Blue BugEyes'

SpecB · #1 18-03-2009, 10:01 AM

Hi guys,

I'm a regular on Scoobynet but thought I should share my car on here as well.

Description:
2002 Bugeye in Mica Blue, EU parallel import.

Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
Milltek 3' Exhaust with sports cat
Magnex de-cat up-pipe
K & N panel filter
APS Dual Port Dump Valve
Prodrive 3 port Boost solenoid
275.1 BHP 268 lb/ft @ Powerstation

Suspension Modifications:
Eibach ARB Front and Rear
TSL Front Strut brace

Wheels/Tires Modifications:
Toyo Proxies T1-R all round

Interior/Exterior Modifications:
Prosport Boost gauge
JVC K551 with Ipod control
Forester Dash Pocket
Bluetooth hands free
Dash mounted Garmin Nuvi

Subaru (style) 3 piece front lip
JDM Sti (style) front grille
Kakumi Carbon Effect front fog covers
Carbon Side markers
Carbon B Pillar trims

Planned changes in the next few weeks:
STI V8 (style) Rear wing (Ordered)
Ocarci Side skirts (Ordered)
JDM Sti front grille (awaiting paint)
Genuine STI V7 scoop (awaiting paint)
STi TMIC (when I get the hoses)
Prodrive UK300 front lip (awaiting paint)

[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/IMAGE_020.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/IMAGE_003.jpg[/img]
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[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/DSC_0115.jpg[/img]

#2 18-03-2009, 10:02 AM

Hi matey and welcome!

Nice looking scoob matey

SpecB · #3 18-03-2009, 10:03 AM

Not got the rear spoiler or skirts as yet but they should arrive this week so here's some sneaky pics of the bits so far. All these bits are genuine Subaru/Prodrive - the rest are replica parts.
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/New%20toys/DSC_0008.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/New%20toys/DSC_0009.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/New%20toys/DSC_0010.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/New%20toys/DSC_0011.jpg[/img]

#4 18-03-2009, 10:05 AM

You are going to be busy then matey

C. J. · #5 18-03-2009, 10:48 AM

welcome to a fellow bug

Steve_PPP · #6 18-03-2009, 12:15 PM

hello mate

got a lot of nice bits going on there - how much did the STI7 scoop set you back directly from Subaru if you don't mind me asking?!

let me know about the old splitter

SpecB · #7 18-03-2009, 01:23 PM

The scoop was £80 from Japan Parts (Japan) better service than Subaru UK!

#8 18-03-2009, 05:12 PM

Looking good

BIG"E" · #9 18-03-2009, 06:23 PM

Welcome.

Whereabouts are you from ??

Cath · #10 18-03-2009, 06:35 PM

Hello there

Nice motor

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG E

Welcome.

Whereabouts are you from ??

Now, if I asked that, I'd be accused of stalking

SpecB · #11 18-03-2009, 06:43 PM

Sunny LA!

DukeBoy · #12 18-03-2009, 08:41 PM

Welcome aboard

SpecB · #13 24-03-2009, 05:52 AM

Well little movement thus far, the Samco hoses for the intercooler have arrived so that can be fitted when the scoop is painted although I'm waiting on the skirts from Italy before all the parts go to the bodyshop.

Any ideas where I can get some good quality hose clamps from for the intercooler/turbo pipes?

Also I made the rash purchase of a Kenwood DNX5220BT Headunit - which looks and sounds amazing, pictures to follow.

#14 25-03-2009, 06:20 PM

Go for the Mikalor hose clamps, Get the supra ones they are stainless steel, not cheap but are best available.

http://www.stagonset.co.uk/fasteners?ou ... nAodH0V7tA

herbert · #15 25-03-2009, 06:23 PM

looking nice

SpecB · #16 26-03-2009, 05:37 PM

Cheers for the comments guys, quick but boring update, my new Kenwood dnx5220 HU is fitted and looks the business with great Nav/speed camera alerts, the STI rear spoiler has arrived and now my confidence in self fitting has evaporated!

Oh and some tosser keyed the back of my car so I need the boot and rear bumper resprayed as well!

So does anybody have any tips/pointers for fitting a Scoobyworld rear sti spoiler to a new age?

SpecB · #17 04-04-2009, 03:38 PM

Ok first decent pics of the stereo, now got the correct iPod lead as well running to a new 120Gb Classic iPod - mucho musico!

