Saab appreciation thread.

[Tiina]

http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/photo/0907.jpg

[hamradio]

I don't appreciate that tattoo.

[Sven7]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3676079419_f29d56b47f_b.jpg

[hamradio]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3673534640_c2aca3dae5_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3388/3673550078_46abb7607d_b.jpg

[SLK]

what does it say on the post of the fast and furious book?

[toasted]

My Inspiration.

[d_hughes_09]

Painted the wheels on my car gunmetal.


http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc221/minnesota_guy09/DSC_0019.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc221/minnesota_guy09/DSC_0020.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc221/minnesota_guy09/DSC_0021.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc221/minnesota_guy09/DSC_0022.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc221/minnesota_guy09/DSC_0023-1.jpg

[Tiina]

^ I :wub: gunmetal wheels, looks very nice!

[GAA]

The gunmetal goes well with the Lightning Blue.

[Sven7]

looks great; now you need to color match your windows :P

[momo]

Those look pretty awesome in gunmetal!

[Tiina]

Cross post from vSAAB... check the Sonetts @ ~1:28

3fvzzBbFrP4

[toasted]

Here you go Tina.

1.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3766233237_3128f2bf54_o.jpg

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3766233643_4d9e92ee78_o.jpg

3.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/3766233747_1f1a7e5efc_o.jpg

4.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/3766234173_71ed0c2c91_o.jpg

5.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3766234605_332c27ec79_o.jpg

[Tiina]

Kewl... have you heard back from Seth? Does he want to use any of these?? The editor of the VSCNA (vintage SAAB club) hit me up for the story as well... that one is only quarterly and for owners of 2 digit model # SAABs. But he said they go about 40 pages, glossy.

[toasted]

Yeah, Seth is going to use a few shots in "Nines."

Thanks for the reference.

[audivwdave]

http://www.ramonarampage.org/pictures/swedish-meatballs.jpg

[Tiina]

Chad's pics in a NATIONAL car club mag!!!!:happydance::rock:

[Tiina]

http://www.ramonarampage.org/pictures/swedish-meatballs.jpg

Don't those belong in the TMI thread?:puke:

[Digital K]

generally its very very poor photographer etiquette to take away magazine exclusivity by posting on the internet first.

[toasted]

generally its very very poor photographer etiquette to take away magazine exclusivity by posting on the internet first.

Ok, but when you are dealing with a privately owned newsletter and not a regular magazine, I think I can get away with it.

[Digital K]

Sure. what do I know.

[toasted]

You know how to give me shit for everything I do.

[hamradio]

Easy there.


I will be pissed if the good thread I created is ruined.

[toasted]

Fine.

http://members.chello.nl/a.stamps1/EC%20Supercars%20Saab%209.3%20Per%20Eklund.jpg

[Tiina]

Hey guys...

is there a difference if you've been solicited/paid by a mag to shoot, vs this:

http://eurowerks.org/showthread.php?t=17723

I asked if some one wanted to volunteer to take better shots than my crappe pics from my trip?!

Seth (NINES editor) was going to just use my lame posts in vSAAB and my picasa pics, I was trying to help/offer opportunity...

I think Chad had very good intentions and...

[Digital K]

a saab actually in the air. born from jets. sweet.

[hamradio]

Volvos are born from the space shuttle, fwiw.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/1286343677.html

[Digital K]

other than the atrocious wiring, that thing looks SICK!

[hamradio]

I concur. I have quite a thing for 240s, esp dark green 244t's with gold meshies. :P

[momo]

Volvos are born from the space shuttle, fwiw.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/1286343677.htmlWOW that is one of the funniest CL ads i've seen. Looks like an awesome 240 as well.


Although the miles seem high there is very little wrong, the work has been done by a DSM driver of who’s dsm still runs, which speaks volumes more than some silly ASE certification. The marvelous Swedes designed this car, supposedly Volvos are born from space shuttles, which make them a little bit better than their retarded cousin the Saab (which was only born from jets :-/ ) I would not recommend buying this vehicle for ghostriding purposes.

[Sven7]

that volv nees some spacers and a *little* stretch.

[derp]

that volvo is MOUNTAINS of win.

[momo]

I wish i had some cash to pick up a mountain of win :sadwalk:

[Hart]

Hey guys...

is there a difference if you've been solicited/paid by a mag to shoot, vs this:

http://eurowerks.org/showthread.php?t=17723

I asked if some one wanted to volunteer to take better shots than my crappe pics from my trip?!

Seth (NINES editor) was going to just use my lame posts in vSAAB and my picasa pics, I was trying to help/offer opportunity...

I think Chad had very good intentions and...
No there isn't really any difference but I personally still wouldn't post any pictures from a shoot publicly until they release their magazine, newsletter, whatever.

[toasted]

:jerkit:

[toasted]

Why can't I edit my posts? I wanted to make a change to the post above.

[Digital K]

:jerkit:

nice.

[hamradio]

Please try to keep the arguing out of this fine thread, all.

[liketheword]

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/1/441/70210/large_70210-1140718.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/1/441/70210/70210-1506846.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/events/archive/2005-08-06_Bilsport_Action_Meet/1/large/P1010012.JPG


http://www1.garaget.org/archive/6/5410/160628/large_160628-1516065.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/6/5410/160628/large_160628-1516053.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/124/123147/160544/large_160544-1514990.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/124/123147/160544/large_160544-1514992.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/38/37786/160484/large_160484-1514104.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/38/37786/160484/large_160484-1514101.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/123/122718/159664/large_159664-1513304.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/123/122718/159664/large_159664-1513424.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/123/122718/159664/large_159664-1513350.jpg

[BimmerTim]

I hate the tail lights on that red one, but that is one hot ass car.

[Sven7]

too bad it's GM. id hit it though.

[JK9K]

Its the least amount of GM you can get in a GM car. Saab and Opel's european design team was responsible for the platform, which GM then trickled down to its american brands. Same goes for the motor.

It might be GM technically, but its certainly not American.

[toasted]

Speaking of Saabs.

Jessop, did you ever get your 99 back home?

[liketheword]

^JK hit the nail on the head. Education is strong medicine. :kris:



http://www1.garaget.org/archive/69/68128/159991/large_159991-1508794.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/69/68128/159991/159991-1508815.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/69/68128/159991/large_159991-1508805.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/69/68128/159991/large_159991-1508841.jpg

[liketheword]

A NG900 w/ the Viggen kit adapted. Personally I love the overall look!

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/123/122772/159755/large_159755-1506715.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/123/122772/159755/159755-1510582.jpg

[Digital K]

wow someone put wheels on a saab. looks brilliant!

[hamradio]

Umm,


Didn't those come stock on another saab? Same wheels palmer has, no?

[d_hughes_09]

they're sorta similar, but no

[GAA]

wow someone put wheels on a saab. looks brilliant!

Hey, it's hard for us. You try living exckusively in a 5x110 world.

[hamradio]

Hey, it's hard for us. You try living exclusively in a 5x110 world.

Fixed.

