After deciding that lowering springs and standard shocks is a recipe for disaster I decided that it was time to invest in coilovers instead.
However before I committed I decided to check the bumper clearance when reversing off my drive, due to a drainage gulley which the rear wheels drop into it can be a little tight:


A good couple of inches to spare so I popped over to Manchester to collect these:

They'll be fitted in a couple of weeks, unless there is anyone local willing to lend a hand this week for beer tokens?