Look at stuff from the TL, their rear sway is like 19 or 20 mm and way cheaper
We have the 20mm from the CL (or TL...isn't CL-S 23mm?)...$40 and picked up by a friend who was in the area.
He already has the 20...
Maybe you can find a cheap used set of konis?
You can also stitch weld the chassis if you know how...
With being on such a budget, we need to pick our battles wisely. A cheap set of Konis all around will definitely be helpful, but there's still the other issues. Like I said, I need to get my hands on a scanner to find out how many grelmins we woke up in the ECU and see how much of that is my real issue.
Someone mentioned cutting the springs. I'm not keen on this idea as I've never done it (keep in mind, this car will never see street duty again). I'd imagine I'd need new shocks/struts all around afterwards anyhow.
I've also got a potential lead on a J32A1 out of a friend's '03 CL-S. Not the transmission, which is what I really need, but I can't look that gift horse in the mouth.
Stitch welding the chassis? I have no idea. I'll do a search, but....enlighten me.