spring rate was the problem then and not the damper stiffness?
I can believe it. factory spring rates are probably better for carpet than asphalt. when i first got the car i had to take out all the top plate screws and put the arm block son the floor to get it to stick. I also run my front shocks very laid down with the rears in the middle on the outside lower hole. you can mess around with mounting position and make it work though.
Right now im running 2.7/2.8. though i used to run 3.1 in the front. as the tires wear, i went softer.
one of these days ill buy a few sets of soft springs to try in the back. though i dont like my cars to lumber around too much in the backside. i like a sharp car.