[Digital K]

they make adapters for almost anything these days, i think thats a cop out.

[hamradio]

It seems like a lot of aftermarket wheels don't really 'fit' the look of most saabs.

[Digital K]

because there are so many going out on a limb to try it...

[JTapper]

I have some wheels that will fit on a Saab...
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_lG3LouDg0a8/SkLrbBBGlLI/AAAAAAAAA2M/VlbsU8588rU/s640/DSCN1680.JPG

[hamradio]

Do want.

[JTapper]

:thumbup:

[momo]

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm248/cherrybomb1493/IMG_0566.jpg

Cobalt SS/HHR SS wheels look pretty sweet to me...

[GAA]

Yuck. ^

[hamradio]

I like it.

[Sven7]

are those chevy cobalt wheels? they look hott

http://www.automedia.com/NewCarBuyersGuide2008/photos/2008/Chevrolet/Cobalt/Sedan/2008_Chevy_Cobalt_ext_1.jpg

saab content

http://www.autopilotas.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/saab_96_rally_1969-4.jpg
http://www.saabhistory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/hre61301c.thumbnail.jpg
http://www.autopilotas.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/saab_96_rally_1969.jpg
http://www.saab-v4.co.uk/images/simpson/rally_1.jpg
http://blogsimages.skynet.be/images_v2/000/052/587/20081214/dyn006_original_800_525_pjpeg_52587_2ddc586df3e03e e32b5a11f20163427b.jpg
well i suppose thats really depreciation but whos counting?
http://www.saabhistory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/hre63206c.jpg
http://www.wikinger-rallye.de/blog/wp-uploads/2009/1/saab96.jpg
:biggrin:

[momo]

yup.

[derp]

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Jacco%20Willemsen/Events/Bilsport%2009/26448.jpg
http://www.saabsunited.com/upload/images2009/06/jl_racing_wh/JL-RacingTurpin.jpg

WIN!
http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2008/03/Saab_9-3_Camper.jpg

http://www.trollhattansaab.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/dsc_it.jpg

[toasted]

they make adapters for almost anything these days, i think thats a cop out.

I have asked several adaptor companies to make me some for my Saab. I want Aarons Mercedes wheels, and I also thing some old Corvette Sawblade wheels would look cool on a c900.

For some reason none of the companies I talked to will make 4-108 to 5 bolt adaptors. The wierd thing is they all make 4-100 to 5 bolt adaptors. Whats the big deal?

They tell me that the 8mm differece causes too much interference when making 4-108 to 5-120 adaptors. What none of them can tell me is why they won't make 4-108 to 5-130 adaptors. Thats less interference than 4-100 to 5-120 adaptors.

I think it comes down to demand for 4-108 adaptors. If I could round up 50 people that wanted the same adaptors I bet I could get one of these companies to make them. As it sits, they won't.

[Toftii88]

did you check out adaptec? by pm on vortex?

[toasted]

Yes.

[TTaM]

FYI, Palmer is still cruising around with "I heart balls big ones" on his car. I thought that was more fitting for this thread

[liketheword]

I have asked several adaptor companies to make me some for my Saab. I want Aarons Mercedes wheels, and I also thing some old Corvette Sawblade wheels would look cool on a c900.

For some reason none of the companies I talked to will make 4-108 to 5 bolt adaptors. The wierd thing is they all make 4-100 to 5 bolt adaptors. Whats the big deal?

They tell me that the 8mm differece causes too much interference when making 4-108 to 5-120 adaptors. What none of them can tell me is why they won't make 4-108 to 5-130 adaptors. Thats less interference than 4-100 to 5-120 adaptors.

I think it comes down to demand for 4-108 adaptors. If I could round up 50 people that wanted the same adaptors I bet I could get one of these companies to make them. As it sits, they won't.

Damn! Saab owners screwed again.

I guess everyone gets one of these now:
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w274/willzweigart/the_more_you_know.jpg

[toasted]

I found some cool 4-108 wheels, so I am good.

[Blazin2wd85]

for those with 4x108, ford also uses that pattern on the focus, might help you find wheels or adaptors

[toasted]

We knew that.

And find me some Focus wheels that look cool. Can't be done.

[TTaM]

We knew that.

And find me some Focus wheels that look cool. Can't be done.

I like the SVT wheels, especially the EAP ones:

https://ssl.perfora.net/www.massivespeedsystem.com/shopdata/0030_Focus/0050_Wheels/images/fordracing_focuseuro_ci3_l_400x400.jpg

[hamradio]

I cannot think of a saab that those would look good on.

[Toftii88]

this is why it can't be done.

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i171/socalvdubgirl/mypictures.jpg

[The_Stig]

Agreed. SVT wheels are pretty decent. I want to say there's some gunmetal five spoke SVT wheels as well that look pretty good...

[Toftii88]

aren't some older audis 4x108?

[hamradio]

Yes.

[toasted]

Yes, older Audi's are 4-108. Some Pugeots or however you spell it from the 80's and 90's are 4-108. Ford Focus and older Fox body Mustangs are 4-108 as well.

Yes, Focus SVT wheels look pretty alright, but I don't think they would look right on a c900. Maybe on a 9000.

I got some turbine wheels off of a 1987 Mustang GT that I am going to clean up and run on my c900.

[Sven7]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3477/3885299676_a0d2e86cb8_o.jpg

http://www.cafepress.com/c900

[EWAustin]

WIN. Pure unadulterated WIN.http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f53/peacereef/cars/saab.jpg

[palmer]

^that's awesome.


FlatFront, Tire heater exhaust, BBS wheels, AND it's on a track. Broner.


New desktop.

[Sven7]

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Jacco%20Willemsen/Events/Bilsport%2009/26448.jpg

^^^
I dont know whether to fap or vomit. :confused::jerkit::uberbarf::bangin::beer:

http://www.switchimage.org/phlog/Images_va_081001/Phlog_1947_Saab_92_The_Ursa.jpg

[toasted]

I dont know whether to fap or vomit. :confused::jerkit::uberbarf::bangin::beer:

Both.... At the same time.

[hamradio]

Did you actually just quote and comment on a pic from two pages ago?

[Sven7]

yeah I didnt see it before. is that illegal, mr. forum police?

[toasted]

Ham battle... GO!!!!

[palmer]

I say "fap".


Longitudinal engine, full cage, and what looks to be carbon fiber body panels. Who knows what else it's got going on...

[hamradio]

Fortunately, they kept the FWD configuration with the longitudinal engine setup with the help of a c900 transmission.

[mimalmo]

Unfortunately, they kept the FWD configuration with the longitudinal engine setup with the help of a c900 transmission.


Fixed it for you.

[Topher]

It looks like it came out of Jurassic Park.

[palmer]

The orange is a bit much...

[momo]

It looks confused. Like, "I can't remember if I'm supposed to be a race car or a practical wagon."

Or like the owner ran out of orange paint in some sort of weird race car build.

[toasted]

So I suppose this is ok to post in here now.

http://www.cheapsportscar.info/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/koenigsegg-saab-super-car.jpg

[liketheword]

http://www.swedishprestige.com.au/images/racepictures%20041.jpg

[toasted]

What is wrong with the fenders on that car?

