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Old 05-30-2013, 05:40 PM   #45
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Originally Posted by JRP View Post
I've read that the BRZ has "slightly" stiffer springs and softer shocks than the FR-S. Is that the case? That might explain the tail happiness of the BRZ. I'm trying to determine if I need a front bar. I suppose I could try the stock, then the Strano bar and see which reacts the best.
The spring rates on the FR-S are much more rear biased (153/195 on the BRZ vs 131/211 on the FR-S). I don't think there has been anything conclusive but it looks like the struts are valved to match.
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