Bugeye WRX and STI bonnets, any differences?
25 June 2012, 04:19 PM
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Bugeye WRX and STI bonnets, any differences?
Other than the size of the scoop, does anyone know if there are any physical differences between WRX and STI bugeye bonnets? Can you simply change one for the other?
I know the STI has a bigger intercooler but does that mean the dimensions of the bonnets and seals around the intercooler are different?
The reason I am asking is that I might need a new bonnet (seagull hit the car in front of me on the motorway, dead gull then hit my car ripping the scoop clean off and bending the rear attachment points) and want to check up on my options. Trying to avoid the insurers because they think it might be a total loss!!!
I know the STI has a bigger intercooler but does that mean the dimensions of the bonnets and seals around the intercooler are different?
The reason I am asking is that I might need a new bonnet (seagull hit the car in front of me on the motorway, dead gull then hit my car ripping the scoop clean off and bending the rear attachment points) and want to check up on my options. Trying to avoid the insurers because they think it might be a total loss!!!
25 June 2012, 04:42 PM
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Both the same, the STI scoop is just higher and uses a wider opening in the under-tray that's just a bolt on part to fit the larger intercooler, that's all.
25 June 2012, 04:54 PM
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Just checked mine and it's not magnetic and weighs very little so mines aluminium - it flexes at speed too
cars been in the family from new so I know it's never been changed either?
Mines an MY02 maybe in the short production time they did both?
cars been in the family from new so I know it's never been changed either? Mines an MY02 maybe in the short production time they did both?
25 June 2012, 04:57 PM
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Mine is a wagon. Seems like an expensive bonnet to put on as standard, but you never know!
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Don't think so, the car I have was my step dads and he never opted for it, nothing on the original invoice. Maybe there are steel bonnets available as pattern parts?
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