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Old 12 October 2013, 06:54 AM
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Default My bugeye with grid drifts.

Heres a few pics of my pride and joy.
Few mods in the last 5 months ive had her.




What she looks like today.







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Old 12 October 2013, 07:00 AM
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Looks very nice mate 100% improvement on a standard bug
(A lot meaner look and stance)
I personally wouldn't have the window spoiler , side skirts and rear bumper spats , ( less is more)
That said it still looks nice and if you like em jobs a good un
Old 12 October 2013, 07:07 AM
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cheers toneh, I just couldn't get used to the round headlights think morettes look loads better with a prodrive bumper imo.
big brakes nxt then engine mods ££££££££££££ lol
Old 12 October 2013, 07:11 AM
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Yes totally agree , the bug front end is it's downfall , but tbh I like what you've done with yours , looks better than a standard bug and blob IMHO
Old 12 October 2013, 07:14 AM
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Looks epic, love how aggro the front end looks
Old 12 October 2013, 08:11 AM
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That looks very tidy, just need to add an STI bug scoop to finish it off
Old 12 October 2013, 08:19 AM
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Cheers jon , is the sti scoop slighly bigger then ?

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Old 12 October 2013, 08:28 AM
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Looks sweet as mate liking it alot

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Old 12 October 2013, 08:31 AM
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looks awesome, what size grids are they? I've just bought a blob sit and have a old set of these in 17x9 et42 in the garage. wondering if I could get them to fit
Old 12 October 2013, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by lofty35
Cheers jon , is the sti scoop slighly bigger then ?
Yes they're bigger mate , if you get one try and get the under bonnet piece as well it will be handy if you intend to do plenty of mods at a later date and fit the larger Sti intercooler
Old 12 October 2013, 08:43 AM
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Thanks martin - shes getting there mate.
Toneh- already have sti intercooler fitted and sti undertray on order in the post, but i thought the scoops were the same size. Will keep my eye out for one then.
Old 12 October 2013, 09:02 AM
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har-vey - grids are size 18 x 9.5 , et 38
Old 12 October 2013, 10:25 AM
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Looks superb mate, I still miss my old bug
This is one of the only bugs I've seen where I think the Morette's suit it more than the STI lamps - suspect it's due to the 2 tone colour coding you've had done - really nice, and love the wheels too - it's making me want a set for mine to replace my redlines.

Have you considered having the roof done black too similar to your headlamps. You could even just get it wrapped so it's reversible if you don't like it.
Good going though, looks great
Do the wheels rub at all? I'm assuming you've gone with stretched rubber?
Old 12 October 2013, 10:43 AM
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My old car looking FANTASTIC - great to see what you have done and how much better it looks.

PS I have found out these pictures from 2012 the day I bought the car home:



















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What colour are the drifts by the way, I really fancy a set for mine now.
All you need now on yours IMHO is a blob rear bumper and clusters to finish the look and bring it a bit more up to date
Old 12 October 2013, 11:19 AM
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very nice mate those grids really set it off
Old 12 October 2013, 11:26 AM
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loving those wheels! think i have to get a set for my bug sti.
Old 12 October 2013, 11:31 AM
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cheers chaps for the great comments.
Grids are hyper black no rubbing as I had the arches rolled just have to go real slow over speed bumps now.
Thanks for the pics rich, here are some more I found in here before you had her.
Also I found out from a previous owner that Duncan(race dynamix) has mappded it just trying to get him to check his records.


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Well done mate, really great looking motor & tastefully done! A real credit to you
Old 12 October 2013, 04:23 PM
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thanks tony, much appreciated. Wanted grid drifts ever since I seen them a few years back.
Old 12 October 2013, 06:01 PM
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Thanks for photos Kris
Old 12 October 2013, 06:15 PM
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Looks great lofty,front end looks mean
Old 12 October 2013, 06:58 PM
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I like alot
Old 12 October 2013, 07:05 PM
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Looks nice, Bet your glad you kept those wheels now!!
Old 12 October 2013, 07:19 PM
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Looks very tidy fella.
Old 12 October 2013, 07:20 PM
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Cheers fellas.
Ye glad i kept the wheels scoobyboy wouldnt mind them to be a touch darker tho.
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Originally Posted by lofty35
Cheers fellas.
Ye glad i kept the wheels scoobyboy wouldnt mind them to be a touch darker tho.
Just had my Rota Grids powdercoated gloss black, look awesome!!!

Just got to save for some tyres!!
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very nice, love the front bumper
i would put original STi headlights back on though with prodrive/STi grill
and as JonMC mentioned, STi scoop would finish it nicely

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Old 13 October 2013, 07:59 AM
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Looks very nice now mate
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Did you have to do any arch mods or use camber bolts for the 9.5 inch wide wheel??? and what tyre size did you use, Any catching/rubbing????


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