MY97_Toy

Just got the above and all seems fine. But as par for the course my fingers ended up looking for more power via the chipping route. Superchips claim that the 150 motor will go to 211 hp this seems very good. I have used superchips in the past and have no worries about the Diesels I have had done but is there anyone out there that have had this car/model done? Your coments apprieciated.

MY97_Toy

Sorry, just phoned Superchips and they as yet dont have a map for my car. Ho Hum.

The only other option I am aware of is Hirsch (SAAB's Own) and they are very pricey so I will have to wait I guess.

Castrol

A number of Saab dealers are doing deals on Hirsch Stage 1 kits - £599 fitted. We've got one on our 9-5 2.0 LPT Estate. Power goes up from 150bhp to 210.

It will of couse retain your warranty, whereas the Superchips won't.

Cheers

Wessy

You should try www.nordictuning.com, www.maptun.com and www.abbottracing.com, they all do upgrades for your model.

skinters

Suggest Superchips are the most unreconised in Saab circles so I'd stear clear and stick with the most commonly used ones:

In addition to Maptun, Nordic, there is also Speedparts (BSR tuning in this case)
http://www.elkparts.com/product_info...oducts_id/1231

Or BSR direct
http://www.partsforsaabs.com/product...oducts_id=2084

Won't go wrong with any of these - Hirsch sounds like a v.good deal - usually they are a lot more expensive than the others.

brickboy

£599 for +60bhp AND warranty is a pretty good deal!

@Castrol: is the Stage 1 just remap, or does it come with extra metalwork (exhaust, intercooler etc)? What difference has it made to the driving experience?

tonybooth

I have the Speedparts BSR Stage 1 on my car - Ordered it through Elkparts. Had it on for about 10 months now without incident. Makes a hell of a difference as the standard 150BHP is woefully inadequate.

Cheers

TONY
9-3 SS Convertible

Castrol

It's a remap of the old ECU (so I'm told). Done down the phone, so whilst it's a cheap 60bhp extra, it makes it an expensive phone call!

We have it on our 9-5 Estate and would recommend it. Hassle free extra power.

http://www.hirsch-performance.ch/Con...ung/E270002150

Cheers

MY97_Toy

Many thanks for your replies. The Hirsch upgrade does sound like great value at £599. I thought it was £850 origionally so it put me off a bit.

I will now call my dealer to see if they are offering this reduced price.

MY97_Toy

Update, my dealer Western Saab is charging £900 fitted for the Software.

Castrol, I notice you are in the North East where did you get yours done?

Castrol

Alexanders in Stockton-on-Tees. However, they charged £850 fitted.

Having checked, I'm told the offer's at the following Saab dealers:

Droitwich Saab
Concept SC and Cardiff
Lime in Leamington Spa
Brindley in Wolverhampton
Holdcroft in Stoke

Hope one's near you!

Cheers

MY97_Toy

Not near to Durham mate.

Many thanks for the information.

I have called a number of dealers and I am amazed at how uninformed some staff are to the product they supply.

Castrol

I live in Durham too.

Cheers

ZIPPY

The upgrade is an ECU flash but you dont get 60 BHP on the Hirsch it is 45 BHP, yes with exhaust mods and an air filter you will get it to 210 BHP its not cheap. Circa £2300

Remember the lower powered 1.8t is still a 2 litre engine the same as the 2.0t and Aero its just runs lower power from standard.

I have the Aero 210 BHP with the Hirsch stage 1 and air filter and its great.

It can frighten most cars and it lunches out on the standard set up Impreza.

Be carefull with the Speedparts PPC upgrade as i've read lots of reviews where users are having clutches let go very quickly as it seems to throw loads of boost at the engine.

Zippy