Choosing new front struts

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    hey guys, I'm currently on a horribly ghetto setup that I've been using for a year now. Im using sensen front struts with eibach sportline springs.

    I love the look of the setup. The ride height is perfect. It sits exactly how I would like it, but the ride is horrible and I'm now getting some creaking/clicking noise turning my wheel at parking speeds. I'm assuming the moog strut bearing assembly is going and I'd like to upgrade everything at once.

    Would upgrading to Koni orange or yellow front struts help out at all with the ride quality and bouncyness? Or am I fucked using these springs?
     
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    Go for the yellows. Arent the oranges only for oem or very minimal drop? Could be wrong but i remember reading that somewhere
     
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    I read somewhere that they were the same as Koni yellows on the softest setting. So probably not the best bet. Anything would have to be better then the Sensens though lol
     
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    Might try out the corksport lowering springs with Koni oranges. It looks like corksport springs won't raise up the car too much but will have a much more comfortable ride
     
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    I have the package that CS put together last year (still going) with their springs and shocks/struts. Excellent value for the money and no issues with components of different ages and length of service issues.....know what I mean?


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