Something Swedish that isn't a Volvo

[JRodigan]

So I haven't had my car in a month. I'm getting pissed. It just stopped charging one day, and I took it to the shop that replaced the alternator last year. They put a new one in it and it still won't charge. Now they say they have no idea what's wrong with it. Hoping I get it back soon so I can give it some more low!

In the mean time, I've been working on my wheels.

http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1355621#post1355621

[JRodigan]

I say that all the time. On the bbs how about white centers, but gold looks dope doe

I thought about white, but the only thing is, it would have to be matched to the car because it's a weird off-white. Any other shade of white would look "off" to me.

[axelillo_PR]

But hey, an inch is an inch.

I say that all the time. On the bbs how about white centers, but gold looks dope doe

[JRodigan]

Sorry for these shit "updates" but I like whoring pictures of my car. I got the lowering springs on the rear after breaking out the torch. It needs to settle A LOT or else I'm breaking out the grinder. (I might break out the grinder anyway...) Also, the last pic previews things to come....

Barn 1 by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

Francis 1 by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

Francis 2 by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

things to come by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

Taking suggestions on how to refinish them. I'm leaning Gold.

Saab on Style 5 by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

[JRodigan]

Carlisle was a badass time.

Hirsch 9-5 by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

9-5s by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

But 9-5s like these had me thinking my 9-5 needed some modding. In some way. As soon as possible.

Imola_red2 by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

V6Stance by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

Matt 9-5 6 by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

Fast forward a bit and I put my racks back on and had some tint done.


Then today I did a thing.....
Untitled by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

But don't get too excited...
Untitled by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

Oh yeah, and I only got the front end done. lol
by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

But hey, an inch is an inch. It's at least not stock height anymore! haha

[soab]

Damn, I didnt realize carlisle was so soon...

[kpg2713]

Love the enthusiasm!

Wish I could make the trip myself, but we have a stupid Open House at work and my boss already has the freakin' weekend off.

[JRodigan]

Ever since I bought my car I've wanted to go to the massive Saab meet at the Carlisle Import Nationals in Carlisle Pennsylvania on May 16-18. Until this year, I was always in school and couldn't go. So this year I registered and was stoked to get to go. Then I found out I had to take summer classes....but by scheduling carefully, I made it so I could go and not miss any class.



So had it all planned out. I'd take this weekend to get it all cleaned up and do some nice last minute mods to get it ready for the big weekend at Carlisle.

But last week, my temperamental Swede gave me a solid "Fuck you, you're not going anywhere."
image by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

All signs pointed to the Thermostat which, on this car, basically had me like this:


I thought about giving up hope of driving it to Carlisle and slapping some Saab badges on my brother's Chevy Malibu. The other options were pay a shop over $300 to fix it, or go at it myself and hope I didn't screw anything up.....



image by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

image by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

image by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

image by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

image by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

image by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

image by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr



image by Three Liter Turbo Photography, on Flickr

Then I was told my new intake gaskets won't be here until Tuesday....


So it's only halfway reassembled now. But I can say, it WILL be done by Thursday, and I will be driving it to Pennsylvania.

[kpg2713]

Sucks about the tire. You can get a plug for it though for super cheap. I've run em before and with the tires being nearly worn out I wouldn't sweat it anymore than you already were.

Koni's are on sale pretty cheap right now Honestly, if I were to do it over, I'd find a shorter stroke front shock to use. I've got about 3" of travel left on my hacked up springs.

[baggedb16sentra]

Because they'd be so close to the bumper? Like if I got rear-ended or something? Let's just say I hope that doesn't happen... haha I'm not super concerned about it. And the more I read on your thread, the more I'm leaning toward just getting one of those machined aluminum manifolds to clean up the plumbing.

Also, what do you guys think about getting coilovers to use as the base for the bags? They don't cost much more than Konis and I could get them soon and go ahead and put them on and be low while I save up for the rest of the air setup.

I guess it would be your choice if you want coils as your base, I know for my setup im using a strut for me. looks promising that's for sure.

[Oh Damn, it's Sam]

Just watched the video. I wouldn't run four bag lines off the tank to the valve manifold - it's a lot of line and a lot of fittings to route in a small space, plus one line coming off the top of the tank might look goofy.

Instead, I'd run a big monster line or a pair down to feed your valve manifold, run off one or two of the back ports on the tank, so you won't see 'em. Save that top port for an air line quick connect or for a pressure gauge.

Similarly, I'd probably tee the compressor leaders together into a single line and run that to a single port on the tank. That single line will also be a good place to mount your pressure gauge and safety valve.

[JRodigan]

hey man, watched the video looks good. Do you worry about the compressors being there not saying anything can happen just what I thought came to my head. Also are you doing a drain plug?

Because they'd be so close to the bumper? Like if I got rear-ended or something? Let's just say I hope that doesn't happen... haha I'm not super concerned about it. And the more I read on your thread, the more I'm leaning toward just getting one of those machined aluminum manifolds to clean up the plumbing.

Also, what do you guys think about getting coilovers to use as the base for the bags? They don't cost much more than Konis and I could get them soon and go ahead and put them on and be low while I save up for the rest of the air setup.

[baggedb16sentra]

hey man, watched the video looks good. Do you worry about the compressors being there not saying anything can happen just what I thought came to my head. Also are you doing a drain plug?

[baggedb16sentra]

that bob saget lol, bummer about the wheel. Cant wait to see this bagged i'm starting over for myself, this would make a good sleeper IMO

[JRodigan]

Went out to Target on Monday to pick up some pick up some cheap lens filters for my 50mm prime. Got there and all they had was was larger diameter filters with adapter rings. I thought, "Fuck it, I have good filters for my larger diameter lens, I'll just order an adapter online instead." and I left. Got back in the Saab and drove back to my dorm building. When I got there, as I walked past my rear tire I could hear a hissing noise. Looked down at this:




And my spare was flat. So I borrowed my brothers car (he goes to the same university) to go get it aired up.

Pulled the tire off and found this:


So now I'm sitting totally hellaflush:


Unfortunately I have to go back to my stock wheels this weekend. The tires on these wheels were pretty bad to begin with, so I can't justify plugging it, new tires are just a bit too much for me to buy right now. (Unless I find a super cheap used set of 235/45/17 tires that are in good condition. lol)