You will probably find that the 18" wheels have slowed the car down ... all that extra weight for the little engine to deal with !
man, i drove a 1.4 when i was having my car serviced, and although it doesnt have the zippyness of my chipped tdi, i was pleasantly surprised- its no ferrari, but it was THE perfect car for around town- cruised comfortably in traffic, manouverable, and it was very easy to drive around without risk of doing anything illegal (like speeding-not being sarcastic).
i'd suggest not to pay too much attention to 'performance' mods, and instead, spend money on good rubber, sway bars, and suspension. with a lower-powered car, corners are your friend- you just need to acknowledge that and mod your car to suit.
good luck!
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