[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/RearSpoiler/Stereo/DSC_0107.jpg[/img]
iPod control
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/RearSpoiler/Stereo/DSC_0108.jpg[/img]
Sat Nav screen
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/RearSpoiler/Stereo/DSC_0109.jpg[/img]
DVD mode

SpecB · #18 04-04-2009, 03:40 PM

Ok I've fitted the rear spoiler only took 3 hours single handed.

Stage 1 the before shot!
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/RearSpoiler/DSC_0093.jpg[/img]
Spoiler removed:
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/RearSpoiler/DSC_0096.jpg[/img]
Template taped in place:
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/RearSpoiler/DSC_0097.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/RearSpoiler/DSC_0098.jpg[/img]
Holes drilled:
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/RearSpoiler/DSC_0101.jpg[/img]
Spoiler fitted:
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/RearSpoiler/DSC_0103-1.jpg[/img]

SUBARMAN · #19 04-04-2009, 05:33 PM

Nice back end you have there!

Steve_PPP · #20 04-04-2009, 05:41 PM

looking great, cars gonna look fantastic when its all sorted

hurry up and get that front splitter on there

Greig · #21 04-04-2009, 07:23 PM

I think it looked cool with no spoiler. Great looking car is there anything the stereo won't do!!

majorscooby · #22 04-04-2009, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greig

I think it looked cool with no spoiler. Great looking car is there anything the stereo won't do!!

I really like them with no spoiler, especially in white!! it would take me three hours just to drill the holes, id measure, measure then measure again to make sure there spot on.

SpecB · #23 04-04-2009, 09:41 PM

Drilling the holes was the scariest job I've ever done on a car!

I think I may go back to my original plan, L'aunsport front bumper and Spec D rear spoiler I'd also like to remove the bonnet scoop and fit a front mount.

#24 05-04-2009, 07:50 AM

Great job, looking nice mate.

Never nice drilling holes in your pride and joy.

SpecB · #25 07-04-2009, 06:52 PM

Had an idea about the dash as it doesn't match the new stereo
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/RearSpoiler/Stereo/DSC_0106.jpg[/img]

SpecB · #26 09-04-2009, 05:54 PM

Latest update, old splitter is removed ready for the new one and I've switched back to the original grille as I'm selling the one that was on the car. Also fitted the Prodrive Battery Clamp, ZunSport lower Grille and the new rear lights. Bit p****d off as the Prodrive splitter will not hide the holes in the front bumper from the other splitter so either need to get it repaired of fit a matching one from a breakers, whichever is cheapest.
Also fitted the STI TMIC with most of the Samco hoses, I couldn't get the dump valve hose off as the clamp is fitted in such a way that I couldn't get it off! I've got a silicone induction hose on order so I'll sort that when I switch the induction hose.

[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/Easter%20changes/DSC_0107.jpg[/img]
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stickchick · #27 12-04-2009, 09:43 AM

Looking good mate.....

Steve_PPP · #28 13-04-2009, 07:45 PM

hi mate, only just seen this as been away for a long weekend without the internet!

front end looks good with the zunsport grill, just a bit if a bugger about the holes from the old splitter - i would have thought the uk300 lip would have covered them but hey ho...... will they not fill in and touch up easily?

rear lights look way better too

SpecB · #29 13-04-2009, 10:24 PM

Yeah I was not amused when I offered it up! I've some paint etc to try and sort it myself should be ok, the holes are right on the edge of the splitter. I reckon I can fix the holes beofre getting the splitter painted and fitted - I hope the side skirts are at work ready to be collected so I can get them painted inthe next couple of weeks too - just not sure about the front grille options now, might go Zunsport there as well.

SpecB · #30 14-04-2009, 03:14 PM

Just had a Valet done by these guys Goring Car Valet excellent job had a 1 stage machine polish, clay bar and wax they achieved really good correction. I wanted a good clean so I could fully assess the state of the paintwork before I got the car to a body shop. Just waiting for the skirts to arrive before I get the car booked in, think I need a full front end respray and some touch ups down each side.
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/Valet/DSC_0106.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/Valet/DSC_0107.jpg[/img]
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Steve_PPP · #31 14-04-2009, 05:42 PM

very shiny

SpecB · #32 18-04-2009, 11:22 PM

Ok got the skirts now, just trying to find a localish bodyshop with a good reputation to do the work. It's a long list now though:
Respray of front bumper, stone chips odd small scuff nothing too deep/serious.
Spray and fit of brand new Prodrive front lip.
Spray and fit of second hand genuine front grille (JDM STI style).
Removal of two small dents and respray of badly stone chipped bonnet.
Spray and fit of brand new genuine STI hood scoop.
Respray/repair of front wings, front 1/2 of wings are badly stone chipped.
Spray and fit of brand new Orciari Side skirts in bare plastic.
Respray of rear bumper, 2 scuffs one slightly creased.
Respray/repair of boot, has been kicked and keyed by a passing chav I've pushed out the dent but still slightly deformed (boot has a replica STI spoiler fitted which could do with being moved slightly to the offside on refitting).

