Definitely get some struts if you are going to drop you car, especially if you want the full effect of the drop except or asethetics only. I went on stock struts (I have about a 2 1/4" drop) for about 6 months, and all of them were busted. Since then I bought some KONI Yellows and a Skunk2 front camber kit, and my car handles like a dream. The ride is sporty to say the least, but I can corner with the best of them.