LittleBlueGT Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 My COBB RSB is rubbing the lower control arm in the rear of my car since I put it in. My car is lowered 3/4 inch in the rear. I called up COBB about this and took a couple of pics to explain. He thought it was weird, but got back to me a couple of days later saying their now lowered LGT was showing signs of the same problem. Just heard yesterday from COBB that they are working with their sway bar bender to get a new prototype bent and expected to have it back in 1-2 weeks. He would then send me a new bar ASAP. For the record I really like the COBB bars, best available IMO. Just the RSB on a lowered car will likely rub. Hopefully it will be solved soon. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 so, all that wait, and they didn't test fit it? Perrin vs Cobb = draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKLGT Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 My COBB RSB is rubbing the lower control arm in the rear of my car since I put it in. My car is lowered 3/4 inch in the rear. I called up COBB about this and took a couple of pics to explain. He thought it was weird, but got back to me a couple of days later saying their now lowered LGT was showing signs of the same problem. Just heard yesterday from COBB that they are working with their sway bar bender to get a new prototype bent and expected to have it back in 1-2 weeks. He would then send me a new bar ASAP. For the record I really like the COBB bars, best available IMO. Just the RSB on a lowered car will likely rub. Hopefully it will be solved soon. good to know! how do we contact them about it. i hear some really bad clunking back there... i'm lowered about 1.5-2" or so. Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 Josh at COBB tuning. josh@cobbtuning.com (801)713-0035 Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 so, all that wait, and they didn't test fit it? Perrin vs Cobb = draw Really too bad for COBB. For some reason I think COBB will solve the problem properly. I also didn't have to twist their arm to get it solved, 1 phone call, he got back to me, tested it, found there was a problem, and so far seems to be getting it solved. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexster Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 so, all that wait, and they didn't test fit it? Perrin vs Cobb = draw except cobb actually fixes their fitment issues... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 well, my point was that Perrin is first to market while Cobb takes their time, with the implication that they actually do R&D first (which Perrin doesn't). Oh...Perrin fixes their issues....once you yell and scream and make a scene about it. Glad Cobb is doing it the right way....just seems awful to have waited a year only to bring a product that doesn't fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKLGT Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 it's not that it doesn't fit, it's that it doesn't fit on LOWERED LGT's without rubbing Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP-LegacyGT Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 This is why I'm sticking with cusco... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih8vtec13 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 it's not that it doesn't fit, it's that it doesn't fit on LOWERED LGT's without rubbing In all honesty if someone is going to replace their sways they will probably or already hav lowered their car. I think i will wait and do the COBB sways, People seam to like them a lot andf theyu are sponcering my frineds project STi and he is going have his 2.6L Cobb motor in this week. BTW the previous motor was Crawford and the pistons were too small for the block and no suport on Crawfords end. Its sad that when yopu get a good Crawford its a great motor but a bad one and you need to eat the cost BTW here is a link to his thread about the evolution of his car http://www.iwsti.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23326 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 This does surprise about Cobb,,Perrin no ,Cobb yes. I've used various Cusco suspension parts on my 00RS,02WRX,04WRX STi,and now my GT,,all with different types of suspension mods and never had a problem with fit,finish,install probs or perfomance issues. Countless others in the Subaru community have had the same results.Why people continue to use other brands,some more exspensive some cheaper, that have issues, puzzles me. FWIW,Yesterday I installed the Cusco front lower arm bar and rear strur bar.1 hour to install both,fit and finish,,, perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 except cobb actually fixes their fitment issues... ...but not their delays in product availablility and shipping issues.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 This is why I'm sticking with cusco... CUSCO = good. COBB has the rear stiffening thing, and mine were getting bent a bit. COBB's are also much lighter, and you cannot get the CUSCO adj RSB anymore. Assuming COBB fixes things properly I will vote COBB FTW! Can't go wrong with the CUSCO's though. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKLGT Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 well, once they have a solution, and sounds like they will, it will resolve itself. Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hal9e3 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Well $#^$#&*@, what do I do now? My wagon has Pinks and I've got Cobb sways ready to go on. Do I take a shot and put them on or try and convince Cobb to replace the RSB before installation? Anyone out there install the RSB on a lowered car and NOT have clearance issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted June 25, 2006 Author Share Posted June 25, 2006 Well $#^$#&*@, what do I do now? My wagon has Pinks and I've got Cobb sways ready to go on. Do I take a shot and put them on or try and convince Cobb to replace the RSB before installation? Anyone out there install the RSB on a lowered car and NOT have clearance issues? This is just MO, but you will have clearance issues. Even on a non-lowered car the bar will rub before you hit the bumpstops. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 *subscribe* I've also got some clunking with the rear (AVO endlinks). I thought it was my custom catback at first, but now I'm not so sure. I'll try to get the car up and investigate later in the week. I may put the stock endlinks back on. I'm on iON springs BTW... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 thats kinda odd as i know christian's car is lowered .. at least i think it is ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 except cobb actually fixes their fitment issues... I dono what you are talking about if its in regards to Perrin... I have a Perrin RSB with absolutely NO fitment issues. I use stock endlinks set to full stiff. It surprises me that they never tested this on a lowered car. IMO, when going really low, I think most swaybars require adjustable endlinks to have extra clearance. This used to happen to the VW guys with the MKIV. If they lowered they either needed an aftermarket front bar or adjustable endlinks. "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 *subscribe* I've also got some clunking with the rear (AVO endlinks). I thought it was my custom catback at first, but now I'm not so sure. I'll try to get the car up and investigate later in the week. I may put the stock endlinks back on. I'm on iON springs BTW... *subscribe* for me, too. I'm the same setup with iONs (although I have yet to install the springs, they're sitting pretty in my garage), and was eying a pair of AVO endlinks as well as the Cobb bars. I'm keeping an eye on this one. Please keep me informed, bro, on what you find to be the problem as well as your solution. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 AVO Endlinks = NOISE. I have personally seen this complaint from many users... and experienced it in two cars personally. "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 ^ Noted! Tnx! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 AVO endlinks do not go longer, only shorter then stock. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FroMan Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 have any pictures you can share with the group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted June 27, 2006 Author Share Posted June 27, 2006 have any pictures you can share with the group? I will see if I can find. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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