02-05-2017, 09:44 PM
Bit of an update. It was service time so its had an oil change, oil filter change, fuel filter and air filter which i did all in 30 mins. Then i spent an hour fitting new grooved and dimpled EBC discs (GD1187) and some ferodo DS2500 pads (FCP1706H). The pads are actually listed for a focus st that shares the same calliper. Very little info online for saab stuff so took a gamble and it paid off. Also fitted new meyle HD drop links which took over an hour as I had to cut one side off.
Car feels transformed! Still bedding the pads and discs in but have much more confidence in it now. Less knocking noises with the new drop links. Just clocks from the famously crap suspension top bearings now! The steering become notchy and has play after the grease was washed out so ive ordered a new used UJ from neobros. At least if that one has play i can send it back!
Still waiting for my LFR7AIX to be shipped from america. Its done probably 30,000 miles on the last set so i hope the plugs fix the slight feeling of misfiring and its not a full set of 6 coil packs!
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The eagle eyed amongst you may have noticed that there is a stud sheared off in the first pic. Its going to be a pain to get out. its one of the locking ones as well! And for anyone wondering its getting 32-34mpg on vpower!
Not bad for 320hp. Clutch next!
Car feels transformed! Still bedding the pads and discs in but have much more confidence in it now. Less knocking noises with the new drop links. Just clocks from the famously crap suspension top bearings now! The steering become notchy and has play after the grease was washed out so ive ordered a new used UJ from neobros. At least if that one has play i can send it back!
Still waiting for my LFR7AIX to be shipped from america. Its done probably 30,000 miles on the last set so i hope the plugs fix the slight feeling of misfiring and its not a full set of 6 coil packs!
The eagle eyed amongst you may have noticed that there is a stud sheared off in the first pic. Its going to be a pain to get out. its one of the locking ones as well! And for anyone wondering its getting 32-34mpg on vpower!
Not bad for 320hp. Clutch next!