mine is a yr2000 auto. my stock suspension always kena bumps especially when 4 fellas sit in it...imagine my shock. so soft for auto.
heard that yr 2001 onwards the altezza suspension has considerably stiffen up to sports suspension, so much better than the yr 2000 ones. u cam ask mr.porosaki on this matter as well. his is a yr2001 model. however, is the yr 2001 sports suspension for autos or manual i dun know.
hence i changed mine to trd sportivo. sportiness ride(just a bit stiff when doing slow speeds) with a comfy ride around town. plus lowered 20mm for each wheel front n back.
around highway (our highways which arent flat gettit? hahahha) very comfy with the soft bounces...manage to absorb the stupid unflatness of the highways well.
on slow speeds is damn steady as well.
chipstar this trd sportivo cound be what u wan. i beli ~rm3k brand new 2 yrs back.
trd sportivo....not adjustable. blue shock absorbers with white springs.
oh btw, u wan better handling, get the anti roll bars n under braces....u will need em also in addition to the sports suspension(any after market ones)
hence, u will then luv the responsiveness of ur car chassis n good control of the car....wherever u turn THAT steering wheel....hahahhaha