Seriously?
It's funny how the same arguments happen every year for decades. We old guys figured out years ago that lowering springs alone ruin a car. Any theoretical handling gains from a lower center of gravity are far more than outweighed by the lack of stability when the dampers (struts, shocks, whatever you call them) don't have the ability to control vehicle motions in extreme situations. And then there's the overall increase in risk of bottoming out, which is a very real problem in the Midwest and Northeast. If you can't afford a matched set of springs and dampers and a proper alignment when you're done, for God's sake just leave well enough alone. BMW spent millions perfecting the F30's handling, and it's best-in-class. Why F with it? So you can creep around at 10 mph on your way to the mall? Go buy an SUV if that's your goal.
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