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

[kpg2713]

Just a pic of the rears before pulling. I had already had the fears rolled, but there was no way I was going to be able to drive this. The guys who mounted the tires said my offset was in the neighborhood of +15 on a 19x9.5. If anyone is interested, I have a solid inch of inside clearance to the spring/strut. I wanted the extra to fit an airbag, since the stock spring is some 4" in width. But if one were to stay static, you could fit a 10-10.5 wide wheel back there.

[kpg2713]

This looks like it'll be good. Rear fitment looks great. I passed up an 02 Aero with 67k miles and it was a 5 speed. Totally wish I had it now though. Would have done the normal bolt on's with a stage 3 tune. My brother has a 99 9-3 coupe making 330 whp and it's a blast to drive.

I got to say though, polished lips with the white faces would be much better IMO. Although, keeping polished wheels clean is a nightmare. Been there before.

No can do on the polished lips. There is chrome leftovers underneath the paint. Sanded to hell, but still there. Blasting and powder coat are on hold till next season at least. These wheels I painted with Rustoleum

HO-LEE SHIT! This is incredible. So does "rear bags on order" mean the front ones are on?

Negative. Rear is getting done first. The front koni's won't be able to handle anything stiffer than my current setup, so It's gonna cost 800 bucks to get the strut/bag combo for the front. The rear koni's are up for bags though, so that was $500 bucks cheaper. Also, I need the air to drive this setup out back, up front there is more room to play with due to wheel offsets. So one step at a time, I am slowly but surely getting this wagon to where I want it.

[Reubencanyon]

Luv the wagon!

[JRodigan]

HO-LEE SHIT! This is incredible. So does "rear bags on order" mean the front ones are on?

[andybob]

This looks like it'll be good. Rear fitment looks great. I passed up an 02 Aero with 67k miles and it was a 5 speed. Totally wish I had it now though. Would have done the normal bolt on's with a stage 3 tune. My brother has a 99 9-3 coupe making 330 whp and it's a blast to drive.

I got to say though, polished lips with the white faces would be much better IMO. Although, keeping polished wheels clean is a nightmare. Been there before.

[Robitussin]

Oh yes. This thread is getting good.

[kpg2713]

Well I did this. Rear bags on order

[SnazzyQ]

colormatched lips and white faces

Yes do this.

[BBBDDD]

colormatched lips and white faces

[alejandrodavila22]

Have you thought of color matching the center

[kpg2713]

Trying to make some color decisions... Full white? Grey centers? Semi-gloss black? Anyway, the wheels are just sitting awaiting my decision. Everyone keeps suggesting I do polished lips, but I don't have that option. It's really too bad, but also a good opportunity to break from the norm. After tonight's test fit I'm leaning in this direction.

[kpg2713]

Lookin like this lately. I'll prolly pull the rear fenders. 19x9.5 all around with stupid +10 rear ET and 40 front. Looking like a winter project lately, since I'm going to be bringing in an e36 vert soon. Saving it from my sister

[IronJoe]

Great looking Combi! I used to have a Turbo X SportCombi that was an absolute joy.

I love what you did with the front end, definitely fixes my one complaint with this gen 9-5. Looking forward to seeing the fitment with your new wheels.

[CasperH]

Nice, subbed for progress!

[JRodigan]

GTFO guys!!! That Swedish one looks very much like mine, minus the sticker or whatever front. IDK about that widebody though. Looks wavy as hell. Got any side shots of it?

I do, but it looked like it's still a work in progress. The idea is awesome, just needs some more finishing work.