Now that i have changed the front dampers, i have moved to the rear. The dampers were not to bad but I have installed new monroes anyway. Whilst in there I decided to check out the rusty springs, and suddenly decided to see how cutting them down a little might affect the ride ( and the looks of course).
I removed a half- circle from the bottom of each coil, and now have the rear end about 20mm lower.
After a blast on my favourite road, I can report that the handling is transformed. This may likely also be due to the rear spacers and new dampers all around, but I am well impressed. The car feels very neutral on a dry surface, minimal scrubbing and high stability. Certainly a little firmer.
I'm well impressed by this little car. Really impressed.