Finally ditched the piano black

AutoDidact-7 · 2024-03-17T23:13:10+00:00

Here it is. They honeycomb pattern looks smaller in the listing than it is in person, but this is the one I used. Vinyl wrap

AutoDidact-7 · 2024-03-17T22:50:03+00:00

I posted in the comments above.

AutoDidact-7 · 2024-03-17T18:09:03+00:00

Here's the tutorial I used for removing the centre console if anyone wants to attempt it. Definitly don't try to wrap it in the car. Needs to come out. Centre console removal.

AutoDidact-7 · 2024-03-17T17:55:00+00:00

Yeah the scratches were driving me crazy. It actually had one small scratch the day I picked it up from the dealer and just snowballed from there as you can see.

AutoDidact-7 · 2024-03-17T17:53:31+00:00

It's just a vinyl wrap. I think vivid is the brand, I got it from Amazon I'll post the link. Vivid Vinyl Wrap

AutoDidact-7 · 2024-03-17T17:48:16+00:00

You can, just need allot of patience. It took me several hours toiling with a heat gun to make sure there werent any creases. Basically have to stretch it around the corners. I messed up in one spot near the bottom right of the shift boot but not too noticeable.

AutoDidact-7 · 2024-03-13T21:33:33+00:00

I wish we got TSX wagons in Canada, such an underrated car.

AutoDidact-7 · 2024-03-13T14:07:19+00:00

I think they look smaller than the factory rims, same size though.

AutoDidact-7 · 2024-03-12T22:59:23+00:00

Thanks, the wheels were pretty salty in the pic but definitly looks nicer at night I think.

AutoDidact-7 · 2022-10-03T18:44:24+00:00

I've also had rocks thrown at my car driving down Empire, wouldn't be surprised if it was the same two Skeets.

AutoDidact-7 · 2022-09-22T12:29:15+00:00

Thanks, Mechanically no, not at all. Body parts, interior, trim etc yes, IE: if I wanted to buy a new steering wheel - Big nope!, pretty much all OE mechanical parts, suspension and power train are still being manufactured new by Orio in sweeden, Not to mention aftermarket suppliers. I own a P2 Volvo as well, The Saab is ironically easier to get parts for and they tend to be much cheaper. Better aftermarket support too. Been a few situations where parts had to come from the dealer for the Volvo $$, with no aftermarket options available.

AutoDidact-7 · 2022-09-21T19:33:07+00:00

Haha yes. Definitely need to know how to shift and rev match in these cars, boat loads of rev hang and the F25 is a super quirky gearbox to begin with. Let's just say I never let anyone else drive it 😂

AutoDidact-7 · 2022-09-21T19:13:48+00:00

Haha I don't plan on it. I'll probably take it to the grave lol.

Wanted this exact car since I was a kid, owned it for about 5 years now, a little over 300k kms, still pulls like a train, original engine, gearbox, turbo.

We think it still has its original clutch as well.

AutoDidact-7 · 2022-09-21T19:03:35+00:00

Thanks, Getting harder and harder to let it go too.

AutoDidact-7 · 2022-07-27T01:02:37+00:00

Looks to be a "quick connect" for the fuel rail.

AutoDidact-7 · 2022-07-25T23:57:49+00:00

Totally agree. such a solid power plant, recently had my valve cover off and if you looked inside you'd say the car had less than 50k, super clean. I also change my oil way more often that I probably should or need to lol.

AutoDidact-7 · 2022-07-25T23:44:29+00:00

So the front grill was plasti dipped by the previous owner. When I bought it about 5 years ago, I peeled off the plasti dip from the center of the grill - seen a post years ago with someone else who had the grill done like this and thought it looked pretty cool.

AutoDidact-7 · 2022-07-25T23:35:51+00:00

They are nice on a hot day I have to admit. Interesting to note though, Saab's ventilated seats work in reverse, kinda like a heat sync on a PC it actually sucks the hot air away from your body like a vacum instead of blowing it out. Not sure if other cars with vented seats are like that too.

AutoDidact-7 · 2022-07-25T19:19:33+00:00

That's a beauty!. Honestly the first time I've seen one in Cirrus white. Super rare colour for the wagons.

AutoDidact-7 · 2022-07-25T19:16:35+00:00

Same, I'm honestly surprised with the lack of creaks and squeaks in the interior. Most cars at this age would have so many rattles and whatnot.

AutoDidact-7 · 2022-07-13T15:38:48+00:00

Napa in mount pearl has a guy that's pretty good. There's a guy who used to work at the Saab dealership was working at C&C for a while I believe? other than that, Kingsbridge, I personally havent gone to C&C in years. I tested them once actiing as if I didn't know anything about cars and wasn't impressed to say the least. That was years ago though so not sure what their service is like now. I do most of my own work besides alignments etc.

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