There are so many variables you could cause an aneurism if you try and sort out all the variables testing them one at a time yourself, making notes and compiling data.
Basically if you want to be competitive run a Setup that the pros use and focus on driving and tires.
Thousands of hours testing shock pack will be negated by one bump of a pipe, or a back marker.
Unless you just race to tinker and are the type that like the engineering more than the Racing.
I know I know, technical thread shut up. lol