Focus SVT

[GT_03]

My buddy just got a Focus SVT, and all i can say is WOW!!! It is the complete opposite of just a ZX3. Leather-heated seats, HID's, and one of the best handling cars i've been in. I still love my Vibe GT, and we pretty much stay neck-to-neck on the highway, but when we hit a turn he is gone. He is in the process of getting a Jackson Racing Supercharger, so I guess i'll be playing catch up.

[Triton]

Remember too his car is smaller and lighter than yours and is built for cornering. His suspension is a lot different than the Vibes. The SVT's are no joke. They are good cars. You will have to do quite a bit of suspension tuning to catch up with him. Probably springs and sway bars.

[mu_ohio]

quote:Remember too his car is smaller and lighter than yours and is built for cornering. His suspension is a lot different than the Vibes. The SVT's are no joke. They are good cars. You will have to do quite a bit of suspension tuning to catch up with him. Probably springs and sway bars.Umm, the Vibe GT weighs the same as the SVT Focus and according to the test results I've seen, the GT with 17" performs the same as the SVT. That is unless the drastically changed them this year. For example, in a round up of wagons, Motortrend found that the Gt w/17" had the same skid, braking, and slalom numbers, plus the 0-60 times where the same. I'm not sure about the track width and length, but that may be the size difference you speak of. I do agree though it's a nice car and the additions like HID and leather would be welcomed in the Vibe. You also have a benefit in the car since you can add a supercharger, though the compression is still pretty high in that car as well.Edit: I checked it out and the SVT weighs about 100 lbs less. My mistake. I'm serious though about the larger rims and tires making a huge difference. The SVT is running on Z rated tires which helps it plus the torque down low is something our cars are lacking. Try some 17" Z rated on your car and maybe a HP mod and it should be a lot better for you in the twisties.