You don't HAVE to get shocks at this point, I lowered my car on Neuspeed sports (1.75front, 1.5rear) and ran the stock shocks on it for about 4 or 5 months w/no traumatic experiences. The ride was a bit soft and bouncy at times, but it's not like they blew out on me. You will be fine w/that drop for a little while, given your shocks aren't too old, I have a 94 and don't know when or if the shocks had ever been replaced on my car and I was fine. Just save up and get some KYB AGX as soon as you can, like EliteAccord said, they are $340 shipped. I got mine there:thumbup: