2010 Production Focus, what do you want to see? - Page 2 - Focaljet

**airforcefocus** · 05-14-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by igor2

2010 will see only minor changes - among them - 6speed automatic.

2011 is the all new model.

Igor

Silly enough, I had planned to title it 2011, but can't change it now...lol

**Dracconix** · 05-14-2008, 12:47 PM

5 lugs....

**MichaelXi** · 05-14-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodkris

Hatchback. oh, excuse me - a THREE DOOR hatchback. With the storage capacity in the back of the first gen Focus.

I HOPE that Ford has paid Attention to the many threads across the years showing the Just HOW Useful the First Gen hatch is. The things I've carried Definitely make the car a pleasure to own. Don't shrink it a 1/4" in the hatch, or there will be child toys that can't be carried.

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Originally Posted by hotrodkris

Option for a factory LSD.

An Option, Reasonably Priced, would DEFINITELY be great for both "Performance Enthusiasts", AND for "Snow-Climate" drivers. (Sometimes you need the type of "Traction Control" that ABS-oriented stuff doesn't offer)
Just like the SVT brakes, a Quaife type LSD should be available as Optional OEM Equipment with only Limited Extra Charge for those who feel the need.

**Erica** · 05-14-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelXi

Quick... What?
Stuffed Where?

(EDIT) Spell check 0wnz me.

If Ford wants to go with the big back end, (like Kris said) give us back the 3-door hatch style back.

Independent fold-down seats.

How about better looking interior options? Solid colors.

**Voortrek3** · 05-14-2008, 12:49 PM

All the listings are really good, but the one single thing that I would like to see from FORD, is make the FOCUS the 'king of the hill' in the sport compact market like it was for a little while. I know FORD can do it, the question is, WILL they do it? Make that decision FORD and you will have a big winner-guaranteed!

**poondobber** · 05-14-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelXi

AirForceFocus, Why would we want Electro-Mechanical Steering?
I Want to Feel Each tire in my hands.
Please don't remove that by a "Drive By Wire" Interface.
If I have an air-pressure problem, or a poor balance, I want to be able to feel which tire it is IN MY HANDS, without a Video-Game Replication of force-feedback.
I want all of the REAL Feedback that I can get, without additional sensors to fail.

I think you are confusing drive by wire with electric assist. Honda S2000 has electric assist which is what AirForceFocus is refering to. You will feel much more with that than with the hydraulic power steering on most cars. Hydraulic assist sucks power and fuel economy from the car.

**MichaelXi** · 05-14-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dracconix

5 lugs....

For what?
More time to change tires?

BETTER LUG NUTS would be a GREAT Idea.
I can't tell you how many lug nuts I've had go to crap.
Both poor threads AND crappy "caps" that fall off.
Give me some Nice SOLID lug nuts with better than Chinese threads.

**blueovaldave** · 05-14-2008, 01:00 PM

4 wheel disc brakes

A performance based model that will actually compete with the other performance sub compacts. Turbo or something.

I have given up all hope on ever getting an all wheel drive version of a Focus.

**MichaelXi** · 05-14-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Voortrek3

All the listings are really good, but the one single thing that I would like to see from FORD, is make the FOCUS the 'king of the hill' in the sport compact market like it was for a little while. I know FORD can do it, the question is, WILL they do it? Make that decision FORD and you will have a big winner-guaranteed!

Your thoughts are a Great Cheer, the question is, "HOW?".
Thus, we have this thread for some (realistic) input.
We ALL want a "Performance Model", if not a Couple of Levels.
We'll save that for another thread.
Right now, we're discussing something for Enthusiasts, Students, Old people, Rental Companies, Families, etc.
What Features Do we Want/Need as "STANDARD FEATURES" if we were looking to buy a FOCUS.
I am One of the "Perfect" Focus Customers.
I Lust for other products such as the Mustang, but the Focus is my Price-Point.
I Auto-X and Run Track events, but I also have a Family, and there is a Car seat in My Race-Spring/Koni-Equipped '01 S2 as well as my wife's '03 ZTS.
My Grandfather has an '06 sedan.
I know All angles of the Focus Market, from Show Toy to Track Car, to Grocery Getter, to Commuter, to "Old Folks' Car", to Rental Fleet.
Ford, If you're Listening, Don't Forget the "Performance End" of that Equation, WITHOUT Shooting Yourself in the Foot by Pricing Yourself Out of that Market.

