NB Coilovers/Suspension Upgrade

[Garett]

I want to refresh the shocks and springs on my '99 1.8i S (actually a 10th anniversary). The standard Bilsteins are getting a bit tired and it feels like it has too much body roll when pushed.

I'm not too concerned about it being much lower, I live in the Pennines so its stomping ground is usually a bumpy moorland road, so the suspension still needs to retain some compliance.

Meisters seem to be the current flavour of the month, and GAZ seem popular as ever. I have spotted the Bilstein B14 kit for a touch under £1k, which I could stretch too.
AN alternative would be Bilstein B8 shocks (basically a shortened version of OE) with -25mm Eibach springs.

What are peoples experiences with upgrading the shocks and springs?

[Garett]

Thanks for the input people, still none the wiser, I think I might need to ride shotgun in a car or two before I make a decision.

Pewe how do the Meisters ride on uneven surfaces?

The Meister Zeta R seen to have much firmer front spring rates when compared with the Zeta S .