A few pics of my Bugeye
11 December 2004, 02:51 PM
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A few pics of my Bugeye
At last got around to posting a few pics of my Bugeye. Bought it in the summer and really pleased with it especially since I got the headlight conversion. Just wish it was as quick as my old classic !
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lovely car does it still have that distinct scooby warble like the classics? is its performance that much different from the classic? i drove a jap spec it felt decent i dont know the boost level for wrx i hear 8/9....could u clarify this....
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Looking good El. As a bug eye owner myself, I've long defended them, because with a few subtle mods, they can be made to look really good.
Heman - yes they do have the same sound. Mine is fitted with an original Scoobysport H&S exhaust system and it most definetly has the same classic noise! Performance wise, compared to a Classic (we're talking UK cars here), the bugeye is generally considered a little slower, because it weighs more. However, the trade off, is a much stiffer chassis, which certainly helps the handling of the car (bugeyes have litttle or no bumpsteer as well, which you normally would want to remove on a Classic).
Heman - yes they do have the same sound. Mine is fitted with an original Scoobysport H&S exhaust system and it most definetly has the same classic noise! Performance wise, compared to a Classic (we're talking UK cars here), the bugeye is generally considered a little slower, because it weighs more. However, the trade off, is a much stiffer chassis, which certainly helps the handling of the car (bugeyes have litttle or no bumpsteer as well, which you normally would want to remove on a Classic).
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Originally Posted by Chris L
Looking good El. As a bug eye owner myself, I've long defended them, because with a few subtle mods, they can be made to look really good.
Heman - yes they do have the same sound. Mine is fitted with an original Scoobysport H&S exhaust system and it most definetly has the same classic noise! Performance wise, compared to a Classic (we're talking UK cars here), the bugeye is generally considered a little slower, because it weighs more. However, the trade off, is a much stiffer chassis, which certainly helps the handling of the car (bugeyes have litttle or no bumpsteer as well, which you normally would want to remove on a Classic).
Heman - yes they do have the same sound. Mine is fitted with an original Scoobysport H&S exhaust system and it most definetly has the same classic noise! Performance wise, compared to a Classic (we're talking UK cars here), the bugeye is generally considered a little slower, because it weighs more. However, the trade off, is a much stiffer chassis, which certainly helps the handling of the car (bugeyes have litttle or no bumpsteer as well, which you normally would want to remove on a Classic).
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Thanks for the comments everyone.
Heman - I agree with Chris that yes the classic and newage do sound similar (probably less so inside due to better sound deadening). The newage feels a lot more solid and handling is better than the classic but in terms of performance it is a lot slower. Mine was an MY95 WRX Jap Import and was really quick with a very noticable boost which is not as obvious on this one.
Overall I think it is much more refined and suits me better as I do a fair few motorway miles
Still great fun so i'm happy !
Cheers
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Heman - I agree with Chris that yes the classic and newage do sound similar (probably less so inside due to better sound deadening). The newage feels a lot more solid and handling is better than the classic but in terms of performance it is a lot slower. Mine was an MY95 WRX Jap Import and was really quick with a very noticable boost which is not as obvious on this one.
Overall I think it is much more refined and suits me better as I do a fair few motorway miles
Still great fun so i'm happy !
Cheers
El
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