lowering the car shouldnt make too much of a difference to the ride quality. It also depends on the type of suspension you have on your car... if you have the Super-Strut (which i doubt) they are already lowered as they come off of Levins, howerer they are only lowered about 1/2". The McPhearson Strut that comes standard on the 'rollas is fine. If they are old (around 50-75k miles is a good time), they may need to be replaced as they may be getting a bit tired and not holding u on the road.
I Have the Super-Strut fronts and McPhearson Rear (Due to front swap) and i find the Shocks are about the same ride quality, although it does give the car a funny, yet agressive front-facing stance. I also change my (gas lift) shocks at 100,000km for best performance. so in otherwords, so long as they not too old... the stock shocks should be fine, and the springs shouldnt make too much dif.
I Have the Super-Strut fronts and McPhearson Rear (Due to front swap) and i find the Shocks are about the same ride quality, although it does give the car a funny, yet agressive front-facing stance. I also change my (gas lift) shocks at 100,000km for best performance. so in otherwords, so long as they not too old... the stock shocks should be fine, and the springs shouldnt make too much dif.