I have done it all in suspension. First stock, then Just custom springs, then Air suspension. Now I have took the time and money to set my car up with a faithful and nice ride. I have H&R springs with KYB adjustable shocks. It is about 1.5 in front and 1.6 in back I think. I dont remeber. But I say For 1,000 bucks. It wouldent be worth it. 1,000 suspension would be in my opioion a track suspension. And I dont think You will be takeing your car to a track. I say Get some H&R springs with some good gas shocks, and a camber kit if you will benifite from it. Also a front strut bar and rear tower bar. You should benifit from that and get good results. Hope I helped. Bye....