He could also sell for at least $500-600 and be most of the way to a good setup that everyone else will have relevant experience to help him with if necessary.

The good thing about a group think or a forum with good information in it, is that you can use it. Can't make a lot of use of it if you're hell-bent on being different for the sake of being different.

 

He can buy my Tein Flex coilovers with the old valving so i can be hell-bent on xidas

 

I'm probably leaning more towards this option. I have contacted a few different companies for a bit more information on the ride quality I want and well I'm about to yank off my old coilovers for the something new!

 

that what my configuration is (450/300) and i'm delighted with it.

 

Seconding the 450/300 Bilstein setup, I am running Hard S Bilsteins, also works well with that spring rate