1998 Ford Escort ZX2 Sport from North America - Comments

16th Feb 2001, 02:33

"Neat little car that needs more power"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Nothing.

General comments?

I have auto-crossed the car with absolute domination in the 2L and under stock class at my local autocross club.

I have set 2 hill-climb records with it for the stock class of the Northwest Hillclimb Association.

I have used the car at drivers schools and track days for serious club (Cobra, Viper, Audi, etc.) events and it has NEVER been an embarrassment (oh yeah, I am a performance driving instructor, too). Unfortunately, the 104 MPH speed limiter keeps the fun down. Porterfield carbon-kevlar brake pads took car of the poor stock brakes and have given exceptional service.


23rd Feb 2003, 18:15

I would like to say I don't understand why this fellow thinks the ZX2 hasn't enough power. I just got one, and it flies with the wind! I am about to have installed, a new muffler system which should serve to increase it's performance even more. I guess if you've flown a 707, a ZX2 would prove to be "slow".

Thank you.


7th Nov 2006, 23:12

Somewhere in the center console you'll find a single green (I believe) wire. Clip it to disable the speed limiter. If I remember correctly the wire is just looped back through the console from the computer.

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