Project Saab Episode 10 - Maptun Lowering Spring Install! 

This car has transformed a ton in the last two weeks alone, with more to come! What do you all think of the progress so far??

Thanks for your video work on Saab cars. A great 'trick in this video on how to avoid needing spring compressor tools on the front struts... nice. A suggestion to add a warning about spring tension and the importance of keeping the front strut controlled on the lower side until after the top strut nut is removed. It's pretty easy to pull out all the bolts below and then come up top to release the strut nut... if someone accidentally follows that sequence, may not end well when that strut tower shoots downward as the spring releases.

Awesome bro.... Keep up the great work

Nice! Richard has done that before. Maptun is the stuff!

Hi there, I have had these Maptun (not Maptune) springs on my Aero (the blue one in my videos) for about 7 years now. Some observations: 1. my Aero lip is 115mm off the floor !! It bangs on speed bumps and kerbs regularly. So, I have no doubt you will too. 2. I initially fitted the springs with the sport shocks (Aero) and it seemed okay (I had a broken spring at MoT so had to get the springs done el quicko). About a year later I changed the shocks to Monroe Reflex (been superseded by OE Spectrum now). The ride and handlings were transformed. Very firm, but smooth - a lot less 'crashy'. 3. Bearing 2 in mind I'm not surprised you find the ride harsh on standard (non sport) shocks. Although they are only slightly stiffer it's enough to quickly overpower the stock shocks. 4. My trolley jack won't fit under the front apron!! That's why you see me using those yellow ramps in the videos. 5. unless you're gonna be doing more suspension work, now you've lowered it, you'll need it four wheel aligned. I'd suggest running it on the stock 16s till you do unless you don't mind wearing out those expensive 18" tyres. have it aligned on a Hunter - there is no substitute. Loving watching the progress on this car. Keep up the good work!

Good luck with that Aero lip and the lowered height. I know Arizona is pretty flat, but so is LA, and I trashed my Aero lip unavoidably on LA streets with the OEM springs and had to switch to the non-Aero lip.

You inspire Me with the Saab, I bought a Blue SAAB 9-3 2.0T from an Auction Here In Las vegas 2.5 Years ago for $300.00 it Ran but I've had to get Transmission Replaced, Fix Engine Leaks, and replace Water Pump. I think now it needs a new Throttle because it's not Picking up speed to accelerate when stepping on the gas and it shuts down after I drive so Far also, I have to disconnect the Grounding cable from the battery to reset so I can start the car back up after that happens. then it seems to pick up speed so I feel it must be a sensor or Relay in the car along with the throttle. I Plan to Replace Rack & Pinion, Shocks & Springs. Both Amps in the Car Need replacing, and maybe some new speakers. needs new Light Switch to turn off and on lights for both headlamps and Fog for now head Lights stay on, when you start the car, they shut oof when you urn the car off. I like how you Guys refurbished your TailLights and headlights. climate control is on as soon as I turn on my car, even after I turn it off, once I start the car; Turn it back on the climate is on Automatically. I'm Not a car fixer-upper Like you guys but definitely inspired me on the Saab

I'm here NOT to tell you what to do what not to do you shouldn't do. Because of experiences like this you and others r showing us the process. I'm learning so thank you.. just an idea you know how you have the Saab x driving in your intro.. whenever you do work on the red Saab have the red saab go by.

You are basicly doing all the things i did to my 9-3 :D

Now all you need are some chrome curb feelers 😉😝

There is no need to change the suspension just because you are lowering the the car. Who ever i saying that has no technical knowledge about cars. However it's not a bad idea to change the struts if you got the cash for it. I lowered my 9-3 three weeks ago and i did not change the struts because the struts where just fine. Love the project Saab! reminded me of my own car =)

SPACERS! 😁🤪

Those little plastic pieces are to prevent rust from forming on the bottom of the springs

That's funny. My rear lowering springs was 3-4cm higher than the original and much of a pain to get in to place. But it still lowered the car 3cm. I used Lesjöfors springs tho... =)

Hi Just interested, Did you shorten your droplinks by the Same drop as your springs..? I would assume to keep the geometry from factory correct, A shortened droplink would be Necessary. I would be interested to know. Thanks.

Ive had my '02 Saab 9 5 for about a month now and I have driven it 2000 miles. Unfortunately it is displaying a solid check engine light... my trusty bluetooth OBD reader says its a fault with the cylinder deactivation system?! Any idea what the actual issue could be? A broken ignition cassette would be a real PITA! Could the car be driven with a broken cassette or will the car just not start? Thanks.. and keep up the great content!

Have you tech 2 the fog lights yet?

I posted this same comment on your coilover vs lowering spring video, but its an old one, so I figured I'd ask here too. I am trying to decide whether to put my 2007 9-3 2.0T (130k miles, original suspension) on Bilstein B8's with either H+R or Maptun lowering springs vs the Maptun xt coilovers. The cost is about the same when factoring in the new struts and shocks for the bilstein application. I don't track the car and it is my daily driver. My goal is add a bit of sportiness, lower the ride, reduce body roll without a spine shattering ride. Do you have a recommendation? How have the maptun coilovers performed over time? any degradation or corrosion there or other maintenance issues? For the coilovers, do you have a recommended setup/adjustment?

As I remember, you put "aero" springs on your Arc back then... Maybe these on ebay are called "lowering", but considering dimensions and what kind of result you got in the end, definitely aero spring (which is essentially 10mm lower than standard). These maptuns lowering 35mm so this car should be lower than your Arc...

What spacers would you recommend?

Hey man. I own an 07 93 aero 2.8L. I think it needs a new secondary air pump. Do you know how to do that?

Been trying to get the top cape off at 3:21 used everything y’all used but won’t get loose it’s super tight need help on how to get the spring off

Where can I get an aero lip for my 04 93 arc

Pretty brave of you to not use spring compressors 😬

9:23 thats what she said

And now off you go to get a 4-wheel adjustment before you'll start chewing up the tyres on the inside.