[2b2]

practically never post my chops here (cuz they're mainly Mercurys )
but wanted an acid-test of my Focus chop
design not chop-quality - All comments very welcome!
(not meant to be huge changes - part of my 'tweak' series)

changed my least favorite part (tho I DO like Ford's update) trying to reclaim a touch of the Reflex in the hoodline
with a bit of original Focus in the front fender
also very slightly raised the rear window's lower edge = more wedge

link to a 1024x670 version

the original can be found at FocalJet by blackbird (post5 fifth pic)

 

[Ttple]

You really didn't change enough to see a big difference.

Anyways, this interior shot looks great.

 

[osiris]

Overall it's a surprisingly good looking car. The subtle improvements that you made with the front signal location and back window are pretty decent.

That interior shot does look alluring... I can almost smell the leather. Makes we want to hop in and take it for a spin around the Nurburgring.

Manual gearbox for the win!

 

[crooner214]

Your chop looks pretty good, though as previously stated, is subtle. I'm not good at chops, but I think if the car had some sort of chrome strip that followed the upper contour of the side character line, it would help it to not look so plain.

regarding the inside, all I see is a lot of hard shiny plastic.

 

[Mr. Burns]

Sorry, not my cup of tea. What you've done with the headlights only highlights/makes more apparent the large front overhang.

 

[Ttple]

That interior shot does look alluring... I can almost smell the leather. Makes we want to hop in and take it for a spin around the Nurburgring.

Manual gearbox for the win!

That was my feeling exactly. Except for the Nurburgring part.

 

[FenwickHockey65]

That interior shot does look alluring... I can almost smell the leather. Makes we want to hop in and take it for a spin around the Nurburgring.

And get smoked by the Corvette ZR-1 and CTS-V racing past...

My hockey coach just bought an '08 Focus Coupe. He's in love with it, got 40 MPG while driving home.

 

[2b2]

Thanks for the feedback, guys!
(& blatant Bump for more )

...I think if the car had some sort of chrome strip that followed the upper contour of the side character line, it would help it to not look so plain.

...What you've done with the headlights only highlights/makes more apparent the large front overhang.

In PIX, the side looks a bit plain to me too - but I've never felt the need for chrome add-ons in real life. Will be interesting to see the SES in person
&
well... angle chosen to show the change / don't think making Fwd look Rwd has any benefit - - my neighbor has an '08 Focus, I'll hafta go scrutinize it's front overhang -- appreciate the comment tho!

 

[camaro_freak]

I like it nice job... definitely saw the old fender in there... which I like.. works well. The new car is simply a mess and what you did helps out a lot.

 

[2b2]

belated thanks, Camaro_freak
didn't see your comment until I came back to get the chop's url for another thread

imho the Focus is good in person - esp. the integration of greenhouse into the body, which was soooo awkward previously
& (while I'm here)
I did inspect my neighbor's - the overhang doesn't look all that big to me in person but I'd like the HL & grille to 'fill-in' to the bumper more...
I *like* the bumper shape but it doesn't really connect visually to the parts above it.