Really, you shouldn't worry about what people consider rice. Just modify your car because you enjoy it, and you are happy with the final product. As long as you aren't being creative just to follow the "in" crowd, I think you're pretty rice-free.

98 Contour SE Sport ATX (T-Red)
Bonafied Rookie
Pioneer DEH-3100 :: K&N Filter :: CEG Foglight rewire

Planned Mods:
Test TH Fix in ATX :: Door Lights :: Side Markers

Farther Future Mods:
KKM Intake :: SVT Exhaust :: SVT Rear Bumper :: BAT Euro Kit