I know what you mean
Not sure how well you know Sydney but I did part Wisemans Ferry Rd, part OPH and part Putty Rd - over 7 hours on road and nearly 400kms? MDM and M on. Love this car in the rain! No excessive speed, lots of gear changes, not lots of braking. Lots of oppsie moments but great moments. Got hairy towards the end as it got darker and heavier rain. As everyone has already found out, lovely car!