One thing about the comparisons, don't try to buy too much into the experiences of people firstly. I'm not saying that they're not giving you accurate information etc, for all I know they can be spot on, but unless you know their preferences and personal tolerances, it won't help you much at all. Something that is comfy or 'firm' could translate for you being stiff, crashy, painful, untolerable etc. Also careful when you're looking at the Honda boys n gals reviews, the setup between different suspension layouts has a markedly different impact when you start playing around aftermarket parts. Toyota majority are Macphersion or Simple strut from memory (Unless you have Superslut then I feel sorry for you). I had TRD SuperSlut Coilovers rated 8k/6k and they were harsher than the Toda ones I had on my old EG, same 8k/6k spring rating, I suspect the damper quality of the Toda is superior but its also noted the SuperSlut don't give the feedback I came to appreciate from the Double Wishbone. I converted to the Macpherson after my Superslut started to give me the death knocks... This was my first Macpherson sussy equipped car so I wasn't too sure what spec... So I decided a little more conservative approach and elected for JIC FLT-TAR Coilovers with 7k/5k... I knew Macpherson was inferior but hell it was harsher than any of my previous street setups =| It was well within my tolerance (force exerted on me wise) but the handling suffered. Basically the Macpherson sussy, you will feel every bit of the Xk rating and it will be as harsh as it sounds. Thats why I could never understand why my friends with Macpherson/Simple Strut called me insane with 12k/8k on my EG hahaha... Also on coilovers... Most Japanese Coilovers use linear dampers which are typically give you underdampened feel and harsh/jarring ride where European brands use digressive pistons tech so it'll provide you firm but comfy and confident steering on any surface so you can brake or accelerate on any patch as hard as you like. Won't happen with your average JDM coilover...