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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: it's the little things!!!
« on: 04 October 2018, 08:55:21 AM »
Wheel refurb - a winter DIY project 
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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: This is what I need to prevent
« on: 03 October 2018, 04:42:05 PM »
Well worth going to the trouble of checking. While your wheel arches are off, stick some builders flashing to the backs and inner arches. It will lower the drumming noise from the road, especially in the wet ;-)
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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: This is what I need to prevent
« on: 03 October 2018, 11:14:11 AM »
Heard good things about this.
When treated make sure you give the inner wheel arch a good lick of Hannerite or similar.
Finally ALWAYS wash the inside of the wheel arches when cleaning the car - prevention is better that cure, though you probably know this already .
When treated make sure you give the inner wheel arch a good lick of Hannerite or similar.
Finally ALWAYS wash the inside of the wheel arches when cleaning the car - prevention is better that cure, though you probably know this already .
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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Very tired alloys - refurbish or replace?
« on: 24 September 2018, 03:39:14 PM »Why not clean them up, fill in any dings and respray using rattle cans. It is surprising what can be achieved with a little patience and time, plus the satisfaction your did it yourself.Hi David, It's not the public facing part that really concerns me, filling in dings and respray doesn't worry me. Its the pits and corrosion on the inner part that affects getting a good and durable seal with the tyre...
I had similar issues with the Incas on my 99, so ended up cleaning everything and using Hammerite silver smooth (happens to be an almost exact colour match) on the face and inner - one can per wheel. That was quite a few years back (guessing around 10 years) and they still don't leak or need refurbishing.
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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Very tired alloys - refurbish or replace?
« on: 24 September 2018, 01:18:00 PM »
Why not clean them up, fill in any dings and respray using rattle cans. It is surprising what can be achieved with a little patience and time, plus the satisfaction your did it yourself.
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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Is this one of the last??
« on: 06 September 2018, 10:05:58 AM »
Looks good.
Auto petrol isn't the most economical around town, but should give you mid to high 30's on a long run.
Road tax will be high.
Did notice it had the brushed headlamp surrounds. This was a Hirsch option, though not sure if it applied to later cars, so might be worth checking the Vin number with them - you might end up with more than you expected ;-)
As a comparison on a manual 9.5 DE Hirsch I an currently showing 34.8 urban and get around 40mpg at 70'ish.
HTH
Auto petrol isn't the most economical around town, but should give you mid to high 30's on a long run.
Road tax will be high.
Did notice it had the brushed headlamp surrounds. This was a Hirsch option, though not sure if it applied to later cars, so might be worth checking the Vin number with them - you might end up with more than you expected ;-)
As a comparison on a manual 9.5 DE Hirsch I an currently showing 34.8 urban and get around 40mpg at 70'ish.
HTH
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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Carpet cleaning (and de-odourising!!)
« on: 27 August 2018, 10:06:22 AM »
I read somewhere a bag of BBQ charcoal on a large tray and left overnight, works well. You could then use the charcoal for a BBQ!
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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: This is what I need to prevent
« on: 23 August 2018, 11:20:26 AM »
Steve, it will cost a bit more, but if you intend on keeping the car, get the rust cut out and put some new metal in.
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Announcements & Events / Re: 18-19th AUGUST - SAABFEST 2018
« on: 16 August 2018, 11:49:52 PM »
Hope you can make it will. Doesn't seem right, a SOC National without you being there!
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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: “Saab Approved” standards and quality of work
« on: 16 August 2018, 03:15:01 PM »
Always worth asking on a forum for recommendations.
I know of at least three I would recommend.
I know of at least three I would recommend.
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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: “Saab Approved” standards and quality of work
« on: 16 August 2018, 12:09:31 PM »
I know, I would Will.
I am lucky that where I live we have a number of SAAB specialists and like most garages, when you have a good one you tend to stick with them. Might be worth going back to the garage concerned. If nothing else, if they are made aware of the problem(s), they should, in theory, not repeat it on customers cars in the future.
I am lucky that where I live we have a number of SAAB specialists and like most garages, when you have a good one you tend to stick with them. Might be worth going back to the garage concerned. If nothing else, if they are made aware of the problem(s), they should, in theory, not repeat it on customers cars in the future.
