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Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #1
NOHOME Peter Plouf London, Canada 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Bugeye "Lil" 1967 MG MGB GT "Maggie (GT From Hell)"	Posted: June 13, 2012 12:53PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 11,893

Accidentally bought a new toy that will be cutting into my British car hobby. Note that this is not much bigger or heavier than the MGB GT.

Out to the street to take this picture might be the furthest the GT gets this year!

Pete

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Re: Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #2
trevorwj Trevor Jessie Louisville KY, USA	Posted: June 13, 2012 01:21PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 2,284

Cool! I saw the Subaru version at a cars and coffee a few months ago. (Some factory guys were out promoting). I got a free t-shirt but no test drive.

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Re: Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #3
CraigZ Craig Zeni Cary, NC, USA 1973 MG Midget "The Heap"	Posted: June 13, 2012 01:23PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 499

In reply to # 2092824 by NOHOME Accidentally bought a new toy that will be cutting into my British car hobby. Note that this is not much bigger or heavier than the MGB GT.

Out to the street to take this picture might be the furthest the GT gets this year!

Pete

Call me a nut, but I like the BGT better smiling smiley

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Re: Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #4
trevorwj Trevor Jessie Louisville KY, USA	Posted: June 13, 2012 01:25PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 2,284

How about this one then?
http://www.subaru.com/vehicles/brz/photos-videos.html (A little more angular)

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Re: Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #5
scoutll Bryan Durham North Dakota, USA 1965 Chrysler 300 ""Annie""	Posted: June 13, 2012 01:33PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 2,747

Finally delivered, huh!!! Looks nice.

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Re: Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #6
kirks-auto robert kirk Davenport, Iowa, Rock Island, Illinois, Clearwater, USA	Posted: June 13, 2012 01:37PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 13,091

Yeah, we just got our first Fiat dealership here too.... devil smiley

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Re: Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #7
trevorwj Trevor Jessie Louisville KY, USA	Posted: June 13, 2012 01:44PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 2,284

There is going to be a new fiat/mazda soon.

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Re: Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #8
pants007 stevyn knox isle of man, United Kingdom	Posted: June 13, 2012 02:30PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 620

Hey peter! we had 6 of those cars shipped in from the States for the TT races! they were our pace cars! although i still dont know what they are!

oh by the way i have some tt goodies for you so pm me your address, i got buds last night!

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Re: Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #9
autocomman mark w lost angy, USA 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite Bugeye	Posted: June 17, 2012 02:04PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 487

From what i read the toyota version handled better

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Re: Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #10
prop46 Prop Black Hole Midget Missouri, USA	Posted: June 17, 2012 02:19PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 2,582

I had a strange dream last night... A broken down new fiat by the side of the road and i was driving my midget laughing and wearing only a white polar bear hide rug as i drove by...

what the heck does that mean... Butbi am a fan of the new fiats.. ive seen 2 so far... Ill look into that black subearu car above ...very nice, i like it

Prop

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Re: Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #11
refisk Rick Fisk Frankenmuth, Michigan, USA 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite 1979 MG Midget 1500 "Party Midget"	Posted: June 17, 2012 02:26PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 2,249

In reply to # 2096148 by prop46 I had a strange dream last night... A broken down new fiat by the side of the road and i was driving my midget laughing and wearing only a white polar bear hide rug...

what the heck does that mean... Butbi am a fan of the new fiats.. ive seen 2 so far... Ill look into that black subearu car above ...very nice, i like it

Prop

Prop,

You were driving your Midget? You were dreaming. You need to get over your inertia and get it back togther!

Sent with love,
Rick thumbs up smiley

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Re: Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #12
prop46 Prop Black Hole Midget Missouri, USA	Posted: June 17, 2012 02:38PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 2,582

Hahaha... I know rick... I did order in some cly head parts of friday...i was going to work on the head today, but its threating ran any moment for the past 3 hours so maybe later in the week as the US open is about to begin...so im routing for a tigar melt down Boggie filled last day for him

Prop

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Re: Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #13
Tveditr Eric EN Indianapolis, USA 1971 MG Midget	Posted: June 17, 2012 03:33PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 373

My son bought a 500 three weeks ago. That car is a blast to drive. Not as fun as a midget but still lots of fun and at over 40 mpg hiway its a great car.

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Re: Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #14
7mg2 Andrew Hardie Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1969 MG MGC GT "Mr "C"" 1972 MG Midget	Posted: June 17, 2012 10:28PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 2,097

so you guys are talkin' Subaru and Fiat???
I know Peter's car isn't a Fiat, but I don't think its a Subaru either.........but the new Scion

How about it Peter??? All these new fangled machines look too much alike!! What the frig is your new ride??

Andy

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Re: Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #15
autocomman mark w lost angy, USA 1959 Austin-Healey Sprite Bugeye	Posted: June 18, 2012 01:06AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 487

In reply to # 2096523 by 7mg2 so you guys are talkin' Subaru and Fiat???
I know Peter's car isn't a Fiat, but I don't think its a Subaru either.........but the new Scion

How about it Peter??? All these new fangled machines look too much alike!! What the frig is your new ride??

thats what i said...the toyota version, aka scion

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Re: Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #16
Andy74 Andy Jamieson Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada 1974 MG Midget	Posted: June 18, 2012 11:46AM Registered: 11 months ago Posts: 302

In reply to # 2092824 by NOHOME Note that this is not much bigger or heavier than the MGB GT.

Not much bigger maybe, heavier definitely.

Since the BGT won't be getting much attention this summer, I'd gladly take her for a few spins to keep the seals lubricated spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

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Re: Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #17
NOHOME Peter Plouf London, Canada 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite Bugeye "Lil" 1967 MG MGB GT "Maggie (GT From Hell)"	Posted: June 18, 2012 12:23PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 11,893

I believe the GT is 2400 lb and this one is 2700 llb, so hot such a big difference. The low weight, ultra low center of gravity (same seating positon as the GT) and the fact that is is REAR wheel drive, make it a blast to drive.

Since it is a rear wheel drive vehicle, Toyobaru, in its wisdom, had installed a "stability control" system to keep you from spinning out at every available opportunity. Of course, they also include a button to shut off this electronic nanny.

The problem though, is when you DO turn off the electronic chapperone, it is the same as knowing that you cute girlfirend is not wearing any panties under her dress: It puts you of a mind to do bad things at every opportunity devil smiley

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Re: Why the Bugeye won't be done this summer... #18
Andy74 Andy Jamieson Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada 1974 MG Midget	Posted: June 18, 2012 01:00PM Registered: 11 months ago Posts: 302

I calculated a 450 pound curb weight difference, which may not be much for the 200 hp scion to handle, but may be a little much for the little 95 hp GT to lug around. Thats like carrying around an extra 3 of me! And stability control is standard on every car now, its mandated.

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