Mike...as i am only talking about off boost then you are backing up side If you drove this car upto 4500rpm youd be shocked at how much nicer and faster it feels...fruity would be the apt word in your case ...lo comp and std comp off boost driving is chalk and cheese and i have experience of that

In 3rd i have hit the 8200rpm limiter yes many times and its fooking ace 4th gear you are travelling too fast