become a Regional Rep and develop a regular social events in your region

Access to Club Stand at National Ford Shows and Events

Meet new friends and enthusiasts in your region

Help contribute to an ever growing community of ST enthusiasts!

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Our offer to non Owner Members 1^st - 31^st May 2008:

To encourage owners of the Fiesta ST or Focus ST who are currently non "Owner Members" to join the club, during the month of May 2008 you can purchase Owner Membership for £7.50. Access will change as outlined above from the beginning of June 2008.

To Note Collective Members will continue to receive the same access as they currently do.

Dear Members,

Following recent feedback, we have made the following changes when purchasing "Owner Member" Membership.

Vehicle Registration Mark:

This is requested simply because we wanted some proof of ownership. In the recent years we have opened up Collective Membership for Non ST Owners, which effectively means there is no requirement for proof anymore.

Therefore, from now, there is no requirement for you to provide your Vehicle Registration Number when purchasing membership

Vinyl Stickers & Tax Disc:

We've received feedback from a number of members stating how they'd prefer to have the option not to have any vinyl decals when purchasing or renewing their membership.

You will now find there is an option to opt out from receiving this when purchasing membership. If this is the case then you will not receive anything through the post.

Many thanks for those who've provided us with this feedback, it means you have effectively helped the club to save money, the thought that some dont get used meant we were effectively throwing money away!

We are still looking into other feedback received and will make any necessary announcements as and when.

Regards

Jim & Team

Hey there folks,

Just popping over from Focus SToc to let you all know I have been appointed SToc merchandise manager and have been tasked with sourcing new merchandise for both the focus ST and Fiesta ST owners clubs.

I haven't posted on this site before but will be making an effort to some say hello more often and discuss merchandise ideas and deals available throught the club shops.

Recently I have just taken delivery of sets of custom playing cards for the focus ST crew which have came out very well, which you lot may be interested in getting something similar made up!!



Also looking into 2009 club calendars for focus and fiesta forums so take your cameras to you meets this year and keep an eye out for good photo opportunities - I will post more details when i the requirements are finalised.

If any of you have ideas for club branded products then drop me a Pm or prefferably an email to

merchandise@fordstoc.com
or
bigstu@fordstoc.com

regards

STU

FORD'S NEW-GENERATION GLOBAL SMALL CAR PREVIEWED AT 2008 GENEVA MOTOR SHOW

• Next generation, all-new global small car signals fresh chapter in Ford Fiesta success story
• The worldwide name is confirmed – Ford Fiesta
• Stylish 'kinetic design' and dynamic flair combines with traditional Ford strengths to deliver confident, contemporary, fun-to-drive package
• Fiesta brings a host of big-car features to the small car segment for the first time
• Fiesta stays compact but is lighter and stronger. Ultra high-strength steels and a comprehensive safety package that includes a driver's knee airbag
• Exciting three-door body remains true to Verve Concept
• Futuristic interior from Verve Concept becomes production reality, including integrated HMI centre stack inspired by mobile phones
• 115 PS Duratec 1.6-litre Ti-VCT petrol engine joins Fiesta range; one of five fuel efficient and clean engines
• Fiesta will expand Ford ECOnetic ultra-low CO2 range, delivering less than 100g/km emissions
• New Fiesta is the first product of Ford’s new global product development process, with versions due for launch also in Asia and the Americas between 2008 and 2010
• European production of new Fiesta begins in autumn 2008

COLOGNE, 14 February, 2008 - Ford of Europe is reinventing its small car range for a new generation of customers in 2008, starting with a stylish and exciting all-new Fiesta. First Details of the three-door model are released today, and the car will make its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month.

Designed and developed in Europe for sale in Europe, Asia, South Africa, Australia and the Americas between 2008 and 2010, the new Fiesta is the first major product of Ford’s new global product development process. Its stylish and dynamic flair combines with all the traditional Ford small car strengths to create a confident, contemporary introduction to the next chapter of the Fiesta success story.

