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Hello to the 9000 fraternity,
I have read queries on this discussion board about people who would like to have modifications done to their Saab 9000's.
I have just had my 1997 9000 Aero (auto), 90k miles, modified by Abbott Racing, last week :
This is what I had done :
Upgraded ECU
4" stainless steel backbox
Abbott springs
Koni adjustable dampers
Piston dump valve
ITG competition air filter
10 psi wastegate actuator
Front control arm bushes (I already had the butterfly bushes and the rear control arm bushes).
All I can say is that car is now a totally different machine. The guys at Abbott Racing have blessed it with around 250-255 bhp.
Before the mods, Giles Fairweather at Abbott Racing, took the car for a spin along the winding country roads and highlighted how much the car actually rolled on the twists and bends.
After the mods, we went for a spin again. I just couldn't believe how the car now accelerated and how it stuck to the twisting roads. The acceleration from 70mph to well over 100mph is simply phenomenal. The springs and dampers package makes the road handling so much better. It feels flat on cornering at all speeds. The auto gearbox handled all this quite happily.
The adjustable front Koni dampers are adjustable from under the bonnet. It takes 2.5 turns from the softest to the hardest setting. Abbott recommended setting the dampers to half a turn from the softest setting.
Surprisingly, my overall economy has improved slightly (I reckon between 2-3 mpg).
The overall cost of these modifications was just over 2000 (GBP) and the car was with them for about 4 hours.
I am considering having the front brake discs and pads changed in summer.
Hope this helps anybody looking to have similar mods done to their 9000.
All I can say now is "What a car". So many 'fast' cars become dots in the rear view mirror, very quickly. The smile has come back!!
Regards,
Imran
P.S How can I put a picture on this board?
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