Ha. the 04 have a stiffer rebound even with softer springs.

Looks like they didn't change compression damping. Just stiffer rebound.

They're a nice graph, though. #monotubes

 

Thank you. Looks like i have found a lunatic and symphatic person.
So, they changed the setting of the rebound between the years. Interessting. Makes sense, because rebound is more important and noticeable.
So, i assume MY 2000-2001 shocks are "soft" compared to later ones.

 

Here's an interesting tidbit: although the springs and swaybars appear to have been essentially the same worldwide, the shocks for JDM cars always had a unique part number compared to US/Euro. I'm guessing this reflects unique tuning due to the JDM speed-limited ECM and/or the unique character of Japanese roads (more urban and 2-lane rural, less freeway)?? Anyone know for sure?

 

My guess is they didn't go as front biased with wheel rates like they did here. That seems to be a trend with the JDM aftermarket stuff too. Seems to indicate a preference for more rear bias over there (or perhaps simply less litigious society ready to blame others when you slide off road backwards.)

 

^Springs and swaybars were the same worldwide, so I don't see how they'd get different wheel rates?

 

Oops, misread. Although you stated explicitly that springs and sways were same worldwide, when I read how you said part numbers changed, somehow I got it in my head you meant spring part numbers changed, when you were just saying shock part numbers changed.

Not sure how I got that confused, as rereading what you wrote seems pretty clear.