Bugeye to Blobeye Conversion
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Hi all,
What do you think of what I have done to my bugeye??
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(I left the bonnet open a little aswell as i was cleaning the engine for a show so thats why the bonnet is open )
I love it and it confuses so many people lol
Hope you all like.
What do you think of what I have done to my bugeye??
From:
To:
(I left the bonnet open a little aswell as i was cleaning the engine for a show so thats why the bonnet is open )
I love it and it confuses so many people lol
Hope you all like.
Last edited by scooby_wrx1984; 01 September 2009 at 11:15 AM.
#5
it isnt very hard. The hardest bit was the slam panel fitment but once that was on it was quick as.The panels fit straight on without any issues apart from the front bumper but thats because i have a FMIC.
The most annoying bit is finding all the parts without paying a fortune for them but i go there finally and it was worth it.
The most annoying bit is finding all the parts without paying a fortune for them but i go there finally and it was worth it.
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#10
The reason i converted my bugeye was because I have just had new STI 8 bottom end, new VF34, New Exedy Clutch, New Flywheel, New Brakes, New Interior and a load more money spent on it.
I know the cars history and know the engine now because its new so I didnt buy a blobeye because I have spent too much on this car and also I know its history now.
I couldnt bare selling this knowing its mint then buying a blobeye then BANG "get your wallet out pal".
I know the cars history and know the engine now because its new so I didnt buy a blobeye because I have spent too much on this car and also I know its history now.
I couldnt bare selling this knowing its mint then buying a blobeye then BANG "get your wallet out pal".
#11
Slam Panel (genuine from Subaru) - £211
Bonnet (with scoop) - £80
Bumper (with covers) - £120
Wings - £80
Grille - £40
Paintwork and fitting - £450
So in all it cost me - £981 for the conversion.
#17
i dont know what it is called now lol.
I believe it is a one of a kind, havent seen another one in this colour as a blobeye.
There is more to come so the bonnet should fit in very soon
I believe it is a one of a kind, havent seen another one in this colour as a blobeye.
There is more to come so the bonnet should fit in very soon
#18
Here are some proper pics of my BugBlob taken by my mate last week. Just thought I would post them up as the ones above arent the best.
Hope you like
Hope you like
Last edited by scooby_wrx1984; 01 September 2009 at 11:14 AM.
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doing the same thing myself!
any pics of the wiring to the lights?
Also, did you have to adjust the bonnet to get it to sit higher when closed, to sit level with the wings?
any pics of the wiring to the lights?
Also, did you have to adjust the bonnet to get it to sit higher when closed, to sit level with the wings?
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As for the lining up of the wings and bonnet there werent much adjustment for the bonnet,it lined up with the wings bang on tbh. The hardest bit was to line the bonnet up with the bumper where it comes up at the side of the headlights, that took a bit of adjustment. Watch the alignement with the wing and door aswell as we bolted it all up and noticed the gaps were slightly different so had to adjust slightly.
Phase 2 - This will be revealed later this week Should be finished for friday morning.
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very nice mate, fair play. just my opinion but id have the bonnett the same colour as the rest of the car, it will look cleaner imho.
either way, good job
either way, good job
#28
The roof and spoiler are in the process of going black aswell so it will all match when I next post the pics up.
I am also purchasing a front splitter and a rear diffuser so when its all fitted I shall get some pics up
Wiley - The headlights were free yeah from a mate who I did a favour for. I did buy some off here but I sold them again as the Free pair came up
I am also purchasing a front splitter and a rear diffuser so when its all fitted I shall get some pics up
Wiley - The headlights were free yeah from a mate who I did a favour for. I did buy some off here but I sold them again as the Free pair came up
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Its a good conversion.
I'm actually considering buying a bug wagon at the moment so I guess if I go off the bug styling I know I can go to blob. I don't actually mind bug styling really.
I'm actually considering buying a bug wagon at the moment so I guess if I go off the bug styling I know I can go to blob. I don't actually mind bug styling really.