Saab appreciation thread.

[hamradio]

http://www.thesaabsite.com/shop/catimages/Saab-93-Sport-Sedan-Cupholder.jpg

http://nothingismoresomething.com/docs/saab_camper.jpg

[sprstu]

2 hours and no replies? sorry homie, I have no pics for you.

[palmer]

http://www.carpages.co.uk/saab/saab_images/saab_crash_27_04_05.jpg

[palmer]

http://blufiles.storage.msn.com/y1pjSbRfJSC77iBj_RBw0fomkZagcEhbPv-aOAKW2exDYS92R7NdQpMHRVNyk3mBawp

[palmer]

http://www.saabhistory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/spg_600.jpg

[palmer]

http://home.swipnet.se/danny/900SPG.jpg

[palmer]

http://www.mysaab900.com/images/saab900spg.jpg

[palmer]

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2007/08/saab_turbo_x.jpg

[Conman]

ha, OP that saab Rv is sweet! my pa is thinkin about getting a new saab 9-5 aero

[sprstu]

Palmer, what are all these weird duck-looking cars youve posted? They all have a strange habit of being way too long in the nose and super short in the tail.

[TTaM]

http://www.trollhattansaab.net/images/9-7x/pimped%20Saab%209-7x%205.jpg

[audivwdave]

http://www.aeropause.com/wordpress/archives/images/2008/05/ikea.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/8703/attswedishbikini.jpg

http://www.niot.net/niot_570/saab_9-2x_niot.net%20%2810%29.jpg

[hamradio]

Is that the same girl in that pic? Or are they freaky swedish clones?

[palmer]

Palmer, what are all these weird duck-looking cars youve posted? They all have a strange habit of being way too long in the nose and super short in the tail.



I know, right? Such odd, yet great proportions.

http://www.trollhattansaab.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/1984_900_turbo-16s_1.jpg (http://www.trollhattansaab.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/1984_900_turbo-16s_1.jpg)

[hamradio]

I know, right? Such odd, yet great proportions.

http://www.trollhattansaab.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/1984_900_turbo-16s_1.jpg

http://www.trollhattansaab.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/1984_900_turbo-16s_1.jpg


Fixed. :beer:

[palmer]

This also makes me happy:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a165/palmer80/P1010005.jpg

Full sized wheelbarrow, and loads of other junk.

[palmer]

http://www.ratemysaab.net/carimages/2007/38/1005_1190143630_link.jpg

[palmer]

http://www.onalimbracing.com/photos/2008_Susquehannock_Trail_Rally/IMG_7331.jpg

[palmer]

http://www.saabhistory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/hre61301c.thumbnail.jpg

[hamradio]

This also makes me happy:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a165/palmer80/P1010005.jpg

Full sized wheelbarrow, and loads of other junk.


Louvers make me happy. :thumbup:

[palmer]

http://galeria.forocoches.com/data/500/8604Saab_93_Pikes_Peak_b.jpg

[mimalmo]

Is that the same girl in that pic? Or are they freaky swedish clones?


Can't be. Cup size is a giveaway.

[palmer]

Moose test!

http://www.lafferty.ca/photos/Things/Saab_9-3/saab_moose_test.jpg

[hamradio]

Can't be. Cup size is a giveaway.

Upon further examination, they definitely aren't the same chick. :thumbup:

[palmer]

http://sportscarforums.com/gallery/data/500/medium/Saab-9-3-Cabrio-Hirsch-0.jpg

[palmer]

http://blogsimages.skynet.be/images_v2/000/052/587/20081214/dyn006_original_800_525_pjpeg_52587_2ddc586df3e03e e32b5a11f20163427b.jpg

[palmer]

http://www.trollhattansaab.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/saab-lumikko.jpg

[palmer]

http://www.trollhattansaab.net/wp-content/2004%20Saab%209-5.jpg

[palmer]

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

[TTaM]

http://www.actware.se/imgLib/d98_1253.jpg

[palmer]

http://www.tehcarblogz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/viggen.jpg

[palmer]

http://images.drive.com.au/drive_images/Editorial/2008/04/02/Viggen_m_m.jpg

[Stumanbmx]

http://www.saabclub.com/images/iihs_9-3_conv_07_side.jpg

[palmer]

Hmm, I suppose we could include jets too eh?

[palmer]

http://www.worldwide-military.com/Military%20Aircraft/EU%20Fighters%20plaatjes/Grote%20foto%27s/Saab%20Viggen%2037E_2.jpeg

[palmer]

http://nothingismoresomething.com/docs/saab_jets.jpg

[palmer]

http://www.saabvideos.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/my-other-saab-is-a-car-image-hires.jpg

[Die Frau]

Born From Fucking JETS!

