well its a GLI, so the slicks on an 02M isnt too bad, i ran slicks everytime with my 6 speed. no issues.
5 speed. id forget drag racing without axles and a diff for sure. but thats not the issue.
it might bark 3rd with an 02m as the gearing on a stock rev limit is short and torque is high with that little turbo. my car would spin a bit in 3rd from time to time, depending on the temperature. but it wasnt like a civic where it bounces off the limiter instantly.
my honest opinion, is the best thing this guy could do is give me the RC’s for the price of on the house.