I think the 1.8 T lump is good for a tad more than a remap. It's the gearbox that is the weak link.
Ive had a blast with a bug eye scooby too WRX (Old guy with his missus) from 80+ and the same outcome, I was right behind him until he gave up about 125 and we slowed, that was going back few months, Revo S1 and Miltek exhaust and other usuall mods. No FMIC or Stage 2 back then. Just shows, what the FWD can do once rolling.
Ive had a blast with a bug eye scooby too WRX (Old guy with his missus) from 80+ and the same outcome, I was right behind him until he gave up about 125 and we slowed, that was going back few months, Revo S1 and Miltek exhaust and other usuall mods. No FMIC or Stage 2 back then. Just shows, what the FWD can do once rolling.