[Die Frau]

Born From Fucking JETS!

[Die Frau]

Born From Fucking JETS!

[Die Frau]

Born From Fucking JETS!

[Die Frau]

Born From Fucking JETS!

[Die Frau]

Born From Fucking JETS!

[Die Frau]

Born From Fucking JETS!

[Die Frau]

Born From Fucking JETS!

[John2.0T]

born from what?

http://www.saabhistory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/340_saab_small.jpg

FUCKING PASSENGER PLANE....JETS!!!!!!!

[Die Frau]

Johnny just p0wnd.

[mimalmo]

Born From Turbo-Props?

[palmer]

Thanks for that Pete. The rainbow colors are a nice touch.



Erik "on the roof" Carlsson

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c206/PaulHavranek/ontheroof.jpg

This is one of my favorite Saab pictures of all time.

[audivwdave]

born from what?

http://www.saabhistory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/340_saab_small.jpg

FUCKING PASSENGER PLANE....JETS!!!!!!!

We have a wiener....er winner

[audivwdave]

jetzt [jetst] adv now,at the present;bis~up to now,so far;erst~only now;~gleich right now or away; für ~for the present;von ~ an from now on

[hamradio]

Thanks for that Pete. The rainbow colors are a nice touch.



Erik "on the roof" Carlsson

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c206/PaulHavranek/ontheroof.jpg

This is one of my favorite Saab pictures of all time.


That. Is awesome.

[Die Frau]

You. Don't need a period. There.

[JK9K]

That. Is not? A proper! Way to make a. Sentence.

[GAA]

Or. A Sentence.

[hamradio]

diaf.*

[Dex4]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/TnT2theMax/epcp_0706_01z2006_saab_9-3_aero_x4r.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/TnT2theMax/epcp_0706_04z2006_saab_9-3_aero_x4r.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/TnT2theMax/epcp_0706_11z2006_saab_9-3_aero_x4r.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/TnT2theMax/epcp_0706_16z2006_saab_9-3_aero_x4r.jpg

Saab 2006 9-3 X4R
Peak Power: 802 bhp
Peak Torque: 572 lb-ft

[hamradio]

That is so badass. I've never seen a total track built saab.

[Castor Troy]

http://castortroy.helpandsupport.net/saablarge.jpg

[JK9K]

Enough with all the damn stock/press/ad photos...

[Castor Troy]

i made the one that i posted :o

[JK9K]

Right, but its a bunch of stock photos...I could go to saabusa's site and see the same stuff :P

[Lendo]

http://castortroy.helpandsupport.net/saablarge.jpg
:biggrin:

[paulzeee]

brb

[hamradio]

brb



Ok?

[toasted]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2974460778_7f374a221c_m.jpg

[toasted]

Awesome!

http://www.motivemagazine.com/emAlbum/albums/Manufacturers/Saab/92001(UrSaab)%20(1945)/saab-ursaab-008.jpg

[toasted]

HAHA 2-stroke. And WTF is the radiator doing at the firewall?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a0/Saab_2stroke_engine.jpg

[Topher]

My guess would be cooling the engine.

[toasted]

http://www.tirekick.com/TK06-May/images/Saab93.jpg

[toasted]

My guess would be cooling the engine.


:jerkit: But the radiator is usually in front of the engine.

[paulzeee]

Ok?


OK!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a105/paulzy/saab.jpg

[toasted]

HAHA, it's got the penis wheels on it. lol

[hamradio]

Awesome!


I think I'll do those mods this weekend. Rainbow mod will be first.

[paulzeee]

i have the blue prints on how to do it. It's not what you think, but its pretty rad anyways.

[Dex4]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/TnT2theMax/1000_SLC2006_R3_SPRINT2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/TnT2theMax/998_5VO060729-329.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/TnT2theMax/999_SLC2006_R3_SPRINT.jpg

Maptun's 9-3SS 500hp bio-power

[paulzeee]

If you install the rainbow maker wrapped in love it makes your car sound like this

8JiJ6TJbKQ0

[paulzeee]

This thread has no room for seriousness.

[Die Frau]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a105/paulzy/saab.jpg

That. Is awesome.

[Topher]

http://culturegarage.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/yves4-1_edited.jpg

Just interviewed these guys last week.

http://culturegarage.com/2009/02/12/canadas-jl-racing-talks-with-cg/

[paulzeee]

now everyone knows whats at the end of a rainbow

[derp]

http://www.actware.se/imgLib/d98_1253.jpg

such an awesome looking aircraft... god i love those things.


