So, I've been at work modifying WipEout Pure's files here and there, and now I would like to report on some of my findings.

First off, I am pleased to announce that I have permanently patched the BOOT.BIN file for the NTSC (version 2) release to run in 60 FPS in all modes. However, there are a few problems here and there; the intro video plays too fast and tends to pause and skip a lot. There are also frequent framerate drops in Time Trial, even with an "overclocked" processor and memory bus.

I also modified the Zone Mode ship to have the physics of the WipEout Pulse zone ship, but it didn't really turn out how I expected; frequent oversteering, constantly bottoming out, etc. I also tried turning up the FOV, since the default setting for all of the ships is between 60 and 75 degrees. Here's what the game looks like at 90 degrees;
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I think I'm gonna tone it back to 80 degrees.

Unrelated, I changed the menu music to WipEout HD's theme. If anybody wants my modified XML and WAD files, feel free to ask. I am also offering the modified BOOT.BIN file for the USA Greatest Hits copy.
I also ripped some of the concept art wallpapers using a screenshot tool, and converted them to PNG.