2K, all; in re-reading my post I should have been much clearer in that my comments on the drop issues > than 1.4" where specific to a
lowering spring and shock/strut setup.
Not coilovers. Lastly, I erred in saying the springs where the issue, where in fact I meant the shocks - if you go lower than 1.4" spring drop you will be replacing your rear
shocks frequently. (I've updated my original post to correct) Coilovers are definitely the preferred setup for going lower, however, the concern on coilovers still applies for the slush and salt. They are indeed rebuildable, but you'll be doing that very frequently in northern (salted roads) areas with a daily driven vehicle. Coilovers used on personal cars don't get removed/adjusted/cleaned and replaced/rebuilt after each drive. Over time, the salt just simply eats them up. Worn Seals, seized collar plates, etc make them a really high maintenance option for northern climates if the car is used daily throughout the year. If you're in a southern climate then you should be fine and they are indeed a great option. Apologies for any confusion.
