The CD4E has the worst take-off of any ATX I have encountered. It sucks and there really isn't a way without spending a good bit of money to improve the take-off a whole lot. Once moving though, the contour does pretty good.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15