Cabby Info - Suspension

Brand & Model	Cost	Lowers car:	Ride Quality	Owner Reviews
Bilstein HD shocks	$-$$	--	"Firm, controlled ride; good for everyday performance use. Use with stock height springs only."
Bilstein Sport shocks	$$	--	"Firmer, for more aggressive driving; use with lowering springs."
Bilstein TC shocks	$	--	"Mild performance upgrade; TC shocks and struts are a great replacement for worn out factory units and are valved about 10% firmer than stock."
Boge Turbo Gas shock	$	--	"Mild performance upgrade."
Eibach Pro springs	$$	1"	"The Eibach Pro Kit lowers your car's center of gravity, reducing squat during acceleration, body roll in corners and excessive nose-dive under braking." Best used with +1 or +2 wheels/tires.
FK HighTec Sport kits	$$	35-40mm 60/40mm 75/60mm	"Provides a firm, but comfortable ride quality with improved handling."
H&R Sport springs	$$	1.5 - 2"	"Firmer, improved handling, better aerodynamics and a great look."
H&R Race springs	$$	1.75 - 2.5"	"For the driver who wants the ultimate in handling and a highly aggressive look, these springs are the perfect solution."
H&R Sport Cup kit	$$	1.6" front 1.4" rear	"provides aggressive performance and sleek styling in one package"
H&R Coilover kit	$$$	1.25 - 2.0" front 1.25 - 3.0" rear OEM wheel offset may require spacers	"stellar track driving, impressive street personality without the harshness you'd expect from less advanced systems"
Koni Sport shocks	$$	--	"Developed for sporting drivers by focusing on exceptional road holding and handling properties, combined with an acceptable level of comfort." Best used with Sport or Race springs
Koni Sport springs	$$	45mm	"They are the perfect start for a lower and better looking car at a reasonable price."	(relatively new product)
KW Variant 1 coilover kit	$$$	1.7 - 2.9"	"In extensive driving tests our engineers have set the dampers for the best balance between sporty driving, comfort and safety."
KW Variant 2 coilover kit	$$$$	1.7 - 2.9"	"Sporty & personalized with adjustable rebound damping. The system intended for the experienced driver who requires to not only determine the individual lowering of their vehicle, but adjust the damper setting to fine tune the system to their needs."
KW Variant 3 coilover kit	$$$$	1.7 - 2.9"	"Race technology for the road with adjustable compression and rebound damping. The new Variant 3 is state-of-the-art technology for the skilled and experienced driver."
Neuspeed Sport springs	$$	1.25"	"These springs are designed so that they stay tight between the upper and lower spring seat when the car lifts going over bumps."
Neuspeed Race springs	$$	1.25"	"Reduces body roll during cornering and front end dive under heavy braking." For racing or a super-slammed street look.
Neuspeed SoftSport springs	$$	0.25"	"These springs provide the same handling characteristics as the Neuspeed Sport Springs without appreciably lowering the vehicle."
Tokico	$-$$	--
V-Maxx coilover kit	$$	25-80mm	Adjustable ride height that is "balanced between sports car requirements and daily driver needs."
Weitec GT shock kit	$$	35/35mm 55/40mm	"dampening (valving) factory set to the perfect compromise between Full Sport and Comfort"; use only with lowering springs
Weitec TX shock kit	$$		"features adjustable valving which allows you to fine-tune the dampening at all four corners; offers a wide range of adjustment- from street to track and anywhere in-between"; use only with lowering springs
Weitec XS coilover kit	$$$	1.6 - 2.75"
*Pictures provided are reference only; check with manufacturers/suppliers for current product colors, etc.	$ = cheap $$ = affordable $$$ = hurts your wallet $$$$ = breaks the bank springs: per set shocks: each, unless listed as kit		The most commonly used brands are H&R, Bilstein, Koni and Neuspeed.	= positive = mixed = negative = not widely used on Cabriolets