Part of the marines training is a trip to the Normandy American Cemetery Memorial, I can only assume it's to give a perspective on the gravity of war and respect for those who have stood in their shoes before them
not good Mike, do you trust the garage ? has it thrown up a code ? could be plugs, coil pack etc seems a bit premature to be talking of stripping the engine !
how much you are lowered and what exhaust you have makes a difference
mine on standard suspension with an ark, it's close on a kerb ( I am tempted to lower, maybe tein would be best with less of a drop )