A few days ago, Funkmaster Flex had a live chat from SEMA. We have a log of the chat after the jump.
For those of you who don’t know, Funkmaster Flex (Aston George Taylor Jr.) is a famous DJ and musician on a radio channel in New York City. He does some Ford tuning, and his latest creation is a Ford Taurus SHO which appeared at SEMA.
Anyways, here’s the chat log (I participated in the chat, see if you can spot my question):
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Ford Motor Company:
Hey folks! This is Gwen Peake, Global Digital Communications Manager at Ford. We are live at SEMA with Funkmaster Flex in Las Vegas! We are here to take all your questions so fire away! |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:01 Ford Motor Company
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4:03
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[Comment From Ford565: ]
Why did you want to customize the Taurus? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:03 Ford565
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4:04
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Funkmaster Flex:
i really like the new body style… plus oversize wheels fit nice in the wheel
wells…. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:04 Funkmaster Flex
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4:05
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[Comment From eLIZ: ]
Hey! After I heard you made a custom Flex, I was sold. I bought a limited edition flex. What’s your favorite accessory? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:05 eLIZ
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4:06
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Funkmaster Flex:
i like the 2 tone roof option…. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:06 Funkmaster Flex
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4:07
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[Comment From James: ]
Have you ever customized a Crown Victoria or other Panther platform vehicle? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:07 James
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4:07
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Funkmaster Flex:
no… not yet… |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:07 Funkmaster Flex
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4:08
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[Comment From julian bray UK 9pm!: ]
why rip apart a perfectly good design? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:08 julian bray UK 9pm!
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4:09
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Funkmaster Flex:
i just wanted to take a great design and give it a flex twist…. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:09 Funkmaster Flex
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4:09
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[Comment From Rmey2010: ]
What do you think about a FMF Expedition with the new BOSS motor? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:09 Rmey2010
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4:09
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Funkmaster Flex:
the new 347? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:09 Funkmaster Flex
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4:09
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[Comment From James: ]
What’s your favorite car to customize? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:09 James
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4:10
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Funkmaster Flex:
i love old or new mustangs…. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:10 Funkmaster Flex
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4:10
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[Comment From Jeff Glucker: ]
Any plans for the Fusion? A Funk Flex Fusion might be pretty sweet, and reach a broader market (lower price point)… |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:10 Jeff Glucker
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4:10
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Funkmaster Flex:
not yet.. but i will ask…. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:10 Funkmaster Flex
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4:11
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[Comment From My78bronco: ]
Which vehicle do you prefer as an everyday driver? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:11 My78bronco
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4:11
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Funkmaster Flex:
my 2010 mustang ….. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:11 Funkmaster Flex
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4:12
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[Comment From Andy: ]
Have you ever thought about doing some work with the F150? I see some serious potential there? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:12 Andy
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Funkmaster Flex:
i would love to do a f150 for sema next year……. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:12 Funkmaster Flex
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4:13
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[Comment From James: ]
Do you prefer a “sleeper” or a “ricer”? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:13 James
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4:14
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Funkmaster Flex:
sleeper… all the time |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:14 Funkmaster Flex
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4:14
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[Comment From JOEY: ]
IVE SEEN YOUR PREVIOUS EXPEDTION, ARE YOU PLANNING ON DOING ANY ENGINE MODIFICATION OR EXHUAST |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:14 JOEY
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4:15
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Funkmaster Flex:
not yet… but i will reach out to ford racing and see….. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:15 Funkmaster Flex
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4:15
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[Comment From Rmey2010: ]
What do you think about a FMF Expedition with the new BOSS motor? The 6.2L from the Raptor and FX2 concept. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:15 Rmey2010
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4:16
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Funkmaster Flex:
i would love to have that happen…. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:16 Funkmaster Flex
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4:16
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[Comment From Rob Lewicki: ]
Hey Flex..you ever done up a 99-02 Mercury Cougar? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:16 Rob Lewicki
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Funkmaster Flex:
no i havent… but i just bought a 1969 cougar… |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:17 Funkmaster Flex
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4:17
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[Comment From Tropez: ]
What part of the SHO was the most difficult to customize? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:17 Tropez
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4:18
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Funkmaster Flex:
door handles were the hardest….. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:18 Funkmaster Flex
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4:18
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[Comment From Alexander: ]
Do you see yourself driving or working on a 2010 Taurus SHO? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:18 Alexander
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4:19
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Funkmaster Flex:
i just worked on one for sema… i love the horsepower… i would drive one…. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:19 Funkmaster Flex
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Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:21 Ford Motor Company
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[Comment From wakezilla: ]
hello |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:21 wakezilla
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4:21
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Ford Motor Company:
Hey! |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:21 Ford Motor Company
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4:22
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[Comment From Andy: ]
A F150 for SEMA would be great. What types of accessories would you put on it? Tonneau Cover? Running Boards? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:22 Andy
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4:24
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Funkmaster Flex:
i like the stripped down look….. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:24 Funkmaster Flex
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[Comment From julian bray UK 9pm!: ]
everyday driver? Nah Mustang too common, now a Focus Zetec ticks all the boxes and you cvan plug your i-pod in too! |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:25 julian bray UK 9pm!
