480 bhp and 1360 kg Saab 9000 Aero
Discussion
Robatr0n said:
Yeah I've taken the car to him and he's unsure too.
APC replaced, wastegate actuator replaced (with correct jade green spring too), MAF replaced, spark plugs replaced, diverter valve replaced, DI pack replaced, head gasket replaced (had a tiny leak but was enough to limit the power drastically. It's improved but still nowhere near where it should be) and I've checked and replaced all the vacuum hoses.
Just fed up with fiddling. I think I may have found a specialist who can help that's about 45mins away but I'm going to ring them back later today to confirm.
I thought your 9-5 made a healthy 290 bhp though? How much were you hoping for, over 300?APC replaced, wastegate actuator replaced (with correct jade green spring too), MAF replaced, spark plugs replaced, diverter valve replaced, DI pack replaced, head gasket replaced (had a tiny leak but was enough to limit the power drastically. It's improved but still nowhere near where it should be) and I've checked and replaced all the vacuum hoses.
Just fed up with fiddling. I think I may have found a specialist who can help that's about 45mins away but I'm going to ring them back later today to confirm.
Nutty9000 said:
Strangely the spluttering has stopped so maybe the DI pack is fine, still a slight oil leak so going to have to get that re-inspected (might head up to mechanic tomorrow) but other than that it's pulling like a champ!
Just realised it's likely to be because the fuel filter looks as old as the car; will get replaced with Fram one tomorrow.
As the current dashboard is looking a bit tired, sourced a replacement and given a quick clean. Will next get installed by mechanic as if I did it I'd most certainly break something.
Anyone who finds this thread boring can just close the tab and revert back to whatever else they were doing, it's really that simple.
Anyone who finds this thread boring can just close the tab and revert back to whatever else they were doing, it's really that simple.
willyco said:
More pics of tip runs please haha. I have to say I do love the rough and quick as F look. No offence intended when I say rough though.
Agreed, I love the fact it'll scalp a V10 M5 but nobody would notice it, it definitely isn't a head turner especially when dirty. Pure comedy though when it walks the Audi brigade. Never have I seen a car look so small so quickly in the rear view mirror 
Yeh it gets used for tip runs etc as it's so damn practical! Considering roof bars for my mtb but don't know how much it'll affect aerodynamics.
Nutty9000 said:
Agreed, I love the fact it'll scalp a V10 M5 but nobody would notice it, it definitely isn't a head turner especially when dirty. Pure comedy though when it walks the Audi brigade. Never have I seen a car look so small so quickly in the rear view mirror
Yeh it gets used for tip runs etc as it's so damn practical! Considering roof bars for my mtb but don't know how much it'll affect aerodynamics.
haha I bet it causes a few surprises. you could just fly about with the mountain bikes on the roof. not sure how long they would stay on though haha. Yeh it gets used for tip runs etc as it's so damn practical! Considering roof bars for my mtb but don't know how much it'll affect aerodynamics.
Car is now for sale because house deposit.
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
If it doesn't sell then I guess it's going to become my silly second car to complement a Toyota Aygo or Clio dCi.
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
If it doesn't sell then I guess it's going to become my silly second car to complement a Toyota Aygo or Clio dCi.
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