Hi to the section! Firs time saab aero owner..

[Max M4X WW]

Hi Everyone,

I picked up a 2001 9-3 Aero Coupe yesterday.

In black, pre-viggen kit, but with late aero wheels, with black leather.

So far so good, Liking it bar the torque steer and shocking grip in seccond gear with all the wet weather!

Will get some pics soon once I have my private plate on and smoked side repeaters!

Any fellow owners here?

Max

[RedLeicester]

Don't hoof it in second - feed the power in progressively and it won't spin up...

Glad you're enjoying it, a bit of a sleeper car, and rather lovely.

[aeropilot]

Fit the rack clamp kit etc., to help with the steering feel and precision, and as said above, don't be aggressive with the throttle.
The electronic throttle on a T7 car is a peculiar thing, and responds better to progressive throttle movement rather than hooligan operation.
The key to going quicker is throttle smoothness not aggression.

[Max M4X WW]

I was making it loose grip on purpose really, Just to see what happens. I'm not that much of a fool to be doing it all the time - esp in wet weather!

What's the best clamp to get? Hoping this will sort some of the wandering you get also. The prices vary a lot but don't want something which is of inferior quality.

Thanks

[K321]

abbot do a good steering clamp

[Max M4X WW]

Its also the most expensive! Surly they are all similar? Just want one that fits snug! Is metal on metal a great idea?

[K321]

be careful of bulkhead cracks on 9-3's ,

[Max M4X WW]

Is there anyway to stop it happening?

[K321]

i dont think so, i think i might have a crack on mine, as if you turn the steering wheel all the way, and if its wet, i can hear a faint crack.
they affect one in 3000 cars (from a source at Saab), and it costs a lot to fix
i had a saab like yours, and what the others are saying is right be easy on the throttle, as it likes smoothness

[Max M4X WW]

I went and saw a car that had 'cracked' and saab paid for it. Was about a year ago.

[Max M4X WW]

Here it is..

[0191mark]

That is beautiful Max - I'm looking for the same model with the TiD, but black with beige leather interior. More pics! Was this a private sale?

Edit - just found your thread in Gassing, more shots there.

Edited by 0191mark on Wednesday 25th November 11:49

[Max M4X WW]

Yep private.

My mate has a silver one with beige leather, I'm not keen personally as its not quite the right colour for me. Too dark I guess.

You wont find an Aero TiD

[0191mark]

Ahh, right - thanks for that. I've just been to see a '51 TiD coupe/3 door; a little shabby inside but would clean up very nicely, has the carbon dash insert - however, no heated seats and a couple of other blanked off switches. Still, going to sleep on it and maybe go back...(unless you want to sell yours, of course...? )

[Max M4X WW]

Mines not for sale!

Sounds nice, Is it an SE?

Mine has switch blanks, One under the fog lights and two under the air con. I have no idea what the one under the fogs is for. One of the ones under the air con is for traction control, no idea about the other.

[0191mark]

Well, it's advertised as an SE and I think I remember reading that somewhere (V5 perhaps)...but, not sure what to look out for TBH - got any pointers?

[Max M4X WW]

No sorry!

I know the petrol turbo SE's have turbo embossed in the seats.

Mine has the following..

Full leather front and rear, elec & heated front (SE's are half leather I think)
Air con / climate
Front fogs
I'm fitting cruise control

Thats about it really I think!

Don't think any of the Derv's have the turbo gauge on the dash!

[0191mark]

One I looked at has full leather, also with 'turbo' embossed into it, spots and air con - forgot to check for cruise, will be looking out for updates on your installation....good luck!

[Max M4X WW]

I just need the pedal switches then it will work.

Drive by wire

I got the clutch one, then broke it when fitting and didn't realise the brake pedal wouldn't use the brake light switch and have a separate switch!

Stalk cost me £15

[0191mark]

Forgive my ignorance but do you tap in to a throttle position pot or something? Does that then go up to the stalk and then to the brake and clutch switches or is it some other voodoo?

Chuck some pics up if you like..then I can drool over some close up interior shots..!