Cars > Challenges > “Project: Aaroncoupe” Vs “Slow-cus”
1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
“Project: Aaroncoupe”
2001 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec
“Slow-cus”
Head to Head
About “Project: Aaroncoupe”
This car is pretty much stock besides the override of the smog system and the computer system
In my street racing days, I beat a lot of cars in this Monte. All of them were before the rebuild with a 150,000 mile motor, haha. to list a few
-1996 Mustang
-2003 Dodge Ram 5.7 Hemi
-lots of rice grinders
My only loss thus far was against a 1996 trans am. It was a buddy of mine, I knew I didn't have a chance but raced anyway to see what I had, and got embarrased haha. It has a lot of poop for a 305, can't imagine how an LS1 would do in her :D
About “Slow-cus”
What's to say? Fairly high miles (88k as of 01/2007) for its age, but apart from the front bumper being in need of a respray and the wheels showing signs of age/slight kerbing hasn't fared too badly.
Would benefit greatly from actually having some power. Nice enough to drive, handles competently, just woefully underpowered.
Specs for “Project: Aaroncoupe”
305 HO V8. Auto Trans. One wheel wonder at the moment
Specs for “Slow-cus”
1.6 16v Zetec-SE
100bhp @ 6000rpm (though RR tests usually turn up slighly more)
145Nm @ 4000rpm
0-60 10.0s
115mph
(According to Parkers guide)
40mpg (supposedly - if you drive like your granny on 'normal' roads)
1070kg (apparently...)
IG6 and 165g/km CO2 so only £125 Road tax :-)
Factory Options for “Project: Aaroncoupe”
A/C, Power Steering, Tilt, Cruise, AM/FM Stereo, SS wheels
Factory Options for “Slow-cus”
'Climate Pack' - Electric windows, electric heated mirrors, heated front screen (so good for de-icing!), air-con, CD player. Mudflaps too.
Mods for “Project: Aaroncoupe”
Override of smog and computer system, RV cam
2 inch drop spindles
Mods for “Slow-cus”
Nothing exciting (so far) - variable intermittent wiper stalk, map lights, swapped ashtray for felt-lined storage tray (surprisingly useful!). Also added steering column stereo controls and a Puma gearknob - the first is very handy, the second just looks and feels nice. Woo!
Would like 16" Zetec wheels (similar design, but biggerer+nicerer) and -30mm suspension drop. A lot of money for no real gain, better just to buy a faster car...
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| Points for Project: Aaroncoupe | Total Votes | Points for Slow-cus |
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| 116 | 27 | 19 |
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