Let's see your 900! [Archive] - Page 3

euromobile900

25-11-08, 12:20 PM

Nix,
Nice teal SPG. I have always liked that color, ever since I test-drove a teal Honda Accord and locked the keys in it with the engine running in the dealer's lot ;oops: (I'm not kidding!) I subsequently bought a silver 900. Life goes on, and it's a flat front, so I forgive it for being boring old silver.

One question:
I have a roofrack just like that on my 900, but it's Yakima and minus the fairing. Ever since I got my rack, I haven't been able to drive with the sunroof open above about 45 mph because of wind noise. I have one of those tinted plastic things that goes over the front of the sunroof, but this doesn't seem to help or hurt the noise.

How do you find the wind noise on your car with the sunroof open? Does the fairing seem to help quiet things down a bit? If it does, I might make one from some sheet plastic or aluminum. You're the only person I've seen who's put a fairing like that on a 900, so I would really appreciate your input.

yfs87

25-11-08, 12:37 PM

Here is my spg. It was a flood victim about 5 years ago, and was since torn down and rebuilt. It is completely rust free and runs like a champ now.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1517669&l=d4c78&id=657911500
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1517671&l=3a6cb&id=657911500
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1517673&l=5a5c7&id=657911500
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1517675&l=8e84a&id=657911500

And here is was a few months back before i got around to putting the interior in...
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1517630&l=9ffe2&id=657911500
And the only pic i have of the vert at the moment...
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1517634&l=bdfa6&id=657911500

nixSPG

25-11-08, 02:57 PM

One question:
I have a roofrack just like that on my 900, but it's Yakima and minus the fairing. Ever since I got my rack, I haven't been able to drive with the sunroof open above about 45 mph because of wind noise. I have one of those tinted plastic things that goes over the front of the sunroof, but this doesn't seem to help or hurt the noise.

How do you find the wind noise on your car with the sunroof open? Does the fairing seem to help quiet things down a bit? If it does, I might make one from some sheet plastic or aluminum. You're the only person I've seen who's put a fairing like that on a 900, so I would really appreciate your input.

I think it only helps wind noise a little, mostly cuts the high-pitch screaming sound, but I put it back on when gas prices were like $4/gallon to try and help with mileage. :roll:

nixSPG

25-11-08, 03:00 PM

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Never seen the leather done in 2 tone like that, I like it! Did you do that yourself or send it to an upholstery shop? How much $?

Saab named Jag

25-11-08, 03:17 PM

900 aero (http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/member.php?u=26401), were those taken at the carlisle fairgrounds?

valchog

25-11-08, 06:11 PM

My 900 '79

And the whole story:
http://saab-club.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1061

Orca

25-11-08, 06:50 PM

Valchog - That is an excellent job on the '79. I really enjoyed the pictures in the post of SAAB Club Bulgaria, despite not being able to read Bulgarian. Thanks for the link ... and welcome to the forum here ;)

euromobile900

25-11-08, 06:53 PM

Valchog, that is possibly the prettiest B-engine I have ever seen. Very nice indeed! And I really like your creative solution to replace the old and crappy gear-driven water pump with a belt-driven one! Without the water pump, the B engine is the highest-revving engine you can put in a 900, I believe. Very cool.

The car also looks super nice without any trim on the sides. Shows off those 99-esque lines.

grif900

25-11-08, 07:26 PM

valchog

25-11-08, 07:31 PM

Thank you.
This is B-engine, but the project is frozen because I bought a 900 turbo from the last page of the post. It was LPG, but now it has APC, IC, new engine, and soon wil test it on a brand new Dyno. We wait it to come from USA in december.
I'll post photos. :lol::lol:

grif900

25-11-08, 07:44 PM

Are you waiting for the car or the dynamometer?

valchog

25-11-08, 07:46 PM

We wait for the dynamometer.

euromobile900

25-11-08, 08:18 PM

yeah sorry, I always get the letters mixed up. I corrected my post--it said B in one place and H in another ;oops:
Anyway, I meant B. Sorry. But yeah, I think the B motors are pretty cool (mainly because of BIRDIEMANGO's carburetor 99s).

I get them mixed up because the designations for the H engines B201 and B202 obviously have B in them. EVERY DAMN TIME. GRRR.

85spgATL

25-11-08, 08:24 PM

Valchog-very cool car (now):cool: . Euro- is that not a b-motor? For those who would care to read about it, and dont read bulgarian try this.

http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsaab-club.com%2Fforum%2Fviewtopic.php%3Ft%3D1061&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=bg&tl=en

Lost in translation?

"Pulled it to the service (dealing with avtoalarmi) opravih and bezinovata pump and car on fire as a man."

Beautiful 99!

grif900

25-11-08, 09:57 PM

Lost in translation?

"Pulled it to the service (dealing with avtoalarmi) opravih and bezinovata pump and car on fire as a man."

Beautiful 99! Thats all 900, all day long.

900 aero

25-11-08, 11:39 PM

900 aero (http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/member.php?u=26401), were those taken at the carlisle fairgrounds?
yep .........

TooMany2cvs

26-11-08, 02:25 AM

valchog

26-11-08, 03:17 PM

http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1384537#post1384537

Matthew

27-11-08, 11:38 AM

Please excuse me but, I have to ask, what method of putting pictures up on this site are you guy’s using? I have put pictures up using the "manage Attachments" button and getting pictures from a file. They come up as thumbnail size but yours are full size. What am I doing wrong?:confused:
Have a read of this:
http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54050

Saab named Jag

27-11-08, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by Saab named Jag
900 aero (http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/member.php?u=26401), were those taken at the carlisle fairgrounds?

yep .........

I live in Mechanicsburg which is like five miles away!

900 aero

28-11-08, 04:16 PM

I live in Mechanicsburg which is like five miles away!

Nice,,, you must see tons of nice cars all the time.

tucksayre

28-11-08, 08:03 PM

Where in mechanicsburg? My brother lives there... I'm at State College.

Saab named Jag

29-11-08, 12:19 PM

Where in mechanicsburg? My brother lives there... I'm at State College.

West coover street in the borough. Although most of my time now is spent at school in Ohio. Wheres he?

Nice,,, you must see tons of nice cars all the time.

You can always tell when there is a show ;)

ziedoniz

17-12-08, 05:20 PM

1989 aero

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/1367/2008042013395372797ft1.th.jpg (http://img340.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2008042013395372797ft1.jpg)

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/2958/img3088fd8.th.jpg (http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img3088fd8.jpg)

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/8959/img3091ib0.th.jpg (http://img512.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img3091ib0.jpg)

Paul Campagna

17-12-08, 09:23 PM

More Photos here..... (http://www.paulcampagna.com/saabs/saabs.html)
http://www.paulcampagna.com/saabs/saabs-Images/26.jpg
http://www.paulcampagna.com/saabs/saabs-Images/41.jpghttp://www.paulcampagna.com/saabs/saabs-Images/44.jpghttp://www.paulcampagna.com/saabs/saabs-Images/48.jpg

SwimDude0614

17-12-08, 11:57 PM

More Photos here..... (http://www.paulcampagna.com/saabs/saabs.html)

:o:o:o
nice

CapCom

18-12-08, 04:02 PM

More Photos here..... (http://www.paulcampagna.com/saabs/saabs.html)

Any chance you could let us know how you fitted the 9000 aero seats in your c900?

tucksayre

18-12-08, 04:52 PM

West coover street in the borough. Although most of my time now is spent at school in Ohio. Wheres he?

You can always tell when there is a show ;)

He's down off 114, east side of 15.

Paul Campagna

18-12-08, 08:29 PM

Any chance you could let us know how you fitted the 9000 aero seats in your c900?

Sure, One side fit in the stock hole then i drilled holes where they needed to be on the right side through half of the mounting rail, then snaked a bolt under the rail through the side I think and when i placed the bolt trough the top then just held the nut underneath until it was tight enough to hold the seat. - It has been a few years, so i'm not sure how i did the rear, but i might've just mounted them with a bolt through the bottom of the car?.... The back seats were a different story....

CapCom

18-12-08, 09:39 PM

Sure, One side fit in the stock hole then i drilled holes where they needed to be on the right side through half of the mounting rail, then snaked a bolt under the rail through the side I think and when i placed the bolt trough the top then just held the nut underneath until it was tight enough to hold the seat. - It has been a few years, so i'm not sure how i did the rear, but i might've just mounted them with a bolt through the bottom of the car?.... The back seats were a different story....

Sorry I should have been more specific, I wanted to know how you fitted the rear seats in since they don't look squashed like regular 9000 rear seats do.

Most people who have them in the rear have to do mods to the actual seats rather than just a direct fit with some mounting mods. Any info you can share would be really good thx

Paul Campagna

19-12-08, 06:55 PM

it took me about 7 hours to get them in there. - They are tight, TIGHT! , but i actually didn't have to modify the seats at all. I'm not sure how i can explain the fitting better, but I basically put both sides in at once, then where they folded together in the "A" frame shape, i just used all my body weight to push down in the middle and they squeezed in there. Just had to run a board across the back to connect them when they were pushed together . When I attached the board across the back it basically holds them in there....

- The back won't fold down at all, so if you wanted to take advantage of the hatchback, that not an option. The sides dig into the panels so much, that they don't move and The bottom are so tight they are no't even attached to anything. People can sit back there comfortable with little problems. -Well if you call no leg room and having to squeeze around the front seats comfortable....

Since it's so hard to get back there, (remember the seats don't lean forward) , i don't have people sit back there very often. - (Maybe ten times in three years??)

