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Old 05-31-2009, 02:29 AM   #10 (permalink)
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yeah, that little Escort really is something else. I'm not sure if it just the gearing or what, but that thing will burn both tires in the dry from a dead stop. And as I did mention, it pulled a Ford Explorer for about 2 miles without complaining too badly. So I suppose it may just be an unusual little car.

Funny thing is, it is absolutely horrid in the snow and ice. I had an 83 Nissan Sentra wagon that could drive circles around many a 4WD in the snow, and it was just front wheel drive.
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I think you missed the point I was trying to make, which is that it's not rational to do either speed or fuel economy mods for economic reasons. You do it as a form of recreation, for the fun and for the challenge.
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