it came with a flang kit i had to pay extra for it

VTA is not "bad" or harmful in any way, as long as the car is tuned for it. Just like any other mod, the further away you get from stock the more things will vary. There are a few now who are actually finding that, with the right tuning, these cars are running BETTER and more responsive with VTA than under recirc, but I'll let them tell their own story when they're ready.