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Old 08-04-2011, 06:22 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tjts1 View Post
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I always called those Assfire. I'm glad US Ford moved on to the Focus.
Theyre great cars, like their predecessor, but theyre underpowered. They added about 200-300 lbs of safety, brakes, and suspension to the festiva, but no extra power.

They make great parts cars for festivas though... the brakes and suspension bolt on and seemingly halve the braking distance.
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