Oh no, i love abit of old skool feel to the steering. And every time i take it out i love it more and more. I haven't driven any other s1's so cant compair but the mate i bought it off has driven a few in his time and says this is the only one he's driven that drives spot on. Like i said i cant compair but the powers smooth, the ride is a little harsh but i dont mind that and it handles so so much better than i could hope for. Its got some fairly good rubber on, sp sports, but i'm fairly confident i'll loose my nerve before it does. Over all i'm so happy, its much more driveable all round than my frst was, its just gonna pain me now putting her away for the winter, roll on next summer lol