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Jssaab · 12-09-2009, 01:09 PM

I hope to update from time to time but here is my build on making one of the only ( or maybe the only ) Hirsch 9-5 currently in the US

For those who don't know Hirsch is the only approved Saab tuner and these cars can be purchased in most european countries but were never approved for sale in the us.

I really like the look for my 03 9-5 so I imported all the parts ( I have an office in the UK so I bought all the parts when I was there and shipped them out of our office there to save some $$) and the guys at Exotic Customs in west chester built the car for me.

Stuff you cant see:

The car has Hirsch Valved Shocks and progessive rated springs ( Lowers the car 1.5 inches) These are mde special by Eibach

2.75 inch SS downpipe and Race Cat leading to a full stainlees dual exhaust.

Drop in FMIC.

I am getting the Hirsch ECU ( Rated at 309 HP) and TB 28 turbo in the spring.

Purchased this 2003 Aero 5 Spd in Polar White, all options Vented Seats, back up warning, HIDs, HK Sound System. I had plans of a new project.

Then This happend due to a freaked out driver comming to a complete stop on a totally open RT 202

Jssaab · 12-09-2009, 01:13 PM

Parts Shipped from europe

Jssaab · 12-09-2009, 01:21 PM

The ( almost finished ) product

Prepped and painted the door handles and rub strips

Lowered ( on 18" BBS RK wheels) just a bit lower, rides nice too car now has 06 Side Skirts ( the Hirsch skirts were no longer available new I have to try to find some, but these are cleaner anyway

Hirsch Dual stainless exhaust and 05 9-5 Aero rear Bumper. The Guys at Exotic Customs Fabbed a custom diffuser out of a stock one and we painted it Gloss Black. Came out nice...

Hirsch Front bumper and New HID Projector Fogs.

Got Clear Euro Corner lenses. Nice Agressive front now, how the 9-5 Should have looked factory if you ask me.

Custom Hirsch Hood emblem and Mesh grill

Hirsch rear Lip spoiler, nice and classic lines...

Hisrch Performance Badging...

Jssaab · 12-09-2009, 01:39 PM

Now the the original Hirsch Wheels: - They are 17s and I found them on Cl in Kansas bought them sight unnseen from a Saab enthusiast that imported them for his car 8 years ago. I am hoping to get them in 18s someday

I Also have the Hirsch Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel and Aluminum racing Pedals

TR MS3 · 12-09-2009, 01:46 PM

Saab's are general not my cup of tea, BUT I really like what you have done with yours. I really like the pics with the bbs rk!

Foolinaround · 12-09-2009, 02:04 PM

^
agreed.
it looks so clean.

Jssaab · 12-10-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TR MS3

Saab's are general not my cup of tea, BUT I really like what you have done with yours. I really like the pics with the bbs rk!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foolinaround

^
agreed.
it looks so clean.

Thanks for teh comments,

I know Saabs are not for everyone, but after I tuned my other one to nearly 300 whp with a tune I was like hmmm... USprised me like it suprises onayone who tries to pass...

Just starting an engine build now, the block is at Jess Miller in West Chseter for a refresh. I am going for 400WHP with stock internals ...

caldwell · 12-10-2009, 09:25 PM

car is pretty nice with the BBS rims !!!!!

sleeperSL2 · 12-10-2009, 09:30 PM

Looks good! Keep it clean.

lownslow95 · 12-10-2009, 09:46 PM

Nice. I'm curious as to how it sounds with the exhaust.

Slowlane · 12-10-2009, 10:47 PM

i've taken notice of these on the road lately, nice looking cars. i do like the bbs's better than the hirsch wheels though.

TalonTsi97 · 12-10-2009, 10:57 PM

Really like what you did with the car. Looked awesome with the BBS's but the other wheels are rare and probably something of note to saab enthusiasts. Please keep us updated, i'm going to keep checking in to see what you do with it in the future.

doug · 12-10-2009, 10:59 PM

one of the nicest saabs ive ever seen. good work.

TR MS3 · 12-11-2009, 08:52 AM

The Hirsch Wheels have grown on me, can't wait to see how your performance plans pan out.

