Screaming around an autocross with the traction and stability control systems shut down, the front wheels spinning out of every turn, the Honda Element SC proved its mettle. But as car-like as the Element might be, it’s got a higher center of gravity than a typical car. That means it leans more, which means the driver gets tossed around more, which means the lack of side bolsters on the seats is more noticeable because you feel like you’re gonna tumble right out of the Element’s clamshell doors.