Norm Peterson
corner barstool sitter
Sort of. The real problem in your case was the Tokico strut valving. Strictly speaking, more bar should probably be accompanied by a little more damping at low shock piston velocities if you're chasing improvements in cornering/cornering composure.I have a 07GT with Tokico struts, OEM springs and changed to 2014 front and rear sway bars. Therefore I could make the struts softer and it improved comfort a lot. And because of the stiffer sway bar it didn't sacrifice cornering much. That was the best mod I did, but on a 07GT.
So with a stiffer sway bar one can drive softer springs and dampening.
Japanese preferences in shock damping tend to run a bit harsh and Tokicos are no exception. The Tokico Illuminas I used on a couple of cars (mainly because nothing better was available) were the harshest-riding dampers I've ever used.
Norm