Can a 1G handle? Seriously.

[turbotalon1g]

I want my 1G to handle good, with that said I know its no evo or miata, but something where it wouldn't make someone cry if they tried to corner with it.

My last 1G had a rear sway bar only and it really flattened out around corners it felt really good.

The car also had 235/45/17s and the rear subframe had urethane bushings.

My questions are about tire size, I was thinking about going to 16s if I get rid of these wheels, but will the taller sidewall decrease the handling.
Matt d. said it wouldn't feel as responsive, so I'm looking to stick 17s.

Is the suspension geometry/hardware just too old/shitty styled to not handle well.

I want to replace every last bushing in teh car in order to make it handle/feel good.

Thanks
Aaron