It gives me an excuss not to be the designated driver. ;0)

I've seen people modify the sets and even recover the 900 seats to look like the aero seats, so i was very skeptical on doing it, but somehow they fit nice and could pass for stock if you didn't know any better

O BTW you have to put the rear seats in first, so don't even think about trying it with the front seats in....

http://www.paulcampagna.com/saabs/saabs-Images/27.jpg

McVities

19-12-08, 09:12 PM

new on here, thought I'd post a few pics of my c900

http://www.saabphotos.com/gallery/albums/album793/43600026_G.sized.jpg

http://www.saabphotos.com/gallery/albums/album793/43600028_G.sized.jpg

http://www.saabphotos.com/gallery/albums/album793/43600029_G.sized.jpg

http://www.saabphotos.com/gallery/albums/album793/43600030_G.sized.jpg

new wheels, just need to sort the ride height out now.........

http://www.saabphotos.com/gallery/albums/album793/43600003_G.sized.jpg

CapCom

19-12-08, 09:26 PM

it took me about 7 hours to get them in there. - They are tight, TIGHT! , but i actually didn't have to modify the seats at all. I'm not sure how i can explain the fitting better, but I basically put both sides in at once, then where they folded together in the "A" frame shape, i just used all my body weight to push down in the middle and they squeezed in there. Just had to run a board across the back to connect them when they were pushed together . When I attached the board across the back it basically holds them in there....

- The back won't fold down at all, so if you wanted to take advantage of the hatchback, that not an option. The sides dig into the panels so much, that they don't move and The bottom are so tight they are no't even attached to anything. People can sit back there comfortable with little problems. -Well if you call no leg room and having to squeeze around the front seats comfortable....

Since it's so hard to get back there, (remember the seats don't lean forward) , i don't have people sit back there very often. - (Maybe ten times in three years??)

It gives me an excuss not to be the designated driver. ;0)

I've seen people modify the sets and even recover the 900 seats to look like the aero seats, so i was very skeptical on doing it, but somehow they fit nice and could pass for stock if you didn't know any better

O BTW you have to put the rear seats in first, so don't even think about trying it with the front seats in....

Thanks for the write up, btw those seats look unreal!

If you wanted to post some more pics of the interior we wouldn't hold it against you :D

jameschong

19-12-08, 09:28 PM

new on here, thought I'd post a few pics of my c900

http://www.saabphotos.com/gallery/albums/album793/43600030_G.sized.jpg

I did the same with the centre horn button on the Nardi steering too - stuck a Saab-Scania logo on it with double sided tape. Feels better than the original side-side buttons

McVities

19-12-08, 09:36 PM

I did the same with the centre horn button on the Nardi steering too - stuck a Saab-Scania logo on it with double sided tape. Feels better than the original side-side buttons

Can't take the credit for that one, was like it when I got it - however does look good :D

spg1

19-12-08, 10:17 PM

Paul Campagna

19-12-08, 10:17 PM

Thanks for the write up, btw those seats look unreal!

If you wanted to post some more pics of the interior we wouldn't hold it against you :D

Thanks for the compliments again... It is raining here now with snow coming in, but as soon as i can post some more photos, i will. I'll even look to see if i have more around. - Just put a new dash in, so i'm do to take more interior photos....

http://www.paulcampagna.com/dash2.jpg
These are from 06' before i put on the 9-3 aero shift knob, when i installed the short shifter. I also have since dyed middle arm rest instead of the fabric cover and, since last weekend, A NEW DASH with new door, new faceplate and different mats.
http://www.paulcampagna.com/seat1.jpghttp://www.paulcampagna.com/seat4.jpghttp://www.paulcampagna.com/seat6.jpg

Found these while i was looking for the seat photos.... Had the bra and the sunvisor on for a year in 2003
http://www.paulcampagna.com/side3.jpghttp://www.paulcampagna.com/seat2.jpg

HotRodLarry

20-12-08, 10:16 PM

Same car as last year.. just some new paint.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/the_big_schwagg/Picture187.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/the_big_schwagg/Picture186.jpg

KurBads

21-12-08, 03:41 AM

I did the same with the centre horn button on the Nardi steering too - stuck a Saab-Scania logo on it with double sided tape. Feels better than the original side-side buttons

James, llok closer, it`s original SAAb horn button, see little horn sign on there ... My Nardi came with similar button.

jameschong

22-12-08, 04:52 AM

James, llok closer, it`s original SAAb horn button, see little horn sign on there ... My Nardi came with similar button.

Oh, yes! I can see the horn sign at the 6 o'clock position. Hmm, off to ebay to search for the button......

Burj900S

02-01-09, 11:13 AM

Hi Everyone.Here comes the photo from Dubai.....
The tall building in the background is Burj Dubai, the tallest building to be..

900 aero

02-01-09, 12:07 PM

Hi Everyone.Here comes the photo from Dubai.....
The tall building in the background is Burj Dubai, the tallest building to be.. sweet... didn"t know that saab's sold in Dubi. I have a friend In Kuwait with 5 saabs. Samir Seif. do you know him?

Burj900S

02-01-09, 12:18 PM

sweet... didn"t know that saab's sold in Dubi. I have a friend In Kuwait with 5 saabs. Samir Seif. do you know him?

I know a guy called Samir in Kuwait. We work for the same company but I dont know if he's also a classic Saab owner.

Actually this car was imported from Japan in 2002. There are not too many classic Saab here in Dubai. I could only recall seen them less than 3 times over the past 4 years.

Just bought the car before Christmas. Left it in the workshop to replace the gasket and now it's my everyday's car to the office. Yesterday I stopped at gas station for a car wash and people stopped by and looked at my car as they have never seen before. One guy even asked if I wanted to sell it:nono;

nbndtrain

03-01-09, 05:15 PM

I know a guy called Samir in Kuwait. We work for the same company but I dont know if he's also a classic Saab owner.

Actually this car was imported from Japan in 2002. There are not too many classic Saab here in Dubai. I could only recall seen them less than 3 times over the past 4 years.

Just bought the car before Christmas. Left it in the workshop to replace the gasket and now it's my everyday's car to the office. Yesterday I stopped at gas station for a car wash and people stopped by and looked at my car as they have never seen before. One guy even asked if I wanted to sell it:nono;

Nice Saab Burj. There is an interesting article in 0-60 magazine on cars in Dubai. Talks about how new, one of a kind, cars are everything there when it comes to value. Also about how the license plate numbers work there. Must also be nice to not have to pay any taxes!

MrTurbo

03-01-09, 06:23 PM

My car on Kinnekullering this summer;

http://www.saab4fun.com/blacken.jpg

Burj900S

04-01-09, 04:13 AM

Nice Saab Burj. There is an interesting article in 0-60 magazine on cars in Dubai. Talks about how new, one of a kind, cars are everything there when it comes to value. Also about how the license plate numbers work there. Must also be nice to not have to pay any taxes!

Yep they probaly have too much oil money to spend. The money they spent to buy a licence plate is just complete insane. Last year one guy threw in 6.4m USD for the M-1 plate, thanks god the money go to the charity.

The guy who sold me the car is also a big plate number fan. He has 6 cars and every one of them has the same number (only the starting letters are different).:cheesy:

SpecialTool

04-01-09, 04:19 AM

motomartin

05-01-09, 10:28 PM

heres my 900 turbo cabrio - residing in Northern sydney area.
only got 110000k's on it ~ 60 k miles.
not even the smallest speck of rust anywhere.
New top, newly imported super -aero's, new tyres. got an aero kit to go on but needs spraying first. I just cut 1 coil off the front springs to drop it to a correct stance.

http://motomartin.smugmug.com/photos/441289698_3MzqR-XL.jpg

http://motomartin.smugmug.com/photos/441289657_4NNFF-XL.jpg

http://motomartin.smugmug.com/photos/102165425_wXwWF-L.jpg

http://motomartin.smugmug.com/photos/102165431_dUpht-L.jpg

SwimDude0614

05-01-09, 11:31 PM

sooo cleeeaaannn!!!! that's beautiful! have you done all the maintainince yourself or taken it to a shop?

motomartin

06-01-09, 12:14 AM

I do everything myself for the last 20 years - up until last month.
I now have a 18 mth old boy who is very time demanding - so i got the local garage to fit a new brake M/c after the seals went soft.

mmustillo

10-01-09, 06:18 PM

Hey guys,

Tell me if this does not look good! Im just in love with my 900.!
Sorry for it being dirty but I spent a whole day yesterday on the track!

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/mmustillo/DSC02729.jpg

Mati

Orca

10-01-09, 07:29 PM

Certainly does look good, pal - the shut lines are really clean on yours. Do you have any plans for cosmetics on the exterior? Maybe an Aero bodykit?

mmustillo

10-01-09, 07:36 PM

Certainly does look good, pal - the shut lines are really clean on yours. Do you have any plans for cosmetics on the exterior? Maybe an Aero bodykit?

I have not realy done any exterior work or body work.. Just keeping things clean, and making sure it all hold securely togeather.
I would absolutely love a Aero bodykit, but how in the world would i get one and what is the price?

Orca

10-01-09, 08:27 PM

Well, if it's a pain to come by, some people paint the panels on the sides in black under the side stripe :nono;

You could do with a good claying on the wheels and a little hint ... Duragloss and Finish Kare are both absolutely awesome detailing products for white - Duragloss 601/105 (pre-bond agent and "Total Performance Polish") after a little Finish Kare 215 (one-step cleaner) and/or Finish Kare 303 (a swirl filling glaze). You'll be left with practically a mirror finish.

Here's some glitz when I tried out Duragloss 652 (a pre-cleanser but not as good as Finish Kare 215 IMO), 601 and 105:

http://www.pjgh.co.uk/gallery_albums/duragloss/DSCF9032.sized.jpg
http://www.pjgh.co.uk/gallery_albums/duragloss/DSCF9032.jpg

jameschong

11-01-09, 01:56 AM

Well, if it's a pain to come by, some people paint the panels on the sides in black under the side stripe :nono;

You could do with a good claying on the wheels and a little hint ... Duragloss and Finish Kare are both absolutely awesome detailing products for white - Duragloss 601/105 (pre-bond agent and "Total Performance Polish") after a little Finish Kare 215 (one-step cleaner) and/or Finish Kare 303 (a swirl filling glaze). You'll be left with practically a mirror finish.

