suspension
 

what's the best way to go, as far as brands go? i know i wanna do springs and not coilovers... but i'm going to need springs and shocks/struts... success stories? anything?

Koni Yellows...Flat out...best shocks out there (for the price range)
I had tokico illuminas that blew in less than 6 months (2 of them)

And I say go H&R sports (1.75"front, 1.5"rear) because theyre very close to stock, not mushy, firm (but a good firm)
Lots of others go Eibach Pro-kit, but I didnt think it was far enough of a drop...the sportlines I hear are a good drop, but rough

Koni shocks are great period, go with them :yes: As for springs, I would suggest Eibach Sportlines, H&R and Neuspeed are pretty good as well. Sorry, but I think you should go with coilovers and get a true coilover system (I kick myself in the arse everyday for not going with Tein) I would get Tein coilovers, you will be very pleased and the adjustability is a big plus...TRUST ME ;)

If you are thinking of going w/ H&R Springs and Koni's you might as well get the cup kit. Just got mine yesterday and its not installed yet so I don't have pics though. I got it for 620 shipped from SpeedDriven off www.groupbuycenter.com