Notices
ScoobyNet General General Subaru Discussion
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Opinions on blob V hawkeye?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 20 September 2006, 07:58 PM
  #1  
subarujimmy
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
subarujimmy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 875
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Opinions on blob V hawkeye?

Anyone got any opinions, advantages/disadvantages on the hawkeye compared to the 03 blobeye?

Im really considering it, but cant make my mind-up!!

Comments and opinions would be great. Cheers
Old 20 September 2006, 08:06 PM
  #2  
WRX300MAN
Scooby Regular
 
WRX300MAN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: North London
Posts: 1,368
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thumbs up

Yes . . .

The blobeye looks sleek and sexy(WRX300 - example), and the hawk eye (if that's what you wish to call it ), looks really crap . . . .
Old 20 September 2006, 08:06 PM
  #3  
sarasquares
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
sarasquares's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Selling the scoob to buy a CTR
Posts: 55,951
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default



is that the Bug Eye then?

i get confused which is which
Old 20 September 2006, 08:07 PM
  #4  
tony95
Scooby Regular
 
tony95's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

specifically the 03 blob?
iirc 05blob tweaked a bit over the 03
and obviously an 03 will be three years older if that bothers you
Old 20 September 2006, 08:08 PM
  #5  
WRX300MAN
Scooby Regular
 
WRX300MAN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: North London
Posts: 1,368
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Smile

Originally Posted by sarasquares


is that the Bug Eye then?

i get confused which is which
No mate . . .The bug eye looks crap, no matter how you twist and turn . . .The hawkeye is the one that looks like its been designed by a homo . .
Old 20 September 2006, 08:15 PM
  #6  
sarasquares
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
sarasquares's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Selling the scoob to buy a CTR
Posts: 55,951
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by WRX300MAN
No mate . . .The bug eye looks crap, no matter how you twist and turn . . .The hawkeye is the one that looks like its been designed by a homo . .
that would be webmaster then
Old 20 September 2006, 08:31 PM
  #7  
juggers
Scooby Regular
Support Scoobynet!
iTrader: (1)
 
juggers's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 4,481
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Your telling me the blob eye looks better then this mean machine?

https://www.scoobynet.com/2006-spec-c-t544997.html
Old 20 September 2006, 08:52 PM
  #8  
Gangsta Smurf
Scooby Regular
 
Gangsta Smurf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: BHP Club
Posts: 4,200
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by juggers
Your telling me the blob eye looks better then this mean machine?

https://www.scoobynet.com/2006-spec-c-t544997.html
it does if you cross your eyes, squint and then jump up and down!!
Old 20 September 2006, 08:54 PM
  #9  
T5NYW
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (4)
 
T5NYW's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: MY99UK-MY02STi-MY99Type R-MY06 T20-MY11 340R-MY05 TYPE25
Posts: 11,468
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
Smile

Originally Posted by WRX300MAN
The hawkeye is the one that looks like its been designed by a homo . .
LOL isn't that the same Homo that designed the bugeye?

Originally Posted by T5NYW
Japanese designer Kaki looki Motos first attempt at a full Car was the Bugeye After that he had to commit Hari kari or be demoted Accepting demotion his next offering was the new scoop for the Blobeyes the "Eagle Beak"
After that monstroscity he gave up Cars now only designs Cattle Incinerators

LOL

Tony
Old 20 September 2006, 08:55 PM
  #10  
mgcvk
Scooby Regular
 
mgcvk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,884
Received 9 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

I have an '03 blobby, but I don't really understand Subaru's design motivations. The classic shape was immensely popular and could have just been slightly redesigned in 2001 as it is all same chassis anyway. How the bugeye got past the first artist's impression is astonishing. That said with the Morette lamps etc they do look OK. The blobeye was a bit of a return to form and generally better looking and selling pretty well, so why hash it up yet again with another controversial Seat'esque design that isn't proving terribly popular? 4 incarnations within 6 years, even Dr Who can't match that!
Old 20 September 2006, 09:13 PM
  #11  
wilb
Scooby Regular
 
wilb's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 474
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I personally prefer the look of the Blobeye, which is why I bought one over the Seat-rip-off MY06. Plus I prefer the Blob's standard rear lights, interior and wheels. Both the WRX's were very similar to drive mind.
Old 20 September 2006, 09:15 PM
  #12  
Bug Eyed Peas
Scooby Regular
 
Bug Eyed Peas's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: York Scoobs. . . . Onwards & Upwards
Posts: 4,702
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by sarasquares


is that the Bug Eye then?

i get confused which is which
All Bug Eyes are sexy Sara

Anthony

P.S At least mines a Turbo
Old 20 September 2006, 09:29 PM
  #13  
sarasquares
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
sarasquares's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Selling the scoob to buy a CTR
Posts: 55,951
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

at least mines yello
Old 20 September 2006, 10:07 PM
  #14  
andythejock01wrx
Scooby Regular
 
andythejock01wrx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Edinburgh (ish)
Posts: 8,089
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

SIAL
Old 20 September 2006, 10:08 PM
  #15  
sarasquares
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
sarasquares's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Selling the scoob to buy a CTR
Posts: 55,951
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

where?
Old 20 September 2006, 10:32 PM
  #16  
markmarkymark
Scooby Regular
 
markmarkymark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

The new My06 STi PPP is miles ahead of the My04 WRX PPP ... I should know....