Here's some glitz when I tried out Duragloss 652 (a pre-cleanser but not as good as Finish Kare 215 IMO), 601 and 105:

Thanks for the suggestions. Mine's black, with faint water marks on the bonnet. Which products will make it better? Based on your post, I would imagine using a Finish Kare 215, followed by a 303?

Orca

11-01-09, 05:50 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. Mine's black, with faint water marks on the bonnet. Which products will make it better? Based on your post, I would imagine using a Finish Kare 215, followed by a 303?

Black is a whole other matter - for water marks you need a light polish or an abrasive cleanser, so Finish Kare 215 would be a good choice. There are many others out there, but this Finish Kare one-step cleaner is very good indeed ... and I've tried a few.

From there, black is all about depth rather than simply bright gloss. A glaze is essential in my book and I have always enjoyed Meguiars #7 from their Professional range. Finish Kare's 303 glaze is excellent and very oily smelling, like Meg's #7 - it delivers depth and a better mirror finish IMO. Poorboys World Black Hole is another favourite, but while that delivers better swirl filling I do not think the finish is as deep as the Meguiars of Finish Kare glazes.

After a glaze, you need a darkening wax - there are loads out there and pretty much anything that says it is "suited to red or black". Pinnacle Souveran and Chemical Guys Pete's 53 Black Pearl are two that come to mid as delivering a darker, deeper effect while retaining a high gloss. Meguiars #26 is stated on the bottle of #7 as the wax to follow up with, but that delivers depth but no gloss and needs following up with a glossy wax - if I use #26, I follow up with #16 or Collinite 476S. Talking of Collinite, their 915 is probably the best choice for black after a glaze - it deepens, darkens, retains gloss and lasts forever. It has a very light cleaner in the mix, so after a month you can pop another coat on and the cleaners will even up the surface of the last coat of wax.

Washing is important - you need to pick a pH neutral shampoo and stick to the suggested dilution ratios so as not to simply wash off all your hard work and products. I like Duragloss 901 as my preferred shampoo - it cleans, has some anti-corrosion elements in there and most importantly wicks water away, practically drying itself ... which means less chance of water spots. I often use a quick detail spray to help dry off the last few drops and really like Lucas Slick Mist; again after trying many many products on the market, I have settled on this QD as my preferred. I am just trying out Finish Kare's 425 and Duragloss 951 on a number of products, but as yet it's still Lucas Slick Mist for me ;)

Re-cap? Whites suffer from oxidisation quickly, so need a good paint cleanser, or light polish more regularly. An all-in-one polish, like Autoglym Super Resin Polish or dedicated one step cleaner, like Finish Kare 215 is to be recommended quite regulars - these will deal with water spotting, too. Whites also benefit most from a synthetic finish, using sealants rather than waxes to deliver a cool, bright, glossy and mirror finish shine without the warmth and slight dulling that comes from a wax. I know I suggested using Finish Kare 303 on a white car, which is technically a glaze and often more suited to dark coloured cars, but this product delivers "the Finish Kare look" which is very glassy and I think this step on white really adds something to the final glassy mirror look. Black cars are all about depth and warm gloss, which comes from a glaze and wax.

woywitka

11-01-09, 06:11 AM

Orca

11-01-09, 10:19 AM

Thanks, pal - not quite as bright without sunshine ;)

SaabMon

11-01-09, 07:07 PM

Black is a whole other matter - for water marks you need a light polish or an abrasive cleanser, so Finish Kare 215 would be a good choice. There are many others out there, but this Finish Kare one-step cleaner is very good indeed ... and I've tried a few.

From there, black is all about depth rather than simply bright gloss. A glaze is essential in my book and I have always enjoyed Meguiars #7 from their Professional range. Finish Kare's 303 glaze is excellent and very oily smelling, like Meg's #7 - it delivers depth and a better mirror finish IMO. Poorboys World Black Hole is another favourite, but while that delivers better swirl filling I do not think the finish is as deep as the Meguiars of Finish Kare glazes.

After a glaze, you need a darkening wax - there are loads out there and pretty much anything that says it is "suited to red or black". Pinnacle Souveran and Chemical Guys Pete's 53 Black Pearl are two that come to mid as delivering a darker, deeper effect while retaining a high gloss. Meguiars #26 is stated on the bottle of #7 as the wax to follow up with, but that delivers depth but no gloss and needs following up with a glossy wax - if I use #26, I follow up with #16 or Collinite 476S. Talking of Collinite, their 915 is probably the best choice for black after a glaze - it deepens, darkens, retains gloss and lasts forever. It has a very light cleaner in the mix, so after a month you can pop another coat on and the cleaners will even up the surface of the last coat of wax.

Washing is important - you need to pick a pH neutral shampoo and stick to the suggested dilution ratios so as not to simply wash off all your hard work and products. I like Duragloss 901 as my preferred shampoo - it cleans, has some anti-corrosion elements in there and most importantly wicks water away, practically drying itself ... which means less chance of water spots. I often use a quick detail spray to help dry off the last few drops and really like Lucas Slick Mist; again after trying many many products on the market, I have settled on this QD as my preferred. I am just trying out Finish Kare's 425 and Duragloss 951 on a number of products, but as yet it's still Lucas Slick Mist for me ;)

Re-cap? Whites suffer from oxidisation quickly, so need a good paint cleanser, or light polish more regularly. An all-in-one polish, like Autoglym Super Resin Polish or dedicated one step cleaner, like Finish Kare 215 is to be recommended quite regulars - these will deal with water spotting, too. Whites also benefit most from a synthetic finish, using sealants rather than waxes to deliver a cool, bright, glossy and mirror finish shine without the warmth and slight dulling that comes from a wax. I know I suggested using Finish Kare 303 on a white car, which is technically a glaze and often more suited to dark coloured cars, but this product delivers "the Finish Kare look" which is very glassy and I think this step on white really adds something to the final glassy mirror look. Black cars are all about depth and warm gloss, which comes from a glaze and wax.What about turtle wax "color magic"(black)?That is the only thing that I have found locally,that seems to be specifically for black.Also I use baby shampoo to wash the car with.Is that OK?Any suggestions are most appreciated.Basically all I have to choose from are Discount auto parts and Autozone.

SaabHat93

11-01-09, 11:45 PM

Just spent 2 1/2 hours claying and waxing this bad boy.. :cool:

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn58/xyphon112/1988%20c900%2016v%20Turbo/IMG_0803.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn58/xyphon112/1988%20c900%2016v%20Turbo/IMG_0814.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn58/xyphon112/1988%20c900%2016v%20Turbo/IMG_0824.jpg

Really happy with how it turned out, though I wish I could've finished before it got dark. More pictures to come. :)

mmustillo

12-01-09, 09:09 AM

This is just a picture at night.
I got some Green Parking lights, They do look nice.
But the blue LED strip arround the inside of the grille does not look that good and I will remove it.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/mmustillo/DSC02741.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/mmustillo/DSC02740.jpg

Thats all!

mattsaab

13-01-09, 10:04 PM

Here are some pictures of the '92 900S i picked up this week - a wash and wax are in it's near future :D

http://people.virginia.edu/~mrb3w/saab/saab1.jpg

http://people.virginia.edu/~mrb3w/saab/saab2.jpg

I'd like to get lower springs for the front and a whale tail spoiler and louver spoiler for the rear window...

tsksaab

18-01-09, 07:40 PM

A thread like this should never die... so here are some updated photos of my car after working on it a bit this afternoon.

There was a lot of crud building up on the edges of the rear badges so I took all of them off to give my car a proper polishing. I have a brand new Griffin badge ready to go and originally planned to rebadge everything, but I'm starting to like how clean my car looks.

http://tskphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p105916631-5.jpg

http://tskphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p265220927-5.jpg

Right now, the paint is showing faint signs of where the old badges were. However, I expect these to become less visible in a week or so.

http://tskphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p69897764-5.jpg

http://tskphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p503926924-5.jpg

Since I'm really enjoying the clean look of my car, I might just go for something like this and not reattach any of the original Saab lettered badging.

http://tskphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p456650134-5.jpg

TrollMedic

18-01-09, 10:46 PM

Looks really,really sweet!
Some say black is really the best c900 color.
The build quality of the c900 cars is really quite amazing.
Doors shut like a bank valt door,perfect and solid.
That's the way old Porsches and Mercedes cars used to be.
The small Saab/Scania emblem in the middle makes your Blackie look really special,understated elegance.
I'm torn myself.
Should I go with no rear emblems or just a new small Saab/Scania emblem,maybe installed to the left rear on hatch,maybe the center,not sure yet.
Only thing is................ I believe the black area between the lamps is supposed to be flat black,not shinny.
I've got a c900S 1993 na, us model, much like your car.
Freshly redid the engine and replaced the bad auto trans. last fall.
Tan leather and sun roof.
My rear hatch is bashed in but still operates and closes perfectly.
I thought I'd get another straight shinny black hatch but has not proved such an easy thing to get done.
My car has been put up in the barn till warm weather returns.
I can't even get to the barn these days because of the built up snow.
We've had 10 inches of fresh snow just today.
I can't wait to get her out and break in the new engine.
If you have never driven yours on snow covered roads you have never experienced that car's true and intended character.
You might think of taking her up into the snow and really see what that car really likes to do.
I've been looking at Craig's list for c900 Saabs over your California way and have seen some really clean ones going for seemly small money.
Thanks for the great pictures.
Happy Saabin!
TrollMedic

gregd4g

18-01-09, 11:48 PM

A lot of elbow grease and she's not a bad ride..:suprised;

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/gregd4g/december2020.jpghttp://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/gregd4g/december2023.jpghttp://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/gregd4g/saabdecember007.jpghttp://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/gregd4g/saabdecember005.jpghttp://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/gregd4g/saabdecember009.jpg

saabismi

19-01-09, 09:46 AM

KurBads

19-01-09, 10:37 AM

Only thing thats missing is an spg kit and leather int.
Sweeet.

not necessarily :nono; I`ve had plane jane black c900 just like this one with tan velour interior and I loved it. Very nice combo and lack of the kit here isn`t very noticable as the shine of this car takes all your attention. and, I love also the clean look, especially trunk lid without the spoiler, just like mine, so sleek.

casper_ankersen

19-01-09, 02:52 PM

Guess its my turn to show my classic 900

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/8785/p1010019ul3.jpg (http://imageshack.us/)

As it was 4 years ago. a classic 900 T16 160Hp lucas injection

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4249/p5300146vi5.jpg (http://imageshack.us/)

Today classic 900 T16 Aero wannabe. 280Hp Trionic 5.5

LiveSAAB900t

21-01-09, 04:27 PM

First time posting anything....hope I'm doing this right. Hope you guys like my car. I would love to hear any comments or criticisms. Thank you.

