ptgtcb, I agree 100% that if an improvement in handling is your #1 concern then anti-sway bars will do a far greater job than lowering springs. I also agree that the high flying tail end of the stock setup isn't the most attractive package (to me anyway). I do plan on adding some anti-sways in the future just for that reason.
The original question by DREAM2, however, was in regard to bouncing around when using stock shocks with lowering springs, which is why I answered the way I did. I've heard from a lot of people that they bounced around more than they'd like with just the springs and stock shocks. I think you hit the nail on the head with the comment about the shocks dampening the oscillations of the springs: It's the spring rate of most aftermarket lowering springs that overpower the abilities of the stock shocks to dampen, hence the bouncing. I was struggling with the terminology and best way to word this, so thanks for the assist!
I have no doubt that the ultimate handling setup would be a nice set of coilovers, setup properly, and complimentary anti-sway bars.
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