now that I think about it the ride was probably a little rougher after I installed them but I installed them at the same time as the Eibach springs so I didn't know if it was the springs or the bushings or a combo of both that made for the rougher ride.

like drift pointed out the handling is tightened up a lot. You will deffinetly be able to tell the difference, I have never raced mine either but I enjoy driving a lot more now even if the ride is a little rougher.