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq319/LiveSAAB900t/DSC_2894.jpg

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq319/LiveSAAB900t/IMG_3537.jpg

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq319/LiveSAAB900t/IMG_3544.jpg

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq319/LiveSAAB900t/IMG_3715.jpg

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq319/LiveSAAB900t/IMG_3750.jpg

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq319/LiveSAAB900t/IMG_3520.jpg

Orca

21-01-09, 04:31 PM

You're doing it right, alright ;) What a well kept car :cool:
Do you really have straight Aeros on one side and curlies on the other? :cheesy:

tsksaab

21-01-09, 04:34 PM

Yeah, I have a comment for your c900

"Wow, you're ridiculously good-looking!"

http://graysmatter.codivation.com/content/binary/zoolander_face.jpg

Saabeh

21-01-09, 06:11 PM

I have two recent cars, and I have not posted on the forum in a long time so here goes:

1990 4 door N/A 5 speed 300k miles (original everything)

http://www.saabphotos.com/gallery/albums/album729/STA71021.sized.jpg

http://www.saabphotos.com/gallery/albums/album729/STA71026.sized.jpg

http://www.saabphotos.com/gallery/albums/album939/STA71127.sized.jpg

And my nice car:

1990 convertible with 90k miles and a million HP

http://www.saabphotos.com/gallery/albums/album744/Picture_011.sized.jpg

http://www.saabphotos.com/gallery/albums/album873/IMG_1446.sized.jpg

http://www.saabphotos.com/gallery/albums/album873/IMG_1443.sized.jpg

Right now it is in storage and the SPG kit is off and I am almost done painting it black. I have a brand new front bumper, and airflow/carlsson arches. The car will be for sale in the spring when it is finished.

Saab named Jag

21-01-09, 06:20 PM

1990 4 door N/A 5 speed 300k miles (original everything)

An N/A came with Aero's?

tsksaab

21-01-09, 06:21 PM

Saabeh

21-01-09, 06:26 PM

The N/A has slicers from a 9000, not aeros.

I took out the center console because I wanted more room.

IronJoe

21-01-09, 07:20 PM

Nice rides, moneybags.

Saabeh

21-01-09, 07:58 PM

Only the most hooked up ballers drive two 19 year old cars.

davidlytle

21-01-09, 08:13 PM

Looks nice. Is there a reason why you removed the center storage pieces in the N/A? I ask b/c I'm considering doing the same thing with mine too. The rattle is starting to get pretty bad...and I need to pull the carpets to investigate a leak.

I had the same problem too. I took out the center console to re-do my cruise and put it back and tightened up super tight and now not a single rattle...at all.

IronJoe

21-01-09, 08:45 PM

Only the most hooked up ballers drive two 19 year old cars.
I wouldn't know, I only roll two 22 year old cars.

LiveSAAB900t

21-01-09, 09:37 PM

You're doing it right, alright ;) What a well kept car :cool:
Do you really have straight Aeros on one side and curlies on the other? :cheesy:

The car originally came with the curlies as it appears in the first picture. When I went to the saab owner's convention in Devens, Massachusetts this last past summer i put the originals back on. Out of the two sets of wheels I have I prefer the Aeros, and usually have those on the car.

LiveSAAB900t

21-01-09, 09:50 PM

I really don't want to do anything too drastic to my car, but do you guys have any feelings on the swedish dynamics red series apc package ( i believe this includes the reprogrammed apc, red series injectors, and I was going to add the eprom). I was planning on purchasing it this summer. The targeted 230 horse power range is about as much as I would feel comfortable getting out of the motor. I do not want to go crazy with all kinds of modifications, but would like a little more power. This package seemed like a good route, but i am deff open for suggestions.

spg1

22-01-09, 12:30 AM

davidlytle

22-01-09, 12:41 AM

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq319/LiveSAAB900t/IMG_3520.jpg

Is that a scuff on the front fender?

Saabeh

22-01-09, 01:02 AM

I wouldn't know, I only roll two 22 year old cars.

First we had one car a piece, then we both bought daily drivers of the same year. Stop copying me or I will sue (even though you had your vert first and a DD before me).

LiveSAAB900t

22-01-09, 01:38 AM

Is that a scuff on the front fender?

If you are talking about the front right corner of the bumper cover then yes. Unfortunately the individual that owned this car before me did not care as much about its condition as I do. I believe he was not the best at parking and as a result the front and back bumpers are riddled with scuffs. I have done my best to buff these out and was some what successful but several are quite deep. I have been keeping an eye out for new bumper covers.

TooMany2cvs

22-01-09, 05:45 AM

Only the most hooked up ballers drive two 19 year old cars.

Umm, the 19yo car is my newest...

(The one I'm trying to get ready for this summer has a 19yo MOT certificate at the moment)

TrollMedic

22-01-09, 08:30 AM

What's the MOT thing.
Is it like a State safety and emission inspection done before the registration can be renewed?
We have that setup here in New Hampshire,USA.
TrollMedic

TooMany2cvs

22-01-09, 08:37 AM

What's the MOT thing.
Is it like a State safety and emission inspection done before the registration can be renewed?

Once a car hits three years old, it has to have a current MOT certificate to be legal to use on the road. The test takes about 45min, costs "no more than" £50, and a pass lasts 12 months (or, if the old certificate's got less than a month left, 12mo from the old expiry date, so up to 13mo).

The full list of what's tested, how it's tested, and what'll fail is at...
http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual/contents.htm

woywitka

22-01-09, 05:13 PM

davidlytle

22-01-09, 05:32 PM

If you are talking about the front right corner of the bumper cover then yes. Unfortunately the individual that owned this car before me did not care as much about its condition as I do. I believe he was not the best at parking and as a result the front and back bumpers are riddled with scuffs. I have done my best to buff these out and was some what successful but several are quite deep. I have been keeping an eye out for new bumper covers.

Sorry I did mean bumper cover. You can easily sand them down and remmove the scuffs, filler primer and re-paint. did my last year and they came out nice. Only prob is that the paint i used was not the best and they are starting to peal. But the right paint will do it up nice. Or you can order new covers from eeuroparts and I believe thesaabsite

Great car though, looks amazing!

Silent Saab

22-01-09, 10:13 PM

davidlytle

22-01-09, 11:24 PM

hello everyone i know this might not be the right place for this im sorry, i am trying to post pictures of my project, and i want to get the pictures bigger than i can when i do the attatchment option on here...

any help please

-silent-

You should upload them to something like flickr and then click the mountain square and paste the link there. If you do use a service like flickr you can choose what size

Matthew

23-01-09, 05:51 AM

Silent Saab, I'd really like to hear more about the mechanical lifter conversion on your 900's engine.

hello everyone i know this might not be the right place for this im sorry, i am trying to post pictures of my project, and i want to get the pictures bigger than i can when i do the attatchment option on here...
Have a read of this:
http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54050

(It's a "sticky" thread on the main page of this forum!)

Shan

23-01-09, 10:01 AM

Certainly looks better than the pics in the Saab brochures :cool:

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq319/LiveSAAB900t/IMG_3537.jpg

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq319/LiveSAAB900t/IMG_3544.jpg

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq319/LiveSAAB900t/IMG_3715.jpg

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq319/LiveSAAB900t/IMG_3750.jpg

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq319/LiveSAAB900t/IMG_3520.jpg

davidlytle

23-01-09, 03:45 PM

This thread inspired me to learn how to use a digital camera. I'm only 23 and probably should know how to use one by now like the rest of my generation. An hour and half later, here are the results. Something about the camera didn't capture the subtleties of the 16 year old rose quartz paint, but some of the pictures came out fairly well...hope you like my baby!

http://www.saabphotos.com/gallery/albums/Rose-Quatz-Turbo-16/Saab_009.jpg

http://www.saabphotos.com/gallery/albums/Rose-Quatz-Turbo-16/Saab_011.jpg

PS - you might not be able to see it in these pictures, but here's the DC license plate slogan - "TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION" - write your local senator or house representative (unless you also live in DC and don't have one!)

PPS - I wish I could have gotten it on a lift to capture the beauty of the 3/8" thick coating of oil and sludge all over my bottom side! Ironically, there is really no rust at all underneath :D

(edit) post now improved with working pictures!!!

Probably one of the only ones left with red leather! I have been searching searching to find red leather.....And I have. But they are from what the mechanic says pretty shotty.

Very nice seats. Keep them nice!!!!!

Silent Saab

23-01-09, 09:46 PM

Hey everyone this is my project car i jus absolutely love c900 so let me know what you think..

http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/saabula/photo.sized.jpghttp://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/saabula/photo

http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/saabula/photo_2.sized.jpg

http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/saabula/Image002.sized.jpg

http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/saabula/Image018.sized.jpg

http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/saabula/DSCN0353.sized.jpg

http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/saabula/DSCN0354.sized.jpg

hope you like it still needs a couple of things, let me know if you like it..http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/saabula/photo

IronJoe

23-01-09, 11:51 PM

Hey everyone this is my project car i jus absolutely love c900 so let me know what you think..

hope you like it still needs a couple of things, let me know if you like it..http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/saabula/photo

Silent Saab, very cool & different. Nice work. You should start a thread in the Performance section describing your modifications - I am also interested in the mechanical lifters! I had stage III cams that liked the 7500-8000 range but the lifters couldn't keep up...

