[Ackattack]

OK, I've decided to run in ESP for the time.

I'm on a fairly tight budget (wife and new house won't let me go hog wild). So I need to get things as money permits, so basically I need the best performance/dollar mods.

Also, I probably won't run real competitively this year, so I'm looking at building up for next year.

How does this order of things look?
Shocks (Koni SA up front, Third gen Bilsteins in the back)
1LE rear swaybar
springs (any suggestions?)
5 point harness (need suggestions on this too)
Tires for next season (will start out using my 16x8 camaro wheels)
APHB
Anything else?

I figure for this season I would race on my street tires, try to attend an evolution school, and just get some seat time. Not being too worried about being the fastest, and just try to improve.

[trackbird]

I'd consider a 35mm front sway bar. Call Sam Strano (www.stranoparts.com), he can get them for you (as can many others). The standard setup is typically 500/150 in lb springs (F/R) and ground control weight jacks (Sam as well). The shock choices should work (as Sam about revalving the rears). BUt it sounds like you are on the right track.

The rear sway bar is a "to taste" change. Some run stock, some the 1le, etc. While you have Sam on the phone, ask him.