LANCER#319
09-01-2007, 04:45 PM
I think I posted pictures of my car somewhere, but I don't think I formally did so.
While the Shelby Lancer is undergoing restoration in Michigan, I get to drive this around:
2006 SAAB 9-3 Convertible with the 20 year anniversary package. 1 of 1500 made worldwide of which only 300 ever came to the USA.
It is a full spec Aero with the sport tuned chassis and the 2.8L V6 Twin Scroll Turbo. 250HP and 245 LB-Ft of torque. Peak torque comes in at a lowly 1600 RPM and stays flat through most of the rev range. I sadly ordered a Automatic, what was I thinking. This thing is heavy, but it is also a whole lot of fun.
Now for the mod stuff. This SAAB is tough to mod as the powertrain computer is a total nanny. It doesn't respond well to mods. However, I upgraded it with a performance tune from Hirsch Performance which is only available in Europe. The car now puts out a wonderful 275HP and 295Lb-Ft of torque. Peak torque comes in at a slightly higher 2000RPM and stays flat through most of the rev range. It pulls very hard and motivates the hefty 19" wheels quite nicely.
I put in the Hirsch leather dash, interior trim kit, and 19" wheels. I also fitted the outside with tail lights from the 2008 SAAB 9-3 convertible. Planned to come is the Hirsch performance exhaust, Big brake kit which requires a wheel of 18" minimum diameter, and 10mm suspension drop.
So that is what I am sporting around here in Sweden while I am working. Thanks for looking.
Outside with the original 18" wheels:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/92TGL/MY%20NEW%20SAAB%20ANNIVERSARY%20CONVERTIBLE/100_0501.jpg
Outside with the 17" winter tires:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/92TGL/RESIZETRIAL1-1.jpg
Outside with the 19" wheels:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/92TGL/Hirsch%2019%20inch%20wheels/100_1275.jpg
20 Year anniversary interior:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/92TGL/MY%20NEW%20SAAB%20ANNIVERSARY%20CONVERTIBLE/100_0513.jpg
Leather dash modification:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/92TGL/HIRSCH%20DASH/100_1321.jpg
Aluminum interior trim kit:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/92TGL/HIRSCH%20DASH/100_1318.jpg
2008 Tail light modification:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/92TGL/100_1331.jpg
While the Shelby Lancer is undergoing restoration in Michigan, I get to drive this around:
2006 SAAB 9-3 Convertible with the 20 year anniversary package. 1 of 1500 made worldwide of which only 300 ever came to the USA.
It is a full spec Aero with the sport tuned chassis and the 2.8L V6 Twin Scroll Turbo. 250HP and 245 LB-Ft of torque. Peak torque comes in at a lowly 1600 RPM and stays flat through most of the rev range. I sadly ordered a Automatic, what was I thinking. This thing is heavy, but it is also a whole lot of fun.
Now for the mod stuff. This SAAB is tough to mod as the powertrain computer is a total nanny. It doesn't respond well to mods. However, I upgraded it with a performance tune from Hirsch Performance which is only available in Europe. The car now puts out a wonderful 275HP and 295Lb-Ft of torque. Peak torque comes in at a slightly higher 2000RPM and stays flat through most of the rev range. It pulls very hard and motivates the hefty 19" wheels quite nicely.
I put in the Hirsch leather dash, interior trim kit, and 19" wheels. I also fitted the outside with tail lights from the 2008 SAAB 9-3 convertible. Planned to come is the Hirsch performance exhaust, Big brake kit which requires a wheel of 18" minimum diameter, and 10mm suspension drop.
So that is what I am sporting around here in Sweden while I am working. Thanks for looking.
Outside with the original 18" wheels:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/92TGL/MY%20NEW%20SAAB%20ANNIVERSARY%20CONVERTIBLE/100_0501.jpg
Outside with the 17" winter tires:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/92TGL/RESIZETRIAL1-1.jpg
Outside with the 19" wheels:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/92TGL/Hirsch%2019%20inch%20wheels/100_1275.jpg
20 Year anniversary interior:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/92TGL/MY%20NEW%20SAAB%20ANNIVERSARY%20CONVERTIBLE/100_0513.jpg
Leather dash modification:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/92TGL/HIRSCH%20DASH/100_1321.jpg
Aluminum interior trim kit:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/92TGL/HIRSCH%20DASH/100_1318.jpg
2008 Tail light modification:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/92TGL/100_1331.jpg