coote

i've had the tein s-tech's for about 3 months now and have had no problems. they do make a lot of noise when it's real cold out though. other than that, no problems.

turnburner

I replaced the stock tires with Pirelli's and noticed a big difference in handling. I've had Progress springs on for a few months now. Had the swaybar & perches for a month or so before the springs. Swaybar made big difference, springs made another difference. Rides a little bit rougher, not much, but the high-speed back highway curves are much straighter now because of sum of tires, springs, swaybar, and lower tiebar. I would do it the same way again!

I'm hoping I don't have to replace the strutts too soon though.

RollerPyro

iTrader: (5)

As long as you baby your struts over speed bumps (slowly and at a slight angle) and avoid large potholes, you should be fine. My springs (progress) have been in almost a year and a half now and there's no signs of damage. I'm not saying the ralliart is exactly the same, but they should last plenty long if you just take care of your car.