My 9-5

[Matt_FP]

I've done a bit of work on my 9-5 recently and as it's clean for once I took the opportunity to take some snaps.

It's a 1998 9-5 2.3t, Sand Leather, Harmon Kardon Audio + a few other bits.

Performance wise I've added a few choice upgrades, 3" Downpipe, My own Spec GT17 Turbo (larger compressor wheel and 360 degree bearing), Forge Intercooler, Custom ECU Calibration + a few misc parts which gives a healthy 264bhp and 390NM of torque. It goes well enough.

I felt the standard handling was a bit limp, the addition of Koni Adjustables, some springs to my own spec, Aero ARB, a few poly bushes, Hub Braces and a set of Potenza RE050's has sorted it out, Brakes are Viggen specification 308mm discs and it currently has DS2500 pads in the front and standard Saab on the rear.









Currently on 151,000 miles and showing no signs of stopping yet - gets the odd bit of abuse around Bruntingthorpe and generaly I can't fault it!

Best Regards
Matt

[prof beard]

Nice 9-5 Matt. A real "sleeper"

[LongQ]

Matt, I thought you had a 9000 not a 9-5 - have I missed a few intermediate changes?

[pmanson]

Looks good!

If you don't mind me asking whats the costs involved of the upgrades? (I know you get things cheaper than most though!)

[slinky]

LongQ said:

Matt, I thought you had a 9000 not a 9-5 - have I missed a few intermediate changes?

900, 9000, 9-5.. hey.. they've all got two things in common..

The nine.. and matt's ownership!

Looking sweet fella.. Need a test drive!

slinky
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