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08 September 2017
Thread: Which one is harder to find?
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The RK1 wheels are more difficult to come across....
The RK1 wheels are more difficult to come across. especially wheels in good shape.
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05 September 2017
Thread: Is this a good Saab Viggen?
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Definitely not worth their asking price. At 187k...
Definitely not worth their asking price. At 187k miles, I'd say it's a $3-3.5k car. The paint on the front end is all chipped, The tires are chewed up, the front bumper is misaligned(it also looks...
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06 July 2017
Thread: Saab Performance Team in 1996
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If They were doing that, I'd hope they were still...
If They were doing that, I'd hope they were still making brand new Viggens. Those would be a great seller now.
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05 July 2017
Thread: Saab Performance Team in 1996
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watching this makes me want a brand new 1996 900se
watching this makes me want a brand new 1996 900se
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05 July 2017
Thread: 01 9-3 - Onstar swap/USB
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As far as I am aware, the Onstar module is...
As far as I am aware, the Onstar module is located in the trunk. The switch in the dash can easily be removed. Tinkering with the module itself however is probably a different matter.
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26 June 2017
Thread: Car bought without a key.
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I think you would have to swap the Twice, Dice,...
I think you would have to swap the Twice, Dice, ECU, and the transponder from the key to maybe make it work.
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19 June 2017
Thread: my $350 2003 9-3 se convertible
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The engine in this convertible is a b205r. it is...
The engine in this convertible is a b205r. it is Trionic 7. Similar to the b204, but the next version of trionic. It also came from the factory with the td04 turbo.
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12 June 2017
Thread: my $350 2003 9-3 se convertible
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This is really not a good picture, But I was...
This is really not a good picture, But I was hoping to show how well the mulitgauge shows at night. It is even great in direct sunlight.
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04 June 2017
Thread: my $350 2003 9-3 se convertible
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Well I finally wired in the Zada-Tech multigauge...
Well I finally wired in the Zada-Tech multigauge this morning. It took about 3hrs to get all the wires run. I bought some inexpensive wire loom to make the install a little bit cleaner.
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02 June 2017
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If you're patient, and have small hands. I'm...
If you're patient, and have small hands. I'm pretty sure you can replace it without removing the turbo. It's been a while since I worked on that part of a SAAB.
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01 June 2017
Thread: my $350 2003 9-3 se convertible
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Banjo adapter installed, I also had to use a 90*...
Banjo adapter installed, I also had to use a 90* elbow piece.
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01 June 2017
Thread: my $350 2003 9-3 se convertible
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Replaced the valve cover. (The DIC bolts all...
Replaced the valve cover. (The DIC bolts all snapped off) just did a little bit of cleaning under the hood.
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30 May 2017
Thread: my $350 2003 9-3 se convertible
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I pulled the valve cover this afternoon. I got a...
I pulled the valve cover this afternoon. I got a pleasant surprise. Really clean valvetrain on this car.
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30 May 2017
Thread: Mistakes that Saab made
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In all honesty, I think the problem that led to...
In all honesty, I think the problem that led to the demise of saab was really mismanagement by GM. SAAB produced a really quality product. GM started to meddle with their lineup and gave them...
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28 May 2017
Thread: my $350 2003 9-3 se convertible
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Hilary was hard at work today scrubbing and...
Hilary was hard at work today scrubbing and vacuuming all of the junk out of the carpet. We got the interior really nice and clean. I forgot to take pictures with the seats back in the car though.
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26 May 2017
Thread: my $350 2003 9-3 se convertible
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The ABS module is back from BBA reman ...
The ABS module is back from BBA reman
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25 May 2017
Thread: Picture thread - Show your Saab
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Sticky: As it sits now....
As it sits now.
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24 May 2017
Thread: my $350 2003 9-3 se convertible
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Some more work has been completed. I was having a...
Some more work has been completed. I was having a difficult time trying to figure out where to tap for the coolant temp sensor. My solution was to actually tap the head of the banjo bolt that feeds...
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22 May 2017
Thread: my $350 2003 9-3 se convertible
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To refresh everyone's memory, the ABS module is...
To refresh everyone's memory, the ABS module is faulty. There is no communication with the tech2. So today I will be shipping the ABS module to BBA reman, to hopefully have it repaired.
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22 May 2017
Thread: my $350 2003 9-3 se convertible
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A little more progress this weekend. The rams for...
A little more progress this weekend. The rams for the top have been replaced. And Hilary cleaned and painted the side trim.
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19 May 2017
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Most likely the outlet of the drain is in the...
Most likely the outlet of the drain is in the trunk. Behind the trim panels. You will have to pull back the trim, find the hose and pull it out. you can then usually push a wire clothes hanger down...
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19 May 2017
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your sunroof drains are probably clogged
your sunroof drains are probably clogged
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16 May 2017
Thread: my $350 2003 9-3 se convertible
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Okay so I did a little bit of easy fun stuff...
Okay so I did a little bit of easy fun stuff today. I finished welding the Viggen tip to the sport exhaust today. Got that mounted. Put the car down on the ground, torqued all the lugs. Put the black...
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16 May 2017
Thread: my $350 2003 9-3 se convertible
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More pictures...
More pictures
http://saabworld.net/images/imported/2017/05/33.jpg
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15 May 2017
Thread: my $350 2003 9-3 se convertible
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No new pictures yet. We are slowly making...
No new pictures yet. We are slowly making progress. The painted brake calipers are on, as well as new dust shields front and rear and Goodridge stainless lines all around.
Brand new tires are ...
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