SAAB 9-3 2.0 H.O.Turbo PICS ADDED

[bmwmpower]

thanks, i got 2 questions
1. what do you think about AERO
2. what about FWD and that much power, any problems?

[TransAm]

Originally Posted by bmwmpower thanks, i got 2 questions 1. what do you think about AERO 2. what about FWD and that much power, any problems?

1. You mean the 9-5 Aero like the grey one I posted above? Put it this way, if I didn't have a dog to think about, I'd have had one of those instead!

2. Not yet but I haven't fitted the 50hp mod yet either, and even on the stock 205hp boost is limited in 1st and 2nd for this reason.

I've only had the car a few days and been busy at work so I have not had chance to cane it, really.

[jon_s]

Good choice! Nice to see another Saab Aero 8)

I don't know if Hirsch serve the US, but our 95 Aero was tuned by them and they do a seriously good job; even with 305bhp running through the front wheels.

You are certainly going down the right route with the new ECU e.t.c There is not much more to be said that has not already been mentioned; so have fun, keep us informed and hook up on some Saab forums.

[TransAm]

Hirsch do, as do BSR, Maptun etc, well they all have a US distributor, I think. The unfortunate thing for US Saab drivers right now is that current exchange rates are making anything bought from Europe expensive.

[bmwmpower]

1. 9.3 Aero exist too

but nice car, i like saab style

[TransAm]

Originally Posted by bmwmpower 1. 9.3 Aero exist too but nice car, i like saab style

Yep it does, you are quite right...

I'd have liked a Viggen but it's all extra $$$

[SFDMALEX]

Why an automatic.

[bmwmpower]

but aero has im not really sure 230 hp ,so not that big distance,
and last question , sound of engine - good or compare to something

[pzgren]

you're right, the new 9-3 aero has 230hp, wonderfull car. hirsch made also a troll version of it with 252hp.

in my saab 9-3 i had to replace the exhaust system. 1st because of the tuning and 2nd because of the sound. the orignal system is to quiet in my opinion.

[TransAm]

Originally Posted by SFDMALEX Why an automatic.

That's the US for ya...

Seriously though, no MT's in the used marketplace which were close enough to go and view. I'm not too bother as it's a nice change from a manual on the daily commute, and the advantage with Saab autos is the turbo stays spooled up during gearchanges.

When I get back to the UK, most cars will be manual

@Bmw and Pzgren - dunno what it sounds like - it's so damned quiet I can't hear it!! I'll post a vid after the mods are fitted!

[hemi_fan]

I would DEFFINITELY prefer the WS6, but to each his own. I also probably would've waited for the new saab, with the new AWD system. I always liked saab, but I HATE FWD cars! Looks like you're settling down a bit now, away from the boy-racer cars and into a more user-friendly type thing. Hope you have a lot of fun with it!

[findleybeast]

Nice car. My roomate has a 2002 (i think) 9-3 convertible and I've driven it a couple times and its a lot of fun to drive. The one I drove was manual though...

Actually hey my roomate has some aftermarket rims he's looking to sell. He got the five-spoke turbine 17x7 saab rims, so PM me if you're interested at all.

[Wutputt]

Very nice car, and it seems you're going to get some more punch out of the engine. That's great, you're not going to regret that when

Originally Posted by TransAm2001 I'd have liked a Viggen but it's all extra $$$

And the problem with the Viggen is the fact its front suspension setup isn't that great. Parents of a friend of mine have a 9³ Viggen. The problem with its not so good suspension setup is, you can have a lot of torque steer, and sudden understeer when accelerating out of a corner. A suspension upgrade can kill those problems, but that’ll cost some extra $$$$.

Originally Posted by pzgren in my saab 9-3 i had to replace the exhaust system. 1st because of the tuning and 2nd because of the sound. the orignal system is to quiet in my opinion.

That's so true. Those Saab standard exhaust systems (except for the Viggen) are too quiet and too damped. At home we have a completely standard 9-5 Aero. But if I compare its sound with that of a 9³ Viggen (and certainly with a Saab Turbo with a sports exhaust), it is too quiet, it sounds too damped. It sounds like it's obstructing the exhaust flow a bit. So I would suggest to replace at least the muffler. The car will sound so much better.

[TransAm]

Well I got the ECU and exhaust upgrade, see the pics I've posted at the top of the thread!

It's really quite quick now!

[gis]

very nice mate,lookin good and 255hp must be nice in this car,any chance of you makin a vid of sound of the exhaust?