So I think it would be interesting to have each race's suits have some innate bonus that applies across all classes of suit, specific to each race. Something that would help reinforce the overall combat styles of each race. Here's some suggestions, but I'd love to hear more:

Amarr: A very slight increase to the max ammo for weapons equipped.

Caldari: Lowest shield recharge delay and second highest shield recharge rate.

Gallente: Passive armor reps (preferably with better numbers, especially for the heavies)

Minmatar: 5% base hacking speed increase and the highest shield recharge rate.


Again, just some ideas.

They kinda already do to an extent. Minmatar suits typically have a higher base hack speed multiplier than other suits in their class (typically 5% more). Gallente have the built in reps, though as you pointed out they're kinda meh in a lot of cases. Caldari base shield stats are typically pretty high. Amarr always have the highest base HP and the most stamina in their class...