Ride quality is an illusion/Opinion! Once you get Koni's you will never choose anything else. Do you want a tight handling/riding Benz?Yhea...They may cost $25-$40 more but you know what - They Rule! Bilstein is a factory choice due to bean counter tactics. Factory stuff SUKS! Anyone name a factory car w/ KONI installed? I cant think of any?? Anybody name a car that comes W/ a Vortech or Pro-charger blower?? Ask anyone in SCCA racing what the most common dampner is....KONI. I rest my case. You get what you pay for