Should I shorten strut housing?

[nokincy]

I just purchased ground control coilovers with 450f/600r rates; I'm going to be using them with 325i not ix or g60 Bilstein sports up front and KYB Camaro shocks in the rear. My question is; is it advised that I shorten the front strut housing with the Bilstein shocks I am using even though they are not shorter than stock? I've searched and there is too much conflicting information. I'm not looking to hellaslam the car, just a slight drop however; if I can gain travel / improve handling by shortening the housing then I will.

[reelizmpro]

How will u shorten the housing without using shorter shocks?

[nokincy]

How will u shorten the housing without using shorter shocks?

Exactly my question, I didn't think it was possible but some people stated to shorten them regardless. As well as the GC instructions.

[kronus]

the people that shorten strut housings use shorter shocks. You will not be able to install a 325i damper in a shortened strut housing.

[nokincy]

Thanks for the clarification.

[wakdog]

You could weld the spring perch lower but to use any of the effective lower ride height you would probably be sitting on your bump stops...

[ToPLeSS(e30)FeinD]

for reference, i recently shortened my housings on the vert and am running the KYB AGX adjustables and im prettty low but the ride quality is unprecedented. 450/650 GE coils

[yeaseth]

thats like asking if can you fit a square peg into a round hole... I guess you could if the square peg was smaller then the hole but you get the point