Dean, yep, I agree... for serious track or competition use, or for extended high-speed use, modifications make a lot more sense. Probably less than 5% of .036 owners fall into this category though. I've got the RDMTEK rear LCA's on my car now, btw - seem to work fine.

I suspect the stock suspension is pretty competent if all components are brand new. But it's likely a noticeable difference comparing a stock setup that has ~100kmi, with a lowered / aftermarket setup that has brand-new components. FWIW, I didn't have any issues with my stock suspension at warp 9 in a straight line, but I wasn't going around corners at those speeds either, lol!