So I finally managed to lower the car evenly, and nicely. The final change is 1.75" (it started at 26.5). The before picture can be seen above, and the after picture looks like a nice height to me.

It doesn't look like 1 3/4 inches, but the tape doesn't lie (does it?). I think I would like to re-index the rear, but that can wait until spring, or at least until I can get it aligned and corner balanced. Then I have another point to move from. I am thinking of buying a pair of adjustable spring plates, but if I will be at the torsion bars if I am installing those anyways no (I am working off beetle rear suspension experience so please forgive me, but correct me if I am wrong)? The last thing I would like to do for the cars "stance" is pick up a pair of 9" fuchs...they just look so mean. Now to work on the wife...