[amg destroyer]

Does anyone have the Cobb Stage 1 Suspension Package http://www.cobbtuning.com/products/?id=2276 on their STi? How does it handle, and compare to other brands out there, and is there anything else you would reccommend for light upgrades for the suspension? Thanks in advance.

[Tomerville]

I have this basically (Cobbs are just re-labled Hotchkis') and I wish I didn't get their endlinks! They are a spherical design which need constant to be re-greased every couple thousand miles. It's a PITA! In addition, Cobb charges you an extra 100, so if you're dying to get this, just get the Hotchkis.

If I could do it again, I would go for Whiteline Sways, and Kartboy Endlinks.

[Mexitr0n]

Originally Posted by Tomerville

I have this basically (Cobbs are just re-labled Hotchkis') and I wish I didn't get their endlinks! They are a spherical design which need constant to be re-greased every couple thousand miles. It's a PITA! In addition, Cobb charges you an extra 100, so if you're dying to get this, just get the Hotchkis.

If I could do it again, I would go for Whiteline Sways, and Kartboy Endlinks.

I have kartboys and should have gone with Whitelines. I don't dig the fitment issues with the Cobb rear sway.

[Tomerville]

^^yeah, I also had rear sway fitment issues. Had to use some stock brackets.

[amg destroyer]

Hmm..this is very interesting. Thanks for all the info. Keep it coming

[Mexitr0n]

This is what the rear drivers cobb sway bar bushing looked like after a few mos. It's because the bar starts bending immediately on it's way to the endlink. It bends to fast rather than having a "bit of space" prior to starting the bend up to the endlink. The result is this bushing getting pinched.

Am I correct in that the Whiteline "fits" better and even has a collar to prevent walking?

I reversed the bushing (after purchasing a new one) and it seems to be holding even after some real rigorous track days.