mattEGTx commented on What's Your Proudest Automotive Achievement?

"First start-up and test run of my turbocharged, Haltech'd Escort."

mattEGTx commented on The Top 52 Lemons Of The 24 Hours Of LeMons Detroit-ish

"Considering the ridiculous lift-throttle oversteer that the 2nd gen Escorts have (thanks, Ford!) and the fact that they get a bit wiggly with all of the weight taken out, maybe that big ol' wing on the roof isn't such a silly idea after all."

mattEGTx commented on Racing Underway In Toledo!

"Holy crap, two Escort GTs?"

mattEGTx commented on What's Your Fastest "Autobahn" Run?

"130 mph (hit the ignition cut at 6500) in a 1995 Escort GT, calculated from gearing since the speedo stops at 120. Happened while racing a Camaro SS and F150 Lightning."

mattEGTx commented on Ten Gas-Saving Eco-Tips Everyone Should Know, And Ten Exceptions To The Rules For Real People

"@pres: Same goes for a high-mile Mazda BP."

mattEGTx commented on Project Car Hell, Screamin' Corolla Edition: AE86 or FX16?

"@aesthari: Chassis code AE85, VIN code AE86 in the US."

mattEGTx commented on Shelby GT500KR Road Trip, Chapter I: Ready, Set, Buy A Whole Lot Of Crap And Go!

"Sunblock? Looks like someone forgot that leathery skin and Shelby go together."

mattEGTx commented on Ten Worst Cars To Take On A Blind Date

"@beercheck: "I'll see your early-80's Cimarron and raise you any year Ford Escort GT." Funny, I've never had a problem with mine."

mattEGTx commented on What's Your Eleanor?

"1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S hatch. Has to be Super Red II with the rust-colored interior (to match the rockers/wheel arches, natch). Searched for one for two and a half years (which became my first car), let it go because I didn't know how to fix the rust and other little issues at the time. Have spent the last two looking for another."

mattEGTx commented on Five Cars "Guaranteed" To Never Get You Laid

"@JaguarChick: Miatas work just fine. Just have to put the top down first, that's all."