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NEXT LEVEL PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS BY ZERONINE DESIGN - BECAUSE 'GOOD ENOUGH' JUST ISN'T IN OUR VOCABULARY

SATURDAY SOCIAL - JUNE '25 EDITION

Good weather, great cars and some fantastic company... our inaugural Saturday Social open door event had it all... even a tank!

On Saturday, June 28th, under the blazing sun and with temperatures soaring to a scorching 30 degrees, car enthusiasts from across the country descended upon the ZERONINE DESIGN HQ in Stapleton, near Hinckley, for the much-anticipated Saturday Social. What unfolded was more than just a car meet - it was a vibrant celebration of automotive culture, community spirit, and a shared love for modifying cars.

From the moment the gates opened, it was clear that Saturday Social was going to be a great event. The allotted tickets sold out (with all ticket proceeds going to charity), with a large crowd pouring in to experience the atmosphere, admire the machinery on display, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. More than 50 performance-tuned Fords filled the main paddock, with various Fiesta ST’, Focus ST’, Puma ST’, Focus RS’ and a Toyota Yaris GR showcasing the heart and soul of the UK’s hot hatch community, with each being a testament to its owner's dedication.

STAYING FOCUSED

The Mk4 Focus ST Owners club were out in force with a great turnout of pretty much every model and colour combo going.

ST-UNNING

Immaculate Puma ST a-plenty were representing the Puma STOC

GR-EAT TO MEET YOU

Props to the owner of this properly-used Yaris GR - we're ready when you are for that FLASHlink Stage 01

CLUB909

A dedicated display area was available for CLUB909 members attending, as well as number of other on-the-day perks.

THE FORDS WERE JUST THE BEGINNING...

THE FORDS WERE JUST THE BEGINNING...

In true 09D fashion, we brought out the big guns - literally and figuratively. On display was the jaw-dropping Noble M600made famous by Top Gear, sat across from a bubble-arched Mk1 Escort that could’ve rolled straight out of anyone’s dream garage, a rugged Mk2 Escort rally car, and a beautifully wrapped BMW Z4 GT3 bearing the signature 09DESIGN style. Add to that a fleet of Porsches, Aston Martin GT race car, a Toyota GR Yaris, and even a DMC DeLorean (with a V8 swap), and you had a diverse spread of performance legends, restomods, and track monsters. And if that wasn’t enough - yes, we brought out a working tank and did doughnuts in it. Because, why not?

Beyond the cars, the team took customers around the facility showcasing our design and in-house manufacturing capabilities – from idea, to CAD, to working prototypes and finished products, we shared a real BTS of what makes us tick and how we do things differently to the rest.

Ultimately though, Saturday Social was really about what brings us all together… the people. In the tuning world, the sense of community is everything. That’s what we set out to foster, and the positive feedback from attendees has only reinforced that the effort to put it on in the first place was more than worth it. It wasn’t just about standing around cars - it was about conversations, laughs, friendships, and a deep-rooted passion for performance.

We also ran a buzzing pop-up retail setup, with performance parts flying off the shelves throughout the day. Whether it was carbon induction kits, or billet upgrades fresh off the machines - people came ready to enhance their builds. Perhaps most exciting was the real-time tuning support we offered on the day: four customers upgraded their vehicles using our innovative FLASHlink mobile phone OBD adaptor and software, transforming their cars’ performance in minutes.

In true 09D fashion, we brought out the big guns - literally and figuratively. On display was the jaw-dropping Noble M600made famous by Top Gear, sat across from a bubble-arched Mk1 Escort that could’ve rolled straight out of anyone’s dream garage, a rugged Mk2 Escort rally car, and a beautifully wrapped BMW Z4 GT3 bearing the signature 09DESIGN style. Add to that a fleet of Porsches, Aston Martin GT race car, a Toyota GR Yaris, and even a DMC DeLorean (with a V8 swap), and you had a diverse spread of performance legends, restomods, and track monsters. And if that wasn’t enough - yes, we brought out a working tank and did doughnuts in it. Because, why not?

