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Old 06 May 2014 | 07:46 PM
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in need of a new subframe for my bugeye as its been seriously lightend due to rust
will a blobeye subframe fit?
by subframe i mean the horseshoe shaped brace which runs behing both wheels and across front

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Old 06 May 2014 | 08:51 PM
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If its the big U frame on the front remove it completely ,i have just removed mine from my blob which might be for sale in very good condition 24k miles only.
Old 06 May 2014 | 08:59 PM
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I've heard conflicting stories as to wether removing it is a good idea or not.

I must be lucky as both my Bugeyes have solid subframes
Old 06 May 2014 | 09:11 PM
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Scooby Clinic removed mine to make car lighter. Not sure if it effected anything as my car has always done strange things.
Old 06 May 2014 | 09:45 PM
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Not needed at all, bin it.
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Has any one got pic of one ? I want to know where to look lol and if mine is any good ?
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Originally Posted by BLU
I've heard conflicting stories as to wether removing it is a good idea or not.

I must be lucky as both my Bugeyes have solid subframes
i removed mine few weeks ago while undersealing the rest of the car but not sure weather its in my head but the car feels better so not refitted up to yet, but do plan to fit an underbrace soon.
Old 06 May 2014 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by wrx.si
Has any one got pic of one ? I want to know where to look lol and if mine is any good ?
big u shaped frame
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=su...ml%3B640%3B480
Old 07 May 2014 | 08:53 PM
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does anyone know if a blobeye frame will fit a bugeye ?
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Originally Posted by uk_99
does anyone know if a blobeye frame will fit a bugeye ?
Yes it will mate.
Old 08 May 2014 | 08:34 PM
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