Although at $900 (before paint) my GT3 nose was little expensive but in your case compared to the rest of the "bill" it is probably minor. The GT3 nose does add to your downforce besides looking way cool. I know others have gone with the turbo noses and that looks pretty cool too.
Sorry to hear about your mom's troubles...so new and so quick to the body shop.
Here's a link to my post on my conversion with pics:
Rothsport Conversion