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Originally Posted by Shark_Bait88
The OP will soon have a solution that I think will suit his needs quite nicely.  |
Good point. To the original poster, you have unrealistic expectations if you're disappointed by the fact that your sports car rides more firmly than your mini-van. You've given us a problem and greatly limited our choices to solve it effectively - RCE 'Yellows' or Koni dampers, neither of which by themselves are the best choice. The RCE springs are generally thought to be excellent, but are firmer than stock. The Konis are twin-tube units that have improved wheel control over the stock dampers, but are anything but supple. So, trying to stay within your hypothetical rules, here are my thoughts:
- Increasing spring rate on a car that already rides too firm makes no sense, so I'd start with the Konis before I'd do the RCE springs.
- I've owned Konis and been generally pleased, but did not find them comfortable - and I doubt you will, either.
- A better choice, in my opinion, would be to change the stock damper out to a Bilstein B6 damper while still running your stock springs - although you didn't give us this option. The Bilsteins ride noticeably better than the Konis.
- If it were my car and I had limited options, I'd pair the RCE springs with the Bilstein B6 or B8 damper, but you and I obviously have different priorities.
- None of these options will make your car ride like a mini-van, and I seriously question if the FR-S/86/BRZ is the right car for you.
There, that brought things back on topic - good luck solving your problem!