[liketheword]

http://www.tuningfever.fr/pics-max-13972-281942-saab-9-3-aero-race-car.jpg


http://www.saabhistory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/64_qf_saab_dv_05_pvgp_s0011.jpg

http://www.saabvideos.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/saab_quantum_4_scusa.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3516777095_a083e4d1af.jpg?v=0

http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/1980_Saab_99_Rally_Car_Project_For_Sale_Front_1.jp g

http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/1977_Saab_99_Rally_America_Grassroots_Motorsports_ Project_Car_Dusty_1.jpg

http://www.swedishautofactory.com/race_photos/paul/Thunderhill%20Park%20Nov.%202,%202002/saab%20racing%201.jpg

http://www.saabhistory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/saab_99_turbo_san_diego_ca.jpg

http://www.oslerfoundation.org/media/events09/jetsetgo/JL%20Racing%20Saab%20supports%20WOHC%20Foundation. jpg

http://www.saabhistory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/eklund.jpg

http://image.automotive.com/f/images/10126117+pheader/epcp_0206_01_z+saab_9000+side_view.jpg

http://vlane.com/img/blogs/mb/feat10saab_tent.jpg

http://www.saabsunited.com/upload/images2009/07/more_of_that_custom_saab_92/Saab92heated1.jpg

[Champ]

What is wrong with the fenders on that car?
they look widened from stock.

[toasted]

Thank you Captain Obvious.

[BimmerTim]

That's Champ, not Captain Obvious.

[Champ]

That's Champ, not Captain Obvious.
Thanks Tim, glad I can count on you while I'm not around.

[BimmerTim]

Yooooou Betchaaaa!

[Sunshine]

i loves me a good 99 turbo
http://www.motorbase.com/pictures/contributions/991201/std_1977_saab_99_turbo.jpg
http://www.saabhistory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/1000143.jpg

[Sven7]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/4114318802_0eb348db45_b.jpg

99 T and 98 for class

[Shane]

That's a hell of a lot better looking than anything they've put out in years.

[Sunshine]

Very nice! What are you in school for?

[Sven7]

Thanks. I'm at the College for Creative Studies for automotive design.

heres the original thumbnail
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2707/4111705012_5df4109bf8_b.jpg

[Topher]

Looks like a Del Sol rear with a BMW 7 series front end.

[palmer]

I like the lines of the first one. Nice work. Nose is a bit large for me, but otherwise it's pretty nice looking.


Rad update of the "inca" wheels too!

[Saab900CE]

Wow there are some BADASS Saab's in here!

Thanks Ham for posting those pictures of my car. :thumbup:

Here are a few more.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/QCDSMESiT/93%20Saab%20900CE/SaabFall09010.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/QCDSMESiT/93%20Saab%20900CE/IMG_3743.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/QCDSMESiT/93%20Saab%20900CE/IMG_3749.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/QCDSMESiT/93%20Saab%20900CE/Picture019.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/QCDSMESiT/93%20Saab%20900CE/Picture039.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/QCDSMESiT/93%20Saab%20900CE/20090628_1368.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/QCDSMESiT/93%20Saab%20900CE/20090628_1394.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/QCDSMESiT/93%20Saab%20900CE/20090628_1447.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/QCDSMESiT/93%20Saab%20900CE/20090628_1465.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/QCDSMESiT/93%20Saab%20900CE/Picture018.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a123/QCDSMESiT/93%20Saab%20900CE/20090628_1405.jpg

[Topher]

You have an incredibly clean car.

[Sven7]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3516777095_a083e4d1af.jpg?v=0

http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/1980_Saab_99_Rally_Car_Project_For_Sale_Front_1.jp g

WTF is this? A sonett without the air intake? A Catherina without the headlights? A Formula Junior with fenders???

[Tiina]

that is one of the the 5, I think, Sonett I... looks like a cartoon!

[Sven7]

but doesnt a sonett i have a grille?

http://img2.netcarshow.com/Saab-Sonett_I_1956_800x600_wallpaper_02.jpg

[toasted]

You got screwed by the Corvette pic posing as a Saab as well, huh?

[Tiina]

perhaps... I did say, I think... ;)

[liketheword]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3516777095_a083e4d1af.jpg?v=0


WTF is this? A sonett without the air intake? A Catherina without the headlights? A Formula Junior with fenders???



that is one of the the 5, I think, Sonett I... looks like a cartoon!

Tiina got it!

From Wiki:

SAAB Quantum was a series of 5 SAAB cars (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile) built in the USA (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA) using a Saab 96 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_96) two-stroke (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-stroke_cycle) engine and suspension parts. The Quantum was first presented in 1962 and was only built in a few copies. The chassis was computer engineered (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-aided_design) by Walter Kern (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Walter_Kern&action=edit&redlink=1) at IBM (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM) in his spare time.
Due to lacking quality it was turned down by Saab in Sweden (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweden) and never went into full commercial production.


Quantum I (1953) - only a rolling chassis (one built).
Quantum II - with a water cooled, three cylinder 750 cc Saab two-stroke (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_two-stroke) engine with three Solex (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solex) 34W carburetors (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carburetor) giving 57 hp (43 kW). The top speed was 155 km/h and it did 0 to 100 km/h in 16 seconds. Only two built.
Quantum III - redesigned II, two built.
Quantum IV (1964) - scaled down to one seat. Available as kit car (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kit_car). Intended for Sports Car Club of America (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_Car_Club_of_America)'s (SCCA) "Formula S (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Formula_S&action=edit&redlink=1)" series.
Quantum V (1965) - one built.

[Tiina]

YAY... I got it right! I was pretty sure...

Fucking Sonetts are weird ass cars

995... that's a bargain price...

[Sven7]

The Saab EVS was conceived as a B Segment automobile catering to city dwellers who regularly venture to more remote locations such as parks and recreational areas. Its rear hatch allows drivers to easily load and unload large cargo without needing a roof rack. It is motivated by battery-powered electric motors on all four wheels; multiple green lights clearly display the vehicle’s zero emissions status to the owner and other drivers.

Its styling owes to Saab’s strong brand character, including the signature “hockey stick” graphic seen on the side window graphic and repeated in milky, sleek headlights. Its rear lights also include the graphic, demonstrating interesting light pipe technology as well as diffused light for the lower green light on the bumper. The Saab EVS brings classic Saab style into the 21st Century via creative lighting solutions.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4162466429_45a7b51206_b.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/4163226384_fe11c77e9b_b.jpg

[palmer]

Nice work man!

[Optix]

Coolest saab ever.

http://forgottenjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/marky-mark.jpg

[d_hughes_09]

Deleting a bunch of pictures off my blackberry I found this one I forgot about. Why I love the hauling capacity of my Viggen.

