That 14mm bleed shim would have been allowing a lot of fluid to slip past the stack. With the ports actually closed off now you should see quite a significant increase in stability. Hopefully that doesn't translate into harshness.
Seems to be two trains of thought when it comes to damping. Digressive and progressive; a firm setup that holds itself up high but blows through stroke when it needs to, or a softer plushy mushy ride that firms up to resist bottoming.
One tends to feel quite firm when you sit on the bike, but handles better the harder you push it. The other feels very plush but can get a bit willowish and harsh when you try to go fast. As always, it's a compromise and trying to find what suits your purpose best..
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