The VMaxx coilovers are an inexpensive alternative. They were designed with you in mind, stance is the key with them as opposed to all out performance. There is an in depth review of the VMaxx coilovers in the library. I'm posting from a phone while out and about or I'd provide a link to the article.
Check with the site sponsors to see who carries them. Off the top of my head I think you can find them at Way Motor Works, Detroit Tuned and OutMotoring.
i would add a set of H-sport springs to that car along with some rear control arms and a good alignment. this will drop that car as bout an inch and give it a good look and good ride with no rubbing. to get 3" out of the car you are going to need front camber plates, the right tires and lots of trimming to keep things from rubbing all the time. and even with all of that you will still rub. since your on a budget it would go springs and control arms and it will look great. cheap coil-overs: 1600 installed. Springs: 800 installed. (prices estimated)
Now that I'm researching on some products with your guys much needed ideas,
I'm running into another dilemma.
I've seen some fitment problems for springs on certain early year model coopers?
Mine was made Feb of 02, any input is helpful.
