Mines not too bad and only has new standard dampers with a 30mm spring kit and new rubbers.

1. Avoid wheels any bigger than a 15" for handling, any bigger and it will make the handling suffer. Anybody who tells you different is talking bollocks.

2. Fit good quality tyres.

3. Fit good quality struts and springs (coilovers are not the bee all and end all of suspension).

4. Avoid a drop of more than 35mm

Stick to those 4 points and you'll have a sporting chance