Regarding the "missing" you are experiencing, mine had a similar problem, but only did it once the engine was warm. Turned out to be my coils. Replaced them and problem went away. Just my 2 cents. Good luck.
I own a 95 eagle talon tsi awd manual 5 speed. I have had it since new. The car is stock other than a cold air intake, 18 inch rims and tires, New aftermarket plug wires, new OEM coils, and an Optima redtop battery. It has 95,000 kms on it. Unfortunately I have been distracted with other...