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I recently rebuilt my 2002 base's suspension, front and rear. I got Bilstein HD shocks (which I understand are the equivalent damping to the M030 ROW shocks) and new M030 ROW springs. I didn't replace the stock sway bars. My intention was to do track days with the car, so I wanted a slightly more controlled set-up while still being streetable.
As far as the ride goes, it is much firmer than stock, especially in the rear. The ride isn't harsh, but you do feel every imperfection in the road. The best description of the ride I can think of is "busy". It does handle well, but truth be told, I'm not sure if the ride/handling trade-off is worth it, since the handling of a stock 986 is pretty great to begin with.
One of my racing buddies also has a 986, and was very eager to drive my car since he was considering the same set-up. After driving my car, he ended using the stock springs, as he also felt the ride was just too firm for the street. Keep in mind that we are both in our mid-50's, so we aren't as hard core as we used to be about wanting the ultimate handling for a street car. We've both spent enough years driving really stiff, harsh cars that we just want something that's easier to live with. If you won't be tracking the car, and the roads in your area aren't smooth, then I'd recommend you stick with the stock springs.
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