Stupid Question... maybe

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  1. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

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    So after my little collision I need a new headlight, bumper, and fender. Then I got to thinking will a gc8 front end fit on the bug eye? I've already priced all the parts, fenders, bumper, headlights, hood, and they are about the same as buying what bug eye parts I need but I think would be different.

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  2. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

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    Meh, I think I answered my own question

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  3. FTZ

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    I don't quite see how you answered your own question.

    I know it can be done, but I don't think it is as simple as just slapping the GC body panels on your bugeye body. I think major work is needed to get the GC panels to fit properly.

    All in all, I think it would look great, if you are willing to spend the money to get it done right.
     
  4. SonicBoom

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    out of the loop I guess.. when did you have a wreck and what happened?
     
  5. 07Ltd#767

    07Ltd#767 The Neighborhood Drunk

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    he likes making out with guardrails in the snow
     
  6. calmnothing

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    both of those are gc's. i dont think the fenders will match to the wrx doors.
     
  7. nicad

    nicad Yes I am a troll

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    hrmm.. not sure. I know that GD and later series dashes can swap into GCs if that tells you anything about the body width around the front doors

    knowing subaru, I bet it would all just bolt on.
     
  8. ZenMotors

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    There is some cool stuff on raceonusa.com There might me some good stuff on there for you.

    Take care!
     
  9. Sparta

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    x2 what drew said. The damage isn't too bad, but if I ever want a "clean" looking car again I need to replace the bumper, headlight and fender. At first I was thinking 06 front end but started thinking of something a little different. I dunno, it'll be awhile before I do anything.
     
  10. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

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    If you look at the pics of the engine bay you can see where the headlights mount that the radiator support is different. I guess it could be replaced with a simple cut and weld so the real question is if the legnth of the fenders and hood are the same.
     
  11. Jake

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    I don't know that even if you some how got it all to line up it would flow with the rest of the body. IMO the best looking wagon years are 04-05. And that's all a direct bolt on
     
  12. Sparta

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    I am also considering this

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  13. Jake

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    Yes that's hott. You could find a rear end/side totaled 04-05 for cheap and get just the fenders and bumper. A CF hood would probly be cheaper than a factory hood new unless the wrecked car had one too. Then do the Vlimited lip and talk to alex about some retrofitted headlights. That would be pure sex
     
  14. Berzerklo

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    I think the GC looks better than any WRX. If you can do it, go for it!
     

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