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Customer Service Desk / Re: A couple of suggestions?

« on: 01 July 2011, 05:52:45 PM »

Is there an issue with the log in?  I seem to have to log in 2-3 times before it takes.  I enter the same password everytime and it denies me on the first attempt everytime so far.

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Re: Broken Coil Springs

« on: 01 July 2011, 05:50:48 PM »

2003-2006 Saab 9-3 Cars are being covered under warranty for FRONT springs if they break.  I have heard that if you have a 2007 as well and it's out of warranty they can put it through under the same code as the rest and it does not get bounced back.  That's the story here in the US anyway. 
Also - gas caps here in the US now have a 10 Year 110,000 mile warranty as they have redesigned them yet again.

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Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / Re: Shark Fin Antenna

« on: 30 June 2011, 01:30:35 PM »

^ How much was that one?  I've picked up the dummy ones new for less then $50 from the dealer and less then $25 from those who attended the Swedish Saab Festival in years past.  Under $30 seems like a good price to me for something that does nothing....

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Customer Service Desk / Re: Scrolling Messages - Yes or No?

« on: 30 June 2011, 01:22:34 PM »

ugh - scrolling down this thread made me sick! lol
 
Looks fine - larger font as mentioned would be nice.  Perhaps slow it down a notch or 2 if able to.

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Saab 9000 (1984-1998) / Re: How many Carlssons left?

« on: 30 June 2011, 01:19:19 PM »

I wish they had sold those here in the US - I was on my way of making my own when I owned my late 87' 9000T - but alas it curcame to rust and I was due for a newer car at the time.  I miss that car still - less now that I have an 86' - but it's not the same, but damn close.
 
I had a complete Carlsson kit however - I imported the wing and 3rd brake light from the UK and found the kit on a car in a local junk yard believe it or not - even was the right color.
 
My old 87' in it's prime with just shy of 300,000 MILES;

 
In it's last days of glory - helping build my then "new to me" current 95' 9000

 

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: What car would you have if it wasn't a Saab?

« on: 30 June 2011, 12:59:45 PM »

Well - I can't see getting rid of all our Saab's - but they do come and go with time.  Currently I think the only Saab we have I could replace easily is our 2001 9-5 Wagon - I view the 9-5 as a disposable Saab.  No emotional attachment, nor any true value aside from being a rather nice and reliable solid car. 
If I were to replace this car with a NON-SAAB - #1 it would be for the wife, as this is HER Primary car.  #2 It would have to be a wagon or a hatchback - at the very least a large sedan. #3 - Replacement would better have a factory warranty - I'm old enough now to want one and appriciate having one I think. #4 - Should get same or BETTER fuel economy then the automatic 9-5 4 speed.
 
So - the question; What car would we have if it wasn't a Saab?
 
Kia Soul - Cheap, "Cute," Decent MPG's - Practicle
Scion xB - Cheap, Decent MPG's - Practicle
Subaru Outback - Practicle, FAIR MPG's, Reliable
Volvo XC70 - It's Swedish, It's Stylish, It's Practicle - But out of my realistic Price Range.
 

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: What you got?

« on: 30 June 2011, 11:49:29 AM »

Hello all - long time owner, second time poster (here).
 
I am known on all forums as Burnsside42 - my name is Jeff
I worked @ a Saab dealership for 4 years, prior to that other shops and my own Saab's.  Currently getting ready to go back to work @ another Saab dealership as the primary tech there.  I consider myself a Saab Specialst and enthusiast.
 
Current fleet we (my wife and I have);
 
2001 9-5 Estate - Silver on Black - 116,000 miles (Less then 40,000 on Saab Tall Block & Turbo - previous owner Sludge Warranty)
Mods: E85 BioTuned by EPL Performance, BSR Cat-Back Exhaust, Koni Adjustibles on Rear set to FIRM, Aero Brushed Dash, Aero 17" Turbines, Lots of dings, scratches and scrapes - Wife's car.

More @: https://picasaweb.google.com/BurnsSide42/BrittanyS200195Wagon#
 
1995 9000 CS - Former LPT car, full engine rebuild @ 99,800 miles due to a rod through the block - purchased for $800.
Mods: New TD04-15T, 85' c900 Turbo Exhaust Cam, Full Custom 3" Exhaust, Aero Springs, Bilstien HD's all 4, SAS F&R Sway Bars, Aniversary Super Aero's, EPL Performance Stage 4 manual tune, Police Scanner and Radar Dectector hardwired - STILL an automatic!, Aero Body Kit, Rare Aero OEM Hitch with harness.

 
1986 9000 Turbo - "Third Owner" 166,000 miles.  All original.  Future Concurs Car - bought for $300 (99% Rust Free!)

 
1973 Saab 95 V4 Estate - lots of miles and rust.  Runs, drives - awaiting more work, have lots of parts for it.

 
1971/80 99 - with T16 Swap+  New Project - just needs to be assembled. Just towed home 2 weeks ago!

More @: https://picasaweb.google.com/BurnsSide42/1971Saab9916vT#
 
Previous Saab's -
1990 c900 Turbo Automatic Vert - SOLD
1999 9-3 5 Door Base Automatic - SOLD (Wife's first Saab)
RIP
1987 9000 Turbo 5 speed - 314,000 miles (Rust)
1989 c900 SPG - 168K (Rust)
1986 c900 SPG - 200K (Rust)
 
 
I also currently own a 1993 Geo Metro (Suzuki Swift) LSI 1.0L 3 cylinder 5 speed & a 1996 GMC Sonoma S15 5 Speed 2WD 4 Cylinder truck.  They are my on again off again DD/Work Cars.
 

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Customer Service Desk / Re: A couple of suggestions?

« on: 30 June 2011, 11:21:24 AM »

We call our "Moderator" sections "The ECU"  just as an FYI

Also - how about a general/off topic area?  Or is that not the direction of this forum?

Perhaps an welcome/introduce yourself section would be nice - I was looking for this to post and say hello.  I used to post LONG LONG time ago on Saabscene - heck, I still have some decals laying around!

<--- Saab Enthusiast/Former Saab tech - about to be a Dealer Tech again in less then 2 weeks.  Good shit.


Also - I am a mod/original member of Saablink.net - also now owned by autoguides.... a few of us elite have another new general forum which was created called:  www.foundourownroad.com

That site is a non biased forum for anything automotive or pedal sort - even home repair! lol

I wish you all luck here and I'll check in from time to time and contribute where I can.  Good Luck and congrats on your new Independence from autoguide.