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The Drunkie Saab Story
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My other forum that I keep a log of things I've been doing to the car is shutting down soon...So I decided to bring it here, my first Fore-Arm.
Since I sold my 2000 Nissan Maxima in 2009. I had a 1991 S10 pickup, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Comp G, and 2001 Saab 9-5. There are the 2006 Ford Ranger and then 2007 Ford F150 5.4 that I ended up getting after I bought a house for hauling but that about sums up everything I've owned since 2009. I picked up the 2004 Saab 9-5 Aero in September 2012 sight unseen, right after getting married. It had 123k miles then and it now has 151k miles on it. If I could list all the things I have done to it...there would be no room left for pictures. So lets start from the beginning. First weekend after purchase: Attachment 11585 Attachment 11587 Attachment 11589 Attachment 11591 Attachment 11593 Attachment 11595 First winter, it goes skiing Attachment 11597 Swapped in a nice OG900 gearknob Attachment 11599 Little to no rust Attachment 11601 Spring 2013 Attachment 11603 Attachment 11605 Attachment 11607 My old Grand Prix Attachment 11609 First Stereo Pioneer F700BT Attachment 11611 Summer 2013 Attachment 11613 Vanity Plates and cat back exhaust Attachment 11615 Fall 2013 Lowered the car I think around this time Attachment 11617 Attachment 11619 Attachment 11621 Attachment 11623 |
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Black roof wrap - 1st wrap in gloss
Attachment 11554 Attachment 11556 Winter 2013 Attachment 11558 Attachment 11559 Added a rear window spoiler Attachment 11560 Spring 2014 I buy a house Attachment 11561 Attachment 11563 Attachment 11565 Polishing in the new garage Attachment 11566 Attachment 11568 I buy a **** ton of parts and put them in Attachment 11570 Attachment 11571 I have some rust repair work done Attachment 11573 Attachment 11575 Attachment 11577 Attachment 11579 Attachment 11581 Attachment 11583 |
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I do some meets
Attachment 11518 Attachment 11520 Attachment 11522 Stereo #2 DDX372 Attachment 11524 Attachment 11526 Attachment 11528 Attachment 11530 I polish the car 2015 Attachment 11532 Attachment 11534 Attachment 11537 Custom wheel Attachment 11538 I get some Enkei RPF1's and make a custom wood roof rack over winter 2015/16 Attachment 11540 Attachment 11542 I decide to rebuild the rear suspension from the ground up and rust proof some more Attachment 11544 Attachment 11545 Attachment 11546 Attachment 11548 Attachment 11550 Saabs at Carlisle 2016 Attachment 11552 |
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Summer 2016
Attachment 11477 Attachment 11479 Attachment 11482 I added a sub Attachment 11484 Wrapped the A-pillars Attachment 11486 Attachment 11487 Bought a parts car...I ended up having 3 at one point during the winter of 2016/2017 Attachment 11490 Bought a BRAND NEW F35 transmission with a 4.45 final drive (not in yet) Attachment 11492 I keep it clean even in winter Attachment 11494 My brake booster and master cylinder fail Attachment 11496 Attachment 11498 Attachment 11500 Attachment 11502 Swap seat brackets because in 02, they cut costs and they fail...so I bought an 01 seat bracket and fix things Attachment 11504 Random Engine Attachment 11506 Stereo #3 Pioneer X3800bhs Attachment 11508 Attachment 11510 Some more changes early spring 2017 Attachment 11512 Attachment 11514 Attachment 11516 |
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My daughter was born in November 2016
Attachment 11460 I skipped over a lot of things, there are tons of little things I have done that I can't even remember but this a majority of it and there is a lot more to come. That 4.45 brand new transmission is getting put inside a proper case that will fit my car and a Quiafe LSD added with a Spec 3 clutch I just recently installed a short throw shifter, hand filing fun Attachment 11462 Attachment 11464 I also got some very nice custom leather goods from Redline goods to go with it Attachment 11466 Attachment 11468 Attachment 11470 Ultimate Pedals sent me some stuff to install too (I finished this, boy was that not fun) Attachment 11472 And then I wrapped my headliner Attachment 11474 But the most important bit that I am working on is this Attachment 11476 This will receive some forged pistons, a nice cleanup, some mild headwork and a bigger turbo. The car is also being vinyl wrapped in Arlon's Blue Pearl Gloss wrap and I have a Brembo BBK to install now as well as some custom made coilovers by CEIKA to put in sometime soon. But that brings this project up to speed. |
Nice Saab
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so whats the deal on saab parts.... are they becoming more rare over time ?
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Damn it's come a looooong way.
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Originally Posted by Prophecy99
(Post 9147243)
so whats the deal on saab parts.... are they becoming more rare over time ?
