Maptun Strut Brace Install on My Saab 9-3!

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[@yegorsolin4044]

Cool! I also want to put a spacer on my 9-3 for a long time. Looks very cool!! Thank you for the video!! 👍🏻

[@AutoAutopsy]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@invincible997T]

I also made a purchase one after watching this video for 2008 9-3 convertible. Thanks for recommendation. ^^

[@brucepoch5789]

It's a great addition I did to my 2008 9-3 Aero about 8 years ago. Made a surprising positive difference... And a hell of a lot more fun on mountain, twisty roads!

[@AutoAutopsy]

Awesome! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@otsu3801]

i have a 2008 aero 9-3, the xwd 2.8 onw, on maptune it says the strut doesnt fit my car, where did you get yours?

[@ottopalosaari8685]

@@otsu3801 "Installation on a V6 model is also possible, but the strut brace will set some pressure against the coolant reservoir. Left-hand drive only!" Copied from maptun's website. :)

[@pgharaghani28]

Good little mod dude! I have the same strut brace on my 05 aero (stage 3+) and I love it. You should definitely do a under hood detail though, looks like she could really use it.😉

[@AutoAutopsy]

Hell yeah. She definitely needs a clean, I know 😬

[@DonnellH1525]

Hoping this comes back in stock so I can scoop one up for my turbo x

[@shaneanderson1329]

Great video! Where did you get the green Saab t-shirt you are wearing at the 7 minute mark?

[@Haans5010]

Once i get my 9000 running id love to meet and take pics! your collection is great. good job on the 900! i wanna RWD mine someday...

[@AutoAutopsy]

Sounds good! Message me on IG when you’re ready

[@patrickmoodabe9728]

Belated Happy 9-3 & 9-5 day! I hope they make those public holidays 👏👏🙌

[@AutoAutopsy]

Lol 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@arlingtonrva1780]

My mechanic (master Saab tech) recommended I keep the engine cover off permanently. This was a few years ago after I went through two ECUs in six months. I also installed a spacer kit, but I figure better safe than sorry. It doesn't look as nice, but my ECU is still working.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Agreed! Doesn’t hurt. If I go to a show or something I’ll throw it on, but that’s about it

[@piotrksiezopolski9812]

how tight did you tighten the screws? 20Nm as in WIS?

[@danielsh1015]

My 2001 Viggen comes with an original standard strut brace, and I was surprised to see your Saab doesn't have one, is that right?

[@martinclarke9174]

I like the look of that strut brace did you sell the v6 steering wheel in the end ?

[@AutoAutopsy]

I had one a couple years back I sold, if that’s what you mean!

[@laurat1129]

Oooh, just got Maptun S2 last year on my b204 9-3 CV. Strut brace may be next, seems a minor mod for so much improvement. ETA: How did I not know 9/3 is 9-3 Day, or everyday for me.😎

[@AutoAutopsy]

Nice! Haha yep, we love to claim that day as our own

[@m.akbart3840]

Cool. I have no clue of the Prime range.

[@AutoAutopsy]

👍🏼🙌🏼

[@SJSOmar]

I love it I got mine yesterday and it feels so good on stock suspension got mine directly from maptun $50 in shipping rip

[@AutoAutopsy]

Awesome 👏🏼

[@lahdominic7828]

I'll like to work with you someday dude Good job bro man

[@AutoAutopsy]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@petezzzz]

Yay! Finally!

[@AutoAutopsy]

🙌🏼

[@Turbojack_69]

A motor mount vid would be great 😅

[@AutoAutopsy]

Haha agreed. I’m sure my car needs them

[@kewlbean]

Great video. I just looked for the strut brace, and it's sold out 😢.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Try Maptun’s actual website and not SMS. It should be available on there :)

[@mod.ts76]

Hey that's me! On a sidenote I really wanna get one now lol. Also need spacers damn that rear fitment is wack

[@AutoAutopsy]

It’ll look cool in your engine bay! And yeah, I need spacers in the back for mine too. The fitment in the rear sucks :/

[@uodavid]

Hello. Can it fit 93 with 2.8l engine

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

The fact that you do not have to bolt it to the firewall, is an indicator of how much better the NG chassis is vs the OG. My brace on the viggen has bolts into that firewall, and still jiggles worse than even my linear NG. Of course I bought it to be pinned in the seat, not for it's lack of cornering prowess. 😄 I will say the NG vert chassis is also very stiff, especially on the Aero. My Arc vert chassis handling was light years better than the vig, even th9ough the vig has strut, subframe, steering rack and 1" rear sway bar braces. Lol.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Lol very true! The wet noodle that is the OG 9-3 🫡

[@scottyjoe22]

Thanks for the video. Will this brace fit on a 2001 Viggen?

[@AutoAutopsy]

Nope. But they do sell different braces for those cars!

[@mrprometeusz44]

Hello, what model of wheels do you have on your car? , very nice. 

[@AutoAutopsy]

thanks! sport edition p3

[@randyburton511]

SMS website states that the brace is possible on my 09 aero convertible but may put some pressure on the coolant reservoir. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks

[@AutoAutopsy]

I haven’t fitted it on a V6 so I’m not sure, sorry. Try contacting Maptun to get theirs thoughts! I’m sure it’s fine

[@thezaalls]

Finally!

[@AutoAutopsy]

😩😂

[@geraldcollins1637]

How you doing? Love your ads about saabs I've learned a lot from you. I have a 2006 93 Saab.. got it at 103 thousand miles. It's tight it's quick and it's extremely fun. Whoever owned it took good care of it didn't even smoke inside.. I have to ask you a question.. 5 days after I bought it I pressed the button on my shifter and it disintegrated in my hand the button fell off the silver part fell off and I didn't know what to do. I've watched your videos of how to get the shifter knob on and off very simple but I don't know where to find a shifter knob ...maybe you have one...??? Other than a little roughness going over bumps, my car is quiet as a church... You would like it. If you have any information on shift or knobs I would really appreciate it thank you

[@AutoAutopsy]

I don’t unfortunately but I’m sure eBay might have a used one that’ll work! :)

[@ftby59mikeD]

Wish I were able to install one of these but 1) Maptun is sold out. 2) being an '06 Aero 2.8 vert, their site says it interferes with the coolant tank.😞

[@AutoAutopsy]

Look at Maptun’s actual website and not SMS. They should have them there :)

[@timroberts9791]

How about torque steer?

[@AutoAutopsy]

Not too bad on the NG 9-3’s to be honest. They’re a lot more rigid from factory than the older Saabs!

[@abdomination]

Swedish Motorsports has gone out of business their websites gone

[@RrdRash]

Yeah, that kinda sucks, but fortunately, you can still order from MapTun Sweden. It cost me $69 for FedEx International and I got my brace in 6 days. sorry @TragestyX , I have fat fingers and mistyped, and yes to the US. It cost me $202 with shipping.

[@abdomination]

@@RrdRash 16 lol what.. to the US?