Bugeye STI PPP/ Blobeye STI PPP

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Mar 15, 2011 | 10:14 PM
  #1  
Hi All,

Whats the main differences between the two?
Do they share the same engine/suspension....
I know they have the same BHP, what one is the better car


Thanks in advance
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Mar 15, 2011 | 10:16 PM
  #2  
the blob eye 2005my - it has the diff control n wide track
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Mar 15, 2011 | 10:19 PM
  #3  
I want to compare the bug against a my03
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Mar 15, 2011 | 10:23 PM
  #4  
Blob looks better , imo of course ! I am biased though .
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Mar 15, 2011 | 10:24 PM
  #5  
Most people will say the Bug is ugly I have a Prodrive style and I actually think it's a nicer looking car than the blob with the different bumper.

Mechanically I think most will agree that the Bug has the strongest mechanicals of all the UK spec cars.
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Mar 15, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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Quote: Most people will say the Bug is ugly I have a Prodrive style and I actually think it's a nicer looking car than the blob with the different bumper.

Mechanically I think most will agree that the Bug has the strongest mechanicals of all the UK spec cars.

Blob all the way .....
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Mar 15, 2011 | 10:29 PM
  #7  
Until the wider track / DCCD of the later blobs, the UK bug and the UK Blob were basically the same underneath the skin.

I think Subaru had a shock with how ugly people thought the bug was and simply dressed it in a new blob skin............

Shaun
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Mar 15, 2011 | 10:34 PM
  #8  
Quote: Blob all the way .....
Why? Cause I prefer the car I bought?

Quote: Until the wider track / DCCD of the later blobs, the UK bug and the UK Blob were basically the same underneath the skin.

I think Subaru had a shock with how ugly people thought the bug was and simply dressed it in a new blob skin............

Shaun
Really Shaun? I was sure quite a few in the know here suggested the Bug had the strongest running gear
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Mar 15, 2011 | 10:47 PM
  #9  
The "early" bug had different internals, in particular the pistons were stronger, I'm not sure how long that lasted as I guess they like to build them to the lowest budget they could.

Shaun
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Mar 15, 2011 | 11:00 PM
  #10  
my bug looks 10 times better than the blob the bug prodrive stlye is one sexy *** car. but im not biased honestly
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Mar 15, 2011 | 11:08 PM
  #11  
Both great cars , prodrive bugs look nice . Rear lights on the blob are nicer but can be installed on a bug .
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Mar 15, 2011 | 11:10 PM
  #12  
you have to cut or change the rear bumper though........

Shaun
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Mar 15, 2011 | 11:14 PM
  #13  
Quote: Both great cars , prodrive bugs look nice . Rear lights on the blob are nicer but can be installed on a bug .
no way blob and hawk rear lights look like max power throw ups
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Mar 15, 2011 | 11:15 PM
  #14  
prodrive bug....
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Mar 15, 2011 | 11:35 PM
  #15  
white bugs.....love em
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Mar 16, 2011 | 08:43 AM
  #16  
Thanks guys,

so its just down to which one looks better.

Both have the same 0-60, 0-100 times...
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Mar 16, 2011 | 09:19 AM
  #17  
Quote: Blob looks better , imo of course ! I am biased though .
No........you are right...................

(Silver cars especially)
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Mar 16, 2011 | 01:57 PM
  #18  
Quote: you have to cut or change the rear bumper though........

Shaun
you dont have to cut or change the rear bumper to fit blob lights on a bug you only have to remove the backing as i know a few who have done this on bug and none have changed the bumper

prodrive style rather than blob unless 05+ with dccd v7 sti forged pistons
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Mar 16, 2011 | 02:08 PM
  #19  
Did the Prodrive Bugeyes have the stronger internals?

As said above, unless its a late 54 (you can get them on 54) UK DCCD-A car then I just don't see the point buying a blob over a bug.

I know we spend alot of money on our cars but I would really resent paying £400 tax on a hawk - even if I could afford to spend £1000 a month on mods it would pi55 me right off.

Black Prodrive STI, chunky FMIC, lowered a bit and with those big offset wheels you can get (in white) with maybe green calipers and detailing. Thats my plan "when" I get one.
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Mar 16, 2011 | 02:15 PM
  #20  
Blob here too
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Mar 16, 2011 | 02:20 PM
  #21  
Prodrive bug-fan-boy here...

1. They changed the synchros as some early cars had problems ( STI ).
2. They tweaked the front suspension for improved "feel".
3. They add a nasty face-lift.
4. They put the price up !

LoL

dunx
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Mar 16, 2011 | 02:47 PM
  #22  
Quote: Both great cars , prodrive bugs look nice . Rear lights on the blob are nicer but can be installed on a bug .
Don't let em know that it will put the price up. one of the bulb holders are different so you need that,fitted a pair to mine (way better)
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Mar 16, 2011 | 06:54 PM
  #23  
Quote: no way blob and hawk rear lights look like max power throw ups
No way , Hawk rears do but not blobs Bug rear lights look like something off an old orion
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Mar 16, 2011 | 07:55 PM
  #24  
Blob looks better in my opinion if i was to swith to a bug eye, it definately have to be a white one with black wheels!
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Mar 16, 2011 | 08:54 PM
  #25  
Quote: Most people will say the Bug is ugly I have a Prodrive style and I actually think it's a nicer looking car than the blob with the different bumper.

Mechanically I think most will agree that the Bug has the strongest mechanicals of all the UK spec cars.
+1.

The Prodrive bugs look more aggressive and wider from the front.... Bug All The way
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Mar 16, 2011 | 09:39 PM
  #26  
bug for me too
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