Ford Flex Fusion Designed by FunkMaster Flex @ 2005 SEMA
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Las Vegas, Nov. 1 Hip-hop DJ and guru of urban car culture FunkMaster Flex mixes his East Coast New York personality and style into his latest vehicle creation, an urban street version of the hot 2006 Ford Fusion. The Flex Fusion was designed specifically to be revealed at the 2005 SEMA show in conjunction with the launch of Fords new interactive Fusion Grown and Sexy Web site designed to target African-American consumers.
From the first time I saw the Fusion at Ford's design studios, I liked what I saw, the car looked hot, said FunkMaster Flex. Being selected as the first customizer to work with an all-new nameplate for Ford was extra special for me, but when they informed me that they wanted me to do a SEMA Fusion, I realized I could take my creative vision to the extreme. I now had the power to build the Fusion that every weekend customizer wants to have parked at the end of his driveway.
The FunkMaster Flex Fusion
FunkMaster Flex is a fan of old school late sixties and early seventies American sedans like the Ford Galaxie 500, Gran Torino and Mustang. So, when he decided to become a spokesperson for the Ford brand in May 2005, he had a strong desire to know what the company was doing with the Ford 427 concept, which was a runaway hit of the2003 North American International Auto Show. With one visit to Fords design studios in Dearborn , MI., he discovered that the 427 design characteristics were being implemented into an all-new mid-size sedan, the Ford Fusion. Soon, after that visit, he began making requests to Ford's marketing team to become the first custom builder to modify the all-new sedan.
On July 30 th, Flex revealed his first custom 2006 Ford Fusion at his Custom Car and Bike Show in Boston , Mass. Flexs car featured a custom two-tone tribal paint scheme, matching interior, black chrome wheels and performance tires. It proved to be a popular attraction with show goers as crowds gathered to register to win the car. The car continued to travel with Flexs show tour throughout the summer. To date, the sweepstakes has garnered more than 12,000 entries.
Flex loved the first car but still had a desire to take a Fusion custom in a different direction. He wanted to demonstrate to weekend customizers exactly what could be done with a complete customization of the new Fusion. There was no better way to showcase this new Fusion than at the 2005 SEMA Show along side the launch of the Grown and Sexy website which features his first online video game, the Flex Fusion Nightclub game.
Here are the customization tips that FunkMaster Flex employed to construct his SEMA Fusion.
Flex suggests that owners go for a custom paint job. The scheme developed shouldnt be too busy or overloaded with color. Two-tone paint works best. The exterior should strive to draw people into the interior, said Flex. For the Flex Fusion, he chose a two-tone red paint scheme with black pinstripe. The exterior paint is designed to invite people to discover whats inside the interior of the car.
Flex feels that rims need to be classy and clean: The spinners trend has played itself out and buyers should be looking for something different. The Flex Fusion features BOZE alloy 3-piece black chrome wheels with a staggered stance with 19-inch wheels in the front and 20-inch wheels in the rear with Toyo performance tires.
Exterior personal touches are a must. Make sure to add anything that you like as long as its not gaudy. Let your friends guide you with these additions. Trust their advice. Chrome accents, a new grille and tinted windows can define a vehicle, says Flex. The Flex Fusion features a custom 3-D Carbon body kit and Valanca rear and roof wings.
The interior needs to tie directly into the exterior with enough technology to impress, says Flex. A two-tone dash, door panels and steering wheel along with appointed Ostrich leather excite drivers to get behind the wheel of the Flex Fusion. A Clarion navigation system, Icon TV monitors in the rear-head rests, JL Audio amplifiers and speakers, and an innovative side- mirror camera system allow the driver to fully control his driving experience. A Flowmaster exhaust, Wilwood performance brakes and H&R springs round out the performance upgrades for the car. They are fantastic enhancements to the Fusion proven powerplant and driving dynamics. Beyond the Flex Fusion, Ford has several innovative plans to make Fusion relevant to the African-American consumer.
