What I Did To My Saab Today.

[Norfolk Jim]

I hope she side swiped him across the ears with his helmet off!!!!!!!!!! SWIMBO nearly took one out opening passenger door as I let he rout at some traffic lights - he went straight across red light - I was fuming as he had nerve to stick his middle finger up!!

[sgould]

He fell off, hit the kerb and a bollard and went off in an ambulance.  Paramedics reckoned he would be "OK".

[David]

Sorry to read about the mishap Will. Hope the good lady wasn't too shook up.

[sgould]

She's fine!   A good sing at Choir practice and over the weekend has sorted her out!!

[David]

I was talking about the car (joke)

[Kev_Mc]

Mine's got a new throttle body. Also got a Maptuner sitting in the car though not "fitted".

[sgould]

Picked up the courtesy car this morning.  An automatic Citroen C1...

It's adequate. not as bad as expected. Surprisingly roomy in the front.  Wouldn't like to be in the back though.

J gate auto selector as the Saabs.
Switchable passenger airbag.
A radio with a bluetooth phone link, and operating switches on the steering wheel.
Electric adjustment on the door mirrors.
A connection for a smart phone with AUX and a USB socket.
Manual headlamp levelling.

And finally the big dash screen turned into a reversing camera!! 

[Geoff1951]

Picked up the courtesy car this morning.  An automatic Citroen C1...

It's adequate. not as bad as expected. Surprisingly roomy in the front.  Wouldn't like to be in the back though.
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I drove its cousin, the Peugeot 107 (the current generation is basically a re-skin with tech bits upgraded) back from Genoa to Liverpool via Gloucester, 1300 miles in a day and a half in 2012. Two adults, roofbox, and loaded to the roof inside. Surprisingly comfortable. It's the width compared to other small cars that makes it so good.

[Audax]

Today I ordered a headlight washer pump for the 9-3, was a bit shocked at the price, they used to retail for £13 when I was fixing Saabs, I had to pay £35 to get one delivered by the weekend. Appears that the RRP is now £33.39+VAT! Anyway, needs to be done as MOT is due at the end of next month.

[Audax]

Headlamp washer pump replaced this morning, easy enough job but mucky, even after cleaning the car yesterday.

[Norfolk Jim]

I knew it - new battery today.................................. it appears mine was still surviving somehow on the original from end of 2008!!!!

I did call around for prices for 70 Amp battery and they ranged from £105 - £145 so was pleasantly surprised use my Saabparts voucher and pay only £99 for genuine one with 3 years warranty. They did it while I waited and gave car health check - not sure why as only serviced 2 weeks ago. Interesting under brakes it said both front and back 10% but it doesn't say whether this is worn or left!!!!

[StanleyB]

I finally managed to fit those tyre pressure and temperature sensors on my 9-3 yesterday. My car performs best with the pressure set at 32PSI at the front, and 30PSI at the rear. I'll now get a warning buzz if they drop below 29PSI. Very useful gadget that I recommend.

[Audax]

Service and MOT done, 1 drop link needed replacing other than that all good.

[David]

I was given a set of RimGuards from one of my daughters for Christmas after I mentioned the edges on my alloys were a bit scuffed, but the weather has not been too good up till now to fit them.
Must say, if you follow the instructions provided, they are certainly straightforward to fit. I did go over the rim a few additional times with the hairdryer which made the job much easier, just to make sure they moulded to shape better. I also cleaned the rim of the wheels with carb cleaner before using their wipes, to ensure a good bond. Applying the additional liquid, which came with the RimGuards for extra stickiness, will I am sure prove worthwhile. Although the colour (light grey) does not match my wheel, it is fairly discrete and would be even less noticeable on a silver wheel. I still need to do the other side, but my back was complaining, so I thought it best to wait a while.

[sgould]

It will be interesting to see how they last.  They look a completely different type to the other rim protectors I've seen. 

The other ones I saw were ripped off at the first scuff and the ends flapped about!!