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  1. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hi all, Bought my 9-3 aero around a year ago. Since that I've fitted decent tires, mechanics checked the suspension parts, and one drop link was replaced. All of the above was a big improvement, now I can ride over speed bumps at more than 10mph hah. Potholes feel still horrible, even the...
  2. C900 Workshop
    Hey all, i’ve been in the process of replacing the front right axle on my 900 turbo for a couple days now, and as i was in the process, the wrench i put under the upper A arm slipped out and now the spring isn’t compressed anymore. i rented a spring compressor from oreilleys, but that doesn’t...
  3. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Just wondering if anyone here has used the following strut assemblies: https://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/70964/Coil-Spring-Strut-Assembly-Kit-Front-w-Standard-Suspension-101K10178/ The critical components quality seem OK but I have never heard of the spring manufacturer before this. Springs are...
  4. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hit a nice pothole last week, and jacked up the car and found this :x Priced a new OEM set of springs, but are the OEM ones of good quality or is there a better aftermarket coil?. I was also thinking of replacing the bearing and maybe the top plates? Am I missing anything else? Does the...
  5. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    I would like to be lowering my car by the end of this winter. I have looked at many brands of springs for my car & would like to hear recommendations from you guys. What springs did you get? How do it ride? How much did they cost? Were they a b*tch to install? Let me know everything you guys...
  6. Auto Detailing & Body Repairs
    Hello, I bought a Saab off a guy moving out of the country, really nice cars. I recently went to replace a xenon bulb but one of the headlights are missing a retaining spring/clip that holds it in, so now my lights dont line up right. :confused:
  7. Parts for Sale/Wanted - North America
    Name: Chris Kotansky Location - additional details: State College PA, Hazleton PA - exhaust parts are in Hazleton PA, suspension in State College. I am currently in State College, but arrangements can be made so that someone is at my house in Hazleton. Means of contact: email...
  8. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    So I had Eibach springs put in. The ride is smooth and great, but they are making noise. Not over bumps, but when I turn the steering wheel a lot (parking) it squeaks. Would Silicone Spray on the spring's contact points help?
  9. Parts for Sale/Wanted - North America
    Hello: I'm selling my stock 2008 9-3 Aero SportCombi XWD suspension, which includes: (2) Front Struts, Springs & Toe Links (2) Rear Springs Everything was professionally removed from the car at 52K miles due to the rear passenger side shock leaking. The good rear shock was already...
  10. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    My front, left spring snapped a couple of days ago and blew my tire. I took it to the dealer and he told me that it could take up to two months to get the new springs in. He said that he has two other Saabs that have been sitting on his lot for two months waiting on the same thing. He also...
  11. NG900 & OG9-3 Workshop
    I recently returned from a vacation and haven't driven my 1997 Saab 900SE in a while. After starting the car, I realized that the brake pedal stuck in the down position without returning on its own. I went and got it checked out and the mechanic (not a Saab mechanic, mind you) said that there...
  12. Parts for Sale/Wanted - North America
    Looking for a lightly used set of springs from an Aero sedan; spring color code is white/blue to white/orange. Need by spring 2012.
  13. Parts for Sale/Wanted - North America
    Fits Saab 9-5's 1998-2005 year models. Sedans only. Will lower base model 1.2 inches. Aero model lowered as well, but slightly less as it is already lower than base. I bought these new for $239 in 2008 intending to install them on my 2004 9-5 Aero, but never got around to it. Now I no...
  14. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hi, I Heard a terrible noise when i got into the car one morning 1.9 tdi 150 vector but it was -6 degrees C. turned out the spring on the drivers side front had snapped with the cold weather - must have already been weakened i guess. I replaced the spring on that side only but have a...
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