RE: PH Carpool: Saab 900 Carlsson
Discussion
pSyCoSiS said:
What is it all about - leaving it in reverse to start it?!
Never quite got that - what's the reason then??
Have to leave it in reverse to get the key out, not to actually start it.Never quite got that - what's the reason then??
I always knocked it out of reverse into neutral, before starting (with clutch still engaged to make it a little easier)
Anyway, it's Saab's version of steering lock. Also means that the car won't roll away down a hill if the handbrake fails and in an accident the ignition barerl (normally located on the steering column in other contemporary cars) won't pop your kneecap off!
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twosaabs said:
It was actually your T16S which put the 900 back on my radar.
As for the LED, I think one of the previous owners just had a thing for extra gadgets, there's a completely unnecessary aftermarket boost gauge installed too (which will probably have to be removed).
The previous owner actually offered me a set 16" wheels for £100 when I bought it. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to negotiate any money off of the car since another buyer had shown up early and offered me money to walk away from the deal, therefore all my cash went on the car
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Glad the old thing proved somewhat inspirational to someone then!As for the LED, I think one of the previous owners just had a thing for extra gadgets, there's a completely unnecessary aftermarket boost gauge installed too (which will probably have to be removed).
The previous owner actually offered me a set 16" wheels for £100 when I bought it. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to negotiate any money off of the car since another buyer had shown up early and offered me money to walk away from the deal, therefore all my cash went on the car
.16inch wheels come up fairly regularly, and don't command the money the used to, so best advice is to simply bide your time and a set will turn up soon enough.
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GraemeLambert said:
Any old excuse...
Not a Carlsson I know, but a T16s with lots of money, time, blood, sweat and tears poured into it.
Loved it, but sold it to fund a VX220-shaped habit. Think the current owner may be thinking of selling it actually.
And OP, you do need to sort the wheels and rubbing strip things out - otherwise looks a tidy enough car.
Surprised it has a knock LED wired in though, presume it has been tweaked?
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That is just tremendous. Go on, tell me there's a tobacco interior...Not a Carlsson I know, but a T16s with lots of money, time, blood, sweat and tears poured into it.
Loved it, but sold it to fund a VX220-shaped habit. Think the current owner may be thinking of selling it actually.
And OP, you do need to sort the wheels and rubbing strip things out - otherwise looks a tidy enough car.
Surprised it has a knock LED wired in though, presume it has been tweaked?
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GraemeLambert said:
Any old excuse...
Not a Carlsson I know, but a T16s with lots of money, time, blood, sweat and tears poured into it.
Loved it, but sold it to fund a VX220-shaped habit. Think the current owner may be thinking of selling it actually.
And OP, you do need to sort the wheels and rubbing strip things out - otherwise looks a tidy enough car.
Surprised it has a knock LED wired in though, presume it has been tweaked?
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Is that a Ruby beside it?Not a Carlsson I know, but a T16s with lots of money, time, blood, sweat and tears poured into it.
Loved it, but sold it to fund a VX220-shaped habit. Think the current owner may be thinking of selling it actually.
And OP, you do need to sort the wheels and rubbing strip things out - otherwise looks a tidy enough car.
Surprised it has a knock LED wired in though, presume it has been tweaked?
G
Upatdawn said:
how many SAABs had the engine the wrong way round (clutch at the front?) and which had engines related to the Dolly (sprint?) engines, or have my meds worn off?
The 99/90/900 (original version) have the longitudinal engine with the clutch at the front.By the time the 16v unit was developed the engine owed very little to the original which was co-developed by Saab and Triumph.
The first inline 4 of 1700 (very underpowered) cc is fairly closely related to its Triumph sister and then changes started to occur with the 1800 and then 1985 units. IIRC there were only two parts in common with the original engine once the 2ltr unit was produced.
Meldonte said:
Oh go on then, any excuse...
I absolutely love mine although they need a fair bit of upkeep as they are getting on a bit now..
Really nice !! - old cars have quality and charm of their own, despite the upkeep and other issues, something a modern tin box cannot provide as far as I am concerned.I absolutely love mine although they need a fair bit of upkeep as they are getting on a bit now..
GraemeLambert said:
Have to leave it in reverse to get the key out, not to actually start it.
I always knocked it out of reverse into neutral, before starting (with clutch still engaged to make it a little easier)
Anyway, it's Saab's version of steering lock. Also means that the car won't roll away down a hill if the handbrake fails and in an accident the ignition barerl (normally located on the steering column in other contemporary cars) won't pop your kneecap off!
G
I've also been told that it a lot of swedes don't usually use their handbrake when parking their car on a hill for a longer time, because the cable might freeze, and you are stuck with the handbrake on. Therefore, they always put their car in gear.I always knocked it out of reverse into neutral, before starting (with clutch still engaged to make it a little easier)
Anyway, it's Saab's version of steering lock. Also means that the car won't roll away down a hill if the handbrake fails and in an accident the ignition barerl (normally located on the steering column in other contemporary cars) won't pop your kneecap off!
G
kwak said:
I've also been told that it a lot of swedes don't usually use their handbrake when parking their car on a hill for a longer time, because the cable might freeze, and you are stuck with the handbrake on. Therefore, they always put their car in gear.
The 99 and early 900s also had the handbrake acting on the front disks. It isn't unusual for these to release slightly once they cooled down as some Citroen owners have found. Ensuring that the car is in gear acts as a back up.
In 1993 walked into a caryard full of Sierras and Cavaliers to find a SAAB 9000 16v Turbo hiding at the back. It was only 3 years old but had 150,000 miles on the clock. Nervously I bought it and we enjoyed 2 years and a further 70,000 miles of swift luxury motoring for the price of 5 oil changes. Best car bargain ever.
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