Oh here we go...

Atari 2600 - In the days when a one-button joystick was intimidating (i was 3 yrs. old people c'mon)
NES - Still play it today. RBI Baseball!
Sega Genesis - that didn't last long...
Super NES - Mario Kart!
Nintendo 64 - Bond, and again Mario Kart!
Playstation 1
Playstation 2
and Gamecube.
My roomates have the XBOX and 360 covered, hopefully we'll have a Wii sometime in the near future. PS3 purchase won't be for a long while now that I have LFS...

Interesting topic. In lieu of telling everyone what I think is "rice" or not and getting this thing locked down, i'll try to stick to what I think the topic starter was looking for:
We'll start with the Integra, as it's the only car whose differences I can spot between markets. I see so many people here in the states going with the JDM front for their 3rd gen (DC & DB chassis) Integra... I do think it has a very clean look to it, and can appreciate the hard work that goes into the swap, but for those who aren't into that specific car the JDM front just makes it look like an Accord. The round headlights of the USDM Teg set the car apart IMO.
I've always thought about throwing a JDM cluster in my Integra, but recently I've started a search for a UKDM unit, which retains the colors of the JDM one but is in MPH, not KPH.

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There's no real answer to your "equation". It completely depends on the ability of the driver, how un-optimal the setup is for the track, and the design of the track itself.

Exactly. Yesterday I tried someone's FOX/AS Club set and picked up 2+ seconds on my FIRST hotlap with it. Low 1:05s down to mid 1:02s. Just like that. I couldn't stay tight on the last turn with my setup and carry speed to the finish. Most likely, i got lucky and found someone with similar driving styles AND similar controller input.

The day before i tried a BF1 setup (from someone quicker than me) and couldn't break the minute mark at BL GP. I couldn't trail brake, i couldn't get the rear to stick, turn in was weird, my tyre temperature was inconsistent, etc., etc...Who knows, maybe the setup was designed for a mouse and not my wheel?

Point being, there are too many unknown variables in determining how well someone does with a certain setup to accuratley predict how that certain set will help/hurt your times. Find a set you like, and stick with it. Take the time to change one little thing at a time, be consistent, and even if you are not that fast, you'll start to notice the difference...

Oh and Bob, thanks so much for all your input to this sim/forum. We've all learned quite a bit!

FYI the world record is 52.XX

Well this is really old but....
I had this problem when upgrading from S1 to S2.
However, before downloading the game again try this-----Click your name on the first screen, then click Lock to return the game to the demo. An unlock button shows up and you're good to go.
Anyway i'm off to learn some news cars and tracks....

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VTEC does not make sound or at least it makes so little sound that you certainly can't hear it when engine is running.

No, you certainly can't hear the pins sliding into position to engage the bigger lobe, but you can hear the difference before and after the crossover....

It sounds good. I was really hoping to hear the crossover to the big cam lobe but regardless, i like it. Haven't tried the rotary yet....

It's VTEC! vtech manufactures phones! Thanks though!