Most kids pick their noses and like to play with their bogies, that’s a simple fact, but most grow out of that phase. Reed Onli, however, has clearly not grown out of it, though the green thing he’s playing with these days is his delightfully named ‘Snotrocket’ Mk6 Fiesta Zetec-S Celebration Edition. And while it might have mucusy connotations, it’s certainly no snotter…
“I’ve been modifying cars for almost three decades, starting with a Ford Fiesta XR2 back in 1995,” Reed tells us, so it’s not that surprising to see him in another Fiesta, and his love of boost goes back a fair way too. “Since 2005, I’ve had a big interest in turbocharging and engine calibration work, and have experience with a variety of OEM and standalone engine control units. I was very fortunate to be mentored by the late ex-Ford Motorsport engineer and Cosworth guru, Ahmed Bayjoo, who I consider to be one of the most influential people in my life,” he adds. Clearly, Reed is a bit handy when it comes to cars; “I’m a keen driver on street and track, and focus on improving my own driving ability, and it’s important to me that the cars I build are fast in both the bends as well as the straights,” he continues, and it’s his passion for the
