Exactly what I first thought. It is a revelation after the R. Just feels so alive and visceral. Agreed that torque low down is poor, and it is way over geared, but think of 2nd as 3rd and 3rd as 4th and it works better.
Roof down is epic. Especially with a PSE. Almost embarrassing how loud the exhaust is when switched on, especially the gun shot crackles on little throttle to overrun.
Every drive to work now feels like an adventure. Just like my Elise did.
Congrats again and glad you are enjoying it.