If you've written coilovers off because the ride will be harsh, I'd reconsider. The ride is harsher the lower you go so if it's a sensible drop they might not be that bad.I'm going to lower my mk4 but I've looked at springs and they start at £50, a decent set will cost you the same as some budget coil overs, and I bet you'll be disappointed with the height. At least with coil overs you can play about with it after. Just my opinion having done both.