SpecB · #33 26-04-2009, 07:51 PM

Been playing with some leftover paint I had, it's not a perfect match but I got impatient waiting for the funds to accumulate for the proper respray:

Before:
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/Front%20end/Oldsmall.jpg[/img]
After:
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/Front%20end/IMAGE_036.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/Front%20end/IMAGE_037.jpg[/img]

Now where can I get some mesh to match the lower grille (Zunsport)?

#34 26-04-2009, 09:52 PM

Loking good mate.
I know halfords do a few types of mesh
Very clean car

SpecB · #35 27-04-2009, 07:04 AM

I've found the exact mesh on eBay direct from Lockwood so I'll be trying to get that fitted in place of the black ASAP. Hopefully in time for Saturday

SpecB · #36 02-05-2009, 04:22 PM

Good result on the dents, and getting the wheels sprayed was a bonus - now just got to get booked into the bodyshop!

[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/IMAGE_038.jpg[/img]

Scooby Wez · #37 02-05-2009, 11:25 PM

Good to meet you today.I am very pleased with the dent removel on mine as well

SpecB · #38 06-05-2009, 05:21 PM

Just booked into the body shop - look out for the update in two weeks time!

AndyWRX · #39 06-05-2009, 06:05 PM

hello and welcome matey

SpecB · #40 14-05-2009, 05:39 PM

OK - I'm driving a fiesta now, my cars just gone in to have all the goodies fitted and painted and also the boot and bonnet sorted. Just waiting for my APs, coilovers and mud flaps to arrive.

SpecB · #41 20-05-2009, 07:45 PM

OK car should be back on Friday - Scoobyworld are doing their best to get the spoiler back to me by Saturday, so I should be at the brighton run on Sunday, hopefully with a spoiler!

SpecB · #42 23-05-2009, 10:10 PM

Latest update quick pictures (phone quality sorry)
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/respray/th_IMAGE_044.jpg[/img][img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/respray/th_IMAGE_045.jpg[/img][img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/respray/th_IMAGE_043.jpg[/img]

Just waiting for the repaired spoiler, AP 4 pots and BC coilovers to arrive and need to fit the carbon flaps then I'm done......... or am I?

#43 23-05-2009, 11:28 PM

Nice one mate.
Going to be well sorted once finished for sure.

SpecB · #44 25-05-2009, 09:23 PM

Flaps, ahoy!

[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/Flaps/th_IMAGE_047.jpg[/img] [img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/Flaps/th_IMAGE_046.jpg[/img] [img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/Flaps/th_IMAGE_048.jpg[/img]

Pics from the ESC Brighton run, just needs the spoiler back and lowering!
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/ESC%20Brighton%20Run%2009/th_ESCBrightonRun0911.jpg[/img] [img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/ESC%20Brighton%20Run%2009/th_ESCBrightonRun096.jpg[/img] [img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/ESC%20Brighton%20Run%2009/th_ESCBrightonRun097.jpg[/img]

SpecB · #45 22-06-2009, 09:41 PM

OK getting there now, all I need is to fit the matching stainless mesh I've got to the grille and get the coilovers on.
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/BlueBug.jpg[/img]

Steve_PPP · #46 22-06-2009, 10:35 PM

car really is transformed since when you started on it mate - looks great

although i was looking at this pic:

[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/ESC%20Brighton%20Run%2009/ESCBrightonRun0911.jpg[/img]

.... and thinking i might start looking for a wr blue bootlid without holes, quite liking the de-spoilered look nowadays

SpecB · #47 23-06-2009, 06:28 AM

When I get bored of the STI spoiler I think I may get myself one of these:
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/SpecD.jpg[/img]

#48 23-06-2009, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueBugEye

OK getting there now, all I need is to fit the matching stainless mesh I've got to the grille and get the coilovers on.
[img]http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo7/nelliman/BlueBug.jpg[/img]

Looking very nice mate

Mortster · #49 23-06-2009, 09:00 PM

Really liking that, another owner not too afraid to try something diffrent. Im really looking forward to Sunday now.

SpecB · #50 25-06-2009, 07:20 PM

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