I've always loved the trophy and as an avid evo magazine reader it seems to really impress folk! The closest car in terms of fun i've previously owned was an R53 John Cooper Works Cooper S.
But the Trophy is something else, in terms of fun its amazing really really love it. As for modifications well... it was already mildy modified when I bought it. Its got a cat-back stainless steel exhaust system with a straight through centre pipe. I'm tempted to add a decat pipe as its really quite easy to do so and maybe an induction kit.
I don't think you need to do anything to it really
Just incase anyone is interested.......Ive organized a Lake District run out for the 7th June. 3 Trophy's so far. 'Me' 'Gib172' and 'Northern Will'. 1 more and it beat the turn out for the last NW Trophy only meet :? ! http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=423511