Jssaab · 12-14-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lownslow95

Nice. I'm curious as to how it sounds with the exhaust.

The Exhaust is way too quiet unless you are on it WOT, I may need to add a cheater pipe in place of the front resonator, we'll see

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slowlane

i've taken notice of these on the road lately, nice looking cars. i do like the bbs's better than the hirsch wheels though.

They kinda Grow on you , I know...

Quote:

Originally Posted by TalonTsi97

Really like what you did with the car. Looked awesome with the BBS's but the other wheels are rare and probably something of note to saab enthusiasts. Please keep us updated, i'm going to keep checking in to see what you do with it in the future.

Thanks for the nice comments. I liked the BBS a lot too, but the teneded to rub a bit now that the car is lowered. I think the Hirsch 17s are a bit small looking and I installed a bit thinner sidewall tires on it as well. I am seriously considering dropping $$ on the 18 inch Hirsch but they will only sell one at a time ( since Hirsch is keeping them for replacements for thier customers. )

I am going over to talk to the Machinist at Mioller's today about what we need to do. I will add pics when I get a chance

Forever Rel · 12-14-2009, 02:40 PM

Nicee Saab. i never liked these cars untill this year. Hats off to you for having something different and clean.

mckchr67 · 12-27-2009, 03:10 PM

That is a good looking car. I have always had a soft spot in my heart for the 9k and 9-5. It is always good to see people doing work to their Saab.

Honduh · 12-27-2009, 08:47 PM

does this have a GM motor in it?

Jssaab · 01-03-2010, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honduh

does this have a GM motor in it?

No but GM is using the Saab engine for the Ecotech so its the same block as the one in the Cobalt...

B00MB@ · 01-03-2010, 05:52 PM

oh nice so how easy is it to swap engine parts between a cobalt and your saab and what can you use from the cobalt block?

12-09-2009, 01:09 PM	#1
Jssaab Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Chester, PA Member #2870 My Ride: 2000 Saab 9-5, 2002 Viggen Vert, 2003 9-5 Aero iTrader: (0)	My Saab Build I hope to update from time to time but here is my build on making one of the only ( or maybe the only ) Hirsch 9-5 currently in the US For those who don't know Hirsch is the only approved Saab tuner and these cars can be purchased in most european countries but were never approved for sale in the us. I really like the look for my 03 9-5 so I imported all the parts ( I have an office in the UK so I bought all the parts when I was there and shipped them out of our office there to save some $$) and the guys at Exotic Customs in west chester built the car for me. Stuff you cant see: The car has Hirsch Valved Shocks and progessive rated springs ( Lowers the car 1.5 inches) These are mde special by Eibach 2.75 inch SS downpipe and Race Cat leading to a full stainlees dual exhaust. Drop in FMIC. I am getting the Hirsch ECU ( Rated at 309 HP) and TB 28 turbo in the spring. Purchased this 2003 Aero 5 Spd in Polar White, all options Vented Seats, back up warning, HIDs, HK Sound System. I had plans of a new project. Then This happend due to a freaked out driver comming to a complete stop on a totally open RT 202 Last edited by Jssaab; 12-09-2009 at 01:24 PM.

12-09-2009, 01:13 PM	#2
Jssaab Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Chester, PA Member #2870 My Ride: 2000 Saab 9-5, 2002 Viggen Vert, 2003 9-5 Aero iTrader: (0)	Parts Shipped from europe Last edited by Jssaab; 12-09-2009 at 01:25 PM.

