Try checking the knock sensor first. It's down between the intake manifold runners... If its cracked or dry rotted it could throw a code... Just keep riding it till it blows.
Dude you don't need crazy power to slide. Me and many other people on thia forum slide stock kas. Just get good coilovers. Or if you want sway bars and go to town.
It's ok.. alain is slow... Lol bad lousiana air.. it kills. Jk
Why not Megan or something else.. 699 for basic coilovers or save a little more and get something your enjoy...
Mine survived daily driving, the big track and a few skudpads. Shit qas fun. Stock feel and crazy garb.. tons of brunouts and launches.. no dislikes. And I even got it repucked