Silent Saab

24-01-09, 04:00 AM

ironjoe
> hey i messed up i really wanna do mechanical lifters, the guy that builds all my heads is trying to figure it out, right now i just have the stage one valve springs, well sorry ill let you know when he finishes should be soon

IronJoe

24-01-09, 12:48 PM

Cool, what's the rev limit with the stage 1 valve springs?

Silent Saab

24-01-09, 03:20 PM

I still have stock rev limit, but it should be able to hold to 7500 rpm so yeah but I'm only on 11 pounds of boost an shift about 5500

scooturd

24-01-09, 03:58 PM

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/baber_02/saab.jpg

mattsaab

24-01-09, 04:52 PM

Here are some better pictures. Still haven't washed and waxed the car yet, but I'm getting to it; still need to put some Hella's at the grill, and then when it's ready I'll get some nice final pictures! :D

http://www.people.virginia.edu/~mrb3w/saab/saabfront.jpg
http://www.people.virginia.edu/~mrb3w/saab/saabrear.jpg
http://www.people.virginia.edu/~mrb3w/saab/saabwind.jpg

Saab named Jag

24-01-09, 06:11 PM

Hey scoot did you find that 900 on craigslist?

scooturd

24-01-09, 06:15 PM

Yes I did. Do you know this mess?

Saab named Jag

24-01-09, 06:40 PM

I thought I recognised it, I looked at it when I was shopping for a "new" 900;)

scooturd

24-01-09, 07:10 PM

Well, you might be glad you passed it up. So, since you're close, do you recommend any mechanics? I think I need a new radiator. I'm on the east side.

davidlytle

24-01-09, 07:42 PM

Silent Saab

24-01-09, 09:46 PM

thanks for your input, i taped and painted the wheels myself... i really like them, the front bumper is off a 90 eclipse gsx, i need to get it really painted and finish and i think it will look fine, i really want an aero bumper but surely cant find any around here.. oh and interior i really dont like mine its the worst part, seats torn, super cracked dash, the little strip is coming unglued around the dash, sun roof leaks, and windsheild leaks too...

thanks
-silent-

Saab named Jag

25-01-09, 01:16 AM

So, since you're close, do you recommend any mechanics? I think I need a new radiator. I'm on the east side.

Well I'm actualy in the Harrisburg area so the place I go would be a drive for you. I go to Lititz Auto service in Lititz. Its not really close to me either but they KNOW c900's. You might try calling them and asking though, they are really helpful, 717-664-5595

Silent Saab

26-01-09, 11:00 AM

bump bump bump

mattsaab

26-01-09, 11:09 AM

Silent, I like the black wheels and the dark tint, very slick looking. I don't know about that front bumper though... the grey color isn't working for me. If it were black, or the same white as the body i think it'd be perfect. But right now the yellow fogs in that grey bumper seem to break the general scheme of the car.

looks nice though!

Silent Saab

26-01-09, 11:23 AM

thanks mattsaab, the front bumper is the same color as the rear bumper... i think that i am going to get the spg sides and the part for the rear bumper and it might look better, i really jus want a aeroflow front bumper...

Saab named Jag

26-01-09, 12:09 PM

i really jus want a aeroflow front bumper
Don't we all?:D

Silent Saab

26-01-09, 12:11 PM

haha yes........ Yes, we sure do...

davidlytle

26-01-09, 02:35 PM

haha yes........ Yes, we sure do...

I can get an air flow kit if someone wants it. It will need to be repainted.

SteveMcqueen

26-01-09, 06:06 PM

Glad to see the ranks have grown over the short time I've been lurking. Some amazing cars here.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/anathemasrevenge/0124091537.jpg

Beaters are fun.

gregd4g

03-02-09, 12:21 PM

Don't we all?:D

You can do what I did with my front end...it came out really well. Lititz Auto Service Rocks! I lived in PA (Lebanon) for a year....anyway read my little story.... http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145033
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/gregd4g/Jan1.jpghttp://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/gregd4g/Jan2.jpg

85spgATL

03-02-09, 02:27 PM

Glad to see the ranks have grown over the short time I've been lurking. Some amazing cars here.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/anathemasrevenge/0124091537.jpg

Beaters are fun.

Diggin your beater! How did you lower it?

gregd4g

03-02-09, 03:41 PM

Not lowered...just stock ride height. I was talking more along the lines of getting a nice low spoiler in the front which I did with a little bit of creativity.

Orca

03-02-09, 03:43 PM

Greg - I love that chin spoiler! Quite an improvement over the original IMO :cool:

mattsaab

03-02-09, 04:37 PM

I agree, your DIY garden-edger bumper lip looks great! I'm tempted to try it myself, but i suspect that a part of why it works visually is that you've got those fog lights down there... whereas I'm going to put some Hella500's above the bumper on mine, so I don't know if the lip would look as good.

nice job though!

spgeebee88

03-02-09, 05:59 PM

here are some pics since i got the turbo mounted
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p149/redwrath16/2fast4you.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p149/redwrath16/engine.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p149/redwrath16/engine2.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p149/redwrath16/holseted900.jpg

KurBads

04-02-09, 03:20 AM

could you get this photo a bit closer. What gain turbo relocation provided?

here are some pics since i got the turbo mounted

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p149/redwrath16/engine2.jpg

TooMany2cvs

04-02-09, 04:11 AM

could you get this photo a bit closer. What gain turbo relocation provided?

I'd assume a straighter path for the compressed air and the exhaust leaving the turbo, vs a more convoluted one for the exhaust gas to the turbo - but it probably allows a bigger turbo.

timT16

04-02-09, 04:31 AM

i can't stop buying them ebay maybe 5 900's is getting carried away??
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/felyx247/saab9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/felyx247/saab10.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/felyx247/saab11.jpg

KurBads

04-02-09, 04:34 AM

yet another new?

i can't stop buying them ebay maybe 5 900's is getting carried away??
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/felyx247/saab9.jpg

timT16

04-02-09, 04:41 AM

yet another new?

yes Kurt it's another but i don't have a driveway outside the house so have to store at a friends garage so i dont upset the neighbours.

but for joint birthday present for some friends 10 of us are driving for the SAAB MEET weekend at cadwell park racetrack and taking all 5 cars (where cunningly think i would maybe be able to sell a couple for a tidy profit etc , cheers TIM

spgeebee88

04-02-09, 07:09 AM

I'd assume a straighter path for the compressed air and the exhaust leaving the turbo, vs a more convoluted one for the exhaust gas to the turbo - but it probably allows a bigger turbo.

X2 it also allows to run a Holset HY35 witch wouldn't fit in the stock location:cheesy:

watson

04-02-09, 08:14 AM

With the help of a "Aussie" member here on SC, here is the latest in my driveway, a replacement for a 89 Aero which I foolishly sold six months ago.

I have just tarted it up, all credit for its condition must go to his previous "Aussie" owner.

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff244/watson_052/Barney/DSC_0051.jpg

philjohnhb

04-02-09, 11:16 AM

Looks very clean Wattie old boy. Glad you've come back!

philjohnhb

04-02-09, 11:17 AM

yes Kurt it's another but i don't have a driveway outside the house so have to store at a friends garage so i dont upset the neighbours.

but for joint birthday present for some friends 10 of us are driving for the SAAB MEET weekend at cadwell park racetrack and taking all 5 cars (where cunningly think i would maybe be able to sell a couple for a tidy profit etc , cheers TIM

I saw this advertised, looks good. I'm glad an enthusiast got it.

Jitters

13-02-09, 10:37 PM

mattsaab

17-02-09, 06:28 PM

got the driving lights mounted using the stock saab fog light brackets! :D
using the stock brackets wasn't my first choice, but it turned out to be the easiest and safest way.

http://people.virginia.edu/~mrb3w/saab/hellas.jpg

Also put in an Alpine cd9886 in the lower DIN slot and moved the empty slot up to the upper console, for easier access to phone, keys, change, etc...
In the big bin below the radio/cd player, a wire is run behind the compartments so that an ipod can be hooked up and played through the unit. :cheesy:

http://people.virginia.edu/~mrb3w/saab/cd1.jpg
http://people.virginia.edu/~mrb3w/saab/cd2.jpg

davidlytle

17-02-09, 06:52 PM

WOW thats a nice late C900! very well kept

Saab named Jag

17-02-09, 09:16 PM

Nice Hellas, did you have to mod the brackets at all to get between the bumper and grill?

supremedalek

17-02-09, 09:21 PM

got the driving lights mounted using the stock saab fog light brackets! :D
using the stock brackets wasn't my first choice, but it turned out to be the easiest and safest way.

Do tell me more about how you did it. Did you flip the brackets up to the top of the bumpers?

DanComden

18-02-09, 12:35 AM

Do tell me more about how you did it. Did you flip the brackets up to the top of the bumpers?
What he asked, plus: can you still fully open the hood (bonnet)?

mattsaab

18-02-09, 10:16 AM

I'll post some more pictures this evening, showing how the brackets were flipped up.

The hood still opens normally, clears the lights by maybe ~1/2 inch :cool:

IronJoe

18-02-09, 10:19 AM

The grey ghost at the Swedish Cruise-in last weekend - the yearly saab & volvo meet. Got 2nd Place best in show.

http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/album180/NWSOC09_008_Large.jpg

Orca

18-02-09, 10:58 AM

2nd place? You was robbed :cheesy:
I'm just catching up with your project thread ... the beast is looking absolutely superb now! :o

RM '92 SPG

18-02-09, 11:57 AM

The grey ghost at the Swedish Cruise-in last weekend - the yearly saab & volvo meet. Got 2nd Place best in show.

