SEMA Preview: CGS ReFlex
by Jonathon Ramsey on Oct 9th 2008 at 5:30PM 
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Every time we see a Flex on the road, it looks cartoonish to us – those two massive rectangles sitting on cute little wheels. We wouldn't be surprised if, a la CARS, a Flex started talking to us. The "ReFlex" above, designed by Sean Smith of SS Designs and being prepared by CGS Motorsports for this year's SEMA Show in Las Vegas, looks like it could have something interesting to say. Who knew that a minimal body kit, a drop, and a set of 22s could give the Flex that personality it's been missing. The custom DuPont-painted CUV is also getting a suede interior, a Kicker sound system, and even new door solenoids from SPAL. We'll take it, or at least a ride in it. Check out the full press release after the jump, and stay tuned for the full report from SEMA.
[Source: CGS]
PRESS RELEASE
CGS Motorsports is one of the leading manufacturers of High Performance Cat Back Exhaust Systems and Air Intake Systems for late model cars, trucks, & SUVs.
Besides being one of the leading manufacturers of Performance Products, CGS has also become one of the leading creators of many SEMA Show vehicles over the years. CGS has built several trucks and SUVs for the Big 3.
Once again, CGS is creating another SEMA Show vehicle for Ford, which will be showcased at the 2008 SEMA Show. They will be customizing a new '09 Ford Flex, designed by Sean Smith of SS Designs, and named "ReFlex."
This new crossover SUV will feature custom paint by DuPont Refinishes with paint preparation by 3M, 22" one-off Bonspeed wheels, Pirelli Tires, Custom leather from Roadwire, door solenoids by SPAL, suede interior of Keyston Bros., and a custom sound system by Kicker featuring a Clarion navigation head unit.
As illustrated in the rendering, ReFlex will feature a one-off body kit, Sean Smith and the design team at CGS will clay up the body kit until it looks just the way they envisioned it. The CGS team is also designing and building hand made chrome moldings to separate the two tone paint scheme. So be sure to check out the completed ReFlex at this year SEMA show in Las Vegas, NV. www.cgsmotorsports.com
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
sashazur 5:50PM (10/09/2008)
Reflux
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That One Person 5:21PM (10/10/2008)
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tyson 6:05PM (10/09/2008)
i just saw a stock Ford Flex on the road, must have been a media car since it still had Michigan plates. who is going to buy this massive thing now? its huge.
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JF 7:01PM (10/09/2008)
It's really no bigger than a minivan or large "crossover". In fact, I think the Edge and GM's Lambda's look way more bloated than the Flex, which looks more wagon-like.
Matt DeCillis 2:05PM (10/10/2008)
Me! Waiting for my Flex to be delivered to the dealer! Replacing my Freestar minivan.
Mi key 6:30PM (10/09/2008)
Gag ReFlex! Ha Ha!
Anyway I kinda agree with a comment I heard another Blog. The Flex seems kinda like a Modern day Woodie.
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Red 6:43PM (10/09/2008)
Personally not a fan of the Flex myself, but this tune looks pretty fresh. I can dig it.
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Torrent 7:05PM (10/09/2008)
I like it.
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MajorGeek 7:17PM (10/09/2008)
It looks like a blinged out Woody, which actually makes it cooler then it normally looks, but still would not be seen it.
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Jimmy 10:31AM (10/10/2008)
I saw one the other day, wow its so not cool. just a crossover of whatever. just a plain. This is why ford is going down. they just dont make cool cars, except the mustang..
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That One Person 5:21PM (10/10/2008)
Well if that were the reason, Toyota would have been gone long ago.
No Ford is "going down" because of ignorant people and a crappy market.
Cardude 4:44AM (10/10/2008)
I was looking at a Flex the other day, and I just realized how weird they look! Not ugly, but WEIRD! Almost like they were squashed down or something. Well, they are unique, that is for sure, and I prefer it to fake poser suvs, and even faker poser crossovers, so I hope they sell. They seem to be good family vehicles.
Lol@ Reflex! Cool name, and this souped up one is not bad looking at all.
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That One Person 5:20PM (10/10/2008)
They are a nice ride. I have test driven a base model version, a mid level version and a "checked every box on the option list" version. I was kind of surprised when I walked up to one and I was actually taller than it. I am only 5'7".
Rick 7:08PM (10/10/2008)
I don't like the Flex. But what I want to know, is when will Ford make a non-CGI Flex commercial?!? It has to be like the only car with multiple CGI commercials and zero real car spots.
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CoffeeJedi 3:51PM (10/10/2008)
"it looks cartoonish to us – those two massive rectangles sitting on cute little wheels. We wouldn't be surprised if, a la CARS, a Flex started talking to us"
followed by:
"Who knew that a minimal body kit, a drop, and a set of 22s could give the Flex that personality it's been missing."
LOGIC FAIL.
You guys should actually read what you write before posting so you don't completely contradict yourself in the same paragraph.
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Rolando 7:53PM (10/10/2008)
The Problem w/ Ford (and GM) is that they are trying to sell cars to people who don't buy American because they don't buy American, that's all there is to it. I drive a Mazda, but my last car was a Ford. I drove a Flex, it's quite nice. The styling is anything but Generic, the handling is outstanding. If this named Toyohonda, it would be a best seller.
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Flex guy 11:29AM (10/20/2008)
Man, Extra horsepower to the wheels makes me want ti upgrade it to mines.
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