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Las Vegas, Nov. 1 Hip-hop DJ and guru of urban car culture FunkMaster Flex mixes his East Coast New York personality and style into his latest vehicle creation, an urban street version of the hot 2006 Ford Fusion. The Flex Fusion was designed specifically to be revealed at the 2005 SEMA show in conjunction with the launch of Fords new interactive Fusion Grown and Sexy Web site designed to target African-American consumers.
From the first time I saw the Fusion at Ford's design studios, I liked what I saw, the car looked hot, said FunkMaster Flex. Being selected as the first customizer to work with an all-new nameplate for Ford was extra special for me, but when they informed me that they wanted me to do a SEMA Fusion, I realized I could take my creative vision to the extreme. I now had the power to build the Fusion that every weekend customizer wants to have parked at the end of his driveway.
The FunkMaster Flex Fusion
FunkMaster Flex is a fan of old school late sixties and early seventies American sedans like the Ford Galaxie 500, Gran Torino and Mustang. So, when he decided to become a spokesperson for the Ford brand in May 2005, he had a strong desire to know what the company was doing with the Ford 427 concept, which was a runaway hit of the2003 North American International Auto Show. With one visit to Fords design studios in Dearborn , MI., he discovered that the 427 design characteristics were being implemented into an all-new mid-size sedan, the Ford Fusion. Soon, after that visit, he began making requests to Ford's marketing team to become the first custom builder to modify the all-new sedan.
On July 30 th, Flex revealed his first custom 2006 Ford Fusion at his Custom Car and Bike Show in Boston , Mass. Flexs car featured a custom two-tone tribal paint scheme, matching interior, black chrome wheels and performance tires. It proved to be a popular attraction with show goers as crowds gathered to register to win the car. The car continued to travel with Flexs show tour throughout the summer. To date, the sweepstakes has garnered more than 12,000 entries.
Flex loved the first car but still had a desire to take a Fusion custom in a different direction. He wanted to demonstrate to weekend customizers exactly what could be done with a complete customization of the new Fusion. There was no better way to showcase this new Fusion than at the 2005 SEMA Show along side the launch of the Grown and Sexy website which features his first online video game, the Flex Fusion Nightclub game.
Here are the customization tips that FunkMaster Flex employed to construct his SEMA Fusion.
Flex suggests that owners go for a custom paint job. The scheme developed shouldnt be too busy or overloaded with color. Two-tone paint works best. The exterior should strive to draw people into the interior, said Flex. For the Flex Fusion, he chose a two-tone red paint scheme with black pinstripe. The exterior paint is designed to invite people to discover whats inside the interior of the car.
Flex feels that rims need to be classy and clean: The spinners trend has played itself out and buyers should be looking for something different. The Flex Fusion features BOZE alloy 3-piece black chrome wheels with a staggered stance with 19-inch wheels in the front and 20-inch wheels in the rear with Toyo performance tires.
Exterior personal touches are a must. Make sure to add anything that you like as long as its not gaudy. Let your friends guide you with these additions. Trust their advice. Chrome accents, a new grille and tinted windows can define a vehicle, says Flex. The Flex Fusion features a custom 3-D Carbon body kit and Valanca rear and roof wings.
The interior needs to tie directly into the exterior with enough technology to impress, says Flex. A two-tone dash, door panels and steering wheel along with appointed Ostrich leather excite drivers to get behind the wheel of the Flex Fusion. A Clarion navigation system, Icon TV monitors in the rear-head rests, JL Audio amplifiers and speakers, and an innovative side- mirror camera system allow the driver to fully control his driving experience. A Flowmaster exhaust, Wilwood performance brakes and H&R springs round out the performance upgrades for the car. They are fantastic enhancements to the Fusion proven powerplant and driving dynamics. Beyond the Flex Fusion, Ford has several innovative plans to make Fusion relevant to the African-American consumer.
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