The new Fiesta opens another chapter in the story of the popular Ford small car that has sold more than 12 million units since its introduction in 1976. Charismatic and individual, the new model makes major strides in craftsmanship, quality of materials and product choice while continuing to represent Fiesta’s traditional strengths of practicality, value for money, agility and safety. It also brings a host of big-car features to the small-car segment for the first time.

New Fiesta clearly embodies the hallmarks of 'kineticdesign', which has so convincingly infused emotion into the core of the Ford range in Europe. The Geneva debut confirms that new Fiesta will bring the most appealing elements of Verve, a trio of concept cars shown recently around the world, to production reality.

It also ends speculation surrounding the name of Ford’s new-generation small car for global markets.

“This new car embodies the very essence of Fiesta – fun, vitality and emotion,” said John Fleming, President and CEO, Ford of Europe. “We know there isn't a better name for the new model, and we have over thirty years of investment in the Fiesta brand to consider.

"We’re confident that the combination of dynamic new 'kinetic design' exterior, great interior design and craftsmanship, and a host of new technologies and features will provide compelling reasons for a new generation of customers around the world to take a fresh look at the Ford Fiesta. I know they will be both surprised and delighted with what they see and feel," Fleming added.

Small Car with Global Plans

The new Ford Fiesta is closely related to the exciting Verve Concept vehicle that was revealed to great acclaim at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Frankfurt car was one of three Verve Concepts, with the others, both four-door sedans tailored for regional market tastes, shown recently at Guangzhou in China and the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Together, these concepts paved the way for the company's new global small car programme for the 2008 to 2010 period, with the European Fiesta first to debut in production guise.

Ford designers and product development engineers in Europe have led the vehicle's global development process.

“For Ford, this is truly a world premiere,” said Joe Bakaj, Vice President of Product Development, Ford of Europe. “The new Fiesta is the first car born from our new global product development process. More than ever, we’re leveraging our global product development expertise, and this car sets the scene for future great products for customers around the world that are already being developed behind it in the Ford Global Product Development System pipeline.”

European production of the new Fiesta commences in the autumn of 2008 at the company's Cologne plant in Germany. Later, as production ramps up, the Valencia Assembly Plant will bring additional Fiesta capacity on line in 2009.

“Fiesta has its heart in Europe but its eyes on the world,” said Marin Burela, Ford's Global Executive Director for small-car development. “We’re building on Ford’s hertitage of excellence in small car development to give the new Fiesta truly global reach and identity. By 2010, this new small-car family will be manufactured in Europe, Asia and North America and be marketed as Fiesta in all of the world’s key automotive markets.”

The new vehicle range will introduce several Ford firsts for a small car, including – from later in 2008 – another model in the new Ford ECOnetic range promising CO2 emissions of fewer than 100 grams per kilometre. Fit and Trim

• New model retains predecessor's compact size, but is lighter and stronger
• Intelligent Protection System includes new driver's knee airbag
• Detailed enhancements to acclaimed driving character include Electric Power Assisted Steering (E-PAS) and reduced road, wind and powertrain noise

Unlike key competitors in the European small-car segment which have grown in size and weight, the new Fiesta stands on virtually the same footprint as before. The new-generation Fiesta is actually lighter than its predecessor.

“Staying small and resisting weight gains were key objectives of the new Fiesta development process,” said Joerg Beyer, Fiesta Chief Carline Engineer. “We’ve been absolutely committed to keeping Fiesta a compact car and having a razor-sharp focus on cutting weight. That really pays off when it comes to fuel economy and CO2 emissions.”

Component by component, the Ford development team scrutinised for weight but refused to compromise on key areas that are important to customers. One of the biggest is safety, where new Fiesta makes a bold step forward with an extremely robust safety structure and the Intelligent Protection System of safety technologies that brings a driver's knee airbag to Fiesta for the first time.

