What Ricky said, you should be able to get a second hand set of gti shocks and some new lowering springs from ebay for about 100. Rear gti shocks would be good also. This would give better handling, retain comfort and be well in budget.
(Tallguy_2 has gti shocks for sale for 35 quid)
(Tallguy_2 has gti shocks for sale for 35 quid)