Okay, now entries are closed, I'll explain how I went about it: truth be told, while my car looks like a 2016 Lotus Evora, it isn't really at all built like one. I may not be the best at making well-balanced cars that appeal to everybody... but by golly I can make it go fast! The crucial differences are as follows:
First, where the original is an aluminium frame, this one is a carbon tub, with really flimsy polymer panels. For >30k budget scenarios, this is the most cost effective way to cut weight while not compromising on safety (coz carbon chassis gives a massive boost). It also significantly improves road performance.
Second, where the original engine is an aluminium block and headers Toyota 2GR-FE 3.5L V6, I went with cast iron 3.8L. I didn't really need the extra 3hp the iron headers give over aluminium for a 20-something kilo gain, but a) it's cheaper b) in a light MR car, it puts the weight where it counts, and c) there's no other way I was going to make the weight anyway.
Then I sunk massive amounts of tech into the transmission, because that e-diff works wonders and is well worth the price in an all-out race, and obviously the tyres. I'm using tyre tech +13, because any more will give you maybe 0.02s on most tracks and cost you another 5-10 grand. Not worth it. However of all the upgrades I recommend this, and aero, be upgraded the most (aero because it's cheap, but keep in mind if all the tracks are tight and technical, more drag isn't a bad thing).
All in all, these are the stats:
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Spoiler times below (highlight to reveal)
Automation track: 2:06.27
Airfield : 1:14.34
Green Hell: 7:24.39
Sun Aug 16, 2015 6:47 pm 
