Shocks And Springs Or Coilovers

[Ronalder]

I have had my 02 GS300 for about 6 moths now its time to get started. I ordered a set of 20x8.5 Enkei LM1s (should be here by the end of the week) and toyo tires (245/35/20) . I plan to lower her about 1 to 1.5 inches but I can not decide which method is better. Obviously with 20s I am not a racer. I understand that the 20s will degrade the ride of the car but I still want the best ride available. I read the forums in regards to shocks/springs and coil overs but I am still undecided.

Please provide your opinions;

1 Eibach springs ($280) and KYB GR-2 Shocks/Struts Set ($450.00 Front and rear(to the door))

or

2 Tein coil overs ($1200)

If you recommend the coil overs, will the ride be noticeable superior to the shocks and springs option?

Help, before my wife checks the savings account. :o

[Benjamin Tang]

tein cs version 2. always go with coilovers over springs/struts if you can afford it, or wait until you can, i always say... at least with coilovers you don't have to worry about rust (cs is aluminum), and you can adjust the ride height to whatever you want.

[Lex01_430]

i went with the springs option. it was a lot cheaper. got the lsportline and ltuned setup for about 350. im not sure if the ride quality will be noticeably different between the 2 options...with coilovers you will be happy with the height...