^ All great advice! As to mods, you can never go wrong with sway bars. Personally, I think sway bars should be paired with new sway bar mounts and urethane bushings (to get the best performance and longevity), but that's not completely necessary. I firmly believe sway bars are one of the best, first mods you can do, besides an AP and a turboback exhaust.
Don't overlook good tires. Your choice of rubber can make a world of difference.