Quote Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit
can i ask, what part of the ride is too harsh?

i would say swapping to 13" tires with more sidewall (if 13" wheels will fit) would give you more cushion without compromising the safety. You could adjust tire pressures to make the tires absorb more road..

being i drive the same car, stock, it was not either too bouncy or stiff. but i want to know what you are trying to "fix"
Maybe it's just me, but i don't like it when i could feel on the steering wheel even the small cracks on the road. My everyday route is always within city limits, i prefer a glide-like ride like my former old Toyota Crown, also tried adjusting the tire pressure, it ended with uneven wear on the front tires. My friend has a Korean car with the same dimensions as my Aveo hatch, but it absorbs bumps better. Although i'm not sure if it's as stable as the Aveo on higher speeds. Part of my problem is the unavailability of after markets for that aspect of the Aveo from where i'm at. But i got a lot of new ideas from your suggestions. Yesterday i got a call from a friend who sells surplus parts. He claims that he has some springs that are compatible with the Aveo but are smaller. What i plan to do now is to check them out and see the possibility of getting smaller shocks that could go with them. If i could find the correct parts, i'm expecting a few inches of drop, that i won't mind.