Blackie
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No need for prams anymore, but the shopping thing and safety thing could work! Lol
Something Weird Going On Here: Just Collected My Saab 9-3
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Took it to Co Clare and back a few weeks ago, faultless and ate the miles.
Got a Pioneer Apple Carplay head unit fired in, reminding me of the good old car audio days. And of course it wasn't straight forward. I got a connects2 steering wheel control interface, double din fascia and cage, and the appropriate ISO connector and aerial adapter. I thought I had all the boxes ticked. But oh no, I now need two ground loop isolators and an RCA version of the ISO thanks to interference and the factory amp which causes anything above volume 2 to be heard in the next village. Oh and the radio reception isn't great, so that's on the list too. Determined to have it 100% though!
Anyway carplay in action (and the awesome Saab nightpanel button, those crazy turnips)
And for 100 scene points, guess the movie.
Got a Pioneer Apple Carplay head unit fired in, reminding me of the good old car audio days. And of course it wasn't straight forward. I got a connects2 steering wheel control interface, double din fascia and cage, and the appropriate ISO connector and aerial adapter. I thought I had all the boxes ticked. But oh no, I now need two ground loop isolators and an RCA version of the ISO thanks to interference and the factory amp which causes anything above volume 2 to be heard in the next village. Oh and the radio reception isn't great, so that's on the list too. Determined to have it 100% though!
Anyway carplay in action (and the awesome Saab nightpanel button, those crazy turnips)
And for 100 scene points, guess the movie.
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The RHS controls work i.e. Volume and changing station/track but sadly the phone controls don't. Likely due to the fact that I didn't have the Saab Bluetooth head unit to start with. If it can be hooked up that would be excellent.
Not con air no.
Vtec Phil
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world war z
dannyfawcett
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Seen this car go in the flesh! was toying with another car up the holywood-bangor carraigeway. Sounds pretty whopper
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I can't help myself. Even though I've the other wagon to play with, I can't leave the Saaaaab alone.
Thoughts on my proposed rear end mods to 'freshen' the styling from some ropey photoshopping. What do you think? Worth it?
As it sits:
And with some suggested changes:
Thoughts on my proposed rear end mods to 'freshen' the styling from some ropey photoshopping. What do you think? Worth it?
As it sits:
And with some suggested changes:
- Tints from the B pillar back
- Tinted tail lights
- Paint rear valance and trim under window grey
- Paint rims grey (possibly)
Woodcutter
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Red tail lights would look nice, you can buy film or spray to do them.
Rear tints defo.
Rear tints defo.
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I think red would be too much. Smoked is subtler imho
Definitely something in the RMS water, bought my 9-5 as a stop gap last year, I actually quite like it despite having it for sale for nigh on six months now lol, the joys of trying to sell a petroleum car in NI.
Ten times the car my E39 msport was and for having the same power it's a rocket in comparison.
Nothing comes close to the value for money.
Yours looks great @Cooper, HTD
Ten times the car my E39 msport was and for having the same power it's a rocket in comparison.
Nothing comes close to the value for money.
Yours looks great @Cooper, HTD
gpaevo
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I'm toying with a turbo x rear diffuser for mine as I've the same bumper as you. Did consider just painting the insert black and making a single exhaust outlet.
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Yea I would just paint it - cheap and cheerful mod!
Brennan
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Looks really smart mate, still think these are one of the best looking estates out there
Gimme first dibs on this when you get bored! Meanwhile, keep spending money on it......
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I'm nearly done with it, and the current intention is to drive it for several years.
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USB stick!
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You're right, and had meant to post up what I was away to see after I got the blue car.
Morning after collecting the Saab went to see this, but the car/price just wasn't right and in hindsight it was the right move. Still look great in white like @PhilGT_2008's car.
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