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You don't mention how much track experience you have. That would figure into the things you'd want to have going to the track. I think it's generally agreed that it's not a good idea to put these cars on the track without an oil cooler. I would add to that an oil pressure and oil temperature gauge. I absolutely wouldn't want to be out there without those.
Then of course the minimum standard stuff applies: track pads, freshly bled breaks with the proper fluid, a thorough pre-track inspection of running gear, hoses, belts, coolant, check for leaks and anything loose.
If you're just starting out, my advice would be to wait and then add the suspension upgrades you mention incrementally. You'll benefit if you learn to get the most out of the car that you can in stock form, and there aren't many of us who can do even that. As you progress, tack on some new stuff. IMO, one of the cheapest, easiest and best early mods you can make is bigger sway bars. You'd be surprised how much they add, and there's no tradeoff.
Another thing that most people might not think of is five-point belts. I think our existing seats are exceptional, at least for me, and belts that hold you in place make your driving measurably easier and more efficient. One of the best drivers I ever had the misfortune to run against, improved his lap times on virtually every track we ran merely by changing the seat he used. Dedicated track tires and wheels would be near the top of my list as well.
Just one man's opinion FWIW.
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