I would get knock-offs anyhow...I plan on spending all the serious bones on my suspention and brakes. I have a hook up for a free sideskirt and lip paiting at a local paint shop (we give alot of business there).
It depends on how low you want the front to be and how much you want to scrape. If I'm correct, the mugen hangs a bit lower. My preference is the mugen for 99-00 and type r for 96-98.
SRR controls arms, SRR swaybar/tie bar combo, Neuspeed strut bars, SRR camber kit, SRR toe kit, and JIC or ZEAL full suspention. Right now I have Tokiko HP Shocks, with Neuspeed Sport springs, and an Energy Bushing kit.
Well dude... ima have to say.... damn i have the same problem... but i have to go with N1Ex Said. 96-98 type-r and 99-00 go with a mugen. or just buy both. but ima go with the type-r.