Stock suspension: Why change it?

[Xdragonxb0i]

i want lowering springs, just to get rid of the wheel gap.

first mods i will do is to make the car look how i want it: lowering springs/coilovers. tinting, Lips and spoilers, HID, Rims+tires

performance will come 2nd
Intake, exhaust, then maybe FI

[Moshpit37]

Originally Posted by chuie

Would anyone consider tuning the suspension the other way, that is to make the ride softer for long distance driving? Or would that compromise the handling and the whole idea of the car?

After watching the BRZ development video, it seems to me like the suspension was actually tuned a bit on the soft side, but able to keep its goal of superior handling due to the lowered COG. This way they could make the ride more comfortable than most similar, stiff-sprung cars, and the softer suspension also allows for better tire contact for better handling. I really like this lack of compromise that the engineers were able to accomplish. Just makes me want to drive it even more! CAN'T WAIT!!!

[Evil86]

Sway bar first. Then I adjust oversteer/understeer for autox RT class.