Good work! Have any more photos from the show? (your car and others?)

-Rob

Joachim

18-02-09, 02:33 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7b3trJWF-0 good old saab 900 turbo 3 :D looks a lot like the saab from Palmer1980-color is admiraal bleu?

woywitka

18-02-09, 03:57 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7b3trJWF-0 good old saab 900 turbo 3 :D looks a lot like the saab from Palmer1980-color is admiraal bleu?

Beautiful car! Love the blue with TRX wheel, just classic.

Not so classic are the seat covers:o

Joachim

18-02-09, 04:43 PM

Beautiful car! Love the blue with TRX wheel, just classic.

Not so classic are the seat covers:oseat covers are original saab rally seat covers-1983 http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/2085/76411855bw2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/76411855bw2.jpg/1/w800.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img408/76411855bw2.jpg/1/)

Joachim

18-02-09, 04:59 PM

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/2775/p1010370ub7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/p1010370ub7.jpg/1/w800.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img19/p1010370ub7.jpg/1/)

Orca

18-02-09, 05:23 PM

That is a fantastic car Joachim! :cool:

MrMoonyMan

18-02-09, 05:42 PM

That is a fantastic car Joachim! :cool:

It really really is, isn't it? Take it you watched the video too?

I was just about to introduce my 900 over here but I think I'll leave it a page or two now! :lol:

TooMany2cvs

18-02-09, 05:49 PM

It really really is, isn't it?

Definitely.

Now, about changing from slant-nose to flat-nose...?

Orca

18-02-09, 05:59 PM

I own an Aero shape 8V C900 and I love it to absolute bits ... literally! I have owned one flat nose C900 too and I would swap in an instant. I love the flat nose shape and I love the 8V turbo. Shame my flat nose was a 900i ;)

I hope to own a flat nose C900 CD at some point and that will be an 8V turbo.

Orca

18-02-09, 06:00 PM

Definitely.

Now, about changing from slant-nose to flat-nose...?

The body panels are the same shape. Easy done!
Drop the side stripes for style, pop some flat nose bumpers on and a front chin spoiler. Instant VERY coool :cheesy:

The slope front headlamps with the flat nose bumpers looks pretty cool ;)

TooMany2cvs

18-02-09, 06:04 PM

The slope front headlamps with the flat nose bumpers looks pretty cool ;)

JPG? elkparts

MrMoonyMan

18-02-09, 06:06 PM

Definitely.

Now, about changing from slant-nose to flat-nose...?

Not for me thanks... But I would love to own another. That said my current, slope nose, 900 is never getting sold so if I get a flat nose it'll be an extra car as it were.

My first 900 was an uber rare '79/80 GLE so I appreciate the flat front..Really miss that car but it's what started my love of 900's.

Also, 2cv just noted your location, anywhere near Kentish Town?

euromobile900

18-02-09, 07:34 PM

The body panels are the same shape. Easy done!
Drop the side stripes for style, pop some flat nose bumpers on and a front chin spoiler. Instant VERY coool :cheesy:
Don't most of the 900s have holes drilled in the body underneath the lower side trim? I know the upper side stripes are easy to take off, but what about the lower ones, where the SPG kit would otherwise mount? I really like the 99-esque look of the 900 sans striping.

Orca

19-02-09, 05:29 AM

They'd need filling and polishing over, but it's not a big deal.

idratherbeskiing

15-03-09, 08:29 PM

Well, I guess I should put mine up here... First good day since we bought it, and now that we have a new top switch we can put the top down!

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr171/CGwelder/saab004.jpg

Jitters

15-03-09, 09:23 PM

wokke

15-03-09, 10:12 PM

Supple, perfect leather from Elmo.

How much did the leather seats cost? And who is Elmo?

spg1

15-03-09, 11:10 PM

How much did the leather seats cost? And who is Elmo?

Elmo is the brand of leather seat that saab used. Do you need a set?

Saab named Jag

16-03-09, 08:27 AM

Where did you get those hubcaps? I like them:cool:

TooMany2cvs

16-03-09, 08:50 AM

Where did you get those hubcaps? I like them:cool:

They look like the normal 15-spoke alloys, chromed.

Matthew

16-03-09, 12:36 PM

source wiper blades for cheap
That's easy - cut down an old windscreen wiper blade.

Saab named Jag

16-03-09, 04:53 PM

They look like the normal 15-spoke alloys, chromed.

I was refering to the hubcap with the saab scania badge on it.

mattsaab

16-03-09, 04:53 PM

I was refering to the hubcap with the saab scania badge on it.

I've seen em on ebay. Also, I guess you could always make one by slapping a slicker or badge on a regular cap.

idratherbeskiing

16-03-09, 05:12 PM

I was refering to the hubcap with the saab scania badge on it.

They were on the car when I bought it. At first I didn't like the chrome, but its growing on me.

IronJoe

16-03-09, 05:13 PM

They were on the car when I bought it. At first I didn't like the chrome, but its growing on me.

Good to see another Seattle-based member! Hello, and nice car.

idratherbeskiing

16-03-09, 05:37 PM

Well thank you! We aren't going to be in Seattle much longer though. I'm in the Coast Guard and I just got orders to transfer to Mississippi. You wouldn't happen to have a good place to pick up some used parts on the cheap would you?

Orca

16-03-09, 07:56 PM

They were on the car when I bought it. At first I didn't like the chrome, but its growing on me.

They do look different and quite a lift for that wheel style. Can we see some more pictures of the detail?

idratherbeskiing

16-03-09, 08:53 PM

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr171/CGwelder/saabqs009.jpg

woywitka

16-03-09, 09:24 PM

idratherbeskiing

16-03-09, 10:47 PM

Nope... Just black. What would the "rare" brown leather mean?

nbndtrain

17-03-09, 10:42 AM

Some updates on my SPG. Refinished SPG kit and 9000 Aero rims. Also new vanity plate. Digging in this evening to install red tops and fuel chip.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2567/1361/31415680015_large.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2567/1361/31415680014_large.jpg

Orca

17-03-09, 11:04 AM

^ Pure and simple - very nice indeed :cool:
Have you removed the headlamp wipers? I have on my black car, but put them back on my white car - it seems to work on black.

SaabMon

17-03-09, 08:57 PM

^ Pure and simple - very nice indeed :cool:
Have you removed the headlamp wipers? I have on my black car, but put them back on my white car - it seems to work on black.The headlight wipers are pure Saab,put them back on!

SOAB

22-03-09, 07:56 PM

http://www.geting.se/image.php/45742-S3000012.JPG (http://www.geting.se/viewimage.php?image=45742-S3000012.JPG)

Holy crap! Did you chrome plate your intake manifold??

SOAB

22-03-09, 09:17 PM

here is my 1988 900 Aero (SPG).. owned since march 1998.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/saabtuners/saabtunersprojectcar1-2.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/saabtuners/DSC03067-1.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/saabtuners/dashkitversion2.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/saabtuners/AEROJET1.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/saabtuners/100_0990.jpg

I really like this! I can see how alot of people might not like this but you built it the way YOU wanted and it shows! Sick car! Is that the extreme demensions body kit?

mattsaab

09-04-09, 12:02 PM

the latest addition:

http://people.virginia.edu/%7Emrb3w/saab/louver1.jpg
http://people.virginia.edu/%7Emrb3w/saab/louver2.jpg

Next comes an SPG kit... :D I have one, just need to refinish it.

Jitters

09-04-09, 01:07 PM

I really like this! I can see how alot of people might not like this but you built it the way YOU wanted and it shows! Sick car! Is that the extreme demensions body kit?

One of my favorites....

Jitters

mmustillo

10-04-09, 10:26 PM

Ok ok...
So this is my 900 aero 1989... I am loving it more and more..

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/mmustillo/DSC_1533.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/mmustillo/DSC_1536.jpg

Enjoy!

al aero

12-04-09, 03:59 AM

http://img.skitch.com/20090412-t8w2ti5y73tt77ied3c53i9twc.jpg

?

al

mmustillo

12-04-09, 06:27 AM

http://img.skitch.com/20090412-t8w2ti5y73tt77ied3c53i9twc.jpg

?

al

Its just a Fire Extinguisher... As I say "Just in case!"

Jezzadee

12-04-09, 07:32 AM

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/mmustillo/DSC_1533.jpg

Nice looking car. But what's with the 'P' sign stuck on the front near the number plate?

You want to get yourself a set of super aeros to go on it then it'll look just right.

TooMany2cvs

12-04-09, 12:16 PM

But what's with the 'P' sign stuck on the front near the number plate?

Similar to the green P some people display for a year or so after passing their test over here, but compulsory for (two years?) in Oz.

SwimDude0614

12-04-09, 12:43 PM

You want to get yourself a set of super aeros to go on it then it'll look just right.

as plain as those rims are, i kinda like them. something different. the clean and shiny C900s ALWAYS have super aeros on them. its nice to see one now and then without 'em.

Jezzadee

12-04-09, 04:15 PM

Similar to the green P some people display for a year or so after passing their test over here, but compulsory for (two years?) in Oz.

Right, gotcha.

as plain as those rims are, i kinda like them. something different. the clean and shiny C900s ALWAYS have super aeros on them. its nice to see one now and then without 'em.

But superaeros are just so Right. :cool: The old 8V, now they looked good with the spokes.

Cool, multiquotes. How I've missed them. :cheesy:

Orca

12-04-09, 05:09 PM

... or "D" in Wales ;)

li Arc

28-04-09, 01:51 AM

Here's an update of mine, I've put on the front flatnose SPG panels and have got the rears on now too, but they need to be re-painted. I'd also love to put on side skirts, but that's a bit of a pipe dream at the moment.

