OK, my vote is Laguna Seca for the test run. And I'm thinking a 350Z or RX-8--FR, mid range power, weight, and decent handling. Fairly average in all respects--will give us a good idea of what single upgrade gives the best results. I can't do this until I get a little time, but this is what I think needs to be done. Some other cars might be better, but I can't think of anything off the top of my head. Reset it back to stock after every trial. Here's the lineup.
1. Stock, stock. Tires that come with it (sport med, prolly). Yes, has an oil change.
2. Tires. Racing med? No softies--we're trying to be practical.
3. Suspension. Sport or Race, but leave it how it comes. Too many avariables if you tweak it.
4. Racing chip.
5. Flywheel/ triple clutch/carbon driveshaft.
6. Stage 1 Turbo.
7.Stage 1 NA.
8. Stage 1 WR.
9. Stage 2 WR.
Now, never having unequipped a weight reduction or NA tune, I'm not sure if you can UNequip them. That's why they're last. I combined #5 (drivetrain components) and added stage 2 weight (because stage 1 is so cheap)--just trying to get some cost parity (yes, with those expensive tires). I won't have time to get to this for 2 weeks (since I think it all needs to be done at the same time), but if anyone else wants to try it, I'm sure there are a couple of people interested in seeing the results.
1. Stock, stock. Tires that come with it (sport med, prolly). Yes, has an oil change.
2. Tires. Racing med? No softies--we're trying to be practical.
3. Suspension. Sport or Race, but leave it how it comes. Too many avariables if you tweak it.
4. Racing chip.
5. Flywheel/ triple clutch/carbon driveshaft.
6. Stage 1 Turbo.
7.Stage 1 NA.
8. Stage 1 WR.
9. Stage 2 WR.
Now, never having unequipped a weight reduction or NA tune, I'm not sure if you can UNequip them. That's why they're last. I combined #5 (drivetrain components) and added stage 2 weight (because stage 1 is so cheap)--just trying to get some cost parity (yes, with those expensive tires). I won't have time to get to this for 2 weeks (since I think it all needs to be done at the same time), but if anyone else wants to try it, I'm sure there are a couple of people interested in seeing the results.