Beyond the cars, the team took customers around the facility showcasing our design and in-house manufacturing capabilities – from idea, to CAD, to working prototypes and finished products, we shared a real BTS of what makes us tick and how we do things differently to the rest.

Ultimately though, Saturday Social was really about what brings us all together… the people. In the tuning world, the sense of community is everything. That’s what we set out to foster, and the positive feedback from attendees has only reinforced that the effort to put it on in the first place was more than worth it. It wasn’t just about standing around cars - it was about conversations, laughs, friendships, and a deep-rooted passion for performance.

We also ran a buzzing pop-up retail setup, with performance parts flying off the shelves throughout the day. Whether it was carbon induction kits, or billet upgrades fresh off the machines - people came ready to enhance their builds. Perhaps most exciting was the real-time tuning support we offered on the day: four customers upgraded their vehicles using our innovative FLASHlink mobile phone OBD adaptor and software, transforming their cars’ performance in minutes.

THE 09D WORKSHOP

THE NAME’S BOND

Race an Aston Martin? Then you need 007 as your race number

RETAIL THERAPY

Visitors taking advantage of our pop-up shop

TWICE AS NICE

Our BMW Z4 GT3 in its digital camo split-wrap

Machine Shop

Visitors taking advantage of our BTS machine shop tours

ECLECTIC DOESN'T COME CLOSE

Where else will you see a selection of cars like this... and a tank?!

HOW VERY NOBLE

The Noble M600 that you might've seen on Top Gear

MARTY!

Doc and Marty would've had much more fun in this V8-swapped monster

DESIGN

BTS of how we design and CAD products

GR-EAT FUN

One of our Yaris GR development cars

HERE'S TO THE NEXT ONE

HERE'S TO THE NEXT ONE

Behind the scenes, the 09D team worked tirelessly to make the day run smoothly - from traffic management to cheesy chips and refreshments, from stand layout to tech support. But all of it was worth it to see the smiles, hear the turbo flutter, and feel the buzz. It couldn’t have happened without such a dedicated team, extended family and such dedicated owners, so a big thank you goes out to everyone that helped out in the run-up and on the day… and of course everyone that joined us!

We’re proud to say that Saturday Social was a massive success. We facilitated the space, but it was the community that made it special. This is what the car scene should be about - fun, friendship, and fuel-powered joy.

And we’re just getting started, as given the overwhelming support and energy from this event, we’re already planning the next Saturday Social. Bigger, better, and even more interactive - expect more eclectic cars on display, new performance parts and software support and of course, that same welcoming atmosphere… we might even throw in another tank!

Until then, keep it (Saturday) social.

Behind the scenes, the 09D team worked tirelessly to make the day run smoothly - from traffic management to cheesy chips and refreshments, from stand layout to tech support. But all of it was worth it to see the smiles, hear the turbo flutter, and feel the buzz. It couldn’t have happened without such a dedicated team, extended family and such dedicated owners, so a big thank you goes out to everyone that helped out in the run-up and on the day… and of course everyone that joined us!

We’re proud to say that Saturday Social was a massive success. We facilitated the space, but it was the community that made it special. This is what the car scene should be about - fun, friendship, and fuel-powered joy.

And we’re just getting started, as given the overwhelming support and energy from this event, we’re already planning the next Saturday Social. Bigger, better, and even more interactive - expect more eclectic cars on display, new performance parts and software support and of course, that same welcoming atmosphere… we might even throw in another tank!

Until then, keep it (Saturday) social.

DREAM TEAM

Thanks to everyone who helped out on the day - you know who you are!

TANKS FOR COMING!

Yes, we really do have a tank...

THE PERFECT BALANCE

Stunning Mk1 Escort

COURTESY CAR

In case you needed another reason to visit our HQ for installation work!

START YOUR ENGINES

Who doesn't love the sound of an Aston Martin race engine?!

If you’re going to make an entrance, you might as well do it in style… and in front of 15,000 fellow Ford fanatics.

The ZERONINE DESIGN team rolled in to Bicester Motion ready to make a statement at the 2025 Pistonheads Annual Service...

Good weather, great cars and some fantastic company... our inaugural Saturday Social open door event had it all... even a tank!