WHats the word on these shocks?
Tokico HP series shocks

 

Tokico = good

KYB = good

coil overs = excelente!

thas the word

 

Tokico HP'z are oem replacement shocks on the n/a. More than sufficeint for a DD. imho.... coiloverz are overkillz unless you plan on seriously tracking. Most people end up setting them at one setting and never changing them again. Can you say BLING.

 

KYB AGX's are a good compromise.

 

any brand non adjustables as long as they're new, are basically gonna be stock replacement aside from the actual stock TT shocks that are compatible with the stock adjustability system. (whatever it's called, I forget.)
a basic first upgrade would be adjustable shocks, with coilovers being considered a track/race upgrade.

 

I just bought HP's and ebiach springs...I like it..nice firm ride. Any stiffer and it would beat me to death.

Note: My z is a DD, so I prefer a comfortable ride.