I'll throw my 2p worth in too, I found new poly bushes makes a big difference, especially on a car over 50k miles whose rubber is a little tired, steering feel is hugely improved, also just because you have standard suspension that it's all perfectly correctly aligned, any problems that exist now will be exagerated when lowering the car so once you've spent moeny on modifying it, get it all set up correctly, it makes a big difference! I've had good experience with KYB shocks, I bought them as they were cheap, but I was suprised at their ability, but I agree with the guys, get shocks designed