I was thinking about picking up the stage 1 suspention kit from COBB (for my 2000RS), which includes an adjustable sway, and front and rear strut braces. Does anyone have any thoughts about this kit, or about suitable alternatives?
(yeah, I'm a noob, so feel free to refer me to previous threads that I was too nubtastic to find on my lonesome)

thanks...

 

I have the equivalent, which is a COBB 25mm rear bar, GT-Spec front and rear stress bars. I also have the Do-Luck aluminum sub frame brace and 17x7 JDM (UK) 17x7 wheels with Pirelli PZero Nero 215/45-17 tires. It's a good setup. I highly recommend it. (This is on a 2004 WRX, BTW)

 

unless you are set on cobb, you can probably get a similiar set up for less.

cusco, whiteline, perrin, got some products you could check out in the review section of this website

 

DomozitoLK, so how do you like the COBB hollow sway bars vs. other bars that aren't hollow? Also what Endlinks are you running?

 

I had lightweight hollow sways on my VW Golf (before this car) and want the same for my WRX as they offer a significant weight reduction. The only companies that offer that for Subies are Hotchkiss and COBB. And the only other company to offer a bar in that big of a diameter is Whiteline, but there's is a solid bar and that ruled them out for me. So it was basically a color choice at that point..so I chose blue (COBB).

I like the rear bar alot. It comes with the heavy duty bracket. I'm running them with the factory endlinks in the middle position with no problems and I drive very spirited.

I had the front bar too, but had rubbing/clunking issues, which was the 1st generation design which I've understand they have fixed now. Even so, the 25mm bar along with my chassis braces and low profile tires made the ride very harsh. I've since removed it and put the stock 20mm back on until I can source a used Cusco 21mm or 22mm front bar instead. I think the COBB 25mm rear with a 21/22mm front bar would be an ideal combo (for my driving style).

Hope this helps...please feel free to ask if you have more questions.