I fly Swedish.

[amish_geek]

So I was on university ave in St. Paul on friday because I was bored and someone suggested it to me. I saw a parking lot full of Euros so I stopped by to say hi. Apparently they were a bunch of nutjobs from this funny little site and told me I should join up. Something about too much German blood causing inbreeding in the gene pool, so it's time to add a little Swedish to the mix. :)

I'm Aaron, aka amish_geek on all the forums I belong to. I have 2 cars, both Saabs.

A 1997 Nordic Stage 3+ Saab 900
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/225/445487013_a5eb1f46f6.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/188/477437552_21ba75b5e0.jpg

And a 1989 Saab 900 SPG which I'm currently restoring for SOC (Saab Owners Convention) coming up in August.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/91/250230654_89ece33b8e.jpg


I hope to make it to some local events. I'm up in Duluth, and the only car people I know are from MNSC, and they just don't have any love for us Euros.

[Digital K]

what is some information on what the 900 is putting down? that intercooler is serious looking!

[amish_geek]

Bone Stock: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/106/295768182_1238daaccc_o.jpg
185whp / 198wtq on 89octane pump gas.

With the Stage 3 kit, I should be at 270hp / 290tq. Going to Dyno it here June 16th at the North Iowa Saab Dyno Day.

Stock I was boosting 12psi peak, 9psi sustained. Now I'm boosting 20/21psi peak, 18psi sustained.

I'm at the border of the efficiency range for my tiny T25 turbo. This winter it's getting a GT3076 twin scroll.

[Digital K]

sheesh, sounds like alot of fun. how does it handle? who needs a viggen at that point O_o

[amish_geek]

I'm still on the stock suspension :( But it handles nicely. It can roll a bit in the twisties.

Soon, a 22mm or 25mm rear ARB, 6-pt subframe brace, and steering rack & clamp will make the steering better. And the Eibach Pro Kit + Bilstein HD's will put the power to the road a bit better.

I'm still in the air about the pro kit though, since I rally race, and rallycross this car, I'm not sure if I want a drop at all.

[Die Frau]

Hey man... I saw you down there we were talking Trollspeed...

Sweet cars, and it sounds like biiiig plans. I really like the restoration you are doing, but does not look like there is much left to do! Looks great.

[slobuny]

I <3 Saab 900's

[John2.0T]

Nice to see you join the club!

It was great meeting you on Friday - let me know when the dyno day is and where, I might head up to check it out.

Good luck with your future mods!

[amish_geek]

Dyno Day info: http://www.saablink.net/forum/showthread.php?t=17059

As for the restoration of the SPG, that image is from the previous owner, when the car was in its prime.

Here it is in its current state:
Whale Tail & Window Louvres FTW!
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/189/520053917_fcbd98aeda.jpg

SPG panels getting painted black
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/190/520021560_52736cf32e.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/248/520054803_f42b775a6c.jpg

I also got a set of Viggen Replica wheels. Here is a photochop of what the finished car should look like:
http://amishgeek.com/external/viggenwheelspg.jpg

[autobahn]

nice talking to you friday! nice to see some moose influence

[shaneco13]

that thing looks super sweet! I look forward to seeing it done. Oh, and welcome!

[amish_geek]

I thought I'd update y'all...

Finished her up earlier this summer:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1289/687803789_8c0334c5cc.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1336/688541732_de46453a70.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1150/688509530_54f3d5e368.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1237/687639589_1c08b64683.jpg



And then got some new wheels for it (and my NG900)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1319/809409441_6ea1150da8.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1121/846287318_dc282cfd07.jpg

With Palmers car:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1375/907843004_bba960222b.jpg








And here is the only decent pic I have of my NG900 with the new 'turbine' wheels on:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1052/1051279471_194655883c.jpg

[Digital K]

wheels look great man!

[autobahn]

sweet.!!!! spg hotnesxsss

[flippinvw]

Love the cars, man! Welcome!

I see you got the ultra-rare four-wheel-steer 900, nice :P



http://amishgeek.com/external/viggenwheelspg.jpg

[John2.0T]

It's great to have some excellent examples of Swede power on here ;)

Nice work!

[audivwdave]

Born from jetzt....dumb joke

[palmer]

Don't even get me started on that whole bunch of jet BS.


Nice car Aaron.


Let's race. I'll let you pick what car you want to drive.

:)

[JK9K]

Yes, you two can race to see which one of you is further behind my car :thumbup: