Which Would Look Better?

heres the thing with the CAI.

the 2.2 isnt fast... All my friends drive fast cars, and everyone would rip on me if i got a CAI.

U gotta get a lot of money to make it fast.. even 10hp (which i know i wont gain from CAI) wouldnt help really.

Im primarily interested in Looks.

As far as MI roads.. I dont drive in Detroit too often, i dont think lowering will be THAT much of an issue.... Will it?

Can i get 18's after i lower? Or just 17's?

do 18's and lowering cause rubbing?

THanks for the input.. Springs seem to be winning so far. I found out one of my buddy's has 2 spring compressors. Yousaid i could do it with a rathet? my car is onlt 16k miles.. so the rust and stuff shouldnt be too bad.