Couch Saab - That is a normal size couch with a full hide a bed. (ignore my dumbass roommate)
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs221.snc1/6823_167614641971_739831971_3696818_3179783_n.jpg

[hamradio]

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb280/kc0kbh/2.jpg

[d_hughes_09]

FYI: I am so jealous of you for pretty much always getting a spot in the lot close to the dorms. It really sucks having to walk from that back lot in this weather :(

[liketheword]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3808312421_4f0f77a024_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/3168509324_31764dde65_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1193/3167660091_47b7327b49_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4012077150_55f47390ff_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2567/4011310807_cea44e9178_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2526/4011310931_fd63546d8f_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/4012077288_96667beb17_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/4011310967_16fa370e75_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/3058214983_267f4fe263_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/3156834679_e72043fe73_o.jpg

[Sven7]

That's a kickass 95!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4195282619_c74fdb3823_b.jpg

[mimalmo]

Is that a Saab on bags?

[Digital K]

that orange thing is super rad.

[liketheword]

That's a kickass 95!!

Yep :happydance:


Is that a Saab on bags?

IIRC just drop springs.



that orange thing is super rad.

I sooo dig it too!

[Champ]

Is that a Saab on bags?
No

that orange thing is super rad.
Saab 95 (ninety five), our Lemons team sponsor just picked one up he is going to use for a beater, they are pretty neat. Obviously not in super great condition but hey..

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn284/moonracer96/carpics112009009-1.jpg


3rd row seating!
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn284/moonracer96/carpics112009021.jpg

[mimalmo]

A Saaburu with stretch and poke?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4417529428_e18f2c8d29_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4417529408_64447eb008_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4416769409_5afe2c0da4_b.jpg

[Champ]

shit

[Majend]

*picks jaw up off floor

[palmer]

lol.


It just HAD to be RS's too, didn't it?

[Digital K]

hmm I just dont like it. RS's dont look good on much newer than early 90's vehicles....

[mimalmo]

I agree Kris. RS's for the older cars and LM's for the newer stuff IMO.

[Sven7]

Car Design News did a little article on the history and design development of Saab. If you would like to read it PM me and I'll give you the password :)

http://cardesignnews.com/site/home/new_cars/display/store4/item189711/

[TTaM]

http://www.saabsunited.com/upload/images2009/04/modified_saab_-_ay_carumba/GullwingSaab.jpg

[TTaM]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1437/1113500851_0af3d67866.jpg?v=0

[toasted]

http://www.saabsunited.com/upload/images2009/04/modified_saab_-_ay_carumba/GullwingSaab.jpg

That is so insanely hideous that it went right past making me puke and back to almost cool again.

[Sven7]

http://motormavens.com/emAlbum/albums/Dan%20Hsu/Carspotting/saab99sport/saab99.jpg

[hamradio]

Needs to lose the gutter guard, or at least have it painted black.

[mimalmo]

Saw this on my drive from Seattle to Portland today. Lowered, wheels, tint. Sounded like he had exhaust too.

[TTaM]

What kind of pothead mods a Saab?

[palmer]

What kind of pothead mods a Saab?
GTFO.



lolz, at the painted front bumper on the lambo-door thing. Wow.


Also, that 99 is awesome. I have seen it in person. Hot. Clean. Hot.

[Sven7]

I just found a euphoric place with a billion cool old ads. Will post some here cause they're pretty sweet.

http://www.saabsportclub.com/site/ssc_theque/biblio/images/saab_1950_92_first.jpg

http://www.saabsportclub.com/site/ssc_theque/biblio/images/saab_1958_93B_1.jpg

http://www.saabsportclub.com/site/ssc_theque/biblio/images/saab_1960_93F_00.jpg

http://www.saabsportclub.com/site/ssc_theque/biblio/images/saab_1965_96-V4.jpg

http://www.saabsportclub.com/site/ssc_theque/biblio/images/saab_1968_95-V4.jpg

http://www.saabsportclub.com/site/ssc_theque/biblio/images/saab_1973_99-ems.jpg

http://www.saabsportclub.com/site/ssc_theque/biblio/images/saab_1974_gamme.jpg

http://www.saabsportclub.com/site/ssc_theque/biblio/images/saab_1976_99-CC.jpg

http://www.saabsportclub.com/site/ssc_theque/biblio/images/saab_1976_99.jpg

http://www.saabsportclub.com/site/ssc_theque/biblio/images/saab_1982_900.jpg

http://www.saabsportclub.com/site/ssc_theque/biblio/images/saab_1991_gamme_compromising_900.jpg

http://www.saabsportclub.com/site/ssc_theque/biblio/saab.htm

[palmer]

Awesome.

[mac.man25]

I just found a euphoric place with a billion cool old ads. Will post some here cause they're pretty sweet.

http://www.saabsportclub.com/site/ssc_theque/biblio/images/saab_1974_gamme.jpg

http://www.saabsportclub.com/site/ssc_theque/biblio/saab.htm

This fucking rocks. I want a 99.

[JK9K]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/4012077288_96667beb17_o.jpg



Is that a Saab on bags?

Yes, yes it is.




IIRC just drop springs.


Wrong. Bags.


No


Uncorrect, it is bagged.

Brian Kidder's SPG. It got really, really totaled a few years ago and he sold off all the airbag stuff to someone who put it on a really nasty, hacked up SPG. Brian's was really nice though.

[Sven7]

my new brochure:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4520968223_e2f26c72ec_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4520968431_260d99b6e7_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2699/4521603170_ed2ddd14f0_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4521603392_0f0e950c59_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2751/4520969029_fc07bd762a_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4521603674_2277e70b46_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4521603758_199cac1dbd_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4521603918_cc2d2077b1_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4521604050_34158fbb79_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4521604122_f8d90e334d_b.jpg

whew that was a lot of copy and pasting

[hamradio]

Awesome.

[peacereef]

[QUOTE=Sven7;304148]^^^
I dont know whether to fap or vomit. :confused::jerkit::uberbarf::bangin::beer:
fap since he converted it to RWD:D

[DinoSorcerery]

Today I installed a test pipe I had Tim's Custom Exhaust create for my 900.

The sound is as good as sex. :humper:

[hamradio]

I love my c900t, but am so tired of bullshit associated with it.

[DinoSorcerery]

I love my c900t, but am so tired of bullshit associated with it.

Dare I ask what's wrong with it?

[hamradio]

Transmission isn't the smoothest shifting any more, leaks a fair amount of oil from between the trans and engine, alignment is slightly fucked due to the frame rail breaking and me repairing it, and probably cannot be properly aligned anymore.

And last time I drove it, the pass side window regulator died.

[DinoSorcerery]

Shit I thought I had it bad with my intermittent gauge cluster lights.

[toasted]

Transmission isn't the smoothest shifting any more, leaks a fair amount of oil from between the trans and engine, alignment is slightly fucked due to the frame rail breaking and me repairing it, and probably cannot be properly aligned anymore.

And last time I drove it, the pass side window regulator died.

Boy am I glad I bought the ugly c900.... lol

I have owned my c900 for a year now and I had to replace the clutch slave cylinder and thats it aside from some normal maintenance things.

[hamradio]

I rebuilt the clutch slave and clutch master.

