fred388

ok had my wrx bug for a year now, been mapped to 280 the now by AF, thinking about uprating again but im also stumbling onto thinking about a conversion or forging or even 2.1 stroker, as i ended up on that thread last night lol. opinions required would i be wise to do so or should i keep it the same for a yr or 2 then sell and buy something else. it has 65k on it the now,
ive not really researched the forging /stroker really at all just something that keeps poping in my head as i dont want to spend loads more just to sell and start again

Midlife......

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Step away from the Bug WRX LOL

I've spent an absolute fortune on my Bug WRX on Engine, Brakes, 6 Speed etc just to get it near to what you get with the bug STi.

Either stick to low power mods (320 BHP) or buy something a bit more bulletproof.

Shaun

The Pink Ninja

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+1

I`ve been at that point for a while, I really cant justify another £4k on a MY02 WRX to get it closer to the 400bhp mark considering the market value, I`ve had it for 4 years but i know the only way i`ll get my money back is to break it and start on something new, mmm JDM, Not yet though.

fred388

mmmmm can i manage not to spend anymore money on it, i i get bored of things quite often and always need to do something new, but if i know im not going to keep it for a while i dont want to spend anymore on it,eps when i still have grills and skirts and fog light covers to fit, but along the lines of the forged or stroker it would be like a new car with a rebuilt engine, instead of buying a new car

Midlife......

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A forged or stroked / mapped engine will kill the Bug WRX drivetrain stone dead.... I killed two bugeye WRX gearboxes and ended up at API paying £££ for a 6 speed, then there was the brakes

If you want to spend money then sell the Bug WRX and get a Jap Blob with twinscroll and DCCD

Throwing lots of money at a UK Bug WRX is hopeless IMHO

Shaun

fred388

cheers for the info guys, and idea on a price i would get for a bug,meerkat custom turbo back exhaust, walbro fuel pump,K&N panel filter, andy forrest remap 280bhp, bc coilovers,65k in wr blue with a few bits and bobs wrc grilles and colour coded skirts

Midlife......

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Bug WRX minor mods......... £4k plus a bit on a good day

I've got a bug WRX running 400 BHP with multiple thousands spent and I guess it's worth £6.5 as a package.

The joys of owning a bugeye LOL


Shaun

fred388

ye this is true, but i do love them,jst couldnt afford the sti,plus with points the insurance was too much, what have u done to yours mate to get 400bhp, i would be well happy with that lol, would be able to keep it a good few yrs then