Hey thanks for all of the info, I'm sure just knowing that there are options out there will make my friend VERY happy <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I'll talk to him about the springs. What shocks would you recomend? I recomended Bilstiens, but thats my personal bias. Are there any other good alternatives out there that are cheaper? Oh and how did you mount your lights on the front?Did you just drill holes in the bumper(or should I say what looks to be left of it <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />) and add reinforcement plates or what?

As far as prerunning goes I like the way it handles, very forgiving and it just soaks up the bumps. Great power too, for a little 4 banger that is, lots of fun especially with the 5-speed.