My brother had Neuspeed Sport springs with only stock shocks on his 2000 Civic Si and I found the handling to be really good and not very bumpy at all. Imagine using aftermarket shocks, the ride handling would be much better. I'll probably be getting Neuspeeds as well though most people don't mention this brand. I guess people only recommend Ground Controls cause they've used them but I insist on Neuspeed Sports as I've had experience with them and on stock shocks too. They are priced really good too if you don't have that much cash. They are not cheap but not expensive either, they're slightly less than Eiabachs pro kit.

If you lower your car just for street use and do not need the adjustability of coilovers then save some money and get lowering springs with shocks. Lowering at around 1.4-1.75 with springs and shocks can be driven that way all year round without adjusting.

On www.Modacar.com, Eibach pro kit sell for $196 USD while Neuspeed Sports for $159.