Forget twin scrol whatever (JDM), the new 2.5 has bags of go from low down ..

Mark
Old 20 September 2006, 11:03 PM
  #17  
Ben v7
Scooby Regular
 
Ben v7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: South London
Posts: 837
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by sarasquares


is that the Bug Eye then?

i get confused which is which
Do you always get this easily confused or are you just generally confused?
Old 20 September 2006, 11:12 PM
  #18  
WR1Nikki
Scooby Regular
 
WR1Nikki's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Bristol!
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

hawk eye all the way baby
Old 20 September 2006, 11:15 PM
  #19  
Brun
Scooby Senior
 
Brun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Harrogate
Posts: 14,229
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Hawk eye is just another "all wrong" Scoob.
The Evo is now streets ahead in the looks department, ad even that ain't a looker
Old 20 September 2006, 11:18 PM
  #20  
Tuts
Scooby Regular
 
Tuts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 561
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

How can you compare an 04 wrx to an 06 sti? Surely the only comparison you can do is 05 sti against 06 sti?

That is like comparing a bug wrx to a blob sti.
Old 21 September 2006, 06:13 AM
  #21  
markmarkymark
Scooby Regular
 
markmarkymark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Tuts
How can you compare an 04 wrx to an 06 sti? Surely the only comparison you can do is 05 sti against 06 sti?

That is like comparing a bug wrx to a blob sti.
Think this was refering to my comment. I meant overall looks (prefer the MY06 look). My drop in comment about the 2.5L engine over the 2.0 was a drop in comment and I guess misplaced ..
Old 21 September 2006, 06:25 AM
  #22  
JonMc
Scooby Senior
iTrader: (51)
 
JonMc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Wherever I park my car, that's my home
Posts: 20,491
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

The hawk is like the bug for me. When it first came out I really hated it and they both grew on me. The blob I'm really indifferent towards.

Last edited by JonMc; 21 September 2006 at 06:03 PM.
Old 21 September 2006, 07:20 AM
  #23  
Tuts
Scooby Regular
 
Tuts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 561
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Fair enough Mark!

I'm a blob owner and like the hawk. I think. Still a bit unsure, though it is growing on me.
Old 21 September 2006, 07:46 AM
  #24  
sarasquares
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
sarasquares's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Selling the scoob to buy a CTR
Posts: 55,951
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by Ben v7
Do you always get this easily confused or are you just generally confused?
i'm not sure
Old 21 September 2006, 10:35 AM
  #25  
mollymai
Scooby Regular
 
mollymai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Having owned both, the Hawkeye looks more menacing even if it is referred to as a flying vag. Who would argue with a menacing looking woman ??????????
Old 21 September 2006, 11:27 AM
  #26  
RMA26
Scooby Regular
 
RMA26's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 4,778
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Prefer Blobeye, have warmed to Hawkeyes tho
Old 21 September 2006, 11:32 AM
  #27  
The Chief
Scooby Regular
 
The Chief's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: There is only one God - Elvis!
Posts: 8,328
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Standard WRX hawkeyes look crap IMO - although modded ones that have nice alloys, lowered etc. i.r. Spec C / Type 25 look great.

Look better in the flesh
Old 21 September 2006, 11:40 AM
  #28  
mollymai
Scooby Regular
 
mollymai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by The Chief
Standard WRX hawkeyes look crap IMO - although modded ones that have nice alloys, lowered etc. i.r. Spec C / Type 25 look great.

Look better in the flesh
This is true the Hawkeye version of the WRX looks pants. The alloys look cheap as does the interior. Generally it looks too 'toned' down which is apparently what Subaru are trying to do with the WRX to try and make it a 'normal' everyday car - somebody should tell them no one buys an impreza for these reasons. The Sti however is the Mutts Nuts and a vast improvement although they could have reworked the body panels over the rear wheels instead of the 'add-ons'. If I hadn't upgraded to the Sti I would have bought a newer blob WRX.
Old 21 September 2006, 11:43 AM
  #29  
EVOLUTION
Scooby Regular
 
EVOLUTION's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: never the same place twice
Posts: 3,346
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

agreed the hawkeye looks more menacing in STI and upwards spec, but the standard WRX look pretty lame IMO



so im sticking ith the MY05 WRX for now.


Plus, those rear light, or more comonly known as ****** lights up in the north east, they are a feeble effort to revise the backend.



And yes you could switch them for the 05 light, but come on, why should you have or need to on 20Ks worth of car
Old 21 September 2006, 11:53 AM
  #30  
alloy
Scooby Regular
 
alloy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Shell petrol station
Posts: 4,495
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Hawkeye is growing on me but a nicely modded blob still looks rather special


Quick Reply: Opinions on blob V hawkeye?



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 05:48 PM.