Man best i can say, use it as how it fits you. mine is manderain copper, all options but its an auto. i turn plenty of heads. i had a 90 plymouth laser with a stick. and that was my go out and nhave fun car. but my 03 zx2 is well mannered for street crousin. and im not going to screw too much with that. ive made some mods, but im regretting them now. not to mention im hearing alot of stories about the at tranny. all bad. i assume yours is a stick, its the only version that has any power. all i can say though is just remember those dollar signs when something goes. i.e. head replacement to a 90 laser> 2 grand to find replace and have the "new" head shaved (yes it was warped), and redone