1. If no budget, don't change. Someone recommending to cut spring is
2. Eibach indeed is a good brand for sport springs. Springs will last practically forever, not your absorbers. So why not opt for better springs, even if it is a Bezza.
3. If all you want is a lowered look, sure, cheaper alternatives are out there. But if you want to have better handling, never EVER forget about having good tires. If you had to choose one or the other, go for good tires first before springs. They make all the difference.