The new Fiesta makes extensive use of ultra high-strength steels in its body structure. A remarkable amount of these specialist steels, including boron steel and dual-phase steel, is the secret to Fiesta’s quantum leap in structural stiffness for its light weight. These steels are used particularly in safety critical areas, such as the A-pillar and B-pillar, part of the ultra-rigid 'door ring' structure of the Fiesta bodyside.

Extending Fiesta’s traditional excellence in driving dynamics was also a priority. The new Fiesta will have a dynamic character to match its poised, 'kinetic design' style hinting at energy in motion. Ford’s acclaimed dynamics engineers also worked hard to enhance Fiesta’s ride comfort and isolate road, wind and powertrain noise from the cabin, and to give the new model an impressively quiet driving quality for a small car.

New Fiesta retains the MacPherson strut front suspension and twist-beam rear suspension layout that has been one of its traditional strengths, but the new suspension and steering system has undergone an array of enhancements.

Electric-Power Assist Steering (E-PAS) is introduced in the Fiesta for the first time. E-PAS provides the right balance of low-speed assistance and excellent feel and responsiveness.

E-PAS has another key benefit. It is another key facet of new Fiesta’s initiatives to reduce fuel consumption.

The electric power steering pump only operates when steering-effort assistance is required, unlike traditional hydraulic PAS pumps that operate constantly when the engine is running. This brings a fuel consumption reduction. Efficient Powertrain Choices

• Total of five powertrain choices at launch from efficient 68 PS Duratorq TDCi diesel to new Duratec 1.6-litre Ti-VCT petrol engine which delivers 115 PS
• Fiesta ECOnetic ultra-low CO2 model will deliver less than 100g/km emissions

With a broad array of powertrain choices, the new Fiesta is a responsive, yet efficient, performer.

New to the Fiesta range for European markets is the popular Ford Duratec 1.6-litre Ti-VCT engine. The 115 PS engine with variable intake cam timing, provides a well-balanced blend of performance and economy. It brings a 15 PS performance improvement over the outgoing Fiesta without a fuel consumption penalty. The Fiesta range also retains:

• 1.25-litre (60 and 80 PS) and 1.4-litre (91 PS) Duratec petrol engines
• Both Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesel engines, the 1.4-litre (68 PS) and the 1.6-litre (90 PS – available with Diesel Particulate Filter) which have been enhanced with revised injection technology and electronic control sophistication.

Fiesta will be offered with Ford Durashift 5-speed manual transmission or the Durashift

4-speed automatic transmission (available with 1.4-litre (91 PS) Duratec engine). Concept becomes Reality

• Production Fiesta is clearly related to Verve Concept
• Futuristic interior from Concept makes production with integrated HMI centre stack
• New technology highlights include keyless vehicle technology, 'Ford Power' engine start button, Ford Easyfuel capless refuelling, USB connectivity and ambient interior lighting

The new Ford Fiesta brings the radical Verve Concept exterior and interior styling to production reality and incorporates features and technologies normally found in larger, more expensive vehicles. It rejects the notion that an affordable small car has to be basic or boring.

The highlight of the Verve Concept interior – the futuristic, mobile phone-inspired, human-machine interface technology of the instrument panel centre stack – will be a core feature of the new Ford Fiesta when it hits the road.

Gone is the flat, upright centre stack of the instrument panel, a feature typical of many small cars driven by the need to package a large radio head unit behind the fascia panel. New technology allows Fiesta to separate the key elements of audio system – the control buttons, display and underlying electronics – in a distributed architecture that gives designers more freedom to create aesthetically pleasing, functional shapes.

Many customers of the new-generation Ford Fiesta were raised with mobile phones and they will be instantly comfortable with the design of the car's Ford Convers+ system, which follows the centre stack contours to frame a large-screen display and control panel with key buttons for audio, in-car phone and vehicle settings.

Convenient toggle switches incorporated into the steering wheel allow the driver to control the system’s key functions easily and intuitively.

