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Originally Posted by Summerwolf
Like I said, you are right about ground clearance but that doesn't mean anything when the seats are higher on the inside of the vehicle itself. The WRX is easier to get in and out of.
The spring rates are higher, yes. It is a heavier sedan and they have to do that to make it handle like it does. Having said that it doesn't necessarily translate to a rougher ride. There is more to account for than simply spring rates.
The non STI WRX is a mass market sedan. They have to make trade offs to appeal to the general public. Cushier seats, fairly compliant ride.... its softer.
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I think he means for ride quality. One of the limiting factors of ride quality is ride height. Ride height, unsprung weight, and sprung weight (including expected cargo capacity) are the big determinants for the engineers when choosing wheel rates (spring). Many studies show that lower wheel rates are rated as more comfortable by consumers.
If the brz and wrx suspension have the same stroke, then they should be able to use similar wheel rates is his argument. And the fact that the wrx is more likely to use the rear seats and has more cargo space might mean that they have chosen higher wheel rates to compensate for the expected cargo.