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Announcements & Events / Re: 18-19th AUGUST - SAABFEST 2018
« on: 16 August 2018, 11:59:48 AM »
There is always something.
Mine just had new front discs, pads and ABS rings.
Mine just had new front discs, pads and ABS rings.
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Announcements & Events / Re: 18-19th AUGUST - SAABFEST 2018
« on: 16 August 2018, 10:50:09 AM »
That's a shame Will.I always look forward to our 'catch-ups'.
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Announcements & Events / 18-19th AUGUST - SAABFEST 2018
« on: 16 August 2018, 10:10:26 AM »
THIS WEEKEND FOLKS!
At the home of the Bugatti Owners' Club, Prescott Hill, Gotherington, Cheltenham, Glos. GL52 9RD
Event Schedule
Saturday 18th August
9am - Welcome registration and arrival for visitors camping with motor homes, caravans and tents.
10am - Show opens today visitors, best car competitions, trade stands and vehicle displays.
2pm - Voting for best car competition closes.
4pm - Best car competition presentation and awards.
6.30pm - Evening meal at the Bugatti Clubhouse.
8-11pm - Evening Entertainment at the Bugatti Clubhouse.
Sunday 19th August
9.30am - Show opens to visitors, display vehicles and hill climb participants.
9.30-10am - Initial drivers and passengers briefings
10am - Hill Climb Access
1-2pm - Lunch Break
2-4pm - Hill Climb Access
4.30pm - Event closes
Best Car Competition
The SAABFEST awards are very kindly sponsored by Chris Knott Insurance (Trophies) and Orio UK Ltd (Winners Prizes)
On Saturday we are holding our Best Car competition so let battle commence, who has the shiniest, nicest or just the most admired car.
The classes for the Concourse are:
Sonnet
Two Stroke
V4 95 & 96
90 / 99 / 99 Turbo
Classic 900
9000
NG 900
OG 9-3
9-3 Sport Saloon / Sport wagon
9-5 / NG 9-5
The Erik Carlsson Cup
The SAAB Event Team have been busy collecting some fabulous prizes for you to win this weekend. The draw will be made on Saturday at the presentations and awards.The main prizes are:
Abbott Racing £250 voucher
Neo Brothers Goody Bags
£150 off a classic car policy – Adrian Flux
Practical Classics Subscription
Bottles of Wine
Chocolates and Sweets
Car care products
SAAB Club branded items.
There will also be lots of other prizes so make sure you don’t miss out bagging yourself a prize!
Tickets are available at the registration tent and also from the event team. We would like to thank the many people and companies that have kindly donated prizes.
SAABFest Dream Rides
Fancy a run up the hill as a passenger in your dream SAAB? Whether a 9-3 Race Car or a SAAB 900 Turbo, your dream can come true, for a minimum £5 donation to charity. A full list of dream rides will be available on Sunday at the hill climb registration.
Orio UK Ltd SAABFest - Owners competition
Orio UK Ltd are the Official SAABFest UK sponsor and will be running a special SAABFest Owners Competition.
To enter the competition, fill in your details on the special owners club competition card at event registration - location shown on the map. The lucky winners will win either free service at a SAAB service centre or special SAAB branded items.
What is special about this location?
Prescott Speed Hill Climb, one of the world’s most prestigious motor racing venues and home of the Bugatti Owners Club, is based just outside of Cheltenham, near Winchcombe, in beautiful Gloucestershire. Set in 60 acres of glorious Cotswold countryside, the estate not only provides a beautiful setting, but also hosts major motor racing championships. The 1127 yard course rises over 200 feet via short straights, fast and slow corners and a breathtaking hairpin, with the fastest modern racing cars completing the course in an exciting 36 seconds.
The action can be viewed from strategic points as well as from the restaurant terrace, or you can walk the entire length of the course, through woodland and grassed areas making it ideal for picnics.
Anything else to do near Prescott?
