Adams,
FWIW, I installed the Carrera QA1s and noticed no difference at all over the stock units (except the lower ride height adjustment). A friend installed the new Konis on his car and it seemed to me that the ride was better. My ass is way too numb to be more scientific than that, but if I was doing it again, I would spend the few $$ more and go with the Konis. I also prefer the less blingy appearance of them (not chromed). Installation of either is a bolt-on thing and you only need to make sure you get the spacers for mounting them properly in the wide Pantera brackets.
I see you're well down the slippery slope now.
Mark
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