The Ford Convers+ feature – already available on the Ford Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy models – represents a major step forward for the small car buyer. It is just one of several new features and technologies in the new Fiesta, including keyless vehicle technology symbolised by the distinctive 'Ford Power' button on the instrument panel.

The advanced technology of Convers+ will not be offered solely on high-spec vehicles. Ford expects more than 85 per cent of Fiesta orders to feature one of two available multi-function displays.

Another Verve Concept feature – the lozenge shaped array of large twist dials for the heating and ventilation systems at the midpoint of the centre stack – is retained in the production Fiesta design. This feature was inspired by the design of contemporary power showers.

Connectivity is another new Fiesta strength. The new centre console features a convenient tray for MP3 players complete with built-in jack sockets for an auxiliary (AUX) audio cable and a USB, along with the traditional 12 Volt outlet. This allows the car's audio system to control and charge the MP3 player. Bluetooth® connectivity with Voice Control is also offered in the new Fiesta, along with more big-car technologies, including:

• Ford Easyfuel, the convenient capless refuelling system recently introduced with the Ford Mondeo designed to prevent accidental misfuelling
• Reach and rake steering wheel adjustment
• New ambient lighting features that provide a softly elegant red glow to discreetly highlight the interior of the vehicle
• 'One shot' up and down driver window with anti-trap technology

Bold, Dynamic, Sculpted

The bold colours, dynamic shapes and sculpted surfaces of the new Ford Fiesta indicate how deeply the spirit of the Verve Concept has been carried into production as the latest model of Ford’s 'kinetic design' family.

Exciting and vibrant new production colours include 'Squeeze' and 'Hot Magenta', which is a production version of the unique colour developed for the three-door Verve Concept car.

"We were so pleased with the positive reaction to the body colour of the first Verve Concept, that we decided to adopt this colour for inclusion in the range soon after launch," said Burela.

The dynamic, coupé-like profile and sporty stance of the new Fiesta demonstrates that none of the emotional appeal of the concept cars has been lost.

"All the vital elements of 'kinetic design' combine to create a visually rich, dynamic exterior shape that is very close indeed to the original concept car," said Martin Smith, Ford of Europe's Executive Director for Design. "Full surfaces, bold graphics and dynamic lines combine coherently and harmoniously to create a dynamic spirit of fun and energy in motion."

With a feeling of toned muscularity, the new Fiesta asserts an air of confidence, stylishness and individuality. Its aggressively contoured bonnet and front wings convey a broad-shouldered stance, and its face features a distinctive signature element – a bold lower trapezoidal grille that draws attention and reinforces the key Ford attribute of sporty driving dynamics.

Chrome and brightwork are used selectively, like jewellery accents, to convey elegance and sophistication.

Large and full of character directly from the Verve concepts, Fiesta’s bold headlamps become part of the shoulder shape and extend aggressively rearward almost as far as the stylishly raked A-pillars. The headlamp units incorporate all primary front lighting and signal functions – complemented on the lower bumper flanks by round, chrome-ringed fog lamps.

New Fiesta’s profile emphasises its new, cab-forward shape and an attitude of poised, sporty style. The sweeping roofline extends appealingly from the forward-stretching A-pillar rearward, framing the bold graphic of the Fiesta side window profile to create the sporty feeling of a coupé for both three-door and yet-to-be-revealed five-door bodystyles.

“The Design team put as much importance on the shape of the five-door as the three-door,” said Stefan Lamm, Chief Designer Exterior, Ford of Europe. “Both cars are based on the same body, which makes them sporty and dynamic, almost coupé-like.”

The Fiesta side windows combine to create a unified profile window graphic – a key 'kinetic design' element that communicates dynamism. An elegant accent of chrome frames the lower edge of the side glass and accentuates the signature Ford “kick-up” at its rear.

The new Fiesta also features the signature bold wheel arches that communicate the vehicle’s stance and dynamic capabilities, giving visual emphasis to new 17-inch alloy wheels.