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4:27
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Ford Motor Company:
Having some tech difficulties…standy folks |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:27 Ford Motor Company
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Ford Motor Company:
*standby |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:27 Ford Motor Company
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4:29
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[Comment From My78bronco: ]
How long did it take for you to finish all the work on the SHO that you customized? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:29 My78bronco
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Funkmaster Flex:
about a month…. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:29 Funkmaster Flex
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4:29
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[Comment From Lance: ]
If you were to work on the upcoming Fiesta, how would you approach a small car like that? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:29 Lance
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Funkmaster Flex:
i would have to do research… i havent worked on many small cars…. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:30 Funkmaster Flex
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[Comment From John P.: ]
Is there any place online we can get pics of all the vehicles you’ve done for Ford? I want Wallpapers! |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:30 John P.
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Ford Motor Company:
Hey John, check out http://www.funkflex.tv/487/Downloads for 3 Funk Flex wallpapers, two of which include FMF customized Ford vehicles. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:31 Ford Motor Company
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[Comment From Hank Ford: ]
Is the Funkmaster Flex car show ever coming to Cali? And what song(s) do you have playing now in your 2010 Mustang? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:32 Hank Ford
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Funkmaster Flex:
the carshow is coming in 2011 to cali for sure… and i play Drake, lil wayne, jay z,
gucci mane, and a little oldschool like epmd and ice cube….. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:35 Funkmaster Flex
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[Comment From Rob Lewicki: ]
Did you just buy a 1969 Cougar Eliminator??..so jealous! |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:35 Rob Lewicki
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4:37
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Funkmaster Flex:
no…regular cougar…. and it needs to be restored…. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:37 Funkmaster Flex
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[Comment From Tropez: ]
On the SHO, did you modify the engine/suspension at all or just the body? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:37 Tropez
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Funkmaster Flex:
just did the body….. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:37 Funkmaster Flex
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4:38
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[Comment From Rmey2010: ]
What has been your favorite project while working with Ford? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:38 Rmey2010
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Funkmaster Flex:
2007 fusion that i did for sema that year…… |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:39 Funkmaster Flex
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Ford Motor Company:
Just an brief FYI, people, we’ve got about 20 min left in the chat session |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:39 Ford Motor Company
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[Comment From Andy: ]
Have you seen anything at the SEMA show that compares to your Taurus? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:40 Andy
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Funkmaster Flex:
yes… a few camaros and a few f150s….. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:41 Funkmaster Flex
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[Comment From My78bronco: ]
While you are doing new model vehicles, you think you might customize Ford’s new to the USA Transit Connect anytime soon? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:43 My78bronco
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Funkmaster Flex:
i dont really love that type of body style….. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:44 Funkmaster Flex
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[Comment From Igor: ]
What would you do if you could customize a Ford GT? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:44 Igor
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Funkmaster Flex:
i would love to make a candy red ford gt….. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:45 Funkmaster Flex
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[Comment From Vanilla Ice: ]
Do you think the new cobalt is off the chain? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:45 Vanilla Ice
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Funkmaster Flex:
the cobalt has always had cool colors… taurus also has some cool colors….. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:46 Funkmaster Flex
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[Comment From Hadji: ]
You’re doing a good job with merging the car and music worlds and now social media. Keep staying ahead of the curve! |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:47 Hadji
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Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:49 Funkmaster Flex
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[Comment From Tropez: ]
How can we get your customized SHO to make an appearance at a special event? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:50 Tropez
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Funkmaster Flex:
you can call 914 479 1600 to reach me….. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:51 Funkmaster Flex
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[Comment From BobfromMTP: ]
Do you ever come to detroit amymore? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:51 BobfromMTP
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4:53
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[Comment From Justin: ]
I like how in that picture your with Ford vehicles that have zune on them!! |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:53 Justin
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Funkmaster Flex:
i come to dearborn once a month…. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:53 Funkmaster Flex
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[Comment From BobfromMTP: ]
I met you when you came to Michigan truck plant for the unveiling of the funk master exp. Talked to you about my son and when I tried to call the guy you refered me to, To set something up I got the brush off. Would still like to have you meet him, He is a one of a kind 10 year old. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:54 BobfromMTP
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Funkmaster Flex:
when will you be in nyc? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:54 Funkmaster Flex
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[Comment From Darin Wade: ]
That’s one thing I like about you B, you do support the cause. The phone support you provided for us in Albuquerque was nice. |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:55 Darin Wade
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Funkmaster Flex:
was that the dealership i did the voice over for? |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:56 Funkmaster Flex
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[Comment From Darin Wade: ]
You bet. I sent you a pic to your gmail account of your signed plate (Expedtion #172)…the last one we sold! :) |
Wednesday November 4, 2009 4:58 Darin Wade
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Ford Motor Company:
Ok folks we are out of time today. Thanks so much for joining us and getting all those fantastic questions and comments to us. Thanks also to Funkmaster Flex for taking the time out of his schedule to connect with all of us. As always, we’re at www.TheFordStory.com, www.twitter.com/ford, www.ford.com/ford. Flex’s customized 2010 Taurus can be seen at www.FordUrban.com. Thanks everybody, see ya next time! |
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Source: The Ford Story
