It's generally accepted to lower vtec in the h22 and in other vtecs using stock ecu programming and internals. The programs that raise it are for engines that rev to 9k and have beefed internals and cams.

Anyways the ashtray is much more out of sight than a huge pod sticking out of the dash which is rather easy to see. Besides I cover it up with a shirt if I park at the mall or something.