Dynamic, 'kinetic design' lines arc from side to side, uniting the upper corners of the tail lamps with the distinctive spoiler, which incorporates a slim LED stop lamp array. The sculpture of the body shapes is accented by elements like the new tail lamp – another Verve element that feels like it is an integral part of the body – and the V-shaped tailgate’s chamfered rear glass.

“I’ve been saying just wait for the new Fiesta to see how kinetic design can be translated into a small car,” said Martin Smith, Executive Director of Design for Ford of Europe. “But now the wait is over. New Fiesta evokes an instant emotional response that says ‘I want one’ which extends the traditionally practical values of the Fiesta brand to appeal to a new, style-conscious generation of small car buyers.” Full technical details of the new Fiesta range will be released closer to the launch of the production model in autumn 2008.

Hi all

Just thought i would give a little post of my new role and aims for it.

The main aim for me is to get all clubs within the Network working together, having joint meets/Events aswell as making sure the current regional reps are making the most of their position and bringing the club forward.

I am aware that some regions are currently doing great, but others are lagging behind, not always because of lack of support by the members. Some of the Reps do a fantastic job and others may need help and support from me to bring there region on. Thats why i am here. I am a direct contact for all current reps with any issues or just need advice or for new members looking to become a rep.

My aim is to have a rep in place for all regions, and for those reps to get the help and support they need to promote meets/events they organise and make them a success i know they can be.

For those who dont know me, i started life as the South Central Rep on FOCUSSTOC, i organised regular meets at Port Solent, normally attended by 30-40 ST from both clubs, i also helped organise a joint meet with your SC Rep (Gaz at the time) in Reading a year or so back, which was an absolute success with what must have been 100+ cars. It was also featured in Performance Ford.

I then moved onto becoming Events CO-Ord, organising FITP and Fast Ford last year for FOCUSSTOC. Unfotunetly work commitments and the birth of my twin girls took a massive amount out of me so lacked a bit in this role. After many a chat with Scott, this seemed the perfect role for me within the Network.

Anyway enough of that, lets hope the FORDSTOC network grows and grows and continues to have the good name it already has.

Lee

Hi All

Since day one we’ve always felt that the regional areas of both the clubs would be the most active, where people would really get together and socialise on a face to face basis however with the amount of work in maintaining the stability of the network over the past year or so we’ve had to admit that the regional areas have been a little neglected on our part.

Working alongside both myself and Jim, Lee has agreed to help develop and promote the regional areas within the clubs. He’ll be looking to fill all the currently vacant positions and help the regional reps organise regular meets whilst giving them the support that we have lacked to offer over the past.

We’d like to see the regional areas really start to grow and become a very important and crucial part of the clubs future. With Lee’s help and support I have no doubt this will become a great success.

Lee will be working on all the Networks sites to help try and bring people together in their regional areas.

I hope you will join us and say thank you to Lee for his continued support.

Regards
Scott

The continued growth of the Fiesta ST Owners Club calls for the growth of the management team behind the scenes.

I'm positive you'll all agree there's one member of staff who's bob on for the role... James, aka RS500

Over the past two months, James has been unofficially helping out with various administrative duties and familiarising himself with the admin control panel, and he's picked it up really quickly!

The requirement for additional support due to my work commitments has been ever pressing and James has shown dedication, willingness and enthusiasm to the club, which is exactly what we need.

James's responsibility will be to provide support to me with the daily running and decision making of Fiestastoc.com.

James, I hope you realise what you've let yourself in for! (knew it was worth getting you to sign that piece of paper....)

Well done James, and thanks very much for all your time and effort

I'd like you all to give a warm welcome to James in his new role as the Fiestastoc.com Administrator

Merry Christmas everyone!

Regards

• Performance upgrades available on new and used Fiesta ST models
• 2.0-litre Duratec ST engine can now be tuned to 165PS or 185PS
• New association with motorsport specialist Mountune
• Prices from £1,435 plus fitting at specialist Ford dealers

BRENTWOOD, January 9, 2008

Ford is offering Fiesta ST customers in the UK a unique opportunity to buy performance upgrades for their cars through a choice of two special dealer-fit options.

