Abu Dhabi... not Abu Shabi
Nice car.
#1
The Focus RS World Rally Car, which powered Ford to the manufacturers' world title in both 2006 and 2007, has been given new duds for 2008. The new color scheme was unveiled at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham and reflect's Ford's first full season of partnership with petroleum company BP and the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority.
#2
Abu Dhabi... not Abu ShabiNice car.
#3
That looks nice, but why aren't they using the facelift lights and grille...?
#4
I have fat fingers, what can I say?
#5
Um....yuck. The paint scheme really just doesn't look good to me, but I'm sure its performance will make up for any shortcomings the painters brought to the table.
#7
Quote, originally posted by Wes@motivemag » the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority. Items on the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority agenda for the week of 25 January 2008:
1. Is Garfield still shipping Odie to "Abu Dhabi"?
2. Make him stop doing that.
3. Adjourn for caviar.
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#8
It's like the whole car is covered in oil~
#9
Quote, originally posted by MZMDCM99 » Abu Dhabi... not Abu Shabi Nice car.
prince hubbida?
#10
Quote, originally posted by turbo_nine » 1. Is Garfield still shipping Odie to "Abu Dhabi"?
2. Make him stop doing that.
3. Adjourn for caviar.I thought it was Nermal, not Odie.
#11
Most incoherent paint scheme evar? Y/N
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#12
Can't see the tail lights with the stacked spoiler in the way. Not sure how it can compete in the tarmac stages (which requires visible lights).
#13
Quote, originally posted by Vee-aR-6ix » I thought it was Nermal, not Odie.
The own our oil, who says they need to understand such cultural minutiae?
1991 Saab 900 turbo SPG
1991 Audi 200 Quattro 20v wagon
1986 BMW 535i
#14
Quote, originally posted by bzcat » Can't see the tail lights with the stacked spoiler in the way. Not sure how it can compete in the tarmac stages (which requires visible lights). Wonder if it's even road legal. I guess it must be, somehow, seeing as it has a licence plate.
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#16
Quote, originally posted by Ungarisch » sponosred by terrorists! The preceding post was brought to you by the American School System. Taste the ignorance!
And now back to our regularly scheduled bickering.
#17
Quote, originally posted by Ungarisch » sponosred by terrorists! Oh boy, here we go.
Quote, originally posted by Old school » The preceding post was brought to you by the American School System. Taste the ignorance!
Blanket statements. Taste the ignorance!
Modified by jaysvw at 12:56 PM 1-18-2008
#18
I was really hoping Markko Martin was coming back. Ah well.Jari Latvala should do great in a factory car*
~spoonie
*I dont consider the stobart car 'a factory effort'.
#19
they should have used the US Focus
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#20
Quote, originally posted by DUTCHMANia » they should have used the US Focus They do want a chance at winning, ya know
I didnt mind last years livery, but the martini paint was the best of the bunch.
Modified by spoonie at 3:29 PM 1-18-2008
#21
Looks good to me, better than the silver of before.Anyone else notice that it's on Pirelli's and not Bridgestones as last season?
#22
Quote, originally posted by spoonie »
I didnt mind last years livery, but the martini paint was the best of the bunch.
yes.
#23
I like last years better as well.
Quote, originally posted by Demo24 » Looks good to me, better than the silver of before. Anyone else notice that it's on Pirelli's and not Bridgestones as last season?
It was actually BF Goodrich. The FIA seems to have something against anything Michelin, who owns BF Goodrich, ever since what happened at the USGP. lol
#24
Why can't I get a production version of that car?
#25
Quote, originally posted by Lawl Master » Why can't I get a production version of that car? Because Mark Fields is a dumbass?
#26
Quote, originally posted by Lawl Master » Why can't I get a production version of that car? because $100,000++ for a used wrc is still 'kinda steep' ?
#27
I was expecting to see the facelifted front on the rally car too. How odd...
Edit: Oh and they changed to Pirellis. Actually, wasn't Pirelli away for a while.
BTW, funny how last year Ford ran BFGoodriches on gravel and asphalt and on snow they used Michelins. In reality, as both brands are under the same group, they just renamed Michelins to BFGoodriches in everything else but snow rallies.
Modified by Son of a B...5er! at 12:17 AM 1-19-2008
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#28
Pirelli has become the sole supplier to WRC per the FIA. I think the tire wars (and competition in racing overall) is nothing but a plus for us consumers and don't like how the FIA seems to be taking much of the innovation out of racing.
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#29
Quote, originally posted by VDUBber91 » Because Mark Fields is a dumbass?
Quote, originally posted by spoonie » because $100,000++ for a used wrc is still 'kinda steep' ?
I can still dream.
#30
pretty cool
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