I'm willing to bet that the GR2's are you problem.

funny, my GR2s are firm but comfy. Yet again, my GT isnt dropped, either.

The saying around here is that GR2's are struts for ricer civics. Because once you lower the car the ride goes to hell. lol

I dont have the lowering spring on the car anymore and it still rides like its rolling on rocks.

The only thing that I can think is that your springs ruined the struts in the amount of time you had them on there. I have GR2s and Eibachs on my car right now, but they haven't moved, yet.

actually I think its just the other end of the spectrum. The car handles curves great and the ride is fine on smooth surfaces and it doesnt jounce or float like it would with a bad strut. I originally installed the lowering springs to replace the sagging rear stockers that was letting my back fender scrape my tires with anything in the trunk. Once I removed the lowering springs I put the stockers back on the front and set of Impala spring on the rear tolevel the car out. It doesnt sag now even with trunk full of luggage but they could be as much of a stiff ride culprit as the lowering springs were. Tis is why I'm almost wondering if I should install a set of quick struts before I pull the 18s off the car.

$1800? If you're gonna pay someone to do all the work, why bother with the quick struts. I'm getting the quick struts for my wife's GP, because I'm a cheap bastard and I'll be putting them in. I guess there is a chance that it's still cheaper when you consider all the extra parts?

Our gp needs new strut package very badly since it is still running the factory ones with 185-86k on them!

I just pulled them up on amazon and the total with free shipping was going to be $617.31, is there anywhere cheaper that you can get a set of four of these cheaper in the $500 range as jaybur mentioned?

I think the prices went up.

I was trying to find some used ones locally so I could sell the monroes for like $450 shipped. (2,000> miles on them). But the local yards want $45 PER strut for a used one with who knows how many miles. so for $180 Just for parts on my end, is not really worthwhile. If I could get some for $100 for all 4 I'd do it, it would be a great deal for the buyer.

This is one of those times I am really kicking myself for throwing out the stock parts.

well, if you were to sell the others for $450 or less shipped, i'd be interested, just let me know with a reply or pm me if you did decide to do that.

I didn't realize you put Impala springs on. I bet that is a stiffer spring then the stock GT springs and is your rough ride culprit.

I've been using the Monroe Quick Struts for a couple of weeks now. Not a lot of time I know but this what I've learned so far. They are very compliant, and soak up small sharp bumps like pot holes and frost heaves very well. They control the car very nicely over large bumps at high speed like you sometimes find on highway interchanges. They feel a bit softer than the OEM struts on my 2002 GT but not by much. I know that the struts have a lifetime replacement warranty from Monroe so leakage is not a problem. As to OEM or Delco it was a matter of cost, not just in parts but overall including labor. Getting the Quick Struts significantly reduced the cost of installation. My total bill installed was ~$1100. So far (fingers crossed) they are working out fine. Having said that it is no longer a "performance" suspension but rather one biased towards comfort. By the way my car has stock rims and Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread tires.
Keith