good start....go w/ the basix...IHE, then the stereo has to go! lips are nice, but for the 300, i'd put it towards some better rubber...get some SI wheels, and good tires....I actually got my skirts painted when i had other stuff done. threw them in for free. as to the tails...its cosmetic. i have them on mine and it looks great, but keep in mind, EVERY kid with a civic and no clue replaces tail lights, so i'm actually liking seeing 96-98 tails on cars again...it is more unique than 99-00s and *gasp* altezzas