I'm assuming from such bare response that noone has an interest in a H.A. that looks completely normal on the outside, but smokes the competition underneath?
The problem with Eastern CT is that not a lot of drivers know what they're driving. The rice parts are as common on civics out here as leaves on trees. From what I can tell, most mods are those damn annoying Hills Bros. coffee can mufflers and a whale-tail spolier. That can get old in a matter of a month.
What's the use of having a $5000 paint job when you're only putting around with a $2000 motor?
Owner preference, I guess.