I think up to 1.0 bar, or an increase from 138 BHP up to 150 BHP, 13x WHP, 205NM to a more linear 225NM, both depending on vehicle's health.
I'd set aside a budget of 2k to 3k to recondition the car. No offense, but many can't actually afford to maintain the car properly and therefore dispose it when they can't take it anymore or when it just gets to a really bad state. There are a few parts that would probably require a replacement soon:
1. Engine, Transmission and Cross member mounts - RM4xx to 5xx including labour, original protons
2. Front and Rear Dampers - RM5xx to 6xx including labour (They're usually good for 60k to 80k km for Proton). Maybe add the top mounts and bearing if needed
3. Rear Upper Arms/ "dog-bone" - check with shop about their condition and if there's a need to replace them. These two parts have a tendency to fail early. Expect it to reach over 7xx in total, or 5xx for the rear upper arms only including labour
4. Front lower arms -> Check with shop and get a quote
5. FEAD belt + tensioner -> 4xx including labour
6. Some others I can't think of right now. Perhaps check the last timing belt kit/waterpump change, fan motor's health, and the fan relays
7. Edit -> CVT Damper recall. Check with the service centre on whether it has been done or not
I guess you're probably gonna buy some aftermarket suspension parts at some point since you plan to put in some racing seats. Item 2 to 4 assumes that you're replacing with original Proton parts, which I would suggest doing at a reputable shop that does a lot of Protons (please refer to CFE/CVT group or Suprima owner's group).
There are a few in particular that are highly recommended when it comes to getting replacement proton original parts and labour like Zordaq Motorsport, Zainuddin Jasman (person) with shop, Tam Turbo Motorsports, Haruddin Hamid (person) with shop. I've only ever done some jobs at Zordaq Motorsport from the list and they're good as expected, just perhaps a bit disorganised. Feel free to buy the parts yourself and bring it to your trusted workshop if you have one
As for further improvements, I would suggest maybe getting some sound deadening done for reducing engine and road noise. I did mine at EA Autoworks and it makes driving the car a lot more comfortable, unless of course you're just into driving this car fast and for fun
Thumbs.. regarding the cost it's not a concern for me. Already planning to buy the car cash anyway, too old to get a loan lol. Yeah most likely will bring back to proton and just tell them to change what's required, thanks for the part regarding cvt recall will definitely check with them.
Not thinking of changing suspension though but do want to change lighter rims and thicker rubber. advanti with some hankook rubbers, I just love it that way. Will definite sound proof the 4 doors but I'm not going to do anything major when it comes to sound proofing cause I know it's pretty much useless. those rattle noises from dashboard will just try to diy if any.
Yeah regarding the seats, at home already on gaming chair so for my car why not right.