Originally Posted by Asahi
I think you are on the right track. While I understand the looks aspect too and lowering a bit more should be ok on spring rates of that weight don't go too low in the name of looks as it can begin to hurt performance.
If you are getting custom spring rates and decide to get your shocks revalved to those rates you should be in great shape. Since you have not yet autocrossed I won't recommend the rear heavy spring setup but I might recommend something closer together like 400/350 or 400/375. Lots of guys run stuff more like 400/450 and such but in the interest of keeping you pointed forwards make sure you are comfortable with a tail happy car first
Interesting. I don't know that I'll ever get the shocks revalved to be honest. So I would be running the normal Koni Yellow on this setup. For the money I could just get into some base Tein SS's and be just as satisfied...I think?
I failed to mention that I have a Comptech Rear Sway Bar (23mm?) and tie bar. I believe I read that these should have some influence on what rear rates you choose. If I do end up going this route, which is more than likely, go with a 400/350 you say? The cosmetic portion would be for daily driving, I would more than likely put it up a little for any auto-xing.