I think I'll stick with the "old" Hirsch alloys if that's how ugly the new ones are

 

Originally posted by /john:
[qb]    I think I'll stick with the "old" Hirsch alloys if that's how ugly the new ones are    [/qb][/b]

You reckon? I think it's a pretty clever reworking of the old 3-spoke Aero design, it's "challenging", i.e. not as immediately gorgeous as the old 6-spokers but I reckon that they will be a grower. Time will tell of course.

 

They look OK on the right hand side but they look as if they are in reverse on the left hand side. Assymetric wheels need to be mrror imaged for the opposite side to make them look "right".

 

Rather like the wheels. Slightly reminsicent of the Boyd Tri-Fan.

Abbott's performance figures are better, though.

 

well I am pleased that I am the only one not to like them, I would not want to follow the crowd

 

Originally posted by /john:
[qb]well I am pleased that I am the only one not to like them, I would not want to follow the crowd       [/qb][/b]

You are not alone /john, I absolutely hate three spoke wheels but was always too scared to say that on a Saab forum...................oops

(that's gonna cost me some stars!)

 

Originally posted by James:
[qb]Abbott's performance figures are better, though. [/qb][/b]

Although Hirsch have and use a rolling road... abbott don't.

 

I like the alloys too

Car needs to look more aggressive from the front though.

 

for me the wheels do not work...far too fussy for me
but I agree with you kev on the front ..
it is missing something....

 

Abbott's performance figures are better, though.[/b]

James - you have to go back and read the numbers - on the 9,3SS Aero, both Hirsch and Abbott deliver the same outcome - 230bhp and 330nm of torque. Abbott pricing is lower however. I'm not sure about the wheels either - I have to wonder how it rides on 19" wheels - that's a pretty low profile.

 

For me its not aggressive enough in the styling department,the power on the Aero is only up to 230 BHP, Speedparts are quoting 247 BHP on their particular upgrade.

If you are going to do a Hirsch model you have to add more than just 19' Wheels which anybody else can copy and fit just as easily.

It needs to be totally evident to the average punter in the street that YOU have the ultimate incarnation of the 93 Cabrio.

 

And there is that colour - Some dozy soul in Saab AB thinks it is a cool colour - I have only seen one one the road that isn't a demo - it seems a lot of dealers still have the lime yellow launch cars stuck on the forecourt,

As for the wheels - maybe they were designed by someone at BMW? Same lack of style and taste

 

Originally posted by Cosmic93Auto:
[qb]And there is that colour - Some dozy soul in Saab AB thinks it is a cool colour
[/qb][/b]

On the contrary, in a world of ubiquitous silver cars, the use of this colour is different, and stands out. Whether you like the colour or not, I think that it was a good idea not to use a silver or a black car in the marketing of the 9-3 Sports Convertible.

 

On the contrary, in a world of ubiquitous silver cars, the use of this colour is different, and stands out. Whether you like the colour or not, I think that it was a good idea not to use a silver or a black car in the marketing of the 9-3 Sports Convertible.[/b]

/John I'd agree that Silver or Black wouldn't be right - choosing a nice colour that is unique to the car would have been wiser - perhaps a pearlescent dark blue

Saab completely missed what makes people buy Saab cars - subtle understatment. The product misses the social cachet/image of the Mercs and BMWs. Outrageous green/gold looks fine on an M3 and hopelessly out of place on a Saab.

You could be forgiven that someone has a malicious desire to kill Saab through duff marketing decisions

 

Cosmic93Auto, You don't have to like the colour, ...the fact that is a striking colour that is used in all the marketing means that people will remember it.

..after all - it has had the desired effect and has got you talking about it.