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Old 10-04-2013, 04:15 PM
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Hi crew, I've been hunting for a 98/99 model in WRX Blue, Midnight Blue or Pearl Red with low k's and am finding it impossible (yeh I'm fussy) but there seem to be plenty of good deals on bugeyes so......I know there have been plenty of discussions on front end conversions to a later model but has anyone done one backwards by putting a 98/99 front end and bonnet on a 02??

I know I will probably end up getting a 98/99 and rebuilding/replacing the engine but thought I would explore all options....

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Dafuq you going to do to get it to fit (99 - Bugeye)?

Be cheaper to just cut up an RX bonnet to your liking (99 flutes on Bugeye bonnet).

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even forwards is backwards imho

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OK after 1 day of research I've realised this was a completely ridiculous idea.
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OK after 1 day of research I've realised this was a completely ridiculous idea.
Full credit for doing the research and not spending thousands of dollars to find out the hard way. Well done
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Is it wrong that I can see potential in that?
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Yes. Give yourself a frontal lobotomy
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Is it wrong that I can see potential in that?
Just looks wrong!!
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