Want to see the 2009 Focus? *Pics added! - Page 5 - Focaljet

**1-ST** · 05-12-2008, 11:12 PM

Definately heading in the right direction. Those gaudy 08s with no performance package were disapointing.

**focaljet-1** · 05-12-2008, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pseudonym

So is it only the coupe that gets restyled?

Yes.

**hotrodkris** · 05-12-2008, 11:13 PM

All it needs now is coilovers

**imprtslyr0223** · 05-12-2008, 11:14 PM

i think it's funny that they're using the same rims that were on the SVT EAP 4 years ago. It's a big improvement, the rear end looks awkward to me and i wish they did something with the headlights and upper grill, but it is a big improvement.

**ZXTHR33** · 05-12-2008, 11:14 PM

It looks better with the darker chrome grille and no-fender vents, but I never thought that it was the lower part of the front that needed work. The rear spoiler is interesting, but I'd have to see it in person. The wheels will be good for people who didn't want to change them on their own.

All in all I think they could have done more.

**kenzx3** · 05-12-2008, 11:16 PM

You can see it over on the "other forum" right now:
LINK

**Reza** · 05-12-2008, 11:19 PM

what changed?? lol

**focuspl99** · 05-12-2008, 11:19 PM

Performance improvements include increased horsepower on 5-speed manual versions

how much more power will it make? 145 lol?

**2focusd** · 05-12-2008, 11:22 PM

Well, if you'd read the story on the front page you'd see that it went up to 143, Paul.

-Brian

**focuspl99** · 05-12-2008, 11:23 PM

^ oh i didnt see that i just went straight to the last page of the thread
thx brian

**Black331** · 05-12-2008, 11:26 PM

Horrible, they made it even worse, looks like an old Prius with multi-spoke wheels.

They need to just let FOE handle this stuff from now on. Who is designing this stuff at ford these days?

**ladybug04** · 05-12-2008, 11:29 PM

i like it, but it is a stopgap!!!
still wouldnt consider trading my 04 lx base of base fofo w/ over 100k on it for that, though i may have to get that spoiler for mine lol

bryan

**focuspl99** · 05-12-2008, 11:31 PM

its moving in the right direction but ford still has a long way to go

i wonder what it'll look like /w tints and an appropiate drop?

**fubar** · 05-12-2008, 11:34 PM

hoenstly, still doesn't do it for me. Yes it's better but way off of where it should be. I love how they keep saying "improved sales". Once again, it was a new model so of course it will see improved sales. I was going to drive out to focus sport to see this, not going to happen now. I can't justify the gas/time spent to see an appearence package (yes horsepower gain, but not much).

**kenzx3** · 05-12-2008, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by focuspl99

its moving in the right direction but ford still has a long way to go

i wonder what it'll look like /w tints and an appropiate drop?

Thats what I was thinking, a drop, tint, maybe turbo?

**ashhabib** · 05-12-2008, 11:44 PM

The rear looks like its been converted to a hatch. Is it? At least they took some input, anyone else think the 17s look tiny on it?

**Black331** · 05-12-2008, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fubar

hoenstly, still doesn't do it for me. Yes it's better but way off of where it should be. I love how they keep saying "improved sales". Once again, it was a new model so of course it will see improved sales. I was going to drive out to focus sport to see this, not going to happen now. I can't justify the gas/time spent to see an appearence package (yes horsepower gain, but not much).

Improved sales over what? The 2000 Focus sold better!!

**ZedX31485** · 05-12-2008, 11:46 PM

get the word out to the blogs

**j20000** · 05-12-2008, 11:48 PM

looks like I have some 09 parts to order.

**S. on Da 5** · 05-13-2008, 12:01 AM

It's safe to say that my eyeball conversion is final.

I like it.

I hope they offer a little more power options from the factory.

If not I trust that Focus Sport and the other sponsors will have somthing special for it.

**ZedX31485** · 05-13-2008, 12:27 AM

http://jalopnik.com/389809/2009-ford...ickstill-a-pig

**fubar** · 05-13-2008, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZedX31485

http://jalopnik.com/389809/2009-ford...ickstill-a-pig

the new rims and (thank whatever automotive deity you pray to) the delete option on the faux chrome side vents

. couldn't have said it better myself. now I wait till the all new focus comes out, which should be just in time for when I finish school. hopefully there will be something worthy of replacing my svt with.

**OmniFocus** · 05-13-2008, 12:39 AM

I think it was the right move given what we know they're working with right now.

I like the changes, personally.

Jalopnik doesn't usually ask stupid questions, but in response to "was it necessary?"... The answer is yes.