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/TnT2theMax/epcp_0706_01z2006_saab_9-3_aero_x4r.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/TnT2theMax/epcp_0706_04z2006_saab_9-3_aero_x4r.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/TnT2theMax/epcp_0706_11z2006_saab_9-3_aero_x4r.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y153/TnT2theMax/epcp_0706_16z2006_saab_9-3_aero_x4r.jpg

Saab 2006 9-3 X4R
Peak Power: 802 bhp
Peak Torque: 572 lb-ft


sooooo hot.

[BlackVR]

My favorite Saab ever.

http://images.forum-auto.com/mesimages/283864/viggen2.jpg

[toasted]

http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/1969_Saab_96_V4_Rallye_Car_Rear_1.jpg

[JK9K]

QgNZ_tUI7RE

The sounds are fantastic in my opinion.

[hamradio]

Bump for saab appreciation.

[TTaM]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/2981996818_323c6d2201.jpg

[TTaM]

http://www.vintagesaabclub.org/images/classifieds/ruby_3.JPG

[palmer]

hammy, bumping a thread and not posting a picture is a -1 rep.

[hamradio]

I'm over it.

[hamradio]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/snowday2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/snowday3.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/snowday4.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/snowday5.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/snowday.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/snowday6.jpg




http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2006/03/07-saab-aero-x-concept/Saab-Aero-X-Concept-wheel-lg.jpg

http://culturegarage.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/saab.jpg



Is it just me, or does the car have a creepy smiling look?


http://forum.avtoindex.com/foto/data/media/67/saab_9-5_sportcombi_2006_2.jpg




Also, kinda interesting...I typed in "fucking awesome saab" on google image search, and nothing worth posting came up.:O_o:

[Aero]

Greatly done Saab here.*

Whoever painted the wheels is really good. *


http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/Germantechnik/IMG_9965.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/Germantechnik/100_0465.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/Germantechnik/100_0464.jpg

[hamradio]

http://www.saabhistory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/saab_99_postal_van_electric.jpg

[palmer]

It is not classy to mock those who are not here to defend themselves.

[Topher]

Lol.

[palmer]

I knew you would be all over that.

[Aero]

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/Germantechnik/trexturksaabheadlights.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/Germantechnik/Cars/9-3Spring004.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/Germantechnik/Cars/ViggenLastDay016.jpg

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/Germantechnik/Cars/ViggenLastDay025.jpg

[hamradio]

Ok, I'll do away with my post.

[Aero]

It is not classy to mock those who are not here to defend themselves.

ok.

whatever.

[hamradio]

Speaking of saab appreciation,


My car's blower motor decided to break for 15 mins, then fix itself. And a small explosion occurred somewhere in the mid-front passenger side while driving down a straight backroad at about 10:30 last night, at about 60. I was confused and slightly freaked out. I have no clue where it came from, or what happened. It sounded like a large firecracker went off in my pass door.

[palmer]

ok.

whatever.


Boring.

Come up with something new.

I'm becoming dissapointed.

[Aero]

Ok, I'll do away with my post.
Fine, I'll take care of it.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/Germantechnik/n539623365_1498543_8745.jpg

[hamradio]

Ok.

[palmer]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/content/images/2007/10/10/rally_nick_pinkett_historic_470x309.jpg

[palmer]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1169/625976168_412bf7232f.jpg?v=0

[Aero]

Boring.

Come up with something new.

I'm becoming dissapointed.
Life has me busy.

I don't have time to be creative.

[Topher]

I knew you would be all over that.

I was laughing at ham's pre edit post. You and I posted at the same time.

But yeah too bad others don't heed what you said. Specifically referencing TSL

[palmer]

http://www.valmet-automotive.com/automotive/images.nsf/files/ffa0c09dc233a6d4c225713700531405/$file/saab99_w500.jpg

[palmer]

But yeah too bad others don't heed what you said. Specifically referencing TSL


I'm sure the same could be said about other sites as well.


:beer:

[Topher]

Nope. I specifically stated on cg no trash talking of tsl.

[Aero]

Topher is a responsible mod.

Fact.

[hamradio]

http://www.trollhattansaab.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/saab900cc.jpg

[Lendo]

Fine, I'll take care of it.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/Germantechnik/n539623365_1498543_8745.jpg

Dying over here.:beer:

[hamradio]

http://burnlab.net/blog/uploaded_images/saab-spg.jpg



Cheesy old ad.
http://www.saabhistory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/saab_900_convertible_ad_small.jpg

[hamradio]

http://www.realautosport.com/RdP-2006/mike_3.jpg

http://www.realautosport.com/RdP-2006/IMG_5332.JPG

http://www.ukshires.net/finishedsaab010.jpg

http://www.adclassix.com/images/79saab900turbo.jpg




http://www.komar.org/car/1987_saab_900_turbo_spg/900_bonnet.gif

[DougEFresh]

Fine, I'll take care of it.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/Germantechnik/n539623365_1498543_8745.jpg

Is that Imran?

