I overstated myself, the rear motor mount isn't a cure-all, but I've found it to at least make things consistent. before the mount it was like hitting a moving target, and really tough for me.
i've never had a 1/2 issue, but I wonder if the 2013 has different gearing, and is a little more forgiving. I can't hit 60 in second.
Nope, poked around and max speed with 6300 rev limit and stock tires is 59.4MPH, and gear ratios the same from 11-13.
you have to nail it just right and not bounce of the rev limiter, and the shift will land you lower than ideal, but it still pulls.
I'm not that interested in drag racing the car, so it hardly matters to me, most corners are 3rd gear corners round here anyway.