My SVT was tested at .83 g's, better than the Eclipse same mag tested, so there's your handling. A good stick driver will raise eyebrows anywhere if he knows how to shift on the street, and I've gotten "drag car" comments from many passg's. BTW, I discovered by accident how a tight turn will kill the engine from oil starving...thing doesn't even squeal them tiny tires, so I still don't get them that puts bigger rubber on 'tours....stock on mine is fine, more traction would kill the tranny, I think, or the engine if a deeper pan/windage tray isn't installed. Corners good enough to put your co-pilots head into the window if you're not careful.