I, for one, would be highly interested in hearing stories re: contour gearing/regearing. I don't care much myself if I lose some economy and top-end if changing the ratios would make a noticable difference w/ a 5sp (and prob would). Actually it's less stressful also if you can drive deep gears well....I've always wondered. 1/2 sec 0-60 seems conservative if final drive ratio was bumped down 10-20%....after all, it's a light car...I dunno.

98 CSVT, basic mod's, my slowest car yet but still faster than the wife's Talon Tsi AWD. Not by much, though. Now if I could get the back wheels to do something....