[Sven7]

2djQJBKQtyM&NR

zERIMDs7lEc

7FqcIRV1IQg

eE3hN9ceRl0

!!! :D

[hamradio]

Oh damn.

http://www.pjgh.co.uk/gallery_albums/c900se/1981_Gold_Edition.jpg

[Sven7]

It's like your Rabbit and c900 had a baby. All it needs is an Onion bumper sticker.

[Sven7]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2549177149_24afdffb75_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2549178343_54534f1caf_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4361602234_e28a6161bc_b.jpg

[Tiina]

I :wub: the California Burgundy... my 1973 was that color, it makes my heart jump to see pics of that car.

[Sven7]

Is that a fiberglas only paint, or could they mix it to powdercoat my road bike? :D

[volcomstone2262]

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii81/Talladega900/DSC03547.jpg
http://hertz-infarkt.de/events/2006/2006_07_14/2006_07_14_165.jpg
http://hertz-infarkt.de/events/2005/2005_12_10/2005_12_10_056.jpg

[SLK]

http://hertz-infarkt.de/events/2005/2005_12_10/2005_12_10_056.jpg

For some reason this just make me think of a under cover chevy impala that Apple Valley PD has.

But I still really like that body style. The right wheels would make that car look really really good.

[volcomstone2262]

I was drunk while posting :tdown:

I think colored door handles help, that guy has had so many wheel set ups so its nice to see what can be done on the SS.

[volcomstone2262]

Got a rack locally... Finally..

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z218/volcomstone2262/0705101238.jpg

[liketheword]

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/33/32849/93505/large_93505-1024345.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/33/32849/93505/93505-1014671.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/33/32849/93505/93505-872057.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/54/53047/126556/126556-1873699.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/54/53047/126556/126556-1867479.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/24/23932/183188/183188-1813126.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/24/23932/183188/183188-1741916.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/24/23932/183188/183188-1880321.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/27/26453/22342/22342-1907279.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/27/26453/22342/22342-1907280.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/27/26453/22342/22342-1907286.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/29/28542/76801/76801-1360952.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/29/28542/76801/76801-1360932.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/99/98321/164918/164918-1562592.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/99/98321/164918/164918-1562594.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/99/98321/164918/164918-1562600.jpg
http://www1.garaget.org/archive/99/98321/164918/164918-1562606.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/99/98321/164918/164918-1562611.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/99/98321/164918/164918-1562614.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/1/441/70210/70210-1506845.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/1/441/70210/70210-1506846.jpg

[palmer]

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/33/32849/93505/93505-1014671.jpg

That is perfect. Wow.

[Conman]

[QUOTE=liketheword;464206]http://www1.garaget.org/archive/33/32849/93505/large_93505-1024345.jpg



HAhah, In swedish Hast hund Katt means; Horse, dog, cat. :thumbup: and giganten means gigantic (obviously) but WTF?! a giant horse dog cat! Look out!!!:cookie:

[liketheword]

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/11/10403/100247/100247-943276.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/11/10403/100247/100247-943277.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/21/20525/49739/49739-1665528.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/29/28627/23453/23453-204848.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/54/53434/167296/167296-1956769.jpg

[Digital K]

I heard this today:

"i have had a really fucked up week. I just want to get into a saab..."



that wagon is hot.

[momo]

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/29/28542/76801/76801-1360952.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/29/28542/76801/76801-1360932.jpg

Wow. For some reason that I'm not entirely sure of, I Really love this car. I want it.

[tobin999]

wagon

[liketheword]

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/56/55251/159573/159573-1504702.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/56/55251/159573/159573-1520534.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/100/99988/112905/112905-1114391.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/39/38926/156699/156699-1934361.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/39/38926/156699/156699-1934358.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/16/15217/99477/99477-1596008.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/121/120411/155034/155034-1891558.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/21/20028/58281/58281-1797000.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/21/20028/58281/58281-1913784.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/41/40089/144836/144836-1338398.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/18/17747/149199/149199-1388054.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/59/58107/60628/60628-550157.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/95/94195/170498/170498-1816330.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/95/94195/170498/170498-1816325.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/79/78147/154567/154567-1473426.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/26/25239/168032/168032-1592301.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/9/8997/185772/185772-1739196.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/70/69566/176523/176523-1844483.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/70/69566/176523/176523-1809579.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/70/69566/176523/176523-1667550.jpg

[hamradio]

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/9/8997/185772/185772-1739196.jpg



That would look really sharp if it didn't have those wheels. Rad color.

[volcomstone2262]

Didn't know people were active in here again

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z218/volcomstone2262/DSC01958.jpg

Hopefully tires + coils soon. (Already have wheels)

[Netdewt]

http://eurowerks.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=2295&stc=1&d=1280443394

[Topher]

That would look really sharp if it didn't have those wheels. Rad color.

So if it was entirely stock with OEM wheels?

[hamradio]

Pretty much.

[liketheword]

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Mike%20Garrett/01Aug/readers/158.jpg

[momo]

That^ 99 is the definition of badass.

[bennorz]

*bump

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5048772756_02595cdccb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bennorz/5048772756/in/set-72157603529054575/)

[Saaboy]

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/11/10403/100247/100247-943276.jpg

http://www1.garaget.org/archive/11/10403/100247/100247-943277.jpg



Ive been looking for a TurboX SportCombi.... maybe I should get a just a SportCombi lower it with wheels... Hmmmm

[d_hughes_09]

New winter car acquired:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc221/minnesota_guy09/IMG00400-20101012-1505.jpg

[momo]

Nice man! Non-turbo?

[Champ]

Right.

[d_hughes_09]

yup 2.1L 16V non turbo, actually has a decent little zip in it once you get it higher in the revs. Almost completely rust free except for a little surface rust here and there. I think I did pretty good for $750

[Tiina]

Spotted in the show room at Morries SAAB/Cadillac on I394 and Louisiana in Golden Valley. Most likely a 1973-74 (due to the ugly ass rubber baby buggy bumpers), sales guy didn't know, said it belonged to Morrie, that he owns 4 Sonetts and likes to put them in the showroom now and then.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs898.snc4/73113_1498188894491_1227181149_31298028_2520818_n. jpg

[bennorz]

only a couple of days left and the saab will go into winter storage :sadpanda:
that leaves me with 4 months to make up my mind about new rims for 2011

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1071/5101533583_abbba59158_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bennorz/5101533583)

[mnboarder1]

http://ivyleagueeast.com/wp-content/gallery/brian-arthus-saabaru/dec17-1050.jpg
http://fatlace.com/lacedup/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/East-Coast-Saabaru-1.jpg
http://ivyleagueeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dec17-10541.jpg

[palmer]

So much 80's, it's almost too much.


http://www.saablink.net/forum/attachments/tsl-members-saab-pics/6791d1294614317-belanglo_1-jpg

http://www.saablink.net/forum/attachments/tsl-members-saab-pics/6792d1294614317-belanglo_2-jpg

http://www.saablink.net/forum/attachments/tsl-members-saab-pics/6793d1294614317-belanglo_4-jpg

http://www.saablink.net/forum/attachments/tsl-members-saab-pics/6800d1294702904-belanglo_5-jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_-b5rmvtHur8/TO12AXzMNpI/AAAAAAAAQrg/B3o9NWvJZ38/Enduro_LHS_TQ_rear.sized.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_-b5rmvtHur8/TO12ALjudoI/AAAAAAAAQrY/tmZx_qU6Cds/Enduro_LHS_TQ_front.sized.jpg

Saab "enduro".


