ThePollitt

Howdy,

Not sure if this is the right place, but I couldn't find a 'new member' room, so I opted for this - mods, if it's wrong I'll happily take a smack on the knuckles.

Anyway, hello. I'm Chris, the new Editor of Performance Ford Magazine, and seeing as PassionFord seems to be the big'ol hub for anything with a blue oval, I figured it would be wise to say hi.

I know PF has been the, shall we say, less popular of the two of late, but hopefully I can work to change that. We've got some exciting stuff planned along with some cracking features and project cars. It should be pretty exciting. Or at least that's the aim.

Anyway, for now I just wanted to say hello. Also, go easy on me, this is a steep learning curve for me! Though I did work on the mag a few years ago, so I know what it's all about and what should be in there, and now I have my Editor hat, I can hopefully implement that.

Any thoughts, questions, ideas so on and so forth, I'm all ears.

Cheers,

Chris

STeve

iTrader: (11)

It's nice to see you pop onto the forum chris as pf mag has been very lacklustre lets say and does need a kick up the arse, and we hope for improvements and by god you have come onto the right forum for gathering input as every motor mouth in the ford scene is on here as well as some of the countrys top ford owners

toutcos

Hi Chris, welcome , look forward to seeing what you are going to do with the mag, might start buying it again

ThePollitt

I can't say too much at the minute, but let's just say there are some big changes coming. All we can do is hope you guys like them.

Chris

Fil

hello and welcome


that reminds me must read the last few copies of PF, have them on the ipad ready to go, just no sat down to read them yet!

STeve

iTrader: (11)

always good to have input from the mag side of things after all we are your customers so do right by us and we will do right by you

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Hello and welcome matey to the best Ford site on the internet.

Len

iTrader: (2)

Well done on the new job Chris, look forward to your input

Rod-Tarry

Problem is they wont listen. Bullshit figures sell mags so nothing will change. Its a business not a guide to what actually is happening in the Ford scene. No timing, No graphs, no proof just bullshit been like that for years.

costina

iTrader: (1)

Sounds like this months Fast ford with the 550bhp magenta cossie

Billy_RS

iTrader: (5)

I've got my fingers crossed that the Daddy Thrash features will return.

I won't hold my breath as health and safety gayness has put a stop to cool stuff like that

gjh

Ye never going to happen sorry. Even though it was the best thing about any car mag, I remember redline used to do a lot of thrashes too, and look what they did with that mag.

Fullflush

Do some daddy thrashes at Brunters

gcfcos

I stopped buying ford mags a few years ago. The main reasons are that it seems u now need 50000 bhp or a millionaires bank balance or pay someone else or a tuning company's demo car to get a feature and I've no interest in how much "Dave" paid "Rs tuning" to get his car to "this spec" as I'm interested in the cars people have built for themselves. The other reason is that I think I've been left behind lol, I still love the old xr fords they used to feature and all the Orion's, capris and cortinas etc (most of the older stuff) and have absolutely zero interest in fantastic plastic ford focuses as every single one either looks the same to me or has identical bolt on mods that anyone can buy from a shop. What happened to the guys that actually made stuff for there cars that no one else has? I miss the "wow I've never seen one of those before" moments, and the bloke saying yeah I made that from this and that. I may just be getting old and none of this is meant to offend anyone it's just my opinion so sorry for any offence! Just the way I feel about the whole lot. One example is the stuff I've done on my Cossie, I've only bought the bits I had to, injectors and chip etc but like my home made breather system, when I popped the bonnet people were like why did u bother doing that? U can buy this and that from Bailey etc. I said yeah Bailey want Ł200 for all that and this cost me Ł8.99 in total for the same result! I may just be getting old lol :-( I really enjoy classic ford and retro ford mags and have started reading practical classics magazine. Classic ford mag defo my favorite and absolutely love the classic ford show

gcfcos

Sorry forgot to say welcome to the forum and good luck in your new job!!

gjh

Find myself agreeing with you there on a few points Gcfcos. classic ford does get it right with home builds and I love their grafters section of the mag, its always the bit I read 1st regardless of where it is in the mag.

ThePollitt

Glad to see you've got publishing figured out, Rod.

I've actually been employed to do this because of my passion for the scene. I was just a Features Ed last time I worked on PF, but now I'm the Gaffer. I want it to reflect what's going because that's what you lot want.

As for it being a business, yes, it is. Obviously. But I don't own it, so if it's all bullshit, I'll be out of a job.

Mags don't sell like they did in the '90s, there's no denying that. However, there's nothing to say the mags that are still here can't deliver good content. Don't be angry at business side of it - that's not my arena - tell me what you want to see.

I'm just one of the custodians of the scene's voice. I can only put out what the scene puts in.

Cheers,

Chris

ThePollitt

Thanks for all the warm welcomes though, guys. It takes the pressure off to know that you're keen to see what happens.

