Why do they try?

[hondaracer]

I was coming home from work on the freeway with my brother in his 92 accord coupe with i/h/e when this gray ford focus zx3 gets right on our ass in the fast lane. (I'm rolling with my brother because my car is in the shop for some body work cuz it was in a accident that wasn't my fault). Anyway my brother pulls into the 3rd lane (4 lane freeway) and lets him go by. The guy starts to pass but slows down to get level with my brothers car. The dumb ass kept stepping on the throttle for a half second to get our attention. I look over and just yell LETS GO!!! The guy steps on it but my brother quickly downshifts from 5th to 4th and punches it. Very quickly my brother was already next to his ford zx3 evenly matched up. I knew my brother was playing with him so he pushed the pedal down to the floor again once he saw that they were doing a 100mph, and just pulled away from the focus by about a car length every 4-5 seconds. Even after my bro was about 4 car lengths ahead he did not let off because he wanted to put the focus out of sight. Which he did. Why do people try and race in a zx3 or even an svt focus? It just boggles my mind.

[andera]

what boggles my mind is why they buy the ugly ass things

[Ricochet]

I would never buy one, but the (overpriced) SVT Focus relatively doesn't look that bad.

[andera]

Originally Posted by Ricochet

I would never buy one, but the (overpriced) SVT Focus relatively doesn't look that bad.

true... but it's on a scale of 1-10 is not even close to a 'teg or 'lude.. or even a civic for that matter.. everyone has their own taste though. but the ford tags should be enough to steer most drivers away hehe

[carrrnuttt]

Originally Posted by hondaracer

I was coming home from work on the freeway with my brother in his 92 accord coupe with i/h/e when this gray ford focus zx3 gets right on our ass in the fast lane. (I'm rolling with my brother because my car is in the shop for some body work cuz it was in a accident that wasn't my fault). Anyway my brother pulls into the 3rd lane (4 lane freeway) and lets him go by. The guy starts to pass but slows down to get level with my brothers car. The dumb ass kept stepping on the throttle for a half second to get our attention. I look over and just yell LETS GO!!! The guy steps on it but my brother quickly downshifts from 5th to 4th and punches it. Very quickly my brother was already next to his ford zx3 evenly matched up. I knew my brother was playing with him so he pushed the pedal down to the floor again once he saw that they were doing a 100mph, and just pulled away from the focus by about a car length every 4-5 seconds. Even after my bro was about 4 car lengths ahead he did not let off because he wanted to put the focus out of sight. Which he did. Why do people try and race in a zx3 or even an svt focus? It just boggles my mind.

That condescending tone you have is what turns good threads into flame-fests...and a good indication why nobody else in the automotive world respects Honda drivers.

FYI, a Ford SVT Focus will stomp all-over your brother's modified 1992 Accord, while wiping it's foot on the Accord's ass...stock. The SVT weighs about the same as the Accord, while having about 30 more HP and 30 more ft-lbs of TQ, stock-for-stock...with a six-speed. Don't even think you can come close where the roads become curvy...the SVT's handling has been compared (and rightly so) to the Integra Type R's.

I personally am not a Focus fan, but talking-down on a car like that, doesn't make you any different than some of the bigot domestic-drivers I have encountered.

A lot of narrow-minded people have also asked "why do they keep trying to race with their Hondas?"

Think about it.

[akina_speedstars]

The Ford Focus is an odd looking car, however, it was designed for the European car market... the cool market. There's a similar looking hatchback made by another car maker, I don't remember who it was.
For an under $15,000 car, it's hard to believe they've made a $30,000 version with a turbo-charger for World Rally fans for European sales only. It has unreal amounts of torque and HP.

I did test drive a ZX-3 awhile ago. I didn't like the acceleration (me and the sales person in it), steering wasn't too bad, shifter was okay, pretty quiet (not wind noise, engine noise). For a hatchback, it has a high shoulder-line which made me feel short in it compared to a VW Golf. Their top-of-the-line SVT has a pretty good engine but would be sweeter with the Jackson Racing supercharger. I still don't like the grill or headlight treatments.

[hondaracer]

Wow thats funny...... A focus with the handling capabilities of a honda. That really makes me laugh hysterically. Honda handling capabilities are superior to a focus, especially the Integra Type-R you brought up. And I'm not just saying that in the defense of honda, its been proven on the track. And listen here carrrnuuuutttts..... I've previously raced a svt focus in my civic with just some engine mods, and I all I did was laugh after the race was over because of how pathetic focus is and of how much he enjoyed my taillights. And I don't understand why nobody here can tell a story without some jerk off saying bs when they weren't there to see it for themselves because they were too busy jerking off their cats.

[Miataracer]

oops... I don't think I would have said that if I were you. are the engine mods your civic has an intake, exhaust, and header? they are aren't they? i bet it drives like a bad ass race car now... you know man, just the other day I was at a stoplight next to a new corvette being driven by an old man... I'll be damned if I didn't beat that old man off the line. does that mean I can outrun a corvette? nah, it just means the old man in the corvette took off slower than I did. let me run in here and post it as a kill!!

[carrrnuttt]

Originally Posted by hondaracer

Wow thats funny...... A focus with the handling capabilities of a honda. That really makes me laugh hysterically. Honda handling capabilities are superior to a focus, especially the Integra Type-R you brought up. And I'm not just saying that in the defense of honda, its been proven on the track. And listen here carrrnuuuutttts..... I've previously raced a svt focus in my civic with just some engine mods, and I all I did was laugh after the race was over because of how pathetic focus is and of how much he enjoyed my taillights. And I don't understand why nobody here can tell a story without some jerk off saying bs when they weren't there to see it for themselves because they were too busy jerking off their cats.

Son, I've been working with Hondas since before you had pubic-hair (do you have any now?). Please get out of my forums if you are going to be a stupid fanBOI. Please.

I highly doubt if your basic bolt-ons on an EX can overcome these differences: http://www.car-videos.com/performanc...?ID1=23&ID2=90

Even then, the SVT focus is a lot faster than that comparo indicates, since magazine testers encountered the undefeatable traction-control...but aftermarket usually takes care of that easy.

Also, for your information, a stock Focus ZX3 is neck-and-neck, if not faster than your Civic EX: http://www.car-videos.com/performanc...ID1=100&ID2=90

So, quit being a fanBOI, and recognize that your car is good for what it is, but not something to get this kind of attitude about. If you can't do that, like I said, leave...and I'll cut-off the attitude NOW, and tell you that I'll be more than glad to HELP you out. We're here for quality, not quantity.

[MexSiR]

Man, common an accord 92 with I/H/E which hardly gives any power is no match against a SVT. Yes its a ford, yes whatever Honda usually is better, I own one, but these cars are in a different level. An SVT can outperform a 92 accord straight or in the track easily. A ZX3 is a different story.

[andera]

haha that guy put IHE on a '92 honda accord LOL i bet it was a DX too

[kidrocket]

OWNED

[Jetts]

i beat a ex civic saturday night in my 4 door automatic se focus
everyone wants me to race them i dont know why my shits a cruiser
i think it is because i took the badges off

[csaddict]

Ever noticed how a new SI looks just like a focus? IT DOES! I would buy a focus. They are a good base to start building. I love the loyal honda owners but I'm not one of them. I have had 27 vehicles, including motorcycles. All cars have some redemable qualities. The focus is inexpensive and easy to mod, like a civic. I know a guy that has a turbo Focus and its retarded fast.

[Jetts]

they make a 03 svt cobra motor and underbody swap for a focus only costs 70k