In Reply to: 9-7X "IP", Mike Lynch [Profile/Gallery] , Wed, 7 Apr 2004 14:31:15

Hey, if there's gonna be an SUV, I figure the move is to roll with the punches, to have fun with it. It's a done deal, for better or worse. SO, I was thinking, the GM parts bin is rather deep, and its aftermarket rather wide.

Thus I offer for your consideration, pure mind candy, the 9-7X Aero. It would be frighteningly easy to build:

4.2L supercharged (400-450HP), you can buy kits that do this now
4L60E trans takes the power like a man, so that can stay OR
GM has a ZF 6-speed stick that should drop in...the Allison 5-speed auto may be overkill
Lowered suspension, bigger brakes (bigger than the bigger ones Saab hung on it)
Extra gauge pod to hold the boost gauge, and maybe something scary like EGT
Aero Sport seats from the Aero and other interiot zoot to suit
Perhaps a tasteful hood scoop to harken the other badge offering (9-2X)

"We're having a Swedish picnic...we're eating an X5 for lunch!"

Best part is most of these parts are on the shelf, so it shouldn't be an issue. Consider its nature...it's for the American market, so the Aero version should excel within American criteria: sheer brute, ugly American muscle...and number of cupholders.

--fsik

95 900SET/99 9-5LPT/00 Aero/65 GTO

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• 9-7X "IP", Mike Lynch , Wed, 7 Apr 2004 14:31:15
  • Re: 9-7X "IP", Coolknight, Tue, 13 Apr 2004 07:15:48
  • 9-7X Bad move for SAAB, Alan, Fri, 9 Apr 2004 06:33:40
    • My hope is that Saab's first 9-7 is a page out of..., Roger, Fri, 9 Apr 2004 19:09:15
    • At least they're trying......, Mike Lynch , Fri, 9 Apr 2004 12:53:46
      • Remember the Cimarron?, Potsy, Fri, 9 Apr 2004 13:23:23
  • 9-7X Aero, fsik, Thu, 8 Apr 2004 21:05:28 <-- Viewing This Message
    • Don't forget the 22 inch dubs! Oh yeah, and the rear, Bob M, Wed, 14 Apr 2004 10:18:48
    • Re: 9-7X Aero, Jay, Wed, 14 Apr 2004 04:46:51
  • I'm hoping for a Speedparts Turbo kit for the L6..., Roger, Thu, 8 Apr 2004 15:05:55
    • Forced induction, tons of options, fsik, Thu, 8 Apr 2004 15:23:23
  • 9-7x pics...Aaaarghhhh, Chad, Thu, 8 Apr 2004 09:48:33
    • Nice Ricer Taillights!, KB88900T, Thu, 8 Apr 2004 21:11:06
    • Clear taillights, Trailblazer steering wheel..., Jason 0W-40, Thu, 8 Apr 2004 10:09:53
      • Clear lights are the rule except for the US. n/m, TKC, Thu, 8 Apr 2004 10:32:47
      • Clear taillights -- like the pics and mockup of 9-3X, Pete Saab 9-5, Thu, 8 Apr 2004 10:19:42
  • V8 in a Saab, woo hoo!, jimtimkim, Thu, 8 Apr 2004 09:08:02
  • Even tho I'm no SUV fan, I think it looks nice n/m, AdamB , Thu, 8 Apr 2004 07:47:17
  • Hey, it is better looking than the Porsche Cayenne. n/m, TKC, Thu, 8 Apr 2004 06:09:28
  • Tight ignition space, PittE, Wed, 7 Apr 2004 19:55:25
  • Impressed -- much better than expected..., Pete Saab 9-5, Wed, 7 Apr 2004 19:22:55
  • that interior makes me want to vomit. i'm ashamed., Adrian, Wed, 7 Apr 2004 18:47:22
    • Re: that interior makes me want to vomit. i'm ashamed., 2 9-5's, Wed, 7 Apr 2004 20:34:16
      • saabs in the rest of the world come non turbo...., ohmss680, Wed, 7 Apr 2004 22:01:22
  • Thinnly veiled Chevy Envoy., Ivan, Wed, 7 Apr 2004 17:48:32
    • Re: Thinnly veiled Chevy Envoy., Brad Miller, Thu, 8 Apr 2004 16:34:21
  • Re: 9-7X "IP", Jo K, Wed, 7 Apr 2004 17:45:25
    • no RHD versions will be built ive been told! TG! :)nm, sab, Wed, 7 Apr 2004 18:27:34
      • LOL (+), Jo K, Wed, 7 Apr 2004 18:46:34
  • Horrible tail lights...., Sieglo, Wed, 7 Apr 2004 16:18:31
    • Can't disagree, but the valances are nice..., Mike Lynch , Wed, 7 Apr 2004 16:48:24
    • If I forget that it's an SUV . . ., jc, Wed, 7 Apr 2004 16:37:21
      • BUT -- similar lights will be on 9-3 crossover! nm, Pete Saab 9-5, Thu, 8 Apr 2004 09:02:38
  • Thanks for these, Mike.., Noel, Wed, 7 Apr 2004 15:39:16
  • to things taht interest me, steveC, Wed, 7 Apr 2004 15:22:57
    • Check out the oil temp and voltmeter gauges, SaabKen in Vancouver, Wed, 7 Apr 2004 17:01:06
    • Yea, cool Saab style vents too..., Mike Lynch , Wed, 7 Apr 2004 15:59:22
    • haha,,,TWO things that interest me;-) n/m, steve, Wed, 7 Apr 2004 15:23:33

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