You are aware that you have about 100 horsies?
And you want around 150.. If you're pretty certain that you dont want the swap, then invest right now in an EX.. Much cheaper than getting a DX and doing everything to it.
Plus aftermarket support is much better on the 1.6
Ya college, tell me about it.. I suffer the same ..
For the black lines on the side.. You just need to paint them.. Lots of peeps do it. You dont really replace the part.