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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 09:26 PM
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Talking Classic to Bug Eye - Done Deal!

I've had the MY99 in mica green for 2 years nearly and god love her she's been a beaut, but just like me the miles are beginning to show. So tonight I test drove and bought a blue/black 02 bugeye which I pick up next week...
Only 14000 genuine miles, FSH, other than that totally standard (for now )... Am getting Morette headlights fitted and a boost gauge before I pick her up...
But the question is what should I do next... My classic was slightly modded before I got it (Eibachs, Magnex Exhaust, Bleed Valve, Boost Gauge) and I got Mintex pads and discs added to it too...
I need to remember that its only going to be one thing every couple of months so what should be the key things early doors?
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 09:28 PM
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springs and mud flaps , spent a fortune on mine and the above seem to be the best value for money mod
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 10:28 PM
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Go back to a minter classic.
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 10:46 PM
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Looking back to when I got my Bugeye

the best bits were the Morettes (you already have) the 6x4 oval Magnex exhaust and the eibach springs to get rid of the "bugeye on stilts" look

Just take it from there

Midlife......
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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Rear ARB and drop links, great mod for not alot of ££££££
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 12:23 AM
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Springs, Chip and a Pipe. Oh and get rid of the Morettes as soon as you find some STi Headlights.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 09:23 AM
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Midlife - I'm hearing that - good call - eibachs and magnex are next
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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Definately a full decat first

Then try and find a second hand PPP ecu or go for a TEK3.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 11:46 AM
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Handling first, fit the best suspension you can get your hands on.

Full alloy drop links
rear anti roll bar
Front strut brace
New springs
Shocks
Anti lift
Prodrive wheel alignment

I always found the handling good but not great. Now I find the car is great but tyre wear is worrying!

I have just started on the performance mods. I didnt see any point until I had the handling to cope with it all.


PM me if you want details, my setup and what its cost me.
Decat & a Tek3 remap.

Job's a good un!
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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Why would anyone go from a classic to a bugeye???? Isn't the fact that Subaru stopped manufacturing them after only a couple of years enough of a deterrent??

I'll now run for cover!
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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LOL @ eclipse - Well I couldnt quite afford an MY03 but wanted another scoob but it had to be under 20000 miles... I've been looking around for a month and now Im happy with my new project, the bank manager still loves me and I have climate control ... its all gooooood!
Ubik - has mail - a public thanks for the input
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