The Enduro was a special version of the 900 Turbo commissioned by Saab Australia. It's still open to debate, but only eleven 900 Enduros were ever made, along with a full spare body kit. Five (and possibly six - Jan 2011) are believed to still be in existence as of January 2011, but the confirmed (sighted) figure is still only three. A reliable source recently stated that Ken Matthews Prestige (a large Sydney-based Saab dealer at the time) were originally commissioned by Saab Australia to oversee the design and implementation of the overall engineering package, with the body modifications themselves designed and built by Purvis Cars (of "Eureka"/"Nova" fame - http://www.eurekacarclub.com.au ).
The package consisted of large, flared fiberglass fenders, front and rear fiberglass spoilers, extra gauges (oil pressure [0 to 500Kpa - 0 to 75 psi], battery voltage [10 to 16 volts] and ammeter [-50 to +50 A]) mounted where the radio usually was.

The cars were originally fitted with Simmons 'P-4' 3-piece composite alloy 7.5x15" wheels. Gold-centred on some (Aquamarine Blue) and black on others (Marble White), but all with polished alloy rim shells. Some have been swapped for Simmons 'V-4' centres over time, with the primary difference being that the V-4 are more deeply dished than the P-4s. The track (overall outside edge-to-edge distance) is 4 inches wider at the front and 9 inches at the rear over a 900 Turbo of the day - mainly to fill the enormous guards. Tyres were 225/50VR15 Pirelli Cinturato both front and rear.

Suspension was supplied with 290mm (free length) by 17mm 368lb 7.1 turn springs up front and 300mm (free length) by 16mm 484lb 9 turn springs at the rear. Steering caster was set to +2.25 deg +/- .25 deg, camber to -1.75 deg +/- .25 deg and toe in was 2.5mm +/- 0.5mm.

To increase performance, the wastegate was set at 17 psi (1.2 bar) which delivered a claimed 175hp from its 8-valve B201 slant-4 engine. Water injection came standard - possibly a first for a production turbo vehicle.
http://www.saab900enduro.com/

[VAGatHeart]

That Enduro is so fugly, that I absolutely want it.

[palmer]

I know. Same here.

It started out so hideous, it could do nothing but age well.

All it's missing is a body-matched set of rear window louvers.


It's basically like bleaching just the mullet.

[JK9K]

Much love for the Enduro, probably one of the rarest Saabs ever made.

[palmer]

I like the black around the rear window...

[Topher]

That's kinda cool.

[hamradio]

oh, that thing.

love those.

it's like the car equivalent of this song:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y3rUl7KAjc

[derp]

omg, add that to the list of cars that i would acquire if i won a hundred million dollar lottery.

[Tiina]

Much love for the Enduro, probably one of the rarest Saabs ever made.

After the Sonett I?

[palmer]

omg, add that to the list of cars that i would acquire if i won a hundred million dollar lottery.

You could probably get one of these for about $5k, shipped from Australia. Not many people want them, ya know?

[hamradio]

I can't imagine why.

[derp]

You could probably get one of these for about $5k, shipped from Australia. Not many people want them, ya know?

if i had spare money like that i'd be all over it.

not many people would appreciate something so rare and awesome.

i don't think it's ugly at all. i love it.

[JK9K]

After the Sonett I?

There were a very certain number of Sonett Is made, so yes, less rare than those (since the quantity of ENDUROs is at least 3, but likely more like 10-11). Hence one of the rarest...

There are other low production Saabs built for specific markets out there as well, so I don't think I could really accurately quantify the rarity of the ENDURO.

[volcomstone2262]

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z218/volcomstone2262/IMG_0283.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z218/volcomstone2262/IMG_0271.jpg

[momo]

jesus, that saab enduro is absolutely rad.

[Blacktt3z]

My 9-3 Vector :jerkit:

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq32/blacktt3z/28203124.jpg

[palmer]

http://i53.tinypic.com/e8miic.jpg

http://i55.tinypic.com/2dt397t.jpg

This is really doing it for me.

Dude sucks at taking pictures though, jesus.

[toasted]

Dude sucks at taking pictures though, jesus.

Sorry.

[palmer]

You best be sorry.

[JK9K]

Yeah, I'll have to find another one of those sometime...and the find some wheels that compliment as well as those do.

[Sven7]

That 9K is positively heavenly. Best I've ever seen.

This however makes me want to cry.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6056/5898585859_67d62819c8_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6052/5899476300_845dbd832a_b.jpg

[Feffman]

Stockholm
Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:16pm EDT

STOCKHOLM Aug 17 (Reuters) - Sweden's debt enforcement agency is preparing to seize assets of troubled car maker Saab in an attempt to recover at least 4 million Swedish crowns ($625,000)owed to parts suppliers.

"We have contacted Saab's banks," Hans Ryberg, an official at the Swedish Enforcement Authority said on Wednesday.

The agency can now seize assets, including any cash in Saab's bank accounts. Car production at the cash-strapped company, rescued in early 2010 by Netherlands-based Swedish Automobile, ground to a standstill in April because suppliers who had not been paid refused to deliver components.

Since then, Saab has been scrambling to find new sources of financing. The company has agreed around 61 million euros ($86 million) in short-term funding, which it used to pay wages and some debts to suppliers.

Saab's next big test comes at the end of the month when it is due to pay wages to its roughly 3,600 employees, a bill that could run to millions of dollars.

A number of suppliers have turned to the authorities to get their money with some 370,000 Swedish crowns ($58,000) immediately outstanding after final demands from Sweden's debt collection agency.

The amount due for immediate payment will rise to 4 million crowns on Thursday, Ryberg said, and is expected to rise further.

A Saab spokeswoman declined to comment on the actions of the debt collectors office but said executives were working hard to raise additional money for the company.

Suppliers and workers have been losing patience with Saab over unpaid debts. Saab delayed paying workers' salaries two months in a row, leading unions to threaten to demand the company be declared bankrupt. Saab later coughed up.

In July, supplier SwePart Verktyg AB applied to the courts for Saab Automobile Tools AB, a daughter company to Saab Automobile, to be put into bankruptcy, only to withdraw its request when it was paid.

