Jim

Hi all,

Whilst I can confirm I've not only just discovered Facebook and Twitter, I do acknowledge we have been slow to make more use of them.

The main issue, as always, was time... to post a Club News article on here, and then Facebook and Twitter, whilst not difficult, was cumbersome.

Fortunately, making use of the already built in RSS Feed (orange Icon near the top right of the screen) I am (he says) able to post once on here, and that article is automatically posted to both Facebook and Twitter.

I will look at improving the RSS feeds for those interested in the up coming update.

Some of you may have already noticed we now have a new Facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/MondeoSTOC

And our Twitter Account:

http://www.twitter.com/MondeoSTOC

Join us on Facebook & Twitter to keep up to date with Club Developments and News of the new Mondeo and hopefully ST version.

Jim

Hi all,

On behalf of the Staff Team, welcome to version three of MondeoSTOC.com.

Some may have immediately noticed the changes, for others, it may not be so obvious.

We are now running the latest version of the forum software, which brings a host of new and updated features.

Along with the forum software, comes updates to all of the addons, some of which will now require some time to setup properly.

I do plan to provide a reasonably in depth guide on the new features, along with some older ones to ensure you all make the most of MondeoSTOC.com.

For now, whilst I continue working over the coming weeks, I would ask that you firstly bear with me and secondly, if you come across any issues, errors or bugs, please inform us by creating a new topic in the "Ask the Staff | Forum Issues" section.

Regards

Jim

Hi all,

Along with MondeoSTOC.com, we have a Network that comprises of FiestaSTOC.com and FocusSTOC.com, the latter two clubs have been running for a number of years now.

MondeoSTOC.com was initially setup with a view that the structure would be slightly different, whereby, the forums would be accessible by all for free, we obviously could not expect people to pay for membership and access sections with little or no information and restrict sections that would not be utilised to its full extent

We currently have two main user groups:

'Forum Users' - This group is the default group and is free to join, it was providing access to all forum sections apart from the discounts and Sponsors forums.
'Club Member' - This group is paid, at £8.00 per year, you currently gain access to all club discounts, and some forum features.

The time has now come to bring MondeoSTOC.com in-line with the rest of the Network in terms of the forum access for the two above user groups.

As of now, the following Forum Sections and Features will become Club Member only:

All Technical Forums
Club Features, Garage, Handbook, Downloads & Gallery
All events will be Club Member only (ticket sales will only be visible to Club Members in the shop)
Classifieds (will be viewable by all)


This decision will undoubtedly not suit all and I am well aware there are some strong believers that forums should be free. This is not a ploy to try and force anyone to join, it is in fact to support the 120 current Club Members who have financially contributed to MondeoSTOC.com.

Forum Users will continue to have access to 50% of the forum and features, and it will be entirely your decision whether you feel £8 is worth the return in discounts and forum/club experience. What I would ask is for any current Club Member to perhaps share their experiences and any savings to show to others the benefits first hand.

Whilst I welcome feedback on this decision, I would kindly ask it is made in a constructive manner.

Regards

Jim Dutton
MondeoSTOC.com Club Founder

Hi all,

I'm very sad to say I am selling my lovely ST A new car has been ordered... I'm off over to the Merc side.

£6000.00

Mondeo ST TDCi
Hatchback in Machine Silver
2006 56 (Facelift Model with Chrome Exterior Trim)
63,000
FFSH
12 months MOT
Tax until 29.02.2012
Half Leather Red Stitching
Heated Seats
Heated Electrical Mirrors
Heated Front Screen
Xenon Headlights (Rare Optional Extra)
Rear Parking Sensors (Rare Optional Extra)
Climate Control
Cruise Control
Sony Headunit 6CD
AUX Socket
Two Remote Key Fobs

Currently returning 39.8 MPG

Serviced in August 2011

Two owners including myself

Eibach 30mm Lowered Suspension
ToyoSport Intercooler
Superchips Bluefin
De-Cat
Recently Refurbished Alloys

It has a key scratch along the drivers side and a 4cm shallow dent in the drivers door, which was there from when I purchased but never got round to fixing.

Usual amount of stone chips for age / mileage of car

As a small benefit, the buyer will get Free lifetime Club Membership and a bag of Club Merchandise goodies!

Just two pics for now and I will be giving her a clean of the lifetime and posting some new pics up soon

Also advertised on Pistonheads.

Please call 0772 4321 000 or email jim@fordstoc.com

Regards

Jim

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Hi everyone,

Following on from Ford Fair 2011, I thought it appropriate to give you all an update and overview of the show.

On the lead up to the show, we quickly saw numbers were going to be matching, if not exceeding 2010's attendees, as you're probably aware, we had nearly double the ticket sales, from 220 in 2010 to 387 in 2011, excluding Club Staff tickets.

