Saab SportCombi 9-5.... Yes, a wagon

[kpg2713]

Maybe color match those headlight surroundings with the rest of the car?

That's the plan after bags. But for now I'm sticking with plasti-dip and saving my $$$. I think I'd also like to ditch the roof rails and do some sort of custom front bumper/lower that's a bit more aggressive.


Also, got some better wheel gap shots for my buddy JRod.



And last but not least, some pics from Monday's snowstorm. Left NH at 3:30 am and made it back to Richmond by 2pm. It's strange to have no snow in NE, and 20 cars off the road between NJ and VA. No major casualties for me, just a cracked windshield and chips from two separate sanders/salters opening up RIGHT in front of me... Dicks.







And the killer.... VA?

[kpg2713]

The white was getting tired, so I changed it up today. Not a fan Maybe it'll grow on me, but I doubt it.

[kpg2713]

Issues abound. Rear upper control arm to body clearance as she sits. less than 3"....

[kpg2713]

Ideas? I am thinking the best way to get a bit more clearance would be some custom rear upper control arms...

[kpg2713]

Did a little work this weekend. Koni sports up front as well as cut another 1/2 coil off the front. I'm down to about half the stock spring...
Also took the dash out and dipped it grey with pearl top coat to simulate a brushed aluminum. Shitty phone pics to follow. It's rainy here anyway, so later in the week I'll wash it and take some better shots.

[kpg2713]

And more work done. Ordered and installed the rear koni's. Cut another 1/2 coil off the rear springs as well to even the car out at 24.25" ground to fender all around.


Getting ready to do 1 of 2 things. Either order up a set of 19x9.5 squared setup I've been eyeing, or start collecting parts for air. Only one of the 2 is happening this season, so what do you guys think?

Also, some pics of how she sits now.

[SnazzyQ]

Looks good so far.

This would look AMAZING on Rotiform blqs.
did a quick photoshop of what it would look like (hope you dont mind)

[kpg2713]

Do not mind in the least! Thanks

[brechnar100]

get the wheels. u just got this suspension, no point in swapping it out just yet. use the part to its fullest !

[JRodigan]

Oh, that's a tough choice....I'd really like to see this thing on air soon....partly so I can know exactly how to do it. haha What's the wheel setup you're looking at? Could help us help you decide. lol

[Queef|Chief]

Wagon love! Looks sick bro

[kpg2713]

get the wheels. u just got this suspension, no point in swapping it out just yet. use the part to its fullest !

I am just riding on cut stock springs with Koni sports. I needed the koni's to go to air anyway, so it was just a step along the way.

Oh, that's a tough choice....I'd really like to see this thing on air soon....partly so I can know exactly how to do it. haha What's the wheel setup you're looking at? Could help us help you decide. lol

The wheels are BBS CH/CO knock offs. 19x9.5 all around, matt black (won't probably stay that way) and look like this.
http://www.bbswheels.us/ch?b=1

[JRodigan]

CH's look really good.

(Those are 18")

[kpg2713]

You are a wizard, Sir! I'm still on the fence about going wheels before air. Though that pic affirms my wheel choice.

[theseeker411]

Go air first. Then save for some good wheels. Please don't do knock offs on such a nice car.