A really supportive seat is worth 5 secs a lap, TJ brakes are a must have for track work if you want to avoid fade, ASP shox will save you having to experiment with 19 different sets of springs (none of which are made for a Toledo so don't work the same way in practice) A few polybushes in the right places, a ruthless attitude to weight removal and solid rack mounts are my recommendations. And if it doesn't already have one, a front antiroll bar is a must.
I don't bother with a harness, a normal seatbelt with a good seat is fine. A cage is nice and a well fitted one will stiffen the shell a bit but it does add weight. Move the battery to the boot, it helps with weight distribution, allows a bigger, cheaper battery and uses some of the space liberated by binning the spare wheel and tools. Don't forget to panel over the hole where the back seat was.
I can't really advise on engine stuff since i've never used a slant in that much anger, but I would guess an oil cooler is a good idea, along with a better rad (Saab?) and an electric fan.
Steve
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