Went and watched this last night. Was a good watch, some of the things he did was amazing and very rarely see them these days. Shame all the electronics are in now rather then down to the driver.
I'd recommend Race-Tech kit, I'd also get Ricky to fit it you so you get the extended warranty. Plus his maps seem to work out alot better then other mappers out there atm. I'm running one and it's awesome
Depends on your budget really. I mean you could go full hog for some r888's etc. The t1r is supposed to be a good tyre however their bringing the t1s out soon that has a different grove design. I'd go for a semi slick setup personally if you can afford it.