Also, I have mixed feelings that this thread is almost 9 pages long.

[Casper]

http://www.autofiends.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/saab.jpg

[merajj]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/snowday2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/snowday3.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/snowday4.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/snowday5.jpg
















moar

[hamradio]

Hah...those came from saablink...the owner is a pretty cool guy...lemme dig around his photobucket and see what I find.



http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/SAAB/n647186097_1286128_5211.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/SAAB/saab2-1.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/SAAB/Saab.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/SAAB/roaaaaaaar.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/SAAB/n647186097_1286119_2317.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/SAAB/n647186097_1286117_1705.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/SAAB/Rallylights.jpg




These two are completely awesome, IMO.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/SAAB/Saab5snowruins.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/dudeimarobot/SAAB/Saab6snowruins.jpg

[JK9K]

I'm not a fan of those "blacked out" corner lenses at all.

[Lendo]

I am a fan of blacking out when I drink, however.

[mshimon]

Don't you mean African-Americaning out.

haha, good ol' Zack Galifianakis.

[toasted]

Back from the dead!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1038/3174421376_fbe70a4b6a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/3122914455_4b6ea216e6_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/3041541102_03b1a8f481_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/2810002051_2fa616d9c5_b.jpg

[Die Frau]

oh noes.

[toasted]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3266053913_520b8f7e94_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3448/3211696477_eabb4380b3_b.jpg

[liketheword]

http://www.desktopcar.net/wallpaper/15148-2/Saab_9-3_SportCombi_54.jpg

[Champ]

http://aycu35.webshots.com/image/21114/2000217442695790808_rs.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z54/ta11puma/Misc%20Saab/sa900502905.jpg

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z54/ta11puma/Misc%20Saab/sa900502905-2.jpg

[palmer]

I have driven the red C900 with the black wheels on it. That's kinda funny.

I also think that the two-tone wagon is owned by the same guy...

[JK9K]

http://castor-troy.com/glow.jpg

[Champ]

I have driven the red C900 with the black wheels on it. That's kinda funny.

I also think that the two-tone wagon is owned by the same guy...
It also has no turbo.

[JK9K]

I have driven the red C900 with the black wheels on it. That's kinda funny.

I also think that the two-tone wagon is owned by the same guy...

Yeah, those are both Tim's cars.


It also has no turbo.

And it has a Rustoleum paint job (that actually looks pretty good).

[JK9K]

http://genuinesaab.com/gallery/albums/v4race/IMG_6789.jpg

[toasted]

I like how you can see the entire exhaust system and you are looking at the side of the car.

[toasted]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2795614167_7b8d4bf895_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2166/2352531405_fdf7660521_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2196/2671019729_7878f50810_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2426745615_626dc5a36e_b.jpg

[JK9K]

I appreciate the work this guy did to his 1984 900 SPG prototype (1 of 4 made, I think).

Before...
http://www.geting.se/image.php/59820-bla669037.JPG/full

http://www.geting.se/image.php/59827-S3000038.JPG/full

http://www.geting.se/image.php/59821-S3000022.JPG/full

http://www.geting.se/image.php/59829-S3000031.JPG/full

http://www.geting.se/image.php/59855-S3000041.JPG/full


During...
http://www.geting.se/image.php/64276-DSC00682.JPG/full

http://www.geting.se/image.php/60858-S3000033.JPG/full

http://www.geting.se/image.php/71337-DSC00813.JPG/full

http://www.geting.se/image.php/78294-S3000012.JPG/full

http://www.geting.se/image.php/78304-S3000019.JPG/full

http://www.geting.se/image.php/89101-DSC01132.JPG/full

http://www.geting.se/image.php/100954-DSC01292.JPG/full

http://www.geting.se/image.php/100960-DSC01293.JPG/full

http://www.geting.se/image.php/113257-DSC01502.JPG

http://www.geting.se/image.php/113843-DSC01518.JPG


And "after" (but it's not done yet)...


http://www.geting.se/image.php/1485-PICT0211.JPG

http://www.geting.se/image.php/126779-PICT0209.JPG

http://www.geting.se/image.php/142811-PICT0424.JPG

http://www.geting.se/image.php/142810-PICT0423.JPG/full

http://www.geting.se/image.php/160293-P3210011.JPG

Fuck...I can't seem to get the images to show up all big like. And the hosting site is in Swedish and I don't read Swedish.

Get out the magnifying glasses I guess.

Build thread here:

http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114972&page=1&pp=40

[d_hughes_09]

The Saab "section" at cars and coffee today. There were more R8's than Saabs :(

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc221/minnesota_guy09/IMG00058-20090404-1027.jpg

[toasted]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/3408101696_b50ff1d2c8_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/3412990240_e3905c9cab_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1439/809752521_00039a292e_o.jpg

I don't know why everyone is running three spoke wheels on these things.