Also, new Sportmax 006 17"x7's, which I've been eyeing for a long time, but didn't really like the chrome on it. Some guy had it locally for $800 including the tires (Nexen 205/40/17) which are a bit small, but heck, that's super cheap! I'll swap the tires out next year, perhaps, but the new look is starting to grow on me. There were centre caps included as well, but that was just too ricer. I may very well have the whole rim powdercoated to a metallic dark grey, not just sparkly, but the type that actually looks like metal...and yes, including the chrome part.

http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/album81/Front_RH_wheel.jpg

http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/album81/0_75_Front_RH_wheel.jpg

http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/album81/0_75_front_right_view.jpg

Some pics of the car with the rear SPG panels once I get the car washed!

Gonna try to get some MS lovin' in this summer, and I have a T3/T4 hybrid lined up for my baby! :cool:

And yes, I know...I'll get rid of the pinstripes!

li Arc

IronJoe

28-04-09, 02:34 AM

http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/album81/Front_RH_wheel.jpg

Love this shot - you should install the center caps and get some custom centers made up like I did (http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/album170/black_075_Large.sized.jpg).

Your car is really coming along!

Steinway

28-04-09, 08:14 AM

Small crappy cameraphone pics from the parkinglot at work (but you get the idea).
1985 SPG
http://home.windstream.net/jonrb/spg.jpg

mattsaab

28-04-09, 10:47 AM

steinway and li arc, those are two beautiful flat noses!

Li arc, I like the wheels - the chrome lip works really well with the chrome accents on the bumper and side-strips.

Steinway - what percentage tint are your windows? very clean car! I'm jealous.

Steinway

28-04-09, 12:31 PM

Thanks Mattsaab!
It's a 30% smoke tint that the original owner had done.
Orig paint and headliner, redone front seats.
I bought it 7 years ago from the orig owner.... she's my baby :cheesy:
Call me nuts, but I just put in an excellent working orig 1985 SAAB/Clarion radio- just to have it "right".
lol

steinway and li arc, those are two beautiful flat noses!

Li arc, I like the wheels - the chrome lip works really well with the chrome accents on the bumper and side-strips.

Steinway - what percentage tint are your windows? very clean car! I'm jealous.

motomartin

28-04-09, 11:30 PM

Some updates on my SPG. Refinished SPG kit and 9000 Aero rims. Also new vanity plate. Digging in this evening to install red tops and fuel chip.

what paint did u use for the kit - looks just right - sort of semi-gloss

grif900

29-04-09, 09:46 AM

On a ride to New Hampshire.

http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/grif900/NH409021.jpg
Great! everything has changed again. I cant seem to link to photobucket with the new S.C. software. Does anyone know what I am missing?

nbndtrain

29-04-09, 10:20 AM

what paint did u use for the kit - looks just right - sort of semi-gloss

SEM Charcoal Metallic, with a dark flexible primer. I used a light flex primer on the rear bumper and it took a lot of coats of pait to cover it. The SEM paint is great though. Very easy to use. Note that only the bumpers and corners are painted. I have not yet done the door and side panels, as they didn't really need it, and my understanding is that it has to be done on the car, or rivets drilled out. I am not very excited about either prospect.

nbndtrain

29-04-09, 10:22 AM

The headlight wipers are pure Saab,put them back on!

I don't think the SPG's came with headlight wipers.

philbert

29-04-09, 10:26 AM

Similar to the green P some people display for a year or so after passing their test over here, but compulsory for (two years?) in Oz.

Aren't the "P" drivers banned from driving a turbo car in Oz?

Ezra

29-04-09, 10:57 AM

Here are my 2 - the red's a 900i, the yellow a 900S LPT - there's a 9000 there somewhere, as well as a Triumph Dolly...

IMGP2916.jpg (http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12136&stc=1&d=1241016906)
IMGP2917. (http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12137&stc=1&d=1241016906)jpg (http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12137&stc=1&d=1241016906)
IMGP2921.jpg (http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12139&stc=1&d=1241016906)
IMGP2923.jpg (http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12138&stc=1&d=1241016906)

grif900

29-04-09, 01:20 PM

tsksaab

29-04-09, 01:43 PM

If IMG tags aren't working, try it again after clearing your cookies. If still doesn't work, try HTML tags, ie, <img src="url" />

If that doesn't work, just open your photo file in a separate browser window and then just drag it into the message box.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/grif900/NH409022.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/grif900/NH409022.jpg

grif900

29-04-09, 02:24 PM

Thanks, I'll try that tonight.

grif900

29-04-09, 03:46 PM

On a ride to New Hampshire, Part two.
http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/grif900/th_NH409007.jpg
gaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!)(*&^%%#&#$&(^)++)_(&^^%$!!!!!!!!!!

tsksaab

29-04-09, 03:58 PM

On a ride to New Hampshire, Part two.
http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/grif900/th_NH409007.jpg
gaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!)(*&^%%#&#$&(^)++)_(&^^%$!!!!!!!!!!

Click and drag the actual image you want to show... not the thumbnail. :) BTW, nice shot!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/grif900/NH409007.jpg?t=1241035070 (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29;)

grif900

29-04-09, 04:18 PM

Another attempt.....yay! Turns out that I have outsmarted myself again and was trying to do it the hard way all along. Thanks much for the help.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/grif900/NH409011.jpg?t=1241036218

IronJoe

29-04-09, 04:43 PM

Looks great grif, almost exactly like mine. I removed the sunroof wind deflector but other than that they're identical twins.

brownie

29-04-09, 05:39 PM

Hi Grif, I hope you're doing well and that your cars are running strong. I haven't had any issues over the winter other than a loose hall sensor connector and a loose radiator petcock (resulting from a disintegrating rubber seal). I may be on cape this summer for a week, or for the whole season. Let me know if you ever find a nice trunk lid for my sedan. Chris

grif900

29-04-09, 06:39 PM

I don't think the SPG's came with headlight wipers. I don't think they did either.
Joe- yup, amazing family resemblence they do look like twinsys.
Brownie- Good to hear from you. Some run better than others, time to focus on the 92 (shake, rattle and roll) for a while before we're down to one car. pm me if you want to talk about a lid. Also S.C. has a very good parts wanted /for sale section now.

fhmreader

02-05-09, 04:45 PM

My T16S after a quick wash this afternoon :)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/fhmreader/02052009192.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/fhmreader/02052009193.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/fhmreader/02052009191.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/fhmreader/02052009196.jpg

Saabeh

02-05-09, 05:52 PM

Very clean man, any plans on modifications?

Orca

02-05-09, 06:05 PM

Oh, wow! That is lovely! Clean and pure :cool:

ooopseyesharted

03-05-09, 12:20 PM

Well I have been here a little lessthan a month and havent posted pics of my car on this thread yet.
Well I got it all cleaned up today and was planning a little drive. I decided to snap some pics prior to leaving for my drive. Here you go.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/oopseyesharted/saab%20900/cleanmay09010.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/oopseyesharted/saab%20900/cleanmay09011.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/oopseyesharted/saab%20900/cleanmay09006.jpg

jokki

06-05-09, 05:03 AM

My T16S after a quick wash this afternoon :)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/fhmreader/02052009192.jpg

Two-door sedan AND a sunroof. You are indeed blessed . . . I have my heart set on a 2-door like yours, with or without the hole in the roof. It's the perfect base for a performance project. I've already got the lowered springs, 9000 front brakes and 2.3 head ready to go, but that's all so far.

IronJoe

06-05-09, 09:54 AM

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/fhmreader/02052009192.jpg

Your car is absolutely gorgeous!!! It's been my dream to own a notchback for a long long time. Is that a saab factory color? I love it!

fhmreader

06-05-09, 01:22 PM

Thanks for the positive comments guys :D:D

I've got plans to change the suspension to a koni/kilen setup, a set of upgraded brake discs and maybe some mild tuning of the engine, nothing too over the top.

Oh and maybe strip the car to a bare shell, sandblast it, and totally repaint inside and out, so its like brand new.

Like I said nothing too over the top!!:lol:

jokki

06-05-09, 05:11 PM

Thanks for the positive comments guys :D:D

Oh and maybe strip the car to a bare shell, sandblast it, and totally repaint inside and out, so its like brand new.

Looks pretty much like brand new from where I'm sitting!

ludichris001

08-05-09, 07:10 AM

my 900i with new FMIC (450x300x76) :D:

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk63/ludichris001/07052009072.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk63/ludichris001/07052009070.jpg

and yes, it is mounted striaght now. i took these picks before i painted the mounting brackets and re aligned it :cheesy:

Mrb00st

08-05-09, 05:38 PM

here's my Edwardian Grey '88 SPG, which I acquired in March.

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/5616/dsc055794222729.jpg

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3537/dsc055788526437.jpg

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2964/dsc056748572065.jpg

http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/3572/dsc065908692261.jpg

gmiller5m

12-05-09, 02:22 PM

91 NA DD. No rust or hail damage for a texas car. Interesting thing is I have found quite a few german coins under the carpet.

http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=33&pictureid=151

http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=33&pictureid=152

regnisfon20

15-05-09, 12:30 PM

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/9297/42451036187703245010803.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/my.php?image=42451036187703245010803.jpg)

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7042/42451036188603245010803.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/my.php?image=42451036188603245010803.jpg)

li Arc

24-05-09, 01:39 AM

Here's some updated shots, showing the front and rear SPG bumper extensions...they will be re-painted as soon as I can find the SEM bumper paint around town, probably do it in semi-gloss black or something. The rear extension is simply dirty in the first pic, but the other side rear panel is peeling.

http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/album81/Daytime_side_shot_SPG.jpg

http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/album81/Evening_0_75_shot_SPG.jpg

The pics make the paint look better than it actually is, even though I had most of the car re-painted already, the last job of which included the hood, the roof, the 4 doors, the rear left quarter panel, and the trunk lid. Pretty much the only exterior showing bits not painted are the front two fenders. But after a detailing job, it should look absolutely fantastic. I'd like to get some tinting done as well, but I'm in no rush. I'm also starting to look at other wheels (also mesh but silver/machined) and new tires now.

li Arc

VikingSpirit

24-05-09, 12:40 PM

I'm also starting to look at other wheels...

