"The car felt really good," Reeves told RallySport Magazine. "It's really nice to drive."We had a lot of things to run through, and we had Jack Williamson there to set up the new M1 Motec computer in the car. "This enabled us to put the flat shift on the Sadev gearbox, which has made gear changes a lot smoother."
Brendan Reeves tested the Fiesta AP4 near Geraldine in New Zealand. Photo: Wishart Media
"It was a proper test as we were changing spring rates and ride heights after each run, and we think we've come up with a good set up."We also tested Hayden's Winmax Brake Pads - the first time I've used them - and they were really good, and provided high performance, as well as good bite and feel." In 2018, Reeves drove Force Motorsport's 1.6 litre Mazda 2, but has chosen the 1.8 litre engine for this year's assault with Stokes Motorsport, despite the car needing to be 70kg heavier.
Sideways to victory? Reeves pushing the Fiesta hard. Photo: Wishart Media
"The engine felt great, and with the new M1 Motec it is a lot more tuneable. I'm really looking forward to Otago now," he said.Reeves' partnership with Stokes Motorsport is seen as a way for the team to further develop their Fiesta AP4, as well as helping to train Robbie and Amy Stokes, son and daughter of former New Zealand Rally Champion Brian Stokes. While his drive in the car at Otago is a one-off at this stage, both parties are hoping for further outings in the car as the season progresses. His entry at Otago is being supported by Lock and Load Transport.
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