[Topher]

Gross.

[hamradio]

Those are some nasty looking wheels in the last pic.


Not a fan of the painted louvers in the middle pic, but I guess it's unique.


The first one looks quite nice, with the super aeros (or whatever they are) and all.

[mshimon]

Those Aero wheels in the first sure look good, still not a huge fan of the clear corners.

That last pic with the airflow kit is starting to annoy me, I don't like that look as much anymore. I think I'm gonna stick to the regular SPG kit. Those wheels are nastyz.

[toasted]

http://www.sportbilen.se/bilder/bilder/img_9005_1280.jpg

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

http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/1969_Saab_96_Vintage_Race_Car_Front_1.jpg

[JK9K]

Those Aero wheels in the first sure look good, still not a huge fan of the clear corners.

That last pic with the airflow kit is starting to annoy me, I don't like that look as much anymore. I think I'm gonna stick to the regular SPG kit. Those wheels are nastyz.

I agree, never been a fan of the airflow kit much. They tend to look a bit too chunky in my opinion. Looks like too much "mass" on the lower front and lower rear of the car. I prefer a color matched SPG kit most of the time.

Plus, those fucking after market 3 spoke wheels are terrible.

[toasted]

Yes, the aftermarket 3-spoke wheels on the white one are horrific, but I like the bodystyle. The 2-door coupe is kinda cool.

[Champ]

This car made it in yet?

http://saabpics.com:3000/gallery2/d/107450-3/P0017867.jpg

[Champ]

http://saabpics.com:3000/gallery2/d/107774-2/P0017975.jpg

http://saabpics.com:3000/gallery2/d/107777-2/P0017976.jpg

[toasted]

Red x's are sweet.

[JK9K]

That site doesnt enjoy hot linking. If you go to the address that the photos are at they will show up.

[Champ]

Basically yea.

[toasted]

I looked that the pics. Glad they are red x's here.... lol

[hamradio]

I need to do the red x mod to my saab.

[JK9K]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g177/jvkrocak/forum/large_115815-1097988.jpg

[Die Frau]

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[JK9K]

Thanks Pete!

[Toftii88]

that red 9000 is hot

[JK9K]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3439173858_fc05025a04_b.jpg

[toasted]

http://www.classicsaab.net/gallery/unusual/Blue_Enduro_right_front.jpg

[Casper]

sweet saab chad. the box really flows with the red x. :P

[toasted]

Works on my computer.

[JK9K]

Works on mine too. That's a 900 Enduro from Australia. There were a few sold new like that - very rare. I think it was some sort of dealer-installed special package down there. They are "1980s cool" so to speak.

[hamradio]

Works for me as well. Looks wonky, but kinda neat in a tacky '80s way.

[toasted]

I like that two tone. I might have to try that.

[JK9K]

They were a 1980 build and the upgrades were fit my Saab Australia...only 12 made :D

http://www.autospeed.com/cms/article.html?&A=0019&P=1

http://www.saab900enduro.com/

[palmer]

http://www.saab-scot.com/board/admin/picpost/A37329.jpg


ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo


love those wheels. do want.


Lose the "race" stickers though.

[Toftii88]

wow that is sooooo hot

[palmer]

Yeah, and its fucking LOW too. I like it.

I love big flat wheels like that.

[JK9K]

Lose the "race" stickers though.

Probably required for whatever event they were doing ;)

as in I doubt they are they permanently and/or for style

[palmer]

Yes, I got the pictures from a Tai track day thread.

Notice the precise install of the stickers.

[JK9K]

Egg Sackery!

[toasted]

????????

[JK9K]

Ed Zachary?

[palmer]

http://www.tbmarket.com/DSC02729.JPG

http://www.tbmarket.com/DSC02731.JPG

http://www.tbmarket.com/DSC02732.JPG

Hot.


1986 "notchback" with the super-rare Carlsson "airflow" kit.

[toasted]

That is pretty cool.

I have to become an artist now. My wife and I went on the Lake Minnetonka art crawl and toured a bunch of galleries and studios. 8 out of 10 of the artists we went to had Saabs in their garages.

And then another funny thing happened....

People always used to stop me to comment on my cars because they were cool, modified, and what not. Now I'm driving a plain old Saab and I get stopped by yuppie coffee shop patrons. Go figure. A couple at a Dunn Bros. all yuped out wearing North Face vests Marty McFly style stopped me and asked about my c900. Then they went into how they have owned several of them and yadda yadda yadda.