I also bought like 3 parts cars and have a stash of goodies now. Hell I have another engine under a tarp in the driveway. |
I'm thinking about selling the RPF1s and getting Varrsteon ES1s and going back to the original look. I think it will look good with the blue pearl.
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Here is a better picture of the car, that does the wheel color choice a little more justice. The Atomic black color is a mix of gold/bronze/black.
Attachment 11448 I did the Leatherique treatment to my seats Attachment 11449 Attachment 11450 Finished the Ultimate pedal install Attachment 11451 Two Trannies Attachment 11452 Towing parts cars with my truck Attachment 11453 Attachment 11454 A random engine in the garage LOL It has ended up being free Attachment 11455 The wife mobile that I modded anyways Attachment 11456 Attachment 11457 |
what did u mod to the wife car??
nice man ! looks like ur garage and stable is sweet! |
Originally Posted by Prophecy99
(Post 9147626)
what did u mod to the wife car??
nice man ! looks like ur garage and stable is sweet! Lets see, I added the OEM accessories like the silver roof rails, hood deflector, door sill plates, rear bumper guard plate (top of the bumper) and then some little accent touches they did in certain years where they replace the nice aluminum with black piano plastic or regular plastic. I vinyl wrapped her roof in Avery's Milky Way Gloss (I'll be doing the Saab's roof in the same), I also vinyl wrapped her front bumper bar in Satin black. JNC bronze wheels, rally armor mudflaps and I tinted her windows. I wanted to lower it and I still may, it looks like a Lancer wagon then from the few people who have done it. I'm lowering the F150.... |
Originally Posted by DrunkieTheBear
(Post 9147639)
Thanks man, 20x24 with 7.5 foot ceilings (no lifts for me), but I'm growing my tool collection every week.
Lets see, I added the OEM accessories like the silver roof rails, hood deflector, door sill plates, rear bumper guard plate (top of the bumper) and then some little accent touches they did in certain years where they replace the nice aluminum with black piano plastic or regular plastic. I vinyl wrapped her roof in Avery's Milky Way Gloss (I'll be doing the Saab's roof in the same), I also vinyl wrapped her front bumper bar in Satin black. JNC bronze wheels, rally armor mudflaps and I tinted her windows. I wanted to lower it and I still may, it looks like a Lancer wagon then from the few people who have done it. I'm lowering the F150.... ...Avery's Milky Way Gloss ... studying now... =) ...and i r u gonna do a realistic practical lowering i take it? i like lowered trucks but most lower beyond practicality. post pics !! love your projectors on that too. |
Originally Posted by Prophecy99
(Post 9147696)
...currently rebuilding my garage, cant wait... props.
...Avery's Milky Way Gloss ... studying now... =) ...and i r u gonna do a realistic practical lowering i take it? i like lowered trucks but most lower beyond practicality. post pics !! love your projectors on that too. |
Wait saablink is shutting down? Oh noes! *the only thing he got out of this*
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Damn dude you barely drive that saab. None the less it looks great
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Finally, some info on this thing! Now I want to know WTF you did to that Pontiac...
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I haven't updated in a while because I've been working on landscaping around the house and I'll be headed out on vacation in July and August. When I get back in August, I'll get to fitting in the new headliner, wrapping the car in vinyl, steering wheel swap, and a couple of other things.
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Originally Posted by 95maxrider
(Post 9149955)
Finally, some info on this thing! Now I want to know WTF you did to that Pontiac...
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/maxima....539c3a3bc7.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/maxima....047d414802.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/maxima....06b06c1b38.jpg |
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Just a picture from this weekend.
Attachment 11313 Coming up in August and through the winter: -Coilovers -New steering wheel -Adjustable Rear lateral arms -Brembo BBK -Vinyl wrap ice blue pearl -Plaid headliner install -Rear wheel bearings -Projector retrofit headlights I start the tear down and build of the new motor and trans this winter, so far the specs -Stock block cleaned and powder coated -Balance shaft delete -Forged Pistons -ACL racing bearings -ARP main studs -Balanced assembly -Ported Intake Mani -Lightly ported head, with new springs and seals -Tubular Manifold -TD04-20T -660CC injectors -Shaved and lightened flywheel (30lbs to 14lbs) -Spec stage 3 clutch -T5 Cams (2mm more lift and 2* more duration Transmission: -Brand new shot peen'd and cyro'd internals -4.45 final drive (stock is 4.05) -Quiafe LSD This thing is gonna zip as the car weighs around 3400lbs now in full weight, I plan to shed a few pounds here and there. I have been removing things like headlight washers, xenon leveling system (that was ****ing 30lbs in sensors alone). Things I really don't need or want. |
Damn, that thing should scoot when it's all said and done. Post lots of pics!
