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March 2012 SOTM WINNER

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#1 ·
Bergie
1991 SAAB 9000 Turbo

As It Sits Today

Engine:
B234
Open Air Intake(K&N Filter)
Forge BPV
SD EPROM & APC Chips
Upper SAS Poly Mount
89k Babied Original Miles

Exhaust:
Custom 3" turbo back w. Free flow muffler

Turbo:
T25

Suspension:
Bilstien HD Shocks & Struts
B&G Springs (94+)
SAS Front & Rear Sway Bars

Wheels:
Super Exposed Lug Aero's
Custom Center Caps w. Gold Flake Griffin Crown.

Other:
Pioneer Avic Double Din HU w. Bluetooth & Nav
Memphis Audio 4'' Dash Speakers,Pioneer 3-way rear 6x9's
(2) 10'' Pioneer Premier Subs
Sound Stream Audio 1200w Amp
De-badged All Around(except original turbo badge on rear :winky: )
Custom Burlwood Dash & Center Console
35% Tint All Around
Glass Roof
Black Painted Calipers
Black Grille w. No Fins
Under Dash Red Lighting

Output:

Unknown @ this time, Lots in the works.

 
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#8 ·
Interview

How long have you owned this car?[/B]
-about 4 year's
Is there anything unique about the history of this car?
-not really, idk it originally came from salt lake city, utah. owned by a morman for most of its life who purchased it new there. He serviced it @ salt lake city saab and all documented service up until about 40k. then i believe it was driven to Iowa somewhere in the early 00's. and obviously still didn't see many miles. From there the owner and the car made it's way to a toyota dealer here in NH in 2008 where it was traded in. It then made it's way to a local import dealer very close to my house who had it maybe 2 weeks and was using it as his personal car here and there. i just happened to see it one cold morning after i had almost given up on finding a good one on my way to work. test drove it and bought it the next morning.
why did you choose this car to purchase?[/B]
-had been looking for a 91-92 9k, for it seemed like forever after i sold my bike and this one just happened to fall in my lap.
What other cars did you consider at the time ?
-9000 aero, tr6, 944 turbos to name a few..
What was your objective with this car?
-just keep it a super clean/fast 91 9000 turbo
What tuning style would you describe this car as?
-street
Who helped you build this car?
-um id say mostly mikeyd the past year or so
What makes your car special?
-i guess because its probably 1 of a handful left, in the right color combo, thats super clean w. low mileage.
What is your favorite part/feature/function?

-the retro styling & handling of the car
Who or what inspired the direction of modifications on this car?
-i sold my bike, and made this my project.
What don't you like about this car?
-parts are hard to find
What was your biggest obstacle in building this car?
-none really that's why we have tsl :)
How did you overcome the issue?
-no issue!?
What would you change if you could?
-more types/styles of wheels that fit/aftermarket parts
the outcome of this project?[/B]
-so far 8
What would you do to the car if money were no object?
-do it up quicker and bigger then store it and buy a gt3-rs.
Who has been your biggest critic of this project?
-myself and my wallet.
What do your family and friends say about this car?
-its a cool old car.
What is your most memorable/humorous/embarrassing moment with this car?
-the 1st test drive and looking at the odometer reading of 62,xxx miles.
Has this car competed in any events? Results?
-none yet
What is your favorite place to drive this car?
-lake winnipasaukee
What is your ideal day with this car?
-window's down, sunny, skies blue, 78 degree's.
Who gets to drive this car?
-only me
If you had to name your car, what would you name it?
i dont name my car's.
What was your previous project?
-98 GSXR SRAD
What is your next project?
-probably another bike
What one word best describes your car?
-cool
Anything else you'd like to share?
-well im waiting on my td04 19t to be finished, na intake manifold is done waiting to be put in, inter-cooler, probably a clutch after all that and then finally on to getting it running on t5.
 
#9 ·
Thanks guy's here's some more pics of the car.

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#14 ·
ill take a look see if they still offer them.

so after winning "SOTM" where's my free sticker, cool little icon thing and my picture on the front page!?

these not offered anymore?
 
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