Naj,
The Mechatronik Suspension consists of a set of progressive rate springs and a set of adjustable shocks/struts. The shocks in the rear restrict/dampen forward dive in the front. We know from our own experience that progressive springs also reduce forward dive. So the combination of the two enhancements should take a big bite out of the forward dive.
I visited the Mechatronik company in September and drove one of the cars that had the suspension set-up. It handled better than my car which had progressive rate springs from John Olsen and stock Bilstien shocks.
In terms of handling, I later installed a 30mm sway bar and that made a big difference in handling. The ride is a bit stiff though. Mechatronik recommends keeping the stock swaybar, so I am reluctantly going back to stock (for now) on the swaybar. I say reluctantly as anyone that drives our cars with a 30mm swaybar understands how remarkable the handling is with that swaybar. I understand the Ken G has the 30mm swaybar and the Olsen progressive springs-an identical set-up to my car prior to going to Mechatronik.
Here is a picture of the new Mechatronik suspension installed in my car.
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