According to figures in Saab's annual report, the company had to pay out around 157 million crowns ($24 million) in staff costs each month last year. ($1=6.395 Swedish Kronas)

(Reporting by Johan Ahlander; Editing by Erica Billingham)

[Sven7]

I can't help but think if they'd have developed a new 9-3 instead of the 9-5 maybe this wouldn't be so bad.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3386394480_ce3b83799c.jpg

[WhiteRob]

Thinking this winter ordering (not this exact kit, but piecing something together using some parts I have left from my old truck)

http://www.carpartparadise.com/bmz_cache/5/51be3e6e3dee520d65c6ded368e84c94.image.252x300.jpg


To put on:

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k427/2knoma/DSCF4143.jpg


I wont be happy until I can officially "tuck" Also plan to get an aeor lip (maybe) and have a friend shave my bumper (it is cracked, and I want to try something different for a Saab. I did a little photohack job, and it looks ok with no rubstrip, but will def be different. then will be the rest of them, as it will look goofy w/ just the front one shaved)

[Feffman]

Sweden Debt Collector Starts Seizing Saab Assets


Fri Aug 19, 2011
8:49am EDT

Aug 19 (Reuters) - Sweden's Enforcement Authority said on Friday it had started to seize assets of cash-strapped Saab Automobile in an attempt to recover 5.1 million Swedish crowns ($794,000) in debts owed to suppliers.

"One of the banks to which we have sent requests (about seizing Saab assets), SEB, has answererd. We have found money at SEB," Hans Ryberg at the Enforcement Authority said.

The money in the account is now frozen.

"SEB will report on Monday how much money we have seized there," Ryberg said.

Shares in Swedish Automobile, which owns Saab, fell 13 percent at 1241 GMT.

[Majend]

i hate to be that guy but if Saab is having trouble coming up with less then a million dollars then i don't see this ending well...

[palmer]

Yeah, what the hell.


The swedish gov't is being a bag of dicks on this one.

[JUICEDW140]

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/zopazopa/Saab_Aero-X_Concept_Car_195993839.jpg

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/zopazopa/saab_aero_x_concept_13.jpg

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/zopazopa/Saab-PhoeniX-Concept.jpg

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/zopazopa/saab-9-4x-10.jpg

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/zopazopa/Saab-9-X-BioHybrid-Concept-Interior-1-lg.jpg

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/zopazopa/2006-Saab-Aero-X-Concept-i002-1.jpg

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/zopazopa/IMG_0539.jpg


http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/zopazopa/console9-4x.jpg

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/zopazopa/saab-concept-car-cockpitJPG.jpg

[toasted]

Um, thats a little too much door.

[Sven7]

Take that Phoenix shit down right now.

[Jigs]

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1960-1969/1968-Saab-Sonett-V4-red-fa-lr.jpg

[Feffman]

Saab To Apply For Creditor Protection -- Report

STOCKHOLM, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Ailing Swedish car maker Saab will apply for protection from creditors on Wednesday, a newspaper quoted sources as saying -- the second time a report has said the company was set to make such a move.

The new report, in Dagens Industri newspaper on Tuesday, also said one of Saab's potential Chinese investors, Youngman Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile Co, would not get official Chinese approval for a deal and that state-owned BAIC was seen as a more likely candidate.

No one at Saab was immediately available to comment.

Saab, rescued from closure by General Motors Co (GM.N) in early 2010 by Dutch group Swedish Automobile NV (SWAN.AS), has run up debts to suppliers and production has been shut almost continuously since April. The company also failed to pay salaries in August.

Dagens Industri reported that an application to the court for creditor protection would be made by Saab on Wednesday. It quoted sources with knowledge of Saab as saying that, in the short term, the company needed 2.5 billion crowns ($386.5 million) and that, in the long term, some 5 billion crowns was needed to persuade suppliers to start shipping to the company again.

It also said several sources told it independently that Youngman, with which Saab has a preliminary investment and manufacturing agreement, would not get the necessary Chinese official approval to take part in the deal.

Instead, state-owned Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings Co (BAIC) or sport utility vehicle maker Great Wall Motor, were seen by Chinese officials as being more suitable partners, the newspaper said. A source told Reuters in May that Great Wall had been talking with Saab's owner about a possible tie-up.

The main unions representing workers also have the legal right to seek Saab's bankruptcy to activate a state scheme that pays salaries for workers at troubled companies. Dagens Industri said court protection from creditors would also activate the scheme.

Swedish public radio reported on Aug. 26 that Saab planned to apply for bankruptcy protection. Saab owner Swedish Automobile said at the time it was aware of the radio report, that it was continuing to seek funding and was looking at "all available options."

If the company obtains creditor protection it would start a process of corporate restructuring under which it gets temporary protection while an administrator and management try to rebuild a viable business. Saab entered this process in 2009 after GM made pulled its funding and it exited later that year.

Chief Executive Victor Muller has signed investment deals with Chinese car distributor Pangda (601258.SS) and Youngman. He has raised more than 100 million euros in loans and car sale agreements since the start of the year, but that has not been enough to get production going again. ($1=6.468 Swedish Crown) (Reporting by Patrick Lannin; editing by Andre Grenon)

[Feffman]

Swedish Court Rejects Saab Creditor Protection Plea


STOCKHOLM, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Ailing carmaker Saab was pushed closer to bankruptcy on Thursday after a Swedish court rejected its application for protection from creditors.

The maker of iconic vehicles for more than 60 years has seen production at its Swedish plant at an almost continuous standstill since April because suppliers refused to provide parts until they received payment.

Saab owner Swedish Automobile had said it wanted protection from creditors to stop them pushing the car firm into bankruptcy and to allow it to work on securing its future as it waits for planned Chinese investments. But the Vanersborg district court in west Sweden said in a statement on its website there was no reason to believe a new creditor protection process, known as a reconstruction, would work.

Saab, when it was owned by General Motors, went through a reconstruction in 2009-2010.

In June, Saab said two Chinese car companies, Pangda Automobile Trade Co Ltd and Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile, had agreed to take a combined majority stake in the firm for a total of 245 million euros ($344 million).

The deals are awaiting approval from Chinese authorities.

[20VT]

my brehs 9-3ss

http://i56.tinypic.com/dfbucx.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/264q42t.jpg

http://i52.tinypic.com/3522av4.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/10ojtiw.jpg

oh and we added another snail xD

http://i52.tinypic.com/2vuwyfn.jpg

[Feffman]

Saab Does Tech Licence Deal With China's Youngman Via SPV

AMSTERDAM, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Cash-strapped Swedish car-maker Saab said on Monday it has arranged 70 million euros in bridge finance with the help of a Chinese guarantee, buying some time as it seeks court protection from its creditors.

Saab, which is owned by Dutch parent Swedish Automobile (SWAN.AS), has been on the brink of collapse after a Swedish court rejected its initial application for protection from creditors.

Saab has said it plans to appeal that decision as early as Monday.

Swedish Automobile said Saab has signed a technology licence agreement with a special purpose vehicle, or SPV, for 70 million euros. Swedish Automobile shares, which were up about 50 percent before the announcement, extended gains to rise 170 percent.

As part of the deal, Chinese car producer Youngman has also signed a technology licence deal with the SPV, providing a guarantee for its payment.

Swedish Automobile said the deal was part of a bridge loan, and that it intended to repay that with proceeds of the 245 million euro equity investment promised by Chinese partners Pangda (601258.SS) and Youngman.

