How robust are the stock shocks? I am thinking about lowering the car with Eibach springs. Will the stock shocks will wear out fast with the lowering springs?

Also, will the handling characteristics of the S be off after the lowering even if the alignment is good?

 

you can get away without changing shocks, just don't lower it more than 1 inch. I've got H&R springs, .75 front .6 rear. they're great

 

from what I've read, as long as you go with progressive springs, you will be ok. You will blow the shocks eventually, but not as fast as if you went with non-progressive springs.

lowering the car should give you better handling, but I've read some stuff about watching out for oversteer with the rear being too low?? might wanna check that out.

 

Try a search this topic has been discussed lots and there are some good opinionsbacked up with evidence. eg. https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...threadid=101322

 

Definitely go with HR springs they work great.