Shock absorbers KYB or OLD MAN EMU

I would go with KYB, best for the price at least

Go with KYB on Rock Auto. They seem to ride like oem, maybe a touch stiffer before break-in.

I bought the shocks. They're good, very happy with them. Setting 1 is basically stock, though was better controlled with what I had. Setting 8 is noticeably firmer - allows much quicker inputs. Currently have them on 3/8 all around and car is balanced - maybe about as firm as an NB RS.

I switched out to some medium Old Man Emus on my 2014 Limited after the stock XREAS system started leaking at 120k. Rides great and the slight lift allows me to get onto some steeper trails without worrying about pulling my front bumper off.

Old man emu are the best. Just fit those and thank me later.

the ride with the kyb's was quite good.

Replace or upgrade shock absorbers / dampers. These are doing the hard work on rougher roads to keep everything under control. KYB seems a reasonable OEM+ style option

I recently did all 4 shocks in my 2002. I got the KYB Gas-a-just shocks from rockauto.com for like $40 per. They’re OEM fit and do what they’re supposed to.

I put KYB's in my 924S and they were fine on Hawai'i's questionable roads.

Glad you ruled out old man emu. I have them on my 100 and they are rough!