The Mountune Performance Stage 1 package will retail at £1,435 (plus fitting) and consists of a high-flow air induction system, a high performance exhaust system including high flow catalyst and tubular manifold, and re-calibration of Ford's potent 2.0-litre Duratec ST engine to produce 165PS.

The more powerful Mountune Performance Stage 2 package will cost £1,838 (plus fitting) and adds new camshafts and valve springs to the basic package to deliver 185PS.

Developed by Ford Team RS in a new association with Roush Technologies Ltd, which owns the Mountune Racing motorsport brand, these packages will only be available at specialist Ford dealers. The upgrades have a minimum of 12 months/12,000 miles dealer warranty up to a maximum of three years/36,000miles.
The upgrade kits do not affect the vehicle warranty and will be available from the selected Ford Dealers from March 1st 2008.

Editors' note:

The Fiesta ST performance road car was unveiled at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show and was the first of Ford's model to carry the 'Sports Technologies' badge which is now used on all the brand's performance models.

Standard features include colour-keyed details such as door handles, rubbing strips, exterior mirror caps and 17-inch alloy wheels.

In addition to the two Mountune Performance upgrades there will also be a KW suspension upgrade kit, optimised at the Nurburgring, at a retail price of £605 (plus fitting) for Fiesta ST and Recaro seats in black Ambler leather with black Dinamica suede for £1,950.69 (plus fitting) also through specialist Ford dealers.

Further Mountune Performance packages will be available for other models in the Ford range later in 2008.

These performance upgrades will not affect the vehicles excise duty classification, however customers will need to advise their insurers of any upgrades fitted.

The first dealers to offer these upgrades will be:

• Dagenham Motors, Woodford, London
• Brunel Ford, Bristol
• Heartlands Ford, Birmingham
• Polar Ford, Warrington
• Polar Ford, Castleford

Further dealers will be added to this list during 2008



With Thanks to Ford Media:

KW suspension upgrade kit, optimised at the Nurburgring, at a retail price of £605 (plus fitting):

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Recaro seats in black Ambler leather with black Dinamica suede for £1,950.69 (plus fitting):

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High performance exhaust system including high flow catalyst and tubular manifold:

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Mountune Racing Here:

http://www.mountune.com

The Fordstoc.com Network has finally developed to offer the next step in Ford Owners Clubs the Ford RS!

We'd like to announce the launch of the Ford RS Owners Network - Fordrsoc.com comprising of three clubs.

The Network has one forum open already:

Focus RS Owners Club - Focusrsoc.com

In preparation (and optimism) for the future, we also have Fiestarsoc.com and Mondeorsoc.com, these clubs will remain closed until any official announcement of production is made by Ford.

Focusrsoc.com will be open offering the very latest news and information direct from Ford, discussion and speculation around, specification and features and a home ready for new owners in 2009.

The club Networks are managed under the same network as Fordstoc.com by Jim Dutton and Scott Cheeseman.

Feel free to register on the forums and help to contribute to the Focusrsoc.com Community!

Regards

Jim Dutton
Scott Cheeseman

Fordrsoc.com Network Co-Founders

Now I no longer own an ST, it's time to make things a little clearer by changing my username. Most of you know my name anyway so the change should be seamless, for anyone that doesn't, I used to be st_owner100

Also, I would like to announce that I shall be continue as a member of staff on this forum as neither Jim nor myself wanted me to give up the role.

Hi all,

We currently have a bug with the Gallery System which means uploads are not possible. This issue is being worked on and an announcemet will be made once it is back online.

To add to the problems, I appear to have problems sending out emails, which means any contacts made via our Contact Us system have not been reaching me, and I am unable to respond to them, I do have logs of everyone who's contacted me so far and I will respond as soon as possible.

Regards

Jim