steviewrx

Quick and easy questions- Did the classic non-turbo impreza have an aluminium bonnet for any special editions?

Would i notice any major difference in handling if i fitted a steel one in place of an alu bonnet, the steel bonnets being a fair bit heavier?

Will a facelift sport bonnet bolt straight onto a My93 fitted with a fmic, facelift lights and grill? If not, what alterations need to be done?

Thanks in advance

Fixel

I'm not aware of any Sports which came with aluminium bonnets, although a call to Subaru parts dept might confirm this.

Facelift bonnet will fit with facelift lights/grille. The fact that it's a Sport bonnet won't make any difference to the fitment (that I'm aware of).

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

my sport had a steel bonnet and i replaced it with a fibreglass crap one that didnt fit properly. it would have fit if it had been made correctly

steviewrx

Thanks for the replies, i thought a facelift/sport bonnet would go straight on but needed to have it confirmed.

So would the handling be compromised with a heavier bonnet?

Sara did you notice a difference when you fitted the lighter one?

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

i have a scoop in mine and ive noticed that it moves/wobbles a bit on the motorway. i dont know if its cos its light or just the material its made from. i havnt noticed the weight difference cos a scoob is a heavy car. but if the car is lighter it must mean the car weighs less so less petrol used i'd say

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stewby2202

The wifes 98 sport wagon as the ally bonnet,lightweight,As far as im aware it,s just a case of headlights bonnet and front section to fit facelift,wings and fittings are the same,also there,s not a great difference in weight between them so it would,nt have any effect on you handling,if concerned add about 2LB of air to front tyres

Gary C

But the drag of the scoop will more than compensate for the lighter bonnet.

Bubba po

Woah, mate. She's a wimmin you know.

steviewrx

Stewbie, thanks for letting me know that ally sport ones were made

I was thinking more of how cornering ability would be affected with a heavier bonnet (as well as a fmic) over the front wheels. Ive got a close ratio box so top speeds arent an issue!

Sara, nice scoop!

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

thanks, its great for collecting leaves and rubbish