Kmac do a custom spring to whatever height you want. Ans they are reasonably priced. Dont ever cut springs I did this on my first car and destroyed the suspension. Learnt the hard way. Not to mention...
Check out www.ozeparts.com they have some foggies for the CD5's. Should check em out.
Dont know about how good they fit though but they come with a bracket that looks like it would.
That would be your CV Joint boot. You might be right to just change the boot it depends if the CV Joint is stuffed.
I think from memory my CV Joint cost around $600 inc labor. Dont know about the...
I would suggest to stick to the OEM Stanley JDM Headlights. I have them and they are a perfect fit.
I have heard that some of the aftermarket brands dont fit as well.
They are also better quality...
I had the same problem in reagrds to the brake having to be pushed harder and alomost all the way in and it was to do with the brake master cylinder being stuffed. Could be the same thing. Dont know...