I'm only a PM away, or just drop me an email on chris@projectviva.co.uk if you want to give me your thoughts, cars or events. It's all to play for at the minute and as such, I'm all ears.

Chris

studabear

Hi Chris whats the procedure for finding out if a car is worthy of a feature in the magazine?

ThePollitt

Just drop me an email on the address above.

I should point out, the next issue is going out as is, but as of the May issue, it's all change in a big, big way.

Chris

stu20004x4

Welcome to the forum Chris, and well done for taking up the mantle at performance ford, bought the latest issue yesterday but ive not read it yet. Looking forward to seeing some positive changes. Ive always liked group dyno reviews, perhaps some days could be organised?

Cossy Mike

iTrader: (4)

Welcome

Ooo, is mine worthy of a feature when it's legal in April?

ThePollitt

Thanks Stu, but like I said earlier, my changes won't take hold until the May issue. The joys of publishing - we work a couple of months in advance.

Chris

ThePollitt

I'll only know if you email me and tell me what's going on!

EDIT - I'm a moron. Just got the email.

Chris

Holty

Hi Chris,

Well done on the new role, look forward to some changes.

Like others I would love to see some group thrashes return and always thought the articles on visiting different tuners workshops were interesting. Beat the dorf was also good to compare performance would be good to see something like this return.

ThePollitt

Thanks!

We are looking into the group stuff, but as has been pointed out, the problem is H&S and insurance these days. Not to mention the morons that move next to an airfield or race track and THEN COMPLAIN ABOUT NOISE! (sorry, rant over).

We're working on something though, don't worry about that.

Chris

Mark Shead

I have a good few trick cars coming up for features.

Mark

Twins

iTrader: (18)

Welcome to the site Chris

focus 4x4

100% lacklustre ,

I took time out last year to come and feature my car on the magazines front cover , admittedly it was a great day .
All I asked for was a copy of the days pictures , and have asked numerously since .... And got sweet fa in reply

gcfcos

Yeah I just re read my post and may have come accross As a bit of a tosser there lol, not trying to ridicule ford focuses at all I know times and cars move on and it's just not what I'm into hence liking the classic mAgs now, defo no offence meant on my post just sometimes comes accross wrong when I write it lol! Yeah I love the grafter section and they way people build there own cars and do different things to there cars, also love the way they feature cars half done and in primer etc with guys covered in crap and not dressed in there best lol!!

STeve

iTrader: (11)

Its not the mags job to organise them its the clubs, i have organised my fair share and its actually quite hard getting venues to host them as most are not interested, Also many find them boring to read about even though they are a good laugh being there in person

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

GCFCOS. I also agree with you. Yeh i do like the newer fords but i rarely read about them in the mags cause they dont interest me. Most of the the cars that do get feature hardly ever get used. I asked FF for a feature on mine and they said it wasnt good enough.

I like to read about peoples stories about the cars and not about how much its cost to build and how much bhp they have.

CrOwSoN15

Redline was THE best tuning magazine around, and like you say, look what happened to that!

STeve

iTrader: (11)

ditto glenn its called grass roots of people that build and not buy their way to fame, or even mentions about key people in the ford scene as a whole also something you never see written about

4parajon

Congratulations on the new appointment Chris, it's about time you were given your own mag to run, all the best for the future mate

Zetec_mk4_XR3i

Congrats on the new job Chris, hope it all works out well

Must say I haven't bought either of the mags for some time, usually when a particular car or feature takes my eye but looking forward to the changes.

I agree that Classic Ford is a great read, as it has the grafters section and home builds, but I realise that doesn't appeal to everyone. You are never going to please everyone but best of luck regardless!

AJC

iTrader: (6)

Good to see you introducing yourself, best of luck with the job

sridgett

Welcome dude! Am i right in thinking you used to work for retro ford mag? With a 2.0 cortina?

JK12

iTrader: (1)

Has ben left the magazine now then? As had my photo shoot last month but not had the interview yet for the write up? May explain it lol

Rob_DOHC

iTrader: (4)

Hello, and a good choice to come and say hello.

My issue with PF is really to do with the technical detail, lack of it combined with simple mistakes. A car mag should in my eyes be written by enthusiasts with technical sections being written by experts not fresh media/journalism graduates which was my take on events.

The last magazine I flicked through had numerous mistakes and any technical info had clearly been written by some one who really didn't know much about cars. Forget the scene thing as I don't think that's as important to Ford owners as the 'VAG scene' and focus on finding epic cars and doing write ups with solid information to impress.

As an example, I would far sooner read the un-colourful words of a motorsport engineer, than the meandering drivel of a journalist who's words were pretty but with out substance. Better still.... engineers write, editors adapt to sell. That way we get the info and the good read.

Best of luck, and hope to have some interesting articles to read in the future.

Rob,