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Ford Focus Tuner Cars Strut Their Stuff at Los Angeles Auto Show
November 18 2010
* Ford Focus aftermarket accessories show off more than performance
* Customised Ford Vehicle Personalisation reveals what can be done
* FSWerks and 3dCarbon use custom touches and performance upgrades
FORD has lifted the wraps off several special cars at the 2010 Los Angeles International Motor Show tuned by Ford Vehicle Personalisation and other aftermarket companies.
The aftermarket customised cars show off what can be done for owners wishing to put their own creative imprint on their cars.
"This is the ideal place to show off these cars because of the prevalent car culture in Southern California," Focus brand manager, KC Dallia, said.
"The Focus has an all-new design that will grab people’s attention, and it has a personality that enthusiasts will embrace."
That personality will help carry over into the aftermarket realm, where owners can put their own stamp of pride on the vehicle.
"These cars deliver great ideas for the variety of approaches you can take with the new Focus," Ford design manager, Melvin Betancourt, said.
"It’s the perfect base to start from for aftermarket customisation, whether you’re looking to take this Focus racing or you just want to make a statement about your personality."
Ford Focus by Ford Vehicle Personalisation
A Focus developed by Ford Vehicle Personalisation shows just what can be done when customers add Ford Custom Accessories into the mix.
Working from a Focus covered in white tri-coat paint with hints of Caribbean Blue, the car features a new white body kit with an expressive concept graphic on the side panels.
Caribbean Blue accents are applied throughout the car, including headlights, mirrors, wheels and foglight bezels. Liquid silver paint was also applied to the roof spoiler, mirrors, headlights and foglights, showing off extra attention to detail.
"We created a theme of an all-white vehicle with bursts of Caribbean Blue accents running throughout, which lends itself to many of the current trends seen in fashion," Ford Vehicle Personalisation chief designer, Mark Conforzi, said.
"White with dimension is a hot trend in Europe, and we found ways to incorporate that into our Focus in a manner that perfectly fits the vehicle."
The interior uses a black and white theme featuring all-leather seats with accent stitching. The steering wheel also showcases white and black leather, and the centre console uses soft-touch white paint. Etched scuff plates and aqua accent lighting round out the interior treatment.
Ford Focus by FSWerks
The new Focus provided FSWerks with the perfect platform to add its own touch.
The modifications start with 19-inch DPE R16 wheels matched with Continental ExtremeContact DW tyres and a 3dCarbon roof wing.
From there, performance cues include an FSWerks stainless steel performance exhaust that provides maximum flow and kilowatts.
An FSWerks cold air intake and engine cover further set this car apart. The Focus was lowered by 76mm and uses a coil-over kit by H&R Springs, offering superior ride quality and an aggressive stance.
"What I find great about the new Focus is that it’s a sporty, compact Ford with the global design our customers want,” FSWerks vice president, Randy Robles, said.
"The previous Focus versions have been huge for us, so we’re excited to continue that tradition."
Ford Focus by 3dCarbon
The Focus by 3dCarbon is sure to grab attention with its sinister looks, complemented by 3M’s unique VentureShield™ Paint Protection Matte Finish Film, installed by California C.A.R.S.
Smoked-out windows with 3M window film add to the tough but elegant look. The wrap film can easily be installed and removed to update the look of the car.
Except for the glossy black bonnet, the rest of the black body panels have a film foil wrap with a satin appearance.
The 20-inch Series KM650-KMC wheels also feature the glossy black finish, highlighted by a red pinstripe. This 3dCarbon Focus rides on **452 Falken tyres, the true definition of an ultra-high-performance tyre.
It also sports a 3dCarbon roof wing that delivers enhanced looks and additional aerodynamic benefits. Sports springs by H&R Springs deliver better handling and ride comfort, while an FSWerks "cat-back" exhaust offers style and functionality.
"This car builds on the already impressive styling of the new Focus with the unique touches we used, like the foil wrap and red accents," 3dCarbon vice president of sales and marketing, Ernie Bunnell, said.
"The design of the Focus fits where the market is right now and the global appeal of this car is sure to be a hit with our customers."
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