For my WRX, I went with KYB. First, they are cheaper. Second, they are 20% stiffer than OEM. I know you might not want a stiff ride, but the OEM ones are really soft. The 20% stiffer ones pair very nicely with stock springs. Honestly, it will feel and handle much better.
KYB actually makes the OEM ones, so fitment is spot on.
Just want to bump this as Im super happy with my new stockish setup. H&R OE Sport springs and Koni Str.t struts. Stock ride height (H&R says it lowers it .75" front and rear) and a really comfortable ride. Koni states the Str.t's are valved for lowering springs (1.5-3") but I think they feel great.
I drove one for a long time. Easy and cheap to repair, and there was a huge (now dwindling) aftermarket. Yup, Koni adjuatable struts in a ~2500lb econo-box made those handle better than they had any right to.
I am running Str.t with my Pro Kit. Been on them now for about 3 weeks and love the car! Handles very well and it is not harsh.
After several months I'm very happy with the ride. Smooth yet still a sporty ride (handles the curves) and the car actually lowered itself a bit more once everything settled. 100% recommend.
Yeah, I just installed some with H&R sport springs. The ride is certainly an improvement over stock. It's only been a few days but I am liking these koni.
KYB gas struts
I used brand new KYB rabbit struts, and put a 1.5" lenth of round stock in the bottom of the strut housing to make up the difference in tube length
I've dealt with Koni before and, while cumbersome, they backed their stuff up and sent me 2 new front struts after the seals popped.
I had these KYBs on the front of my W124 for a while, until I went over a speed bump and one of the struts blew out.
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