Show vs. Go : Performance at it's best

I agree with you on the Civics being a dime a dozen, and so are Integras, especially the ones before the 98's came out. I fully agree that civics can use some cosmetic work, so as to personalize the car. Not that I am putting Civics down because I think Civics look great as they are, but I guess as far as my personal tastes go, I'm happy with a front spoiler that adds on to the existing front fascia. Civics have some cool looking body kits out there but I'm not totally in to the body kit thing. I like the sleeper look. But I respect everyone's likes and dislikes and I wouldn't knock you or your car if it was more show than go.
Now, if a car has some kick ass body work done AND some crazy engine mods like turbo or supercharger, nitrous, cams, ported and polished head or any combination of those, then the car is that much better because it looks fast and it IS fast.

I think if your looking for show quality versus just flat out speed, and exhaust is still a must because many body kits don't look right with a dinky stock exhaust sitting back there. Many people in my area (southern cali) stick a body kit on without even painting them yet, and they don't even do a good job of mounting the parts, so it looks really bad. I'm not really into chrome rims but I saw an integra at my school today with chrome rims and air bags. That was pretty tight.