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Raising the spindles crossed my mind, but it's a PITA and $$$$$....better spent elsewhere....like tires.
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JP;
Actually, I don't think it is that much if you can take apart your struts yourself. Then its just a case of taking them over to your favorite welding shop to have the spindles removed and raised about 18mm. If you're running 16 inch wheels you might be able to get more so you should check your wheel clearence before you take everthing apart.
Raising the front spindles will do a few things for you, all good if your car is lowered:
1) Raise the front roll center so that it is closer to the front's CG. This will make it seem like the car has a stiffer front sway bar.
2) Return the lower A-arm to a better part of it's geometry. The result will be that you won't lose as much negative camber under compression, and may even gain a small amont.
3) Increase the front shock travel so you won't bottom the suspension.
Ideally you'd also raise the rear roll center by a similar amount to return the car to it's original geometry relationship front to rear. Smart Racing sells some pieces that you use to slot the inner mounts of the rear trailing arms. I believe that Jack has them on his car. I don't know if they work for 914's.