struts with cobb springs?

grassyknoll · 05-13-2008, 07:28 AM

Hey guys,

I have an 04 STi with about 30,000 miles on it. I just ordered a set of Cobb sport springs which should be coming in the mail in the next week.

However, I've noticed a little bit of strut clunk in the rear over the past couple weeks. I think I'm going to throw in some new struts at the same time as the springs to save time.

So my question to you all is: What struts will be good with my Cobb springs? I'd rather not have anything that is going to place my car any lower than the cobb springs already lower it... and I'm also looking to go kind of budget (wasn't planning on buying new struts). That being said, I'm looking for a solid set of struts that will perform well with the Cobb springs and last a while overall!

Thanks for the suggestions.

grambo · 05-13-2008, 08:09 AM

If you can get your stock struts replaced under warranty (not sure your mileage), do that. I had all four replaced for the clunk and then installed springs from COBB. Its been fun for 25K. The springs are totally sagging now though. So, coilovers will be installed soon.
Have fun!

(I believe Tokico makes an affordable replacement strut for our cars. I may be totally wrong.)

grassyknoll · 05-13-2008, 08:27 AM

I don't think it's covered under warranty but maybe it is? What is the standard warranty? It's an 04 with 30k miles.

ACHAHockey · 05-13-2008, 08:31 AM

Maybe check out some KYB AGX struts. They're a good aftermarket strut.

Mykl · 05-13-2008, 10:30 AM

Send them back.

ezsleeper · 05-13-2008, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mykl

Send them back.

+1 i wish the original owner of my car had the stock springs or some yellows. the car is nice to look at but imo i would go a different route

**RaceComp Engineering** · 05-13-2008, 11:59 AM

Tokico D-Specs with the TIC rear spacer.

- andrew

grassyknoll · 05-14-2008, 04:34 PM

thanks for the advice.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 05-15-2008, 04:50 PM

Search around here and on nasioc for reviews on the Cobb springs. YOu may be surprised.

I just did an install for someone last week who was replacing a set of Cobb springs due to them being completely rusted.

Tony

grassyknoll · 05-15-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

Search around here and on nasioc for reviews on the Cobb springs. YOu may be surprised.

I just did an install for someone last week who was replacing a set of Cobb springs due to them being completely rusted.

Tony

yea i've done alot of research. some people love em some have had issues. definately not the best reviewed springs but for the price i got them for it's worth a try.

05-13-2008, 07:28 AM	#1
grassyknoll Amateur STI Driver Car: Aspen White 04 STi Fav Mod: Wingless! Posts: 12 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	struts with cobb springs? Hey guys, I have an 04 STi with about 30,000 miles on it. I just ordered a set of Cobb sport springs which should be coming in the mail in the next week. However, I've noticed a little bit of strut clunk in the rear over the past couple weeks. I think I'm going to throw in some new struts at the same time as the springs to save time. So my question to you all is: What struts will be good with my Cobb springs? I'd rather not have anything that is going to place my car any lower than the cobb springs already lower it... and I'm also looking to go kind of budget (wasn't planning on buying new struts). That being said, I'm looking for a solid set of struts that will perform well with the Cobb springs and last a while overall! Thanks for the suggestions. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-13-2008, 08:09 AM	#2
grambo Spec C Club Car: 06' CGM STI Fav Mod: Rustoleum Flat Black Location: Tracy, NorCal Posts: 1,396 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: struts with cobb springs? If you can get your stock struts replaced under warranty (not sure your mileage), do that. I had all four replaced for the clunk and then installed springs from COBB. Its been fun for 25K. The springs are totally sagging now though. So, coilovers will be installed soon. Have fun! (I believe Tokico makes an affordable replacement strut for our cars. I may be totally wrong.)

05-13-2008, 08:27 AM	#3
grassyknoll Amateur STI Driver Car: Aspen White 04 STi Fav Mod: Wingless! Posts: 12 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: struts with cobb springs? I don't think it's covered under warranty but maybe it is? What is the standard warranty? It's an 04 with 30k miles.

05-13-2008, 08:31 AM	#4
ACHAHockey Spec C Club Car: Bugeye, '95 Porsche Fav Mod: Fabspeed Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,770 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: struts with cobb springs? Maybe check out some KYB AGX struts. They're a good aftermarket strut.

05-13-2008, 10:30 AM	#5
Mykl S204 Racer Car: '04.5 STi Fav Mod: ZZYZX Location: Montgomery, Al Posts: 2,749 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: struts with cobb springs? Send them back.

05-13-2008, 11:59 AM	#7
RaceComp Engineering Authorized Vendor Car: 2008 Pinarello FP5 Fav Mod: New Underwear after a 147mph slide into turn 17 at Sebring in the rain....still got 3rd.. Location: Columbia, Maryland Posts: 2,922 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: struts with cobb springs? Tokico D-Specs with the TIC rear spacer. - andrew

05-14-2008, 04:34 PM	#8
grassyknoll Amateur STI Driver Car: Aspen White 04 STi Fav Mod: Wingless! Posts: 12 Join Date: Sep 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: struts with cobb springs? thanks for the advice.

05-15-2008, 04:50 PM	#9
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Posts: 4,404 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (48)	Re: struts with cobb springs? Search around here and on nasioc for reviews on the Cobb springs. YOu may be surprised. I just did an install for someone last week who was replacing a set of Cobb springs due to them being completely rusted. Tony