On to obligatory Saab pics......

http://pictures.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/swedish-hot-rod-saab-96love-is-blind-ar27731/IMG/jpg/200702/swedish-hot-rod-saab-1w.jpg

http://pictures.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/swedish-hot-rod-saab-96love-is-blind-ar27731/IMG/jpg/200702/swedish-hot-rod-saabw.jpg

[hamradio]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1018/3167664503_ec294d6e19.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/3156833657_3584d7a676.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/3168509324_1b7c574b20.jpg?v=0

[Topher]

Quasi angel eyes. Cool find.

[Tiina]

Not a single Sonett here... so I'll post one... Saab's mid-life crisis car (hmmm, scando practicality + wild hair = weird melange of underpowered fiberglass, fastback roadster, wut), or wait... maybe that's my midlife crisis car :rolleyes:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0ayO3H_mhNM/SiCT0_tGupI/AAAAAAAABVw/wZe9U7b7_zo/s512/SSL10182.JPG

[Topher]

I never really got into Sonnets.

[hamradio]

I dig them, but not enough to want to own one.


A 95 v4, however...:wub:

[JTapper]

I've always been partial to the n/a 9000's.....
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_lG3LouDg0a8/SiMAME9OxTI/AAAAAAAAApM/LeHc8A5KKdY/s512/DSCN1635.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_lG3LouDg0a8/SiMAFRJ-toI/AAAAAAAAApI/dz-cDB2cJmQ/s512/DSCN1636.JPG

[JK9K]

No pictures, a video of a 2000 Saab Viggen doing a standing mile at 177 mph. The car is running a Nira aftermarket engine management system, and a Holset HX40 "Super" turbocharger. I think the suspension and brakes are near stock, bodywork/wheels are all stock.

He posted a list of cars he's outrun there, and its pretty hilarious. They do these at some runway out in the country somewhere in Finland or Latvia or Estonia or something. I wish there were places around here for such shenanigans!


Last week end was the date for the first annual top speed contest and track measured 1700m this year. Drove there 287 there last year on longer track and comparable result 283 for the same distance, so a 6km/h improvement.
Was out to start theh season with a 290km/h results, but fell just shy. No problem will make a few adjustments and try again 27.6.

in-car/ track side video

www.stcf.net/viggen/lpr09.wmv

Bonus video, wind shield wiper test

www.stcf.net/viggen/lpr09_1.wmv

Short analysis
Last year run vs. the new

http://www.stcf.net/viggen/lpr001.gif

Track was damp and the start set me back some and took until end of 3rd to reach the old run speedwise. 4th pulls better and made ground, but with the added bhp apparently the engine mounts begin to spook and cannot shift fast (with less power its ok.) so the old run catches up and difference therefore in the finnish line only what I made on fifth.
From this graph it can be seen how much better the car accelerates now and where in registry

http://www.stcf.net/viggen/lpr002.gif

have not added torque to mid, so go begins to improve when revs climb past 5500 and difference increases to 7k.

Have now lifted the rpm limiter to 7500 since with a 7k limit is hard to put down a really good result since you're almost 2/3 of the run in 5th and the level of tq will rule more or less what you will achieve and I dont want to lift the tq past 650Nm or so.

But this is how its "done". My run compared to my friends 9-3 with Hx40super also.
He drove 299km/h for 1700m and 183mph for standing mile

http://www.stcf.net/viggen/lpr004.gif

He revs to 8k and as seen the difference is huge when you can pull to 260 in 4th. Of course his shift was also fast, compared to my "lest secure that the gear goes in".
Acceleration comparison between his and mine

http://www.stcf.net/viggen/lpr003.gif

That car makes around 625bhp/650Nm

[toasted]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3589/3601485499_c3acc8c06f_o.jpg

[JK9K]

Chad, get rid of those silly wipers on the lights ;)

[toasted]

I broke one off..... I'll break the other one off before the show.

[palmer]

The wipers are holding the headlights in.



(:))

[toasted]

It looks like that on the drivers side. That light is sitting funny.

[toasted]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3475884199_8c38ab3688.jpg

http://eurocars.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/saab_classic_oldtimer.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bennorz/3603328864/sizes/o/in/pool-64062319@N00/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/3603169442_051ac2e49e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3601274780_62edc46dce_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/173/457673489_b9bc98e845_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2250/1828230130_a4641c8562_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/2780788788_bfacd8d496_b.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/niagarekoja/497973697/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2295263495_24bdc0853d_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1247/953159031_2f3d4807a2_o.jpg

[Digital K]

that roundish looking thing looks like a 356 with massively disfiguring elephantiasis/cancer :/

[mimalmo]

Yes to the blue one with the missing hood.

