Torch, you referred to an underbed storage area (a la Ridgeline, I assume), but didn’t see anything about it earlier in the article, nor was there a picture of it. Unless it’s got runflats, I assume there’s a spare tire under the chassis; with a bed that small, is there room for a storage area of any meaningful size?

Most GTI owners who mod use a piggyback ECU (Berger Motorsport, Neuspeed, etc.); it doesn’t permanently “flash”/alter the main ECU, and is easily removable for warranty work. Don’t know if Honda tuners use a similar method.

I LOL’ed at “scheissekiste” when I put in into Google translate

My eyes, they burn

M.A.S.K.!

Looking for a fun car to supplement my truck; primarily for commuting and occasional back-road blasting. Looking at VW GTI vs. FoST vs. WRX; I’ve always liked Subarus, but prefer the hatchback body style. Doesn’t have to have AWD or 4 doors; must have a manual, have good visibility (sorry, Camaro), and decent gas…