Opinions: Fast-ratio manual steering, suspension upgrades

So many great responses guys, I really appreciate the discussion and all the different set ups you all have described. I'm getting a much clearer grasp of my options and how they'll affect the end result.

Autoxcuda: To answer your question, I'm getting most of my work done at Pristine Auto on Fairfax. It was my assumption that I'd be getting my alignment there as well, unless you have other suggestions? Possibly getting the steering box pulled and replaced by Pol at "Automotive Center #1" up in San Fernando, just because I bought the car up there and driving it down with it's sloppy steering is pretty nerve wracking. Plus, his prices are excellent. Any shops around town that you think are great?