handles decent. lowering springs are about the same as stock, but lower.
once you go coilovers it's a whole new game. apparently the car doesn't wiggle all stupid over bumps and tracks a lot flatter. it will also make the car feel correct in turns and not want to push (it'll rotate the rear end how it's supposed to).
i haven't been able to experience it, but i am going to get some coils next year when i work on the suspension. my stock shocks are gone and they need to be replaced anyway.