cheaper way = ground controls and shocks
more expensive way = coil-over kits
better way? depends on how much $500 means to you (price difference between the 2) but i've decided to save up for some tein HA's. bottom line is that ride quality is superior with a mated shock/spring coilover setup.
iono though sometimes i think paying 1100 for coilovers is a financial burden i'm not willing to bear, but oh well. my car get what my car wants.