**sicko** · 05-13-2008, 12:40 AM

the add ons look better, the base is still not a Focus. I really didn't expect them to pull a "58 impala" though

**bigdaddyzx3** · 05-13-2008, 12:40 AM

I think they made very positive changes, and they obviously ARE paying attention to what is being said.

That leads me to believe that when we get the next gen it's gonna be just what we all want.

Nice job Ford.

05-12-2008, 11:12 PM	#101
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05-12-2008, 11:13 PM	#103
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05-12-2008, 11:14 PM	#104
imprtslyr0223 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 732	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** i think it's funny that they're using the same rims that were on the SVT EAP 4 years ago. It's a big improvement, the rear end looks awkward to me and i wish they did something with the headlights and upper grill, but it is a big improvement. __________________ if only there was enough money...someday I will have a nice car!

05-12-2008, 11:14 PM	#105
ZXTHR33 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 191	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** It looks better with the darker chrome grille and no-fender vents, but I never thought that it was the lower part of the front that needed work. The rear spoiler is interesting, but I'd have to see it in person. The wheels will be good for people who didn't want to change them on their own. All in all I think they could have done more. __________________ His: '04 Sangria Red ZX3 -- (buy it now!) Hers: '03 Twilight Blue ZX3 -- (formerly Majikal's ride) Soli Deo Gloria

05-12-2008, 11:16 PM	#106
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05-12-2008, 11:19 PM	#107
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05-12-2008, 11:19 PM	#108
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05-12-2008, 11:22 PM	#109
2focusd [FJ] Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 13,013	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added! Well, if you'd read the story on the front page you'd see that it went up to 143, Paul. -Brian __________________ Godspeed, Colin McRae, may you live on forever as the reason countless people fell in love with the Ford Focus (myself included).** 1968-2007 http://www.f2focus.com

05-12-2008, 11:23 PM	#110
focuspl99 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,135	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** ^ oh i didnt see that i just went straight to the last page of the thread thx brian __________________ Paul

05-12-2008, 11:26 PM	#111
Black331 TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 331	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** Horrible, they made it even worse, looks like an old Prius with multi-spoke wheels. They need to just let FOE handle this stuff from now on. Who is designing this stuff at ford these days?

05-12-2008, 11:31 PM	#113
focuspl99 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,135	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** its moving in the right direction but ford still has a long way to go i wonder what it'll look like /w tints and an appropiate drop? __________________ Paul

05-12-2008, 11:34 PM	#114
fubar Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: TUCSON, AZ, USA Posts: 1,801	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** hoenstly, still doesn't do it for me. Yes it's better but way off of where it should be. I love how they keep saying "improved sales". Once again, it was a new model so of course it will see improved sales. I was going to drive out to focus sport to see this, not going to happen now. I can't justify the gas/time spent to see an appearence package (yes horsepower gain, but not much). __________________ for those who question religion, look at the picture of the molecule (laminin) that holds the human body together 2004 zx5 svt eap cd silver Mods:Eibach pro-kit, steeda strut tower brace, custom exhaust system (magnaflow resonator, ORP, flowmaster muffler, 2.5" tubing), K&N SRI, dyno soon to come

05-12-2008, 11:44 PM	#116
ashhabib Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 92	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** The rear looks like its been converted to a hatch. Is it? At least they took some input, anyone else think the 17s look tiny on it?

05-12-2008, 11:46 PM	#118
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05-12-2008, 11:48 PM	#119
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05-13-2008, 12:01 AM	#120
S. on Da 5 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: S. Cali., USA Posts: 12,279	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** It's safe to say that my eyeball conversion is final. I like it. I hope they offer a little more power options from the factory. If not I trust that Focus Sport and the other sponsors will have somthing special for it.

05-13-2008, 12:27 AM	#121
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05-13-2008, 12:39 AM	#123
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 25,665	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** I think it was the right move given what we know they're working with right now. I like the changes, personally. Jalopnik doesn't usually ask stupid questions, but in response to "was it necessary?"... The answer is yes. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "rad" in scrub radius, and the "ack" in ackerman.

05-13-2008, 12:40 AM	#124
sicko Not so Photo Master Join Date: May 2001 Location: high altitude SICKness! Posts: 13,197	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** the add ons look better, the base is still not a Focus. I really didn't expect them to pull a "58 impala" though

05-13-2008, 12:40 AM	#125
bigdaddyzx3 Chicks Dig Rodeo Clowns Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the garden Posts: 7,994	*Re: Want to see the 2009 Focus? Pics added!** I think they made very positive changes, and they obviously ARE paying attention to what is being said. That leads me to believe that when we get the next gen it's gonna be just what we all want. Nice job Ford. __________________ Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "suspense" in suspension.

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