Ok I'm driving down the street bouncing up and down like an early 90's Dr Dre video and i've decided its time for me to get a new suspension. My questions though aren't about performance mainly because i know tokico ill's would be the best for that my question is whats going to give me the best mix of ride quality AND performance. I have 18"s right now 245/40/18's with a stock GXE suspension and the ride quality SUX compared to my other max SE max with the stock 15" sawblades. I know that my low profile tires are to blame mainly for my ride quality, but they are here to stay.

So i want to know what setup i should go with if i want a decent ride (doesn't have to feel like a caddy but theres too many potholes here so i don't feel like breaking my @ss bone), good performance, and at least a 1.5 inch Drop. Price really isn't a concern i'll spend what i have to if it means getting all 3 of my needs satisfied. So what Shock/Spring setup should i go with, and if adjustable, what setting (most likely). I'm pretty new to suspensions in general, it'll be my first suspension mod ever, so any help is appreciated.

 

H&R springs and Illumina struts will give you what you want.

 

Totally agree with that. And get a set of the rear mounts that Ben sells. They also improve ride quality on lowered setups.

 

 

also, the tokico springs will lower just a tad... bit lower like 1.7 front and 1.5 back? which does aid in wheel gaps a bit... that way you could just get the kit from CM...

i think h&r is softer than tokico, but not by far i heard...

oh and a set of the rear mounts...

i will be getting a set upon lowering...

 

Excellent so everyone agree's H&R springs and Illumina struts, nice thats what i'll go with then. I was expecting a big debate that ended in no answers lol... theres still hope yet, thanx everyone.

 

Ok two more piece to this question... I saw these on ebay - tokico illumina's with tokico "high performace" shocks include all together $500. Will these do a good job with the above criteria? Or should i definitely stick to HR's for my springs? Also If i bought this set is there any other parts i'd need before install (i'm taking it to a shop, don't feel like messing with spring compressors myself). If so what else should i get before i take them to get installed?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW

 

H&Rs and Konis are another option...if you've got the money and want the best street struts on the market that give one hell of a nice ride plus amazing handling.

 

i heard tein H-tech are really nice with the illuminas... im looking into lowering too and was looking into getting tein h-tech+illumina combo.. anyone know about that>?

 

I'd say go with the Illuminas and H&R's...