My name is Jeff and I am a long time SAAB addict....

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Re: My name is Jeff and I am a long time SAAB addict....

Postby jskrebs » Sat Jul 12, 2014 5:33 pm

Got a set of springs from Abbott Racing in England today and installed the fronts. Car is lower and rides better. Rears tomorrow.
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Re: My name is Jeff and I am a long time SAAB addict....

Postby jskrebs » Sun Jul 13, 2014 10:04 am

Rears done, pretty easy compared to fronts.

Ride is dramatically improved.
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Re: My name is Jeff and I am a long time SAAB addict....

Postby DeLorean » Sun Jul 13, 2014 8:20 pm

oh yeah, for road use, a little lower and a little former really makes these cars work a lot nicer. What shocks are those?
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Re: My name is Jeff and I am a long time SAAB addict....

Postby jskrebs » Mon Jul 14, 2014 5:48 am

Shocks are Koni Reds, they were new but sitting in a humid environment so a bit rusty. Work fine, lifetime warranty!

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Postby DeLorean » Mon Jul 14, 2014 9:04 am

looking good!
Less brake more gas!

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Re: My name is Jeff and I am a long time SAAB addict....

Postby Crazyswede » Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:56 am

I like how the rear shock has a dust cover designed to collect and store debris
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Re: My name is Jeff and I am a long time SAAB addict....

Postby jskrebs » Mon Jul 14, 2014 4:59 pm

I like how the rear shock has a dust cover designed to collect and store debris


There are holes a the bottom to let the debris out. I agree though, pretty expensive shocks to come with plastic covers. They slide right off no issue.

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Re: My name is Jeff and I am a long time SAAB addict....

Postby jskrebs » Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:21 am

Took a long ride and snapped this pic. Stance is better with new springs.
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Re: My name is Jeff and I am a long time SAAB addict....

Postby Cark » Sun Jul 20, 2014 10:54 am

Looking good Jeff! Love the inca's ;)
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Re: My name is Jeff and I am a long time SAAB addict....

Postby jskrebs » Sun Jul 20, 2014 7:56 pm

Cark wrote:Looking good Jeff! Love the inca's ;)
:thumbsup:

Found one downside to a lower car. I now have to go slow when entering my garage :huh:
I have a dip then a slight ramp up and I now hit if I go to fast.

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Re: My name is Jeff and I am a long time SAAB addict....

Postby DeLorean » Mon Jul 21, 2014 2:03 pm

Oh yeah, I remember that ramp being a bit steep. I love that garage though, the old blacksmith shop.
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Re: My name is Jeff and I am a long time SAAB addict....

Postby jskrebs » Wed Nov 05, 2014 8:47 pm

Cheating on my Saab....
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Re: My name is Jeff and I am a long time SAAB addict....

Postby Geoff » Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:38 pm

DAMN. If you have something like that in the garage you've got a good excuse!
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Re: My name is Jeff and I am a long time SAAB addict....

Postby hutch » Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:56 pm

Nice!

A friend took me for a ride in one of those a while back and while not the fastest it was certainly one of the coolest driving experiences I've ever been in. I'm a short guy and still had issues getting in/out, I can't imagine what normal people would have to do.

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Re: My name is Jeff and I am a long time SAAB addict....

Postby DrewP » Thu Nov 06, 2014 2:04 pm

hutch wrote:..... I can't imagine what normal people would have to do.



I don't know any of those. What are they like?

Nice car. Elise is at the top of my list for big purchase in the next couple years.
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