Right time for my 2p. I have standard sr suspension with front and rear strut braces. My F & R braces seem to have tightend it up sufficiently considering the cheapness!! The eagle f1 tyres are spot on im runnung them in 195/50/15 the ride is so much better than the 45's, and there ist much real difference in price between them and the toyo's. Like everone has said the main week link is the suspesion. upgradeing the suspension depends how far you want to take your starlet, and how far your walet will stretch!!! Brakes are on my list of things to do asap!!!!