I dont race ,,,,,, but when an srt-4 comes by you from a roll, you better watch out,,,, this $20 k car might just walk the evo.

That is what Im not looking forward to.

 

Now let's start a petition to Ford to bring the Focus AWD to the states.

 

I am not worried...I respect the STi for what it is....there should be mutual respect from Evo and STi owners. I mean, they are both super machines.

 

What should one be worried about? The STi is a little faster in straight line while the Evolution is slightly faster in turns. So if anything, the title of this thread should be "who's worried about their racing skills?" Whether it's drag racing or auto-xing, the cars are gonna pull very similar times. I mean, a 0.5 second difference on a 32 mile roadcourse between two cars is nothing. At that point, it just takes one to deviate from the "line" and the other car makes a good gain or a pass.

I have respect for both the STi and EVO (even though I drive a WRX, shocking, eh?). Both cars are good and it just comes down to who can drive better. People on this board mention that many owners probably can't even drive 8/10s of the cars' potential. Let's take this a step further and ask, can one even drive consistant times? Many people I see at auto-x can't put in consistant times and tend to have 3 to 5 second differences (which is a lot for auto-xing).

STi
Evolution

Hrmmm, now if only the car market can be made sweeter with a quicker release of that Ford Cosworth Focus...

 

I need some help making a decision. Should i keep my 98 contour svt and build the the motor with forged parts and turbo charge it? or start over with payments and buy a evo or sti?

 

get an evo

 

Been ask and discussed to death. Really up to you. Do a search, review all the specs, check for what fits your wallet, Weigh the pros and cons and make the decision. No one here can make the decision for you. With that said, you can not go wrong with an EVO or STi.

 

Even after making the Contour fast, you'd still have to dump too much cash into making it handle and brake like the Evo or STi. Start with a better foundation - get the Evo

 

the times are listed on car and driver's website
www.caranddriver.com

 

The contour is FWD. Get a car with a better drivetrain (AWD or RWD). The FWD will always limit your car's potential. Look at the SRT4, it's wicked fast but can only manage a 14.0 1/4 mile. If it was RWD or AWD those numbers would be 13.0-13.5.

 

here's a thought

 

indeed...get the evo. It will cost unbelievable money to make the contour move.

 

i think top gear has a better show......

 

Yeah, but is Top Gear aired on any American TV stations? I never see it in PA, and we have 300 frickin channels... If it wasnt' for all the damn NASTYCAR on Speed Channel...

 

Bring me your Countour, and and Evo and and Sti. I will drive them through every possible condition you will encounter if you were to decide on one and keep it for 4 years. It will take me 6 months to drive each one through rain, snow, sleet, hot, humid, and perfect weather in all possible situations.. daily commute, road racing, drag racing, rallying.

After you bring me these cars and daily expenses for fuel, tires, oil. I will return to you a decision in 6 months to the date.

Please let me know when you would like to start.