being in the middle of this myself with my contour, ie installed a SVT "body kit" and getting my whole car painted I would agree with everyone else and just buy a SVT.

I followed through because I got a good deal on the "kit"

- 95 Mystique LS - Zetec/5spd - 99 Contour SeVT Sport - Duratec/5spd Official NE-CEG Contour/Mustang Family