I'm serious this time!
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I wasn't as serious about the Bimmer as I thought I was.
The Audi killed itself yesterday. Blown head-gasket, valve seals, power steering leak, grinding brakes. I had to get a new car, so I bought a silver 1999 Saab 93 S (turbo -![[driving]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_driving.gif "Driving [driving]")
). I'll take pictures later today after I wash it (rained mass yesterday and got dirty). I fell in love with the car instantly, and it's a bit faster than the Audi was [Saab(185 hp @ 5500 rpm / 194 ft-lb @ 2100 rpm) vs Audi(184 hp @ 5500 rpm / 184 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm)]. It feels noticeably faster, and also feels noticeably front-wheel drive ![[:p]](/images/smilies/tongue.png "Stick Out Tongue [:p]")
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Still gonna have the Zeus (1976 2002 - pictured in signature), still loyal to BMW![[:)]](/images/smilies/smile.png "Smile [:)]")
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The Audi killed itself yesterday. Blown head-gasket, valve seals, power steering leak, grinding brakes. I had to get a new car, so I bought a silver 1999 Saab 93 S (turbo -
). I'll take pictures later today after I wash it (rained mass yesterday and got dirty). I fell in love with the car instantly, and it's a bit faster than the Audi was [Saab(185 hp @ 5500 rpm / 194 ft-lb @ 2100 rpm) vs Audi(184 hp @ 5500 rpm / 184 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm)]. It feels noticeably faster, and also feels noticeably front-wheel drive .Still gonna have the Zeus (1976 2002 - pictured in signature), still loyal to BMW
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Lol, yea it's quite different from a 740... I'm very happy with it though. I'm selling my Omega (watch) to my father so I'll have a little money to put in it.
I think first I'm going to get some springs and a xenon kit. My dad said he's going to get me wheels for my birthday. I already disconnected the BPV (now it's a BOV) - don't say anything: there's NO loss in performance and NO added turbo lag (turbo is so small it doesn't matter). I'm planning (in the next couple days or so) to make a manual boost controller and up the boost to 15psi (10 stock - over 15 and the ecu cuts fuel). I might paint the FMIC silver (it's black and unnoticeable - it's 28x8x3 so it's damn huge for a stock IC).
I didn't get a chance yesterday to take pictures, nor will I have time today (can't do night shots 'cause my tripod disappeared[kick]). I'll definitely have some by this weekend, but it's bone stock looking: silver, tint (not sure on the % but it's pretty dark), and that's about it. Broken fog light lense .
I think first I'm going to get some springs and a xenon kit. My dad said he's going to get me wheels for my birthday. I already disconnected the BPV (now it's a BOV) - don't say anything: there's NO loss in performance and NO added turbo lag (turbo is so small it doesn't matter). I'm planning (in the next couple days or so) to make a manual boost controller and up the boost to 15psi (10 stock - over 15 and the ecu cuts fuel). I might paint the FMIC silver (it's black and unnoticeable - it's 28x8x3 so it's damn huge for a stock IC).
I didn't get a chance yesterday to take pictures, nor will I have time today (can't do night shots 'cause my tripod disappeared[kick]). I'll definitely have some by this weekend, but it's bone stock looking: silver, tint (not sure on the % but it's pretty dark), and that's about it. Broken fog light lense
.Congrats on the Saab. I hope that you have a lot of fun with that car. From my experiences, they are quite nice cars.
A piece of advice, though: don't paint your intercooler. If you honestly want something that's noticable, then think about replacing it with a stainless one. Painting it only adds another layer of insulation to it. Yes, I know that there are thermally-efficient paints, but let's be honest, it's still going to make it a little bit worse.
Form should follow function and spending money to make an item look better but perform worse is silly.
We all look forward to seeing the pics!
What are you going to do with the Audi now?
A piece of advice, though: don't paint your intercooler. If you honestly want something that's noticable, then think about replacing it with a stainless one. Painting it only adds another layer of insulation to it. Yes, I know that there are thermally-efficient paints, but let's be honest, it's still going to make it a little bit worse.
Form should follow function and spending money to make an item look better but perform worse is silly.
We all look forward to seeing the pics!
What are you going to do with the Audi now?
