It wouldn't cost too much to make your contour handle very well and maybe have a bit more acceleration (o yeah, swap in a cluster with tach). Shouldn't really be a money pit unless you're doing something crazy with it.
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
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