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Old 08-26-2013, 10:51 AM   #1
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Has it been confirmed that spring rates are the only difference?
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Old 08-26-2013, 11:11 AM   #2
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Talking about performance?

If you talking about in general, there are actually quite a few differences. Depends on what trim level BRZ you get
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Old 08-26-2013, 11:27 AM   #3
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Has it been confirmed that spring rates are the only difference?
Yes, the spring rates are different among many other things - http://blog.perrinperformance.com/br...he-difference/
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I mean suspension. Or are the dampers different also?
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Old 08-26-2013, 12:06 PM   #5
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I mean suspension. Or are the dampers different also?
They are probably valved a little differently for the different spring rates. Just a guess in all honestly.
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Depends who you ask. Some people claim the shocks are different, others claim they're identical. Both sides have done shock dynos as well.
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