i jus used a BMW as an example and a accord wit 17's would also look nice wit the wheel wells. i also meant 4x4 when u dont lower it, especially the 4th gen which hav about 3 inch wheel gap w/o lowering.

i would also definately go for coil-overs and with adjustable shox, you can jus tune it to be a bit stiffer. i dont see how u wouldnt get any "performance" when slamming cuz of lower center of gravity. wit lower COG you can hit the turns at a much higher speed while keeping the car stable, wit also the use of strut bars.

like wat happened wit my dad's camry hittin a turn a 80 wit his blown out front shox, the tires whr screeching like crazy...