OK..
Im pretty sure all this is OK, but as a sanity check I thought I would put my plan here and you can tell me what wont work.

2002 bug eye WRX wagon.
Now I plan on putting a pair of 2002 STI front wings.. to do this I would need the front bumper as I think I remember the wagon bumper does not meet up the STI wings correctly.
Yes / no ?

I think Bugeye STI's were NOT wide track, so my WRX ET55 wheels would be the same as the STI wheels .. so the WRX wheels would not sit any further 'inside' the wings.
yes / no?

anything else that I have not thought of??

Cheers
Vik

 

[QUOTE=_Viktor;11527443]OK..
Im pretty sure all this is OK, but as a sanity check I thought I would put my plan here and you can tell me what wont work.

2002 bug eye WRX wagon.
Now I plan on putting a pair of 2002 STI front wings.. to do this I would need the front bumper as I think I rremember the wagon bumper does not meet up the STI wings correctly.
Yes / no ?

I think Bugeye STI's were NOT wide track, so my WRX ET55 wheels would be the same as the STI wheels .. so the WRX wheels would not sit any further 'inside' the wings.
yes / no?

anything else that I have not thought of??


You'll need saloon bumper, wings and wheel arch liners. The wagon has a narrower track than saloon so the front wheels won't fill the arches which is why folks use spacers to make it look right. Quite a few cars running the conversion on here so I'm sure they'll post too. If it's of any use I've got bumper, wings, liners in 08v as I've decided not to go down that route. ATB.

 

As above easy to fit just need wings inner arches and front bumper. here's mine

 

STi wings are the same as any bug saloon wings. As above you'll need saloon bumper and arch liners. For reference the saloon has (iirc) 20mm wider track (10mm each side)

WRX wheels, even on the saloon, sit in quite a bit so I wouldn't worry. You can always space them out or fit STi/aftermarket wheels if necessary.

 

shame you're exiled, just removed all front end panels from my ex-bug saloon

 

Buy a different Scooby lol.

 

I quite like the bug.. especially the wagon.
but must have the STI headlamps.. WRX or stock lamps look pretty shocking.

I was all set to get the wings, bumper, wheels from Martty in the breaking section.. but the cost of a pallet over here just put it beyond the tipping point of what is really affordable.
Even after making the 'man maths' calculation..

if i were to get another car it would only be either a Bug STI wagon (hens teeth) or a Gen IV Legacy GT wagon..

cheers anyway all.. it was a really good plan I think.. shame I'm so far away.
Vik

 

You can't make a bugeye look pretty

 

Looks good... at the front. But what about the rear? It's a costly process to do correctly.

 

Rear conversion is possible,but this can cost you more than you expect,but stil with wide front wings wagon looks better than with those narrow wagon wings

Second option is go with ABW arches and wagon will looks bit better

But to OP,we are done it and we are like it how wagon looks with front wider wings and saloon bumper etc,yes you will need front bumper from saloon/sedan,arch liners,wings/fenders and should looks great on yours

And about the wheels,you will need bit wider wheels,we run low offset wheels and with bigger tyres 245/40 R18 or 255/40 R17 and wagon with them looks just awesome

Thanks,Jura

 

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

 

Not pretty, but hard as nails?

 

Double hard!

 

I personally think the bugeye is the ugliest stock Impreza when it's a std WRX, but it can be one of the best looking when it's a prodrive model with a drop and the right wheels.

But most of my favourite type of cars are ugly without the 'make up' Evo's, GTi-R's Integrale's Escort Cosworth, RS500, Impreza.. They all look ridiculous without their disguise.

 

Can someone tell me what the front splitter is on that? I'm assuming its a straight fit onto my Bug STI?

 

Its a HT Autos splitter mate.

 

As for the rear, I am doing the saloon conversion this winter and then adding either ABW or Karlton Arches as well. Heres what she looks like at the moment

 

Thanks!

 

I like that... I like that alot..

 

thank you...
it was a pic of yours that got me thinking about mine....
after getting let down by a breaker after i thought I had bagged the whole lot off of 1 car.. wings, grill, bumper, skirts...

Iv put the whole thing on hold and thinking if i want to keep here or sell up n get a wagon Legy GT or 3.0..

 

I have to aggree, when i look at a hawk or blob.. I think they look a little dated... but a nice bug (wagon) with the projector headlights looks just right.

 

You'd love my wife then ;-)

 

Hi there

Agree will looks awesome on the any wagon there,wings,grill,bumper skirts and I would add the lights too

Legacy GT or R would be good choice,very roomy car,but this depends on teh what are you want there

Thanks,Jura

 

Looks how you make it,its depends on the budget and what are you want from the car

Here is ex ours one















Thanks,Jura

 

You cant beat an ABW body kit, fits and looks the dogs dangly's, Thats ABW motorsport, Have a look peeps you will not be disappointed in the quality of the workmanship...

 

Nice wagons, I just can't get past the fact to rear arches don't match the fronts.

Best bug front is the Prodrive one.



Fit that and spend on getting the rear arches on then you have a winer imho