Sorry if its sounds like I was hateing. GSXs are the fast no matter manual or auto. I just love the fact of driving manual ever since I learned and my dream would be to have an AWD manual Eclipse or any sort of awd manual. I understand you can make an auto transmission as fast if not faster than manual. I like to driving manual maybe b/c of the stereotype of rally race car drivers. If your trying to go fast, then getting an auto against manual doesn't even matter. Was just giving my 2 cents. Your car being AWD could whip my manual FWD in a heartbeat. Wish you luck modding the beast.