Hi, Guest
05-21-2009, 06:39 AM
NOS2Go4Me,May 20 2009, 01:19 PM Wrote:Let it come - most vehicles are decent enough such that this will mandate better engine tech (Ecoboost) and better transmission tech (Powershift/Torqshift) for us all. Less wasted power = more efficiency.
So if this gets me into an Ecoboost-powered, SMG-shifted nice little Ford truck/small SUV down the road, bring it.
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Think about who's been at the forefront of fuel efficient but fun / performance vehicles for the past two decades (the Europeans) ... so ... the faster the Americans need a wider choice of fuel efficient vehicles, the more likely it is we'll see the best of Europe made available for our market.
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2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway
New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come
* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *
2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway
New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come
* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *