Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 21:59:06 +0200 From: "Mark Gerritsma" <nl.autonopsamtmfweb.nld> Subject: Re: Changing suspension on new 2003 9-3?
Nutmegger <nutmegger_7717nopsamo.com> schreef: >> - Honda CRX, stable at 129 mph > > Really - the CRX? At about 78-80mph the Accord I had lost it. It > could've went faster, but the handling was not stable enough for me. This car could have, but we ran out of road. >> - Ford Escort Wagon 1.6, totally stable around 110 mph >> - Ford Focus Wagon 1.6, totally stable around 110 mph > > Now that is a shock to me - seriously. Take a look at this one: http://www.autoweek.nl/cbimages/ford/foc2rs3_a.jpg (Focus RS) it can do 144 mph in standard trim. For comparison: in the UK tv show about cars Top Gear the Focus RS lapped faster around their test track than a Subaru Impreza WRX, despite being FWD only. Mark