Lack of funds has forced Saab to halt production for months, while suppliers and workers have not been paid. (Reporting by Gilbert Kreijger; Editing by Sara Webb)

[Sven7]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/4616589493_1c0e863957_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8058098@N07/4616589493/)
Saab 96 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8058098@N07/4616589493/) by nakhon100 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8058098@N07/), on Flickr

[Sven7]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6170/6193270752_1d736096d4_b.jpg

Just drew that up. '47 Studebaker hood and grille, radiused fenders, covered headlights, Olds "fiesta" wheel covers.

[palmer]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6147/6201743758_31e3492e17_b.jpg



Boing.

[momo]

hot.

is that made from a hacked-up e30 grille or something?

[Sven7]

SPG kit on a 99? It's got to be fast as fuck to pull off that, ahem, unconventional styling.

[momo]

oh, I think you're right. it looked a little funny to me, the SPG kit threw me off.

[JK9K]

SPG kit on a 99? It's got to be fast as fuck to pull off that, ahem, unconventional styling.

Looks like its mostly a 99 Airflow kit to me. At least the lower panels are 99 Airflow, the arches are probably SPG, and the bumpers look to be from a 900. Kind of a bastard mutt if you ask me, but not necessarily in a totally bad way.

Not really a fan of the intercooler sitting out front, but there isn't a lot of room under the hood for a decent intercooler, so I understand why they did it. An air to water heat exchanger is a cleaner solution, by far.

I don;'t think I have ever seen a dual round grille for a 99 though. That has to be custom, or rare. Seeing as how that car is parked in front of ANA SAAB, its a euro market 99, which would have never come with any round headlights...dual or quad.

Interesting car to say the least.

[Tiina]

#2020 of 2050... looks a lot like mine... I think mine is #476 of the 1974 model year.
BaT-1974 Sonett III (http://bringatrailer.com/2011/10/13/bat-exclusive-excellent-1974-saab-sonett-iii/)
http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/plugins/PostviaEmail/images/1974_Saab_Sonett_III_Orange_For_Sale_Front_0_resiz e.jpg

[Sven7]

Some period correct ugliness, some badass ralliness, some wagon sex that never passed the prototype stage and some sweet Ursaab and 92 prototypes.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f362/vinkel4/99/2009-06-02-2218-55_edited.jpg

http://saab99klubben.com/ezu01.JPG

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f362/vinkel4/99/99rallybaronen.jpg

http://www.saabsportclub.com/site/ssc_musee/auto/images/saab_99_proto_break_1971.jpg

http://saabklubdanmark.dk/X-Files/Images/URSAAB/1-saab_92001_proto-maq_5.jpg

http://saabklubdanmark.dk/X-Files/Images/URSAAB/1-saab_92001_proto-maq_6.jpg

http://saabklubdanmark.dk/X-Files/Images/URSAAB/1-saab_92001_proto-maq_8.jpg

http://saabklubdanmark.dk/X-Files/Images/URSAAB/1-saab_92001_proto_1.jpg

http://saabklubdanmark.dk/X-Files/Images/URSAAB/1-saab_92001_proto_3.jpg

http://saabklubdanmark.dk/X-Files/Images/URSAAB/1-saab_92001_proto_crq_2.jpg

http://saabklubdanmark.dk/X-Files/Images/URSAAB/1-saab_92001_proto_crq_3.jpg

http://saabklubdanmark.dk/X-Files/Images/URSAAB/1-saab_92001_route_2.jpg

http://saabklubdanmark.dk/X-Files/Images/URSAAB/1-saab_92002_05.jpg

[Casper]

http://www.tuningfever.fr/pics-max-9338-165365-saab-9-5-estate.jpg

[Champ]

Those look like 18 or 19 inch Viggen wheels, funky!

[March Hare 8498]

wow thst is pretty. would love to own that 9-5

[ScottyK]

my daily

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv56/Shaquadocious/delete1525.jpg

[Sven7]

Inca wheels? Sexy!

[momo]

awesome. love the 4 door c900 turbo's. that's like the saab twin to my car! I daily a silver '83 volvo 244 turbo, albeit much less clean than your c900. that looks like it's in great shape.

[Sven7]

Sat down and got lost in sketching for a couple hours this morning. Whaddaya all think?

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8282/7748014900_96d3033c07_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sven_designs/7748014900/)
The new 2020 Saab 9-2EX (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sven_designs/7748014900/) by Tyler Linner (http://www.flickr.com/people/sven_designs/), on Flickr

[toasted]

Sat down and got lost in sketching for a couple hours this morning. Whaddaya all think?

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8282/7748014900_96d3033c07_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sven_designs/7748014900/)
The new 2020 Saab 9-2EX (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sven_designs/7748014900/) by Tyler Linner (http://www.flickr.com/people/sven_designs/), on Flickr

Nice

[mimalmo]

http://www.saabsunited.com/wp-content/uploads/20120810-160910.jpg

[bennorz]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8159/7674310438_e62ce15d7c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bennorz/7674310438/)


gonna change up the wheels for a while
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8306/7741256926_9aa795264e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bennorz/7741256926/)

[Audiphile]

Spotted in the show room at Morries SAAB/Cadillac on I394 and Louisiana in Golden Valley. Most likely a 1973-74 (due to the ugly ass rubber baby buggy bumpers), sales guy didn't know, said it belonged to Morrie, that he owns 4 Sonetts and likes to put them in the showroom now and then.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs898.snc4/73113_1498188894491_1227181149_31298028_2520818_n. jpg

If you get a chance to take a tour of his "museum" do it. He has 3-4 Sonnets, a couple of Astons and other older euro stuff, and about a hundred classic American cars from the 50's and 60's. Pretty cool stuff.

[2.8t]

My 9-3 Aero

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/Christ_7/9ac5b414.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb276/Christ_7/cj-3999perminute.jpg

Also testing e85 with the 19T turbo, 650cc Bosch injectors, big FMIC, turbo back exhaust, Spec stage 2+ clutch holding strong, and a BSR CAI. have since hit 40lbs per/min but I didn't save the screen. will be dyno'ing soon after we get fueling perfect, it's still a bit wackey with the change from 93oct, to e85.

[bennorz]

the ronals are taking a break.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8306/7741256926_9aa795264e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bennorz/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8452/7973049556_84b0495eff_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bennorz/7973049556/)
Saab 900 - new wheels (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bennorz/7973049556/) by bennorz (http://www.flickr.com/people/bennorz/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8040/7973051470_4337b812ee_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bennorz/7973051470/)
Saab 900 - new wheels (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bennorz/7973051470/) by bennorz (http://www.flickr.com/people/bennorz/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8441/7973058746_dab8826204_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bennorz/7973058746/)
Saab 900 - new wheels (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bennorz/7973058746/) by bennorz (http://www.flickr.com/people/bennorz/), on Flickr

[JUSTION337]

Those are some nice looking steelies.

[GAA]

Nice wheels, nice photos, and a very nice c900 turbo.