Dude if you need some help with it I'm always around. Plus Ed already has experience repairing Tori's Honda now so whats another one?
Seriously though, I would recommend Tokico Illumina or KYB AGX shocks. Both of them are adjustable and shouldn't blow with the higher spring rates of the sprint springs. If you buy cheap shocks, you will just have to replace them sooner.
Also, if you really want to paint the car, I've got plenty of room at my place to do it if you need space.