What if there would be a function on the forum that would combine two items.
Let's say you have the tier 3 surge set, and you don't like how it looks, but the stats are just too good to wear anything else. Then you have an elite set that looks awesome, but it doesn't have any good stats and you can't wear it when you sector, pvp or base.
Basically the function would merge the two items so the stats of the T3 set would be given to the Elite set ( including the level requirement).
That way you can look any way you like and still have good stats.
But you first need to have both items, and the items would be consumed in the process.
I don't know if it's possible, but it would be great.
Also making items invisible.
Let's say you love the stats of the Metowings but they just don't fit with your set. You just tick a square and your wings turn invisible. Same thing with shields / coin heads/ arm parts. I'd say guns too, but shooting bullets from your punch sounds kinda silly.