dohc_turbo

hey all
have question,
can i put 2007 impreza spec on to my 99 type r.
ie. bonnet, wings, heads, front bumper, grill,
rear bumper, rear lights, boot, 1/4 panels.
in the end it would be a 2007 coupe,
who can do this to my car??

seen it done to a hawkeye, but unsure which way it was done.

EmEm

I'm taking it your 97 is pre face lift and you want to make it a face lift? I'm sure all you need to change is the bonnet, grill, headlights, and possibly the bumper. I dont think you need to change the actual mount it goes on to, but I could be wrong. It can be done, but to be honest, it can be costly unless you find a facelift front end the same colour as yours!!
You could try contacting ESB in Essex, they will help you out, and will probably have the parts you need too! Not sure where you are based though?

top_fuel

iTrader: (1)

sounds like he wants his 'R' to look like a newage?

EmEm

Oh yes, sorry thought it was a mis type!!
I think you can do it, but I think its a massive job, as that will need the whole front end changing (ie bumper bars etc) and TBH, probably not worth hassle, but its totally up to you! I would give ESB a call and see what they say!

gpssti4

iTrader: (6)

No, the shell is different.

scoobynutta555

Why on earth would you want to do that! I can understand the other way round though.

EmEm

Must admit, thats what I was thinking!! I wouldn't change my Type R for anything....... um........ nope, not even for an evening out with Vin Diesel!!!

top_fuel

iTrader: (1)

I'd love to see this happen though!... not to my 'R' of course

dohc_turbo

dont get me wrong, if i came down to it i would change a thing on mine,
but was curious if it has been done this way as opposed to the other way.

evil.soup

iTrader: (1)

I know its been done on the bugeye with a blobeye upgrade, its pretty straight forward from what i can gather but im not sure how easy it is on a classic. You may be better off saving your money and buying a hawkeye if thats what your after.

Tidgy

will depend on the mounting points, i know all the newage cars are interchangeable in as long as you you change all the parts including the lights etc.

not sure about how the mounting points on a classic compare to a newage, although i'd guess they aint gonna be right

dohc_turbo

ya seen a bugeyye upgrade to a hawkeye in the auto trader.
just a thought anyway.
il go the power route instead

evil.soup

iTrader: (1)

Power is always good

dohc_turbo

sc450 hopefully. unless any other options come up.

dohc_turbo

sc450 hopfully

charis_sti

iTrader: (1)

chargespeed has the kit for turning bugeyes into hawkeyes..