I dont think anyone said KYBs didnt handle ok just ride like a creeper. I went from Monroes to Bilsteins and the ride is as good but the car is under control and predictable. I also went from .890 bars to 1.06 bars and from Oval track springs to Hotchkis at the same time and I was super suprised at no compromise is the ride whatsoever. My mother in law said my car was smoother than her older Lexus at 90mph on the interstate!