Here is my take on your suspension delima, anybody please correct me if I'm wrong.
I own TCP standard spring/shock configuration, TCP coil over to lower control arm configuration, and Ride Tech coilover (2nd gen F-body) configuration.
I have not seen any major flaws in any of these systems so far, but the real question you need to answer is what do you want to do with the car?
Here is my take, again from personal experience;
Streetcar that you would like a good front camber curve and big handling improvement over stock.
TCP with stock type coil arrangement with standard shock setup. + = easy installation and big improvement in handling and front suspension geometry.
- = must cut coils to change ride height or add spacers. Limited to OEM fitment shocks.
Same setup as above with Ride Tech or TCP adjustable coil overs. Adjustable ride height, spring rate, plus multiple adjustments in dampening dependingrqg on SA, DA, or Triple adjustable dampeners you choose.
TCP coil overs that attach to the lower control arm.
Finer control over the spring and damper ratio due to leverage ratio increase because of leverage ratio advantage mounting to the lower control arm. This is TCP only as far as I know, Ride Tech might have a free length/travel ratio that works with this also. I'm am not sure about this.
Racecar- decrease in ride quality, minimal increase in cornering ability in street situations(traction). Increased margins in racetrack environment with additional traction available.
See above setup. Ride Tech has ride complient bushings that might give up some performance on the track due to bushing deflection, but be more compliant on the street.
TCP has spherical rod ends which deflect less but also has a less complient ride quality.
It's really about you being realistic about what this car will be used for the majority of the time and what compromises your are willing to accept.
This is my experience, I would like to hear from others if they disagree.
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