[toasted]

I didn't design it.... lol

[TTaM]

God Saabs are ugly

[toasted]

lol

[hamradio]

This one is my favorite of the ones you posted.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/3603169442_051ac2e49e_o.jpg

[Sven7]

yeesssss

[toasted]

This one is my favorite of the ones you posted.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/3603169442_051ac2e49e_o.jpg

I contacted that guy on flickr. He is from Germany and those wheels are Ronal Turbo's.

yummy

[toasted]

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http://farm1.static.flickr.com/37/82953036_708e8fd9e3_o.jpg

[Lendo]

http://www.car-accidents.com/2005-Car-pics/11-26-05.jpg

[JK9K]

God Saabs are ugly

And your TT looks like a tampon with wheels :beer:

[toasted]

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2008/09/23-82.jpg

http://a.espncdn.com/i/mag/blog/2009/0414lemons2.jpg

http://www.trollhattansaab.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/gm-heritage-1976-99-turbo-1.jpg

[SLK]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/111/296948410_3921200fae_o.jpg

thats the best looking saab in this thread...

I am a sucker for open wheel GP cars.

[JK9K]

That black one with the yellow writing has mirror delete! AWESOME!

[Topher]

That black one with the yellow writing has mirror delete! AWESOME!

That would have came in handy. Perhaps some dumb ass wouldn't have hit the wall if he'd seen the person creeping in the back rear corner.

:sadwalk:

[TTaM]

This thread needs moar Subaru

http://www.motorpoint.com.au/images/Saab-9-2-Aero-1.jpg

[SLK]

^ matt that just made me laugh hysterically.

[toasted]

Took Saab to make it look right. :)

[TTaM]

Took Saab to make it look right. :)

I agree. I like the 9-2X

[Topher]

This thread needs moar Subaru

http://www.motorpoint.com.au/images/Saab-9-2-Aero-1.jpg

So hot.

[GAA]

That was actually my problem with the 9-2x -- they wasted a great looking external design on an otherwise badge engineered car.

They made the opposite mistake on the 9-7x, using an exterior design which was not distinctive enough from its TrailBlazer roots, but with mechanical upgrades that never got the respect they deserved because of the look-alike factor.

You have to upgrade the whole car if you're going to avoid the dreaded "badge-engineering" label.

[JK9K]

That would have came in handy. Perhaps some dumb ass wouldn't have hit the wall if he'd seen the person creeping in the back rear corner.

:sadwalk:


I have no idea why we removed it other than maybe the thought that we couldn't have ANY glass on the exterior of the car?

:sadwalk: ← indeed.


^ matt that just made me laugh hysterically.

Simple pleasures?


I agree. I like the 9-2X

Yeah, they looked pretty good. Certainly no mistaking it for something other than what it really is, but I like those two. Its a shame it wasn't Saab-ized more than it was, but its a prefectly capable car nonetheless. If I was looking for a WRX I'd try to find a 92x Aero first.

[Topher]

I thought we read it in the rules, turns out we just had to put packing tape over it. Oh well, it was still fun. And I can't guarantee I wouldn't have ran into/been hit by that guy if I had mirrors.

[JTapper]

And your TT looks like a tampon with wheels :beer:

I'll tie a string on it next time I see it....

[JK9K]

I thought we read it in the rules, turns out we just had to put packing tape over it. Oh well, it was still fun. And I can't guarantee I wouldn't have ran into/been hit by that guy if I had mirrors.

And we wouldn't have had our awesome left turn biased race alignment, so we might have done worse!

;)

[liketheword]

http://www.saabhistory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/per.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2589954476_d1996eb91d.jpg?v=0

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

http://www.turbonines.com/artman2/uploads/1/saab_quantumIV.jpg

http://www.turbonines.com/artman2/uploads/1/1952_saab_92.jpg

http://www.turbonines.com/artman2/uploads/1/1956_saab_sonett.jpg

http://www.turbonines.com/artman2/uploads/1/1960_saab_93F.jpg
http://www.turbonines.com/artman2/uploads/1/1960_saab_93_RAC.jpg

http://www.turbonines.com/artman2/uploads/1/1967_saab_sonett_II.jpg

[derp]

still made from fucking jets!

[hamradio]

Jets with forklift engines?

[EWAustin]

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0ayO3H_mhNM/SiCT0_tGupI/AAAAAAAABVw/wZe9U7b7_zo/s512/SSL10182.JPG


Wow, I love those wheels...

[Tiina]

Wow, I love those wheels...

Those are the OEM Sonett wheels, they are called the
"Soccer Balls" I kinda like 'em too, very different.

Different = Good!

