I don't disagree with you one bit. But like you mentioned $995 per shock. Is it worth it? Maybe if there is a purse to be won at the end of the race but for enthusiasts that track and drive their Type-R's on the street I don't feel the cost si worth it. I think $2000 for a set of shocks and springs is pretty much the top dollar that makes sense on a double/triple duty car.
What are you doing with the car and what is the budget are probably better questions? Wil it see wheel to wheel races?
That being said I suppose I dodn't really answer your question and unfortunately can't. I have seen a few sets of Moutons and Olihns on different cars and even a set of penskes. Shocktek (sp?) costom valves stuff but last I heard they were not open for business. THis may have changed though.