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

 

the blob eye 2005my - it has the diff control n wide track

 

I want to compare the bug against a my03

 

Blob looks better , imo of course ! I am biased though .

 

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 .....

 

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

 

Why? Cause I prefer the car I bought?

Really Shaun? I was sure quite a few in the know here suggested the Bug had the strongest running gear

 

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

 

my bug looks 10 times better than the blob the bug prodrive stlye is one sexy *** car. but im not biased honestly

 

Both great cars , prodrive bugs look nice . Rear lights on the blob are nicer but can be installed on a bug .

 

you have to cut or change the rear bumper though........

Shaun

 

no way blob and hawk rear lights look like max power throw ups

 

prodrive bug....

 

white bugs.....love em

 

Thanks guys,

so its just down to which one looks better.

Both have the same 0-60, 0-100 times...

 

No........you are right...................

(Silver cars especially)

 

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

 

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.

 

Blob here too

 

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

 

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)

 

No way , Hawk rears do but not blobs Bug rear lights look like something off an old orion

 

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!

 

+1.

The Prodrive bugs look more aggressive and wider from the front.... Bug All The way

 

bug for me too