[Tiina]

And your TT looks like a tampon with wheels :beer:

or a squashed beetle?? cuz, isn't that what a TT really is??:P

[toasted]

http://www.boxwrenchgarage.com/LM07a/Images/album/slides/100_2873.JPG

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/2419892027_22c608aaa6.jpg?v=0

http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/classic-car-images/saab-95-van.jpg

http://www.autofiends.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/enduro_on_track_sized.jpg

http://www.saabhistory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/brs_rally.jpg

This one goes out to JK.
http://sandblastrally.com/2008/media/Ken-Neher-Stage6/images/aIMG_5251%20copy.jpg

[toasted]

http://imcdb.org/images/053/323.jpg

[JK9K]

http://fc06.deviantart.com/fs19/i/2007/260/f/a/Saab_Sonett_II_V4_by_qmorley.jpg

Since discussing the Sonett in the spotted thread I'll have to say this is probably the only Sonett I've ever really liked. It has some custom widened "soccerball" wheels and it's a Sonett 2, which have much better proportions than the Sonett 3.

[Tiina]

Since discussing the Sonett in the spotted thread I'll have to say this is probably the only Sonett I've ever really liked. It has some custom widened "soccerball" wheels and it's a Sonett 2, which have much better proportions than the Sonett 3.

It has very nice lines, but it is a 2 STROKE! ewh.

I'm sentimentally, VERY partial to the Sonett III... :wub:

YAY :happydance: Sonett pics!!!

[JK9K]

They're not all 2 strokers. In 1967 the Sonett II got the Ford V4. The one in that photo is a V4.

[Toftii88]

9000 aeros are fucking attractive
https://www.saabclub.net/graphics/owners/full/62_33_markus_9000aero02_0.jpg

http://culturegarage.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/img_5784.jpg

[JK9K]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/3282675007_3ed15f0741_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3457/3283527636_d15a9a28a7_b.jpg

[Tiina]

They're not all 2 strokers. In 1967 the Sonett II got the Ford V4. The one in that photo is a V4.

I always forget about the V4, being a fan of the III, that is a pretty car tho...


Wow, I love those wheels...
http://maine.craigslist.org/pts/1221784046.html

[momo]

http://www.turbonines.com/artman2/uploads/1/saab_quantumIV.jpg

More info on this? Never seen or heard of any saab open-wheel racer....

[Dex4]

http://www.saabhistory.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/per.jpg


Just noticed the Passenger front tire isn't there.:O_o:

[toasted]

More info on this? Never seen or heard of any saab open-wheel racer....

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=saab+open-wheel+racer

[palmer]

http://www.autofiends.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/enduro_on_track_sized.jpg


Oh baby, yeah.

[Topher]

I thought polished lips were played out? :)

[JK9K]

I thought polished lips were played out? :)

That car came with them in 1981...

[palmer]

Ya, back in the day = just fine.


Just goes to show you how played they actually are. :)

[Topher]

Because I was being totally serious...

[BimmerTim]

Why are the engines backwards?

[toasted]

Why are the engines backwards?

For reliability purposes.

[palmer]

Because they are RWD.


Duh.

[BimmerTim]

Because they are RWD.


Duh.

So they put the flywheel and transmission on the front of the engine?

Makes sense to me.

[palmer]

The transmission is under the engine, and forms the oil pan as well. It's a bit odd.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a165/palmer80/Trannswap003.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a165/palmer80/M0torpulltrannyswap002.jpg

[BimmerTim]

Hmm. That makes perfect sense. Why didn't any other car companies think of that?

Don't get me wrong, I like Saab. They just take unconventional to an unhealthy level sometimes.

[toasted]

Hmm. That makes perfect sense. Why didn't any other car companies think of that?

Because aliens designed Saab.

[Champ]

Hmm. That makes perfect sense. Why didn't any other car companies think of that?

Don't get me wrong, I like Saab. They just take unconventional to an unhealthy level sometimes.
Somebody sounds jealous.

[BimmerTim]

Somebody sounds jealous.

Yes, I am terribly jealous. Of a car a could afford.

[Champ]

who is a?

[BimmerTim]

a = I

Don't be a darsh.

[Topher]

a = o
r = u
s =c
s = h
h = e


???

[BimmerTim]

a = o
r = u
s =c
s = h
h = e


???

No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Darsh, like Stan Darsh

[hamradio]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3672751561_5685a27e6c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3673535130_e62aa0efed_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3672726021_d86afbdb13_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/3673535558_d1f207069d_b.jpg


Also,

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3673561282_2ac6647474_b.jpg

It looks like it is smiling. :) Or showing fangs.

[palmer]

Agh, that CE was great.


So mint. Loved it.

[Champ]

fangs.

[derp]

Agh, that CE was great.


So mint. Loved it.

owner was cool too. hung out with him at jons cabin

[DougEFresh]

It looks like it is smiling. :) Or showing fangs.
You could make Champ's c900 look like it is smiling or showing fangs after you buy it.