The B16 uses the same springs nut the shocks are adjustable for bump/rebound
Obviously they are about double the price so for track use.ok but Road.only perhaps not worth it..

 

I decided on the Bilstein B14. Thank you for the advice!

 

I have koni yellows with eibach springs, I find them really good, they have adjustable damper settings which make it useful to stiffen up for the occasional track day. I have mine set in the middle and they are excellent for the road.

 

Good choice, I have been twitching on a set of these for a while now, I did tons of research on them and even spoke to the German guys on the Bilstein stand at the NEC back in January.
Let us know how you get on

 

Rear shocks are £380 each from Lings (and probably a bit less from Si at Hendy), so you could probably get the pair for around £700. Worth considering IMO.

 

I had the same set up on my last car but with OEM springs and heartily agree with Robin. I loved the set up, it was a significant improvement over the OEM compromise IMHO.

 

Both the Koni Yellows and Bilsteins are highly rated. Both seem to have pros and cons.
Konis - have greater adjustability but not for ride height of I'm correct.
Bilsteins - no adjustable damping but can control ride height easily

With either set up - when replacing my existing shocks - which bolts and bushes am I likely to damage that will need replacing?

 

None with damper replacement..
But getting correct Geo after may be a problem if front camber & caster are not all free and adjustable
rear Toe adjustment & camber also, expensive to sort if not diy
<check before booking it in for full damper install>

 

That's my concern - I'm pretty sure my rears are seized.

Shall I go ahead stick the coilovers on and the then try and get an alignment done? Deal with any problems I find at that point?

Will it be driveable after putting on the coilovers and before an alignment?

 

You can get the bolts checked for a few pounds. Do that first, and then decide what to do. Whereabouts do you live, perhaps someone can recommend a place to have that done?

Why do you think some of the rear bolts are seized?