[Professor G]

http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/carlisle-ford-nationals/


Jun 5-7, 2015
Adult Admission: Daily Thu.- Sat. $12 / Sun $7 / Event Pass $25
Gate Times: Thu.-Sat. 7am-7pm , Sun. 7am-3pm

The entire family will enjoy the largest and most thrilling all-Ford event in the world. Ford, Mercury and Lincoln fans will have a showcase of over 2,800 vehicles to check out on the National Parts Depot showfield. During this event, you will enjoy great indoor displays of concepts, customs and historically-significant cars and trucks; test drives by Ford Motor Company, a burnout competition, activities for the kids, industry guests, giveaways, autocross for all skill levels and club gatherings. The excitement continues with a shopping experience you won’t soon forget as part of the enormous swap meet, car corral and the Manufacturers Midway for the best in parts buying.


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Anyone going? It's too far away from me, but maybe we have some FocusRSClub members in that area?​

 

[S.Elliot]

Great opportunity to finally see one in person for the first time. It's also no where near me, but i'll be looking out for coverage, should be a lot of eyes on it.

 

[Professor G]

Here it is, at the Ford Nationals in Carlisle

 

[Professor G]

Another video from Carlisle, this time of a gray Focus RS in motion

 

[Creedence]

Yea my Dad was there actually. He didn't snap any pics but he said you should of seen the crowd!! He thinks it's pretty cute LOL

 

[Cosmonaut]

I like seeing the Focus RS in grey. I think the grey will do really well with some more exciting rims. That may be what I end up going with in the end. I'd really like to go to one of these events that is more of a race series or an enthusiast gathering instead of a car show. I think its partly because of the summer weather but it just looks a bit more festive and community oriented.

 

[junkyard08]

There is something about the stealth grey I dont like. It almost looks like an unfinished car.

 

[centurion]

There is something about the stealth grey I dont like. It almost looks like an unfinished car.

I think you need to see it in person first.

BMW has a similar color on its new M5 and in person it's amazing, in pictures it looks MEH

 

[junkyard08]

this is probably a valid point.

 

[centurion]

this is probably a valid point.

Also to note, that was in a showroom which funny enough doesn't do the best job of showing off a color, outside in natural day light and even some sun exposure really helps a color show its best side.

 

[S.Elliot]

Also to note, that was in a showroom which funny enough doesn't do the best job of showing off a color, outside in natural day light and even some sun exposure really helps a color show its best side.

True say.

Always noticing colors, especially metallic, popping in the sun.

 

[Cosmonaut]

I think you need to see it in person first.

BMW has a similar color on its new M5 and in person it's amazing, in pictures it looks MEH

I agree it can look like the car just hasn't been painted yet, but that is why I think you need to add some bling on the rims to do it right. Some bronze rims I think will suit the color nicely.

 

[junkyard08]

I am a sucker for bronze or gold wheels. lol

 

[Creedence]

There is something about the stealth grey I dont like. It almost looks like an unfinished car.

I think because its not a metallic paint it lacks depth in pictures making it look like primer. I bet its got acres of clear on it in person though I'm with you BTW, bronze or dark gold is the way to go...

 

[centurion]

I am a sucker for bronze or gold wheels. lol

x2

even more when it looks as amazing as it does on the RS with ALL the color options available, all of them are bronze/gold friendly.

 

[Cosmonaut]

I just think that when your exterior color is brighter or even more metallic or shiny, it harder to pull off flashy rims.

 

[S.Elliot]

I just think that when your exterior color is brighter or even more metallic or shiny, it harder to pull off flashy rims.

What makes you think that?
I haven't seen that to be an issue, so do hundreds of thousands of folks out there.

 

[Professor G]

2016 Focus RS and Shelby Domination- The Carlisle Experience

 

[S.Elliot]

2016 Focus RS and Shelby Domination- The Carlisle Experience


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZs80nrIbDs

I just wish there was move coverage of the RS, some rep camera or more of it in motion. Still, this is one of the only or one of few clips of it so far from this event.

 

[centurion]

I just wish there was move coverage of the RS, some rep camera or more of it in motion. Still, this is one of the only or one of few clips of it so far from this event.

At the rate things are moving at we're bound to see much more about it soon enough.

Can't be too much longer till journalists get their hands on them.