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07-11-2003, 09:29 PM | #1 |
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Could I beat a Ford Escort ZX2
OK my friend just bought a Ford Escort ZX2. I forget the exact year but Its between 98-00. Im almost positive they all have the same engine a 2.0 liter 16 valve. His is an automatic transmission. With no aftermarket parts. And he wants to race me. Here is what I have.
I have a 1994 Civic DX with an AEM short air intake. My question is will I be able to beat him? What do you guys think? Thanks |
07-11-2003, 09:34 PM | #2 |
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humm those are preety quick..... well compared to a civic....i think it will be a good match... u arnt going to do it on the street are u?????????
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07-11-2003, 09:35 PM | #3 |
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should be a pretty nice match up!
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07-11-2003, 10:25 PM | #4 |
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well Ive beaten my ex gf and her focus zx3 auto
I do have a y8 with i/h/e so that might make a difference...but you should weigh a lot less than he does...and I mean a lot |
07-11-2003, 11:14 PM | #5 |
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my old sentra that would hand my civic it's butt used to get tooled on by escort gt's...
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07-12-2003, 12:30 AM | #6 |
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i think if yall were racing for slips you'd be the one walking home thas jus my thinkin
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07-12-2003, 01:50 AM | #7 |
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in a dx you'll more than likely lose. oh well try anyway.
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c'mmn its a ford. J/k....... You never know alot of the time it has to do with the driver i think, if you cant drive well/fast you cant woop someone.
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07-12-2003, 10:54 AM | #9 |
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Thanks for your opinions guys. When the race finally happens I will let yall know how it turns out.
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07-13-2003, 06:08 PM | #10 |
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Good luck. My money would be on the ZX2. The 2's are a little faster than the ZX3s
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07-13-2003, 11:43 PM | #11 |
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im thinking he will beat you, unless he is trying to shift between gears and sucks at it
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07-14-2003, 12:58 AM | #12 |
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my money is on your a$$ being handed to you, but there are many factors. make sure you don't do it on at least on public roads.
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07-14-2003, 01:06 AM | #13 |
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That would be a tight race, but if I had to make a bet it would be on the Ford. It all depends who can drive there car. I wanna know what happends!
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07-14-2003, 04:38 AM | #14 | |
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i think the zx2 is a automatic.....unless hes shiftin his automatic which i heard is useless. |
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07-14-2003, 04:52 AM | #15 |
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ZX2, I hate to admit it since I'm not sure how good of a driver you are. Take it on the track please.....
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07-15-2003, 09:18 AM | #16 |
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You = 100/100 2200 lbs.
Him = 130/130 2500 lbs. Pretty stinkin close. On a 1/4 mi, you should be within 5 mph trap speed (him a little higher). On a real track, your lighter weight would help in the corners, and I'll be your lap times would be a little better. Assuming 2 good drivers, of course. |
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