Hi guys, I've got an 03 WRX wagon at the moment that is standard apart from a race dynamix remap.

I have been thinking of going down the modding route but really think it's probably better to upgrade to an STI.

I'm looking at either a bugeye or early blobeye as they fit my budget, can someone tell me what the differences are other than cosmetic? Also how does the JDM bugeye differ from the uk spec?

Cheers

 

Bug's are known for their dashing good looks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

lol Slev.

The bugs had forged motors i read on here.

 

Forged pistons.

 

OP, whats your budget ??

You'll get a much nicer bug sti for the same money as a not so nice blob. And with a few choice mods the bugs can look stunning.

 

 

JDM's also have twin scroll turbo setup I believe? correct me if I am wrong though?
I used to hate the bugeye... but they are an acquired taste as now they are one of my favorite shapes, second only to the hawkeye.

 

you are wrong thats only blobeyes, bugs have single scroll

 

love 'em bugeyes!

 

personally I think the Bugs look the best and have got better over the years. A decent suspension set up and some 18" xxr 527 wheels on a 8.75 and they look awesome. mines only on 50,000. They are getting harder to find these days due to cars being worth more in parts. a prodrive bug is heading down the rare ish route now. grab one quick. 5k should find you one.

 

Thanks everyone, this is the sort of thing I like the look of ( although this one is a little high I think )

http://www.hurstcars.co.uk/used-cars...01210013597944

 

Looks like a clean one. Not sure what Hurst cars rep is like??? anyone???

 

Its very good.

 

I'm not over familiar with the prodrive version, what was it and is the hurst car different in any other way.

 

Prodrive bug for me all day long, a few little visual mods and they look real nice I think. Should also leave you a few pennies in the jar for a few mods then, well hopefully will.

 

Unless they are modded with too large a wheel and bone shattering shocks. Standard cars are fetching better money than modded ones.

 

Yeah thats why its always worth keeping the standard parts!