The organisation behind the scenes, consisted of Amanda managing the ticket sales, new clothing and a great deal of liaison with the Future Publishing. Rich from FocusRSOC designing the fantastic layout of the stand, Phil and Alan from FocusSTOC gathering various equipment and clothing together and myself purchasing merchandise, the marquee and organising the Sponsor prizes.

With regards to the Merchandise, I'm pleased with the response to the new items on offer. The sales on the club marquee were excellent, so I would like to thank all those people for coming over. We don't offer the merchandise to make very much profit per sale, its purely offered because in years of feedback, thats what you, the members wanted from us.

The clothing has gone down a storm, everyone's feedback when looking at the example clothing was extremely positive. We've worked very very hard to find a supplier that could meet our demands in terms of the administration, quality and flexibility on embroidery, and I'm pleased to say, they've more than exceeded!

The new merchandise and clothing will be available in the online club shop from Monday 12th September. This is to allow us time to add the items, test its function in the shop, gather additional stock if required and of course... allow Amanda time to get back from her holidays!

I was also pleased by the overall verbal and forum feedback of the club stand... we were very big this year, the marquee provided a focal point for the stand and I hope you all agree the marquee looked great. I do take on board feedback about having a 'meeting' marquee, possibly managed by regional reps.

Having contacted the Sponsors this year, I was absolutely blown away by their generosity towards the club, and ultimately you guys.

We decided to make things as transparent as possible, we would introduce a new voting system. There were two key points:

Display your vote card in your windscreen to be entered
Walk round the club stand with your voting card and choose your 'Best On Stand' by entering the three digit number on display in their windscreen

There was a large percentage of you that either didn't display your card in your windscreen and/or didn't vote.

We perfectly accept the various reasons why some didn't, all I'd say for next year is that you all have a chance to win something, so please do take advantage.

As per the letter sent to you all. The winners were announced at 2.30pm. I'm proud to announce the 'Best On Stand' Winners and Runners Up for Ford Fair 2011:


MondeoSTOC Winner - Sponsored by Superchips
Martin Cordell - username - airbex_is_me
Prize - Bluefin Handset

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Runner Up - Sponsored by Chipex
Geoff Bottomer - username - welsh4life
Prize - Chipex Repair Kit

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FocusRSOC Winner - Sponsored by Sitech & Wolf
Steve Walden - username - loophole
Prize - RS Inlet & Voucher

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Runner Up - Sponsored by Sitech & Graham Goode Racing
Steven Waite - username - waito
Prize - Dyno Run & Engine Torque Mount

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FocusSTOC Winner - Sponsored by SCC Performance, Collins Performance & JW Racing
Ian Sweetman - username - sweets
Prize - REVO Tuning Device, Dyno Run & Cold Side Pipe

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Runner Up - Sponsored by Dreamscience
Rickey Sampson - username - v8sam
Prize - DS Elite

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FiestaSTOC Winner - Sponsored by Superchips & UKCarCare
Lee Goddard - username - ICEMAN ST 07
Prize - Bluefin Handset and Electric Buffer

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Runner Up - Sponsored by Mike Goodman Motorsport
Sean Taylor - username - duratec190
Prize - Front RS Splitter

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Unfortunately I completely forgot to announce an addition prize for four members. We decided in order to encourage you all to enter your voting cards, we would randomly draw one card from each club to win one years free membership... those winners are:

FocusSTOC - David Simpson - username - david-s
FiestaSTOC - James Moore - username - Cannon
MondeoSTOC - Michael Olney - username - olney mondeo
FocusRSOC - Tony Botting - username - tony66

A big thank you to all those members who attended the show and help to make a great turn out for the club network. I was beyond proud of the stand and it gives me a massive boost of enthusiasm when running the Network.

I would also like to make a specific mention to the Regional Reps who've all made a great effort in organising convoys across the country in order to get members safely to the show. Another mention to also go out to Matt from FiestaSTOC for organising the Track Session for his club, without him willing to use his own time, it wouldn't have happened.

On a more personal note, I would like to sincerely thank all the members of staff for their efforts across the weekend and throughout the morning, you all worked like a true team, helping to set up the marquee, running round like mad whilst members parked up and finally stayed at the end to pack everything away.

And finally, as if I would forget to make a special mention, to our lovely Amanda... a name you're all used to by now... Amanda has worked very hard managing both the show, ticket organisation, as well as the new clothing, putting a huge amount of her own time aside for the club and us... so Amanda, I would just like to say without you on board the club wouldn't be the same... THANK YOU!

Ok folks, this has turned out to be a long post... Its the first chance I've had to type it up due to work commitments, so I hope I've not missed anything/anyone out!

Thank you all for making Ford Fair 2011 the best club show yet!

Jim