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photobucket ruined this whole story, no pics to look at!! :bawling: and i was thinking " sob story " when i saw this thread....:p
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Originally Posted by max ride 41
(Post 9152558)
photobucket ruined this whole story, no pics to look at!! :bawling: and i was thinking " sob story " when i saw this thread....:p
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Originally Posted by 95maxrider
(Post 9152571)
Yeah, Photobucket just made a lot of enemies. And very few are going to pay their bull**** ransom money. I'll take my money elsewhere, you heartless bastards. Sit and spin Photobucket!
for now Flickr has not jumped this wagon yet to anyone needing a home for hosting pics |
I may fix it all when I get time.
In other news, I am steam cleaning cylinders 3 & 4 because my head gasket is leaking. No big deal, I'm going to do it this winter with a ton of little mods. When I have everything gathered I will post an update. I'm still building the new motor and transmission on the side. |
Originally Posted by DrunkieTheBear
(Post 9153463)
In other news, I am steam cleaning cylinders 3 & 4 because my head gasket is leaking.
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Originally Posted by 95maxrider
(Post 9153477)
That's a new one for me. Steam cleaning cylinders? Please elaborate!
Its like how seafoam works. My dad says I am nuts for even noticing the half gallon of coolant burned since October of 2016 |
My photos appear to be working......but only on this forum...strange.
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Don't worry, y'all .. Dave will sell this car as soon as his engine rebuild is done. That is if my gauge of his past projects are correct.
He'll eventually get his hands on a Saab 900 Turbo and this will start all over again. :lolrun: |
i dk... hes had this current one for... 4 plus years IIRC, and has been modding it to his fine tastes...
time will tell =) not a bad idea i guess, sell it whiles its hot. |
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So I sent the oil off for analysis.
https://image.ibb.co/d5d0ia/21232078...17197901_n.jpg Been limping it along since October when I noticed the coolant disappearing. It hasn't totally died, still pulls like a champ. I plan to pull this motor, put the new one in, then refresh this motor with new bearings, head gasket and timing chain and throw it in a 9-5 Wagon that I am hunting for now. Rally wagon. |
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So anyways, shopping for motor parts has begun.
Coming in the mail now as we speak: -ACL Bearings -Wossner Forged pistons -TD04-20T Spec Stage 3 clutch -Tubular exhaust Manifold -ARP head studs -New water pump -New crank dampener Still a bunch more to get Head and block will be dropped off in the coming weeks for cleaning, deck, hone. I'll be doing the engine assembly. I will be dropping off the transmission for a rebuild with the new 4.45 final drive. Should be fun. I plan to start the engine swap come May 2018. In the mean time I will be parking the car for the winter while I do some other upgrades. I have coilovers, adjustable sway bar end links, adjustable rear lateral arms, solid subframe bushings, big brake kit. I also have some goodies for the interior, I'm working on replacing all the speakers with a better option, I have a custom dash with gauge pods integrated, a custom headliner and probably going with the new Sony headunit with android auto. Lots of work...going to be fun. |
Originally Posted by DrunkieTheBear
(Post 9156864)
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Updates
I've been parts gathering, so some goodies first: Adjustable FSB endlinks https://image.ibb.co/kcCtiw/DSC_3036.jpg 315mm rotors https://image.ibb.co/ntvPqb/DSC_3038.jpg Tubular Manifold and TD04-20T with billet wheel https://image.ibb.co/bvkeOw/DSC_3059.jpg https://image.ibb.co/nBRVVb/DSC_3063.jpg Just a bunch of parts https://image.ibb.co/kzevwG/DSC_3064.jpg Shiney bits https://image.ibb.co/g7w8GG/DSC_3163.jpg https://image.ibb.co/mwHFwG/DSC_3165.jpg Clutch https://image.ibb.co/cXvFVb/DSC_3040.jpg I have parts everywhere. Storage shelves above my car are full of parts as well. https://image.ibb.co/ip18GG/DSC_3120.jpg https://image.ibb.co/goozOw/DSC_3121.jpg https://image.ibb.co/fPtoGG/DSC_3122.jpg I'm working on cleaning up parts and polishing some; right now I'm polishing the coolant logs to a mirror finish https://image.ibb.co/n3ZHAb/DSC_3126.jpg https://image.ibb.co/npveOw/DSC_3125.jpg https://image.ibb.co/b4mKOw/DSC_3137.jpg I detailed a friends car, 2009 9-3 Aero XWD. I didn't get to do a paint correction as I ran out of time. https://image.ibb.co/h8u3GG/DSC_2988.jpg https://image.ibb.co/n6WiGG/DSC_2994.jpg https://image.ibb.co/mGHqwG/DSC_2996.jpg https://image.ibb.co/bZUQVb/DSC_2997.jpg https://image.ibb.co/i6TxbG/DSC_3000.jpg https://image.ibb.co/f27FwG/DSC_2987.jpg |
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