You will be spoilt for choice. Within a short distance you can visit:
• Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway • Sudeley Castle • Cheltenham Racecourse • Jet Age Museum • Snowshill Manor • Tewkesbury Abbey • Cleeve Hill • Cotswold Farm Park • Hailes Abbey • Belas Knap
https://www.prescott-hillclimb.com/
At the home of the Bugatti Owners' Club, Prescott Hill, Gotherington, Cheltenham, Glos. GL52 9RD
Event Schedule
Saturday 18th August
9am - Welcome registration and arrival for visitors camping with motor homes, caravans and tents.
10am - Show opens today visitors, best car competitions, trade stands and vehicle displays.
2pm - Voting for best car competition closes.
4pm - Best car competition presentation and awards.
6.30pm - Evening meal at the Bugatti Clubhouse.
8-11pm - Evening Entertainment at the Bugatti Clubhouse.
Sunday 19th August
9.30am - Show opens to visitors, display vehicles and hill climb participants.
9.30-10am - Initial drivers and passengers briefings
10am - Hill Climb Access
1-2pm - Lunch Break
2-4pm - Hill Climb Access
4.30pm - Event closes
Best Car Competition
The SAABFEST awards are very kindly sponsored by Chris Knott Insurance (Trophies) and Orio UK Ltd (Winners Prizes)
On Saturday we are holding our Best Car competition so let battle commence, who has the shiniest, nicest or just the most admired car.
The classes for the Concourse are:
Sonnet
Two Stroke
V4 95 & 96
90 / 99 / 99 Turbo
Classic 900
9000
NG 900
OG 9-3
9-3 Sport Saloon / Sport wagon
9-5 / NG 9-5
The Erik Carlsson Cup
The SAAB Event Team have been busy collecting some fabulous prizes for you to win this weekend. The draw will be made on Saturday at the presentations and awards.The main prizes are:
Abbott Racing £250 voucher
Neo Brothers Goody Bags
£150 off a classic car policy – Adrian Flux
Practical Classics Subscription
Bottles of Wine
Chocolates and Sweets
Car care products
SAAB Club branded items.
There will also be lots of other prizes so make sure you don’t miss out bagging yourself a prize!
Tickets are available at the registration tent and also from the event team. We would like to thank the many people and companies that have kindly donated prizes.
SAABFest Dream Rides
Fancy a run up the hill as a passenger in your dream SAAB? Whether a 9-3 Race Car or a SAAB 900 Turbo, your dream can come true, for a minimum £5 donation to charity. A full list of dream rides will be available on Sunday at the hill climb registration.
Orio UK Ltd SAABFest - Owners competition
Orio UK Ltd are the Official SAABFest UK sponsor and will be running a special SAABFest Owners Competition.
To enter the competition, fill in your details on the special owners club competition card at event registration - location shown on the map. The lucky winners will win either free service at a SAAB service centre or special SAAB branded items.
What is special about this location?
Prescott Speed Hill Climb, one of the world’s most prestigious motor racing venues and home of the Bugatti Owners Club, is based just outside of Cheltenham, near Winchcombe, in beautiful Gloucestershire. Set in 60 acres of glorious Cotswold countryside, the estate not only provides a beautiful setting, but also hosts major motor racing championships. The 1127 yard course rises over 200 feet via short straights, fast and slow corners and a breathtaking hairpin, with the fastest modern racing cars completing the course in an exciting 36 seconds.
The action can be viewed from strategic points as well as from the restaurant terrace, or you can walk the entire length of the course, through woodland and grassed areas making it ideal for picnics.
Anything else to do near Prescott?
You will be spoilt for choice. Within a short distance you can visit:
• Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway • Sudeley Castle • Cheltenham Racecourse • Jet Age Museum • Snowshill Manor • Tewkesbury Abbey • Cleeve Hill • Cotswold Farm Park • Hailes Abbey • Belas Knap
https://www.prescott-hillclimb.com/
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Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / Re: DRIVER'S DOOR SEAL
« on: 08 August 2018, 09:16:16 AM »
It is very straightforward. I changed one on my drivers side DE 9.5 last year. You simply pull the old one off, then with the flat of your hand, hit the new one on. No glue or cutting required - only make sure the shape is in the right position.
The one I used was passenger side as they are the same.
The one I used was passenger side as they are the same.