*slaps wrist* No! :nono;

She's beautiful just they way she is

SOAB

24-05-09, 04:31 PM

I'm also starting to look at other wheels (also mesh but silver/machined) and new tires now.

li Arc

You wanna hook me up? :P

ludichris001

12-06-09, 08:38 AM

my 900i after a good wash and new 9k rims:

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk63/ludichris001/2.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk63/ludichris001/1.jpg

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk63/ludichris001/3.jpg

IronJoe

12-06-09, 10:07 AM

Shan

12-06-09, 10:36 AM

http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/album81/Evening_0_75_shot_SPG.jpg

Absolutely gorgeous! Your c900 is one of the best looking 4-door saloons in SC.

nnamssorxela

12-06-09, 10:36 AM

li arc your car is looking great!

You need the conv rear spoiler on the trunk lid though!! Makes a world of difference.

+1 li Arc, nice ride!

Pm'd you...

Chris_R

12-06-09, 11:04 AM

Is this a good place to request pics/description of a c900 convertible trunk?

I'm looking for details on the construction, etc. Is it a sealed unit? I mean I know there's no pass-through to the cabin but is it sealed enough to do free-air subs?

I've been searching and have had a hard time finding too many nice audio setups in the vert trunks.

thestig99

12-06-09, 11:58 AM

Here's some updated shots, showing the front and rear SPG bumper extensions...they will be re-painted as soon as I can find the SEM bumper paint around town, probably do it in semi-gloss black or something. The rear extension is simply dirty in the first pic, but the other side rear panel is peeling.

[pics]

The pics make the paint look better than it actually is, even though I had most of the car re-painted already, the last job of which included the hood, the roof, the 4 doors, the rear left quarter panel, and the trunk lid. Pretty much the only exterior showing bits not painted are the front two fenders. But after a detailing job, it should look absolutely fantastic. I'd like to get some tinting done as well, but I'm in no rush. I'm also starting to look at other wheels (also mesh but silver/machined) and new tires now.

li Arc

:o

Just :o

mattsaab

12-06-09, 12:03 PM

@ludichris - looking nice! You've got the 4-door version of my 900 S. the citrin beige looks great when it's shined up.

li arc - car looks sweet... what tires are you considering? I just bought some new tires and went with 195/60/15 as opposed to the 205/60/15 that are on there now. Got the "General Altimax HP", pretty cheap and had the best reviews on tirerack.

Whatever size you've got on there now looks perfect though, is the car lowered at all???

li Arc

12-06-09, 12:32 PM

You wanna hook me up? :P

Hey not a problem at all, if I do decide to sell the rims and tires! But I've been getting some great compliments from other car buffs not familiar with Saabs, and it looks like I'm getting used to how the black and chrome wheels go with the black and chrome trim on my car! If you're interested in just finding a set online though, these are Sportmax/XXR 006 rims...there are better mesh rims out there than these, in my opinion, but not as easy to find and definitely not as good value!

li arc your car is looking great!

You need the conv rear spoiler on the trunk lid though!! Makes a world of difference.

Thanks IJ! I really do like the conv rear spoiler, but I'm not sure if it'll fit on the 4-door? I've got a 4-door trunk lid spoiler in storage, but it just seems...a little tacky, to me. It's not the small one that's just a strip neither, it's the larger 'u' shaped one. If I find one (though I have yet to see a convertible at the yard) I'll definitely snag it!

li arc - car looks sweet... what tires are you considering? I just bought some new tires and went with 195/60/15 as opposed to the 205/60/15 that are on there now. Got the "General Altimax HP", pretty cheap and had the best reviews on tirerack.

Whatever size you've got on there now looks perfect though, is the car lowered at all???

Hey, the tires I'm considering are either the Falken Azenis RT-615, or the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW (the firey looking one!), although I've heard good things about the General Exclaim UHP, great performance for a good price. These are 205/40/17's, which are actually too small compared to stock, I should be using 205/45/17's or 225/40/17's, though I'm not certain if I'd get rub or not with the latter. And yes, I've got Koni adjustable shocks in there and Afco springs all around, the setup for the rear provided by Brad, and the setup for the front provided by Squaab!

Thanks for all the kind comments guys, she's definitely one of my greatest loves right now! Unfortunately, yesterday as I was heading out to work, while coming out of an underground parking garage from my condo at <5km/hr I got hit from the right on the bumper by an oncoming VW going at about 30km/hr. Needless to say, the right headlight went (dammit, almost perfect glass too!), plus the signal lamp as well, and the bumper is now useless. There may be damage to the rad support as well, but seeing as I can't open up the hood at the moment, I can't be sure. The hood is skewed slightly counter-clockwise, and the right fender has buckled left a bit; because the bumper is hanging off the left side about 3" or more, it looks like the bumper support frame has been bent on both sides. The hood has moved backwards a bit too, and scraped paint off my driver side door and off the windshield wiper support frame. The good news is from what I can tell so far, there was only structural damage (engine and everything in the bay is fine), and it looks like the major repair work that needs to be done is straightening the frame and repainting. Replacing the headlight, signal lamp, the bumper, and rad support I can easily get from the yard, and the SPG bumper extensions look like they're flexible enough to be re-shaped if need be. :roll:

The guy who hit me dragged his whole side along my bumper, so both his driver side doors were dented and need paint, his left fender is totally wrinkled, his driver side door now bent from opening against the fender, and his control arm or struts must've given out...must be tough given that was his girlfriend's car!

Guess where I'm headed this weekend? :p

li Arc

ludichris001

13-06-09, 07:05 AM

@ludichris - looking nice! You've got the 4-door version of my 900 S. the citrin beige looks great when it's shined up.

thankyou :D

li Arc

14-06-09, 04:14 PM

my 900i after a good wash and new 9k rims:

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk63/ludichris001/1.jpg

I'm still a big fan of the 15-spoke, it's a nice stock wheel, and I've heard it's also called the "Turbo 85 sunburst", so mine's the first year it came out! I've been using minilites for my winters, but I'm thinking of going back to the sunbursts for winter instead, since they are, in my opinion, cleaner and a nice stock wheel. The minilites are more aggressive, but they work better on pre-facelift 3-door hatches than on my 4-door.

That being said, a guy who seemed to have been using the minilites on his Prelude or Accord or something here in town is selling a full set of minilites in good condition with Michelin X-Ice tires for $150! :cheesy: Unfortunately the tires are 205-60-R15's, but perhaps running them for the winter will fix my odometer running my 205/40/R17's :p I tried the Green Diamond winter tires but Calgary's weather just seems to get the better of them...so $150 for some new winter (60% tread) tires seems like a good deal anyhow.

li Arc

MustI

14-06-09, 05:50 PM

Hi !

Some images of my summerdrive, which may be for sale (see classifieds).
All pictures are from summer 2008.

Finnish cabriolet meeting 5-jul-08
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e6/Mustiko/HPIM9407.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e6/Mustiko/HPIM9409.jpg

at a channel in eastern Finland 25-jul-08
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e6/Mustiko/HPIM9542.jpg

24-jul-08 @ 23:32
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e6/Mustiko/HPIM9536.jpg

AlbertaDrew

14-06-09, 09:13 PM

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh233/drewdyck/IMG_1267.jpg

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh233/drewdyck/IMG_1267.jpg

My workhorse, a 1990 NA used as my DD, weekend camper, mountain bike hauler, off roader and you get the picture. A recent trip through Southern Alberta in search of another ghost town!

Drew

mattsaab

14-06-09, 09:23 PM

IronJoe

15-06-09, 02:13 PM

At a show yesterday.

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/seattlegti/DSCN1871-1.jpg

http://www.saabcentral.com/phpgallery/albums/album49/New_Image.jpg

SwimDude0614

15-06-09, 07:33 PM

nice! i don't suppose you got any pics of the corrado next to you?

SOAB

15-06-09, 10:59 PM

Holy god camaro! I ssaw my first real new one on the road this weekend, unfortunately it was flying the other direction so I only caught a glimpse of it. I cant wait to see a real one up close!! and damn, the spg really does transform the car, never saw it on the silver like mine.. I like it!

Turbo00

16-06-09, 02:36 PM

Some really awesome 900s in this thread, makes me pretty jealous, but also inspires me to spend a little time with my poor neglected 85. Here it is after a wash a few years back, 1985 900i with a fair amount of modification:

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k46/Smixam/fardriver.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k46/Smixam/spglowdriver.jpg

And here's one from my wedding back in the fall of 2007! It was the only decision I really got to make :)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2239/1515928339_ab665d8bf0_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2126/1515928797_cbc8d02b07_b.jpg

PS - if anyone has center caps for an 85-87 SPG wheel, I'll pay top dollar!!

Chris

borderwave2

16-06-09, 07:36 PM

Just finished adding an SPG kit. It's been a month since i started sanding, painting, acquiring hardware, etc... But it's done now! Some very frustrating moments over the past couple weeks doing this! :evil:

also new are the louvers, hellas, and barrecrafter rack.

edit: hmmm - looks like my hosting acct no longer works, reuploaded.

photoshopped up a cool before/after pic:
http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/people.virginia.edu/%7Emrb3w/saab/saab_b_a.jpghttp://people.virginia.edu/%7Emrb3w/saab/saab_b_a.jpg

with my other form of transport parked in the rear - my moto
http://people.virginia.edu/%7Emrb3w/saab/spgkit2.jpg

http://people.virginia.edu/%7Emrb3w/saab/spgkit4.jpg

Matt, where did you get your aero kit from? I need to throw one on my 900s.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_yJ0CjlTujUA/SjgsLmB7szI/AAAAAAAAAIg/nxAU8IkG-6E/4653_1078616376840_1569180261_30297198_7117785_n.j pg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_yJ0CjlTujUA/SjgsLlmfqUI/AAAAAAAAAIk/nsNw0B-ZURs/n1569180261_30157419_302.jpg