Graydon, Yes, the kid with the Talon will blow his doors off but thats just before one part of the Talon's transmission fails......DSM cars are easy to tune, fun to flog but a PITA to maintain at a decent level of tune without regular replacement of failex/stressed parts! Phil C. 96 A4q 2.8 slushbox (its the wifes but I love it) 88 Supra Turbo 5spd w/mods. (300+hp and all original!)