Shelby Focus ST

**Polyal** · 20-06-2014, 09:38 AM

Some might find this interesting.

http://www.shelbyamerican.com/2013shelbyfocus.asp

Although I cant find any info on the tune and what is changed, more or less looks like something that Walkinshaw would cobble together.

Still, more customizing options are welcome!

**DJM83** · 20-06-2014, 10:58 AM

Wheels yeah. Rest no thanks

Wretched · 20-06-2014, 11:06 AM

No thanks, still good to see businesses looking closer at the Focus product.

Franco Cozzo · 20-06-2014, 01:35 PM

The blue and white one looks alright but I'd want smaller "Shelby" badging as you would cop so much **** about people not believing its a Shelby product:

Bushbasher · 20-06-2014, 02:34 PM

Is that photoshopped? The oval in the stripe on the nose doesn't line up with the ford badge.

HULK EF · 20-06-2014, 08:05 PM

side stripes look like an after thought. FG GT mk1 side stripes look way better (the wedge)

commonrails · 21-06-2014, 10:32 AM

I hope they have an option to delete decals.

Franco Cozzo · 21-06-2014, 12:27 PM

I like the bonnet vents

malazn mafia · 21-06-2014, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bushbasher

Is that photoshopped? The oval in the stripe on the nose doesn't line up with the ford badge.

Probably just the typical Ford fit and finish that comes with every Ford vehicle

Ford lost the plot with the new Focus. The previous generations have looked good and stood out. This one looks like a rehashed previous gen corolla that got into an accident.

**Fordman1** · 21-06-2014, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Probably just the typical Ford fit and finish that comes with every Ford vehicle

Ford lost the plot with the new Focus. The previous generations have looked good and stood out. This one looks like a rehashed previous gen corolla that got into an accident.

Yeah right.

So the aftermarket stripes are right and the badge that fits in the depression is wrong ?

Batmobile · 21-06-2014, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Damo

The blue and white one looks alright but I'd want smaller "Shelby" badging as you would cop so much **** about people not believing its a Shelby product:

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I like it , although I don't understand why they didn't continue with the Fat RS - the RS looked like it would eat any kid in the school yard . Take with the wheels and stance await and you just got a pimped Focus .. Bring back the RS

**DJM83** · 21-06-2014, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Probably just the typical Ford fit and finish that comes with every Ford vehicle

Ford lost the plot with the new Focus. The previous generations have looked good and stood out. This one looks like a rehashed previous gen corolla that got into an accident.

Typical fit an finish? Ive had not one issue with either of my German built ST's. Build quality is pretty bloody good, not a squeak rattle, nothing.
As for the looks, they are subjective, i hated them at first but i love it now. Particularly new ST. When it was released i was never going to upgrade but i ended up doing so.
Pity FoA dont offer an interior that is anything like the ST, particularly seat wise.

Anyway sorry for the off topic

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Originally Posted by Batmobile

I like it , although I don't understand why they didn't continue with the Fat RS - the RS looked like it would eat any kid in the school yard . Take with the wheels and stance await and you just got a pimped Focus .. Bring back the RS

Agreed Focus RS was and still is awesome, it isnt over just yet either with hints towards another one in the pipeline.

1TUFFUTE · 21-06-2014, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bushbasher

Is that photoshopped? The oval in the stripe on the nose doesn't line up with the ford badge.

It's because the ford badge is recessed. The sticker is perfectly placed.......do you honestly think they'd allow that to go to print

And for the price bracket the car sits in for hot hatches, it's allready amazing handling platform......I think these look amazing and would have a blue or white one in a heart beat.

Comments on looks are subjective so unlike others I won't waste my breath bagging it when others will love it

Suspension....brakes....exhaust....wheels n tyres....body n decals and possibly power upgrade???. Not a lot left to touch

Did a quick search.....the brakes are wildwood, pilot sport tyres, full ford racing suspension, lowered 1inch or25mm from the ST, official Shelby engine plating and numbering, plenty of engine bay and rear fascia and front fog surrounds...fake or real carbon fibre...not sure? Shelby interior aswell. Also power is up about 40-50 hp over ST.
So your roughly comparing these with base AwD golfR and Sti. Price wise.

Ruination · 21-06-2014, 07:35 PM

I wonder what Carroll Shelby would say to this....

Did the blokes at Shelby ask this question themselves?

Bossxr8 · 21-06-2014, 10:02 PM

Carroll was heading this way, into different Ford vehicles other than Mustang, before he died. He knew he needed to branch out beyond the Mustang to keep Shelby American viable.

FPV GTHO · 21-06-2014, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tadic

I wonder what Carroll Shelby would say to this....

Did the blokes at Shelby ask this question themselves?

He put his name to a lot worse when he worked for Dodge.

Ruination · 21-06-2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

He put his name to a lot worse when he worked for Dodge.

Very true.

Had a decent search into this, seems its been in the pipework for a couple of years and they've been churning them out all of last year.
Curious to know Carroll actually had any input at all though

1TUFFUTE · 22-06-2014, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tadic

Very true.

Had a decent search into this, seems its been in the pipework for a couple of years and they've been churning them out all of last year.
Curious to know Carroll actually had any input at all though

Guys, Carroll shellby actually did a few small FI cars before he started with mustangs. He had a passion for small hot hatches aswell.