ZX2 Performance?

[fordzx2]

i also drive a 98 zx2... it was my first car with which i learned to race, shift, and handle a car. to be honest, i was never beaten by any civic i raced against and probably never will.

despite the low numbers, zx2's are an affordable, quick, and fun to drive car.

[ZX2Elite]

First things first, when you decide to compare two vehicles, try to at least compare similar cars. The Honda Si model is not a base model like the ZX2 models were. These were never meant to be a performance car. It was supposed to be a sportier option for those people inclined to by the Escort platform vehicles. The hope was to get them interested in the mild increase in performance, keep Mazda happy (via contract), and hopefully get the Escort people interested in the newly designed Mustang.
Considering the ZX2 is often viewed as Ford's bastard step child, there are a surprising number of modifications that can be performed on the car. The ZX2's basic platform shares its chassis design with several other Ford and Mazda vehicles. The ability to cross-breed is what opened my eyes to the ZX2 as a possible performance vehicle.
Just like every other sport compact out there, they suck in their stock forms. Just like every other sport compact out there, what you can do to these cars is only limited by your imagination and pocket book.
The Ford Escort ZX2 is a fun car to drive. So are fat chicks and mo-peds. I don't mind being seen in a ZX2 though.

[SequeHugMub]

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[swyatt08]

Originally Posted by Ford ZX2 1999

You tell him! Coming to a ZX2 thread to bash the car!

yep i wish the people i work with would listen to this guy i drive one myself i need some advice though what performance adders do you guys prefer with still keeping the engine stock. oh and by the way i smoked a honda s2000 with a manual and i have an automatic

[mchlcordell]

Its funny you say that...................because honda sucks hardcore, would not trade my zx2 for a honda anything, just because its from japan bullshit and Si is suppose to mean what? slow import LOL you knock a ford zx2, but when you get waxed by one, you will think otherwise.