Meh I have $1200 HSD coilovers with 7kg springs in my 08 hatch and quite like the feel. The ride is hard but not to the extent of it being uncomfortable, at least for me. It will be up to the individual if that kind of ride is acceptable or not really.

There's no denying the better ride/quality of some more expensive coilover options, but for me, the HSD coils have improved the stock ride (at least as far as performance feels).

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MY08 WRX 325hp/456nm/18psi E85