**hotrodkris** · 05-14-2008, 01:33 PM

I think Michael is a tiny bit passionate about this subject.

**Dracconix** · 05-14-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelXi

For what?
More time to change tires?

OK... how about a better bolt pattern then???

**MichaelXi** · 05-14-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dracconix

OK... how about a better bolt pattern then???

What's Better about it?

**Jared** · 05-14-2008, 02:47 PM

Did you guys know they cut out the above the head handles? They should put those back in. Not that I use them though. But they should put them back in.

**Egz** · 05-14-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelXi

What's Better about it?

I think he wants a better selection of wheels. More wheels in 4x100 than in 4x108.

**Giveen** · 05-14-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jared

Did you guys know they cut out the above the head handles? They should put those back in. Not that I use them though. But they should put them back in.

My wife reguarily uses the sissy handles when i drive

**MichaelXi** · 05-14-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Giveen

My wife reguarily uses the sissy handles when i drive

Is THAT what YOU Call Them?

**hotrodkris** · 05-14-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Egz

I think he wants a better selection of wheels. More wheels in 4x100 than in 4x108.

I agree. 4 x 108 is like a bastard child.

If we could get 4 x 100, man, a whole world of bad ass wheels would open up to Focus owners.

**MichaelXi** · 05-14-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodkris

I think Michael is a tiny bit passionate about this subject.

Like Everything Good In Life.

**rpvitiello** · 05-14-2008, 08:02 PM

dunno because i have no interest in a base model. They should probabally move it a bit up market with the verve comeing out then too (and the verve seams like it will be more positioned against mini, than Aveo in price, features, and quality)

**zurno** · 05-14-2008, 10:01 PM

Well, if it is the same as the Euro Focus, then I am betting on 5x108. Wonder how wheel selection will be for that? Atleast we can goto the Volvo dealer and buy wheels then.

On the other hand you could probably swap out to the Mazda3 5x100 hubs.

4x100 is for ricers

**zurno** · 05-14-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodkris

I agree. 4 x 108 is like a bastard child.

If we could get 4 x 100, man, a whole world of bad ass wheels would open up to Focus owners.

This wouldn't be a problem in the UK.

Although lots of japanese wheels are nice too

**jonney38** · 05-14-2008, 10:12 PM

Do something important--shave off 100 pounds.

**zurno** · 05-14-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jonney38

Do something important--shave off 100 pounds.

I think it is actually one of the lighter cars in its class. Now if you are referring to the MK2, then yes, drop 100 pounds (or more please).

**frdfocszx3** · 05-14-2008, 10:38 PM

What ever Focus people in Mejico are driving in 2010.

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Voortrek3 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Dimas, CA, USA Posts: 818	Re: 2010 Production Focus, what do you want to see? All the listings are really good, but the one single thing that I would like to see from FORD, is make the FOCUS the 'king of the hill' in the sport compact market like it was for a little while. I know FORD can do it, the question is, WILL they do it? Make that decision FORD and you will have a big winner-guaranteed! __________________ 2009 Focus SES Coupe - Vista Blue I can only please one person per day; This isn't your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either!

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Jared Moderator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 15,804	Re: 2010 Production Focus, what do you want to see? Did you guys know they cut out the above the head handles? They should put those back in. Not that I use them though. But they should put them back in.

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zurno TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 548	Re: 2010 Production Focus, what do you want to see? Well, if it is the same as the Euro Focus, then I am betting on 5x108. Wonder how wheel selection will be for that? Atleast we can goto the Volvo dealer and buy wheels then. On the other hand you could probably swap out to the Mazda3 5x100 hubs. 4x100 is for ricers __________________ I know o2_designs! (and he smells funny) €Focus JCM Racing #957

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frdfocszx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Hurlburt Field, FL. Posts: 3,597	Re: 2010 Production Focus, what do you want to see? What ever Focus people in Mejico are driving in 2010. __________________ RIP Colin Last edited by frdfocszx3 : 05-15-2008 at 05:49 PM.