[Fast Corners]

+1 on the ride height being low. My 996 has the aero package on it and is running a hair lower than stock US ride height. You really have to be careful with driveways and take them on an angle. Either that or you have to become fond of the scraping sound.

The shocks do have a small effect on ride height albeit only to a small amount. The pressurized shock does support some of the load of the individual corner. Removing and replacing the spring/strut assembly is easily done however, you need to mark the location of the threecollar nuts at the top of the strut (inside the car) before removal (a fine point sharpie works well for this). This will allow you to locate the strut properly during installation.