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So I've been trying to decide what to do for suspension on my car. I'd like it a little firmer ... but not too firm. I also don't want to lower it much (I like lots of clearance for winter). And just to make it a little more fun, I'm on a fairly tight budget for whatever I do. My car is an SES so I've got the front and rear sways from the factory (both 21mm if I'm not mistaken).

Are the shocks/struts identical between the S, SE, and SES? I've been led to believe that the ST springs fall about half way between SVT and stock in terms of firmness and ride height. Can anyone confirm this?

Any input regarding upgrading to ST suspension, either shock/struts and springs or just swapping the springs? What about better endlinks for the sways, any point upgrading them with OEM shock/springs?

Thanks!
-George