i want to lower..

i have a 98 civic 4dr and i have 17's and i would like to lower it but i have no clue on suspension systems. i would be using the car for daily driving. i would like coil overs cause u could adjust the height. i plan to lower the front like .5" to 1" and the back like .3" , the back would have to be stiff cause whenever i carry ppl in the back the wheel well would rub the side of the tires. thanks

tein would prolly be your best bet for aftermarket coilovers that arent too stiff for the street