Topend - Thanks for the advice. I'm not concerned with fine-tuning for understeer/oversteer. This is my daily driver and I just want to hit my favorite freeway ramps and back roads with proper authority. Plus, I really want that 1" drop for appearance sake. To be honest, I think the stock set-up handles quite nicely, but that fenderwell gap gives the car almost a raised-up look.

Sooo... when you mention Progress or Eibach springs, do you mean using lowering springs and dampeners only, or in conjunction with coilovers?