12-09-2009, 01:21 PM	#3
Jssaab Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Chester, PA Member #2870 My Ride: 2000 Saab 9-5, 2002 Viggen Vert, 2003 9-5 Aero iTrader: (0)	The ( almost finished ) product Prepped and painted the door handles and rub strips Lowered ( on 18" BBS RK wheels) just a bit lower, rides nice too car now has 06 Side Skirts ( the Hirsch skirts were no longer available new I have to try to find some, but these are cleaner anyway Hirsch Dual stainless exhaust and 05 9-5 Aero rear Bumper. The Guys at Exotic Customs Fabbed a custom diffuser out of a stock one and we painted it Gloss Black. Came out nice... Hirsch Front bumper and New HID Projector Fogs. Got Clear Euro Corner lenses. Nice Agressive front now, how the 9-5 Should have looked factory if you ask me. Custom Hirsch Hood emblem and Mesh grill Hirsch rear Lip spoiler, nice and classic lines... Hisrch Performance Badging... Last edited by Jssaab; 12-09-2009 at 01:35 PM.

12-09-2009, 02:04 PM	#6
Foolinaround TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: McGuire AFB Member #9448 My Ride: 2016 GTI SE w/PP/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III iTrader: (2)	^ agreed. it looks so clean. __________________ -John C-17 Loadmaster DenOfDebauchery

12-10-2009, 09:25 PM	#8
caldwell Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Prospect Park PA ( DELCO ) Member #8072 My Ride: 2012 Dodge Ram iTrader: (0)	car is pretty nice with the BBS rims !!!!! __________________ opposite of stanced, and fitted... what am i doing here ???

12-09-2009, 01:39 PM	#4
Jssaab Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Chester, PA Member #2870 My Ride: 2000 Saab 9-5, 2002 Viggen Vert, 2003 9-5 Aero iTrader: (0)	Now the the original Hirsch Wheels: - They are 17s and I found them on Cl in Kansas bought them sight unnseen from a Saab enthusiast that imported them for his car 8 years ago. I am hoping to get them in 18s someday I Also have the Hirsch Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel and Aluminum racing Pedals

12-09-2009, 01:46 PM	#5
TR MS3 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pottsgrove, PA Member #13820 My Ride: 07 MS3 & 09 CRV iTrader: (0)	Saab's are general not my cup of tea, BUT I really like what you have done with yours. I really like the pics with the bbs rk!

12-10-2009, 10:47 PM	#11
Slowlane Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Philthadelphia Member #10522 My Ride: 2003 WRX, 1987 TII, 1998 ZX2 iTrader: (0)	i've taken notice of these on the road lately, nice looking cars. i do like the bbs's better than the hirsch wheels though.

12-10-2009, 10:57 PM	#12
TalonTsi97 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jan 2005 Member #136 My Ride: 1997 Eagle Talon iTrader: (21)	Really like what you did with the car. Looked awesome with the BBS's but the other wheels are rare and probably something of note to saab enthusiasts. Please keep us updated, i'm going to keep checking in to see what you do with it in the future. __________________ 1997 Eagle Talon Tsi To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Updated weekly with Dyno, Track, AutoX, Street, and Event videos. Big updates coming soon! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-10-2009, 10:59 PM	#13
doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	one of the nicest saabs ive ever seen. good work.

12-11-2009, 08:52 AM	#14
TR MS3 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pottsgrove, PA Member #13820 My Ride: 07 MS3 & 09 CRV iTrader: (0)	The Hirsch Wheels have grown on me, can't wait to see how your performance plans pan out.

12-14-2009, 02:40 PM	#16
Forever Rel Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2009 Member #14994 My Ride: 2000 Mitsu Eclipse GT / 2008 VW jetta 2.0T iTrader: (1)	Nicee Saab. i never liked these cars untill this year. Hats off to you for having something different and clean.

12-27-2009, 03:10 PM	#17
mckchr67 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Perry Co. PA Member #15327 My Ride: Touareg & e34 iTrader: (0)	That is a good looking car. I have always had a soft spot in my heart for the 9k and 9-5. It is always good to see people doing work to their Saab. __________________ Chris 08 r32t, 17 alltrack, 14 Q5TDI

12-27-2009, 08:47 PM	#18
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	does this have a GM motor in it?

01-03-2010, 05:52 PM	#20
B00MB@ Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: T(f)uckerton NJ Member #15320 My Ride: 2013 Ford Focus (FR PKG) iTrader: (0)	oh nice so how easy is it to swap engine parts between a cobalt and your saab and what can you use from the cobalt block? __________________ Rocket ship tune! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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