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#1 2016-07-30 10:26:07

Sammorra1
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Registered: 2016-07-30
User Number: 37512
Posts: 6

New Saabaru owner and member.

Hi forum.
I just picked up a 2006 92x linear with a 5 speed manual, cold weather package and moonroof. I am the 2nd owner and it currently has 110k on the clock. Kinda hate the paint quality but other then that the car has been great.

Any suggestions for possible mods. I want to go slightly lower, maybe an inch or 2 to kill wheel gap but will still need to conquer new england winters fairly well. Also want to get a new exhaust possibly an sti catback.


2006 saab 92x linear/ 5MT / Cold Weather Package / Moonroof

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#2 2016-07-30 11:01:59

rolo2O12
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From: SAAB92X.com headquarters
Registered: 2015-03-26
User Number: 29713
Posts: 248

Re: New Saabaru owner and member.

Hi user.
I suggest using the search function these topics have been discussed many many times.
Sincerely,
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#3 2016-07-30 20:01:05

GaryB1
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From: Austin, Texas
Registered: 2016-06-30
User Number: 37224
Posts: 42

Re: New Saabaru owner and member.

Welcome from another new guy. It's basically a Subaru Impreza so most of the mechanical mods work on this car too. Just take your time and read through the threads here. You'll learn a lot and also get ideas that you might never have come up with as well. You can also go to the many Scoobie sites as well.

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#4 2016-07-30 22:53:50

snowphun
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From: Central CT
Registered: 2005-11-09
User Number: 890
Posts: 683

Re: New Saabaru owner and member.

Sammorra1 wrote:

Any suggestions for possible mods. I want to go slightly lower, maybe an inch or 2 to kill wheel gap but will still need to conquer new england winters fairly well.

2" of low will not conquer anything, except flat spotting your wheels and hurting your back.

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#5 2016-08-01 07:45:58

eazy-e
hybrid swapped
From: Orlando
Registered: 2014-02-01
User Number: 14032
Posts: 760

Re: New Saabaru owner and member.

driving I got cobb lowering springs. no complaints. about 2 inches lower.


'05 AERO 5mt - Desert Silver - 2.5 hybrid swap - JE pistons - IHI VF39 - Mishimoto TMIC - STI pink injectors - Cobb EBCS - ACT lightweight flywheel - AEM 320 fuel pump - Cobb XLE BPV - Mishimoto radiator - Cobb springs - Kartboy short shifter - Godspeed swaybar - 92k mi.

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#6 2016-08-01 12:00:12

ikbrown
long live R0LO!
From: Fair Oaks, CA
Registered: 2011-10-06
User Number: 6094
Posts: 5263

Re: New Saabaru owner and member.

Lowering springs will get you moar low on a budget but at 110k miles you may also want to consider replacing the struts too.


2019 VW Alltrack 6MT
2005 Saab 92x Aero 5MT | The basic mods, Stage 2.04
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#7 2016-08-01 12:05:55

hammyt
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From: Chicago, IL
Registered: 2005-07-18
User Number: 562
Posts: 14251

Re: New Saabaru owner and member.

I'd get cheap Chinese coilovers, but that's just me.  cool


2005 Saab 9-2x Aero 5MT | 275whp/250wtq | 13.6@100 | SOLD
2014 Focus ST 6MT | Tuxedo Black | SOLD
2012 Mazda 3 Hatch 2.0 AT | Shiny Blue

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#8 2016-08-01 12:10:17

snowphun
Member
From: Central CT
Registered: 2005-11-09
User Number: 890
Posts: 683

Re: New Saabaru owner and member.

eazy-e wrote:

driving I got cobb lowering springs. no complaints. about 2 inches lower.

The frost heaves are not as severe in Florida.

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#9 2016-08-01 12:24:19

hammyt
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From: Chicago, IL
Registered: 2005-07-18
User Number: 562
Posts: 14251

Re: New Saabaru owner and member.

I wouldn't listen to snowphun, he is no fun.


2005 Saab 9-2x Aero 5MT | 275whp/250wtq | 13.6@100 | SOLD
2014 Focus ST 6MT | Tuxedo Black | SOLD
2012 Mazda 3 Hatch 2.0 AT | Shiny Blue

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#10 2016-08-01 12:49:49

Skorpion25i
Just a dumb 20-somethin' year old
From: Epping, NH
Registered: 2013-10-12
User Number: 11520
Posts: 2022

Re: New Saabaru owner and member.

I was about 2.5-3 inches lower and had no issues in New England weather


2006 Turboless Unicorn. Red. CWP. UEL. HBE.
2016 Subaru WRX. Crystal White Pearl 13.8 @ 100.5

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