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28/03/2013

Hi Giles,

Just wanted to say a big thank you for the latest work on the car. With the nice short spell of sun on the car this afternoon I could see what a great job the Abbott team have done so very happy. Rear offside door looks like new and thanks for the cost saving option of polishing!

Best Regards
Jeremy Jekyll

19/02/2013

Giles,

Hi there. Just a quick message to say thank you for sending out the Viggen Rescue Kit. My local garage managed to fit the various components to my 51-plate 9-3 Aero last week without any difficulties. I've already noticed a marked improvement in the handling of the car, which gives me a lot more confidence when driving it. Hopefully, I'll get another few years out of it.

Cheers,

Ewan McCormack

16/02/2013

Hi Giles Ed and team,

Just like to thank you for the excellent service today and the endless cups of tea.

Well worth the four hour drive good luck with your operation Giles catch up soon.

Best Regards
Gerald

13/02/2013

Giles,

Good to meet you and Karen and thank you for your text. Hope you got back OK before the snow hit Essex !

I had a very effortless drive home – it really is a lovely car to drive. Stick it in Cruise,sit back and listen to the music ! I have to say it is quick,when it wants to be !!!

Thank you for all your kind efforts in ensuring that the car was in A1 condition.It was nice to do business with you. I will be recommending Abbott Racing ……

Kind regards,

Mike

12/02/2013

We realy enjoyed our selves at Abbott Racing and speaking with Ed Abbott (the owner) i belief?

The upgrade is fantastic. The engine seems too run quieter, stronger and pulls amazing!

We will be stopping by again for a brake and suspension upgrade hopefully this year.

Many thanks and keep up the great job.

Mike Boot

02/02/2013

Well after the bulkhead repair and having the brace fitted I thought you had given me back the wrong car, it is so much better in the corners and just feels better and tighter. Less torque steer which means you can use more of the power.

This has made a good car into a fantastic car and anyone who needs there 9-3 put back together needs to come to you,where they well get old fashion service fantastic workmanship and good expert advice.Thank you

Martin

19/11/2012

Hi Giles,

Just a quick email to say the drives so well after the service and fitting of the brace, I can now imagine what the rescue kit does for the Viggen, the stiffening of the front end makes so much difference and the car feels much more able to handle the torque delivery!!

A very large thank you for transforming the car and fixing all the dents.

Kind regards

Richard

18/11/2012

Dear Giles,

I hope you had a clear run home again last night.  The car seems to be running as well as ever, so thanks to you and the team for sorting it out.  I haven't really pushed it yet, but there is none of the sluggishness that there was previously.  The roof also looks like new, and will hopefully leak less.

I presume that I will receive a discount on my next service with abbot racing as I notice that my car has become a mobile advertisement for you?

Justin Charlton-Jones 

16/11/2012

Hi Giles,

Just a quick note to say thanks to you and Ed and the chaps in the garage. The engine feels better for the engine mount, its a bit quieter now the exhaust is secured again. Best of all the car looks brilliant with the reworked alloys, they really have come up a treat.

Best wishes,

Viv

23/07/2012

Hi Giles,

Just a quick note to say thanks to Mark for bringing the car back, and thanks for doing a great job. The engine feels more lively and delivers power very smoothly. The brakes are perfect again and the handbrake no longer sticks! Its a pleasure to have the AC Display Panel back to its
former glory too. I'm hoping to get a proper drive in over the next
couple of weeks, E.Yorks and back again in a day!.

Hopefully see you in October for the wheels to be refurbished.

Best wishes,

Viv.

21/07/2012

Hi Giles

I hope you had a good weekend.

Ade and I really enjoyed our trip down on Friday, it was an incredibly long day but well worth the effort, so again thanks for your hospitatlity and for looking after us so well.

I just wanted to say a huge and heartfelt thank-you to you and Neil for your help, advice, understanding and ultimate wisdom in the work your kindly undertook for me, I know it took me a little longer to get organised than I expected but the work that was carried out for me is just mind blowing, I can't believe the quality and attention to detail thats been lavished on my project by Abbott Racing.

I've spent most of the weekend looking at my purchases, mostly in awe of what I've got, I just need to get them fitted now!

From start to finish you guys have been superb and I'm so glad that I called you that day regarding the Cold Air Intake query, which of course led to where I am now, talk about a twist of fate! - I couldn't have imgained how that one phone call would change everything so much for the better for me.  The work that Neil has done is nothing short of amazing, the attention to detail is clearly there for all to see and I'm very proud to be able to show off Neils efforts in my car!

So thanks again to everyone at Abbott Racing and rest assured I'll be telling everyone about the incredible work you've done for me - I couldn't recommend you highly enough! 

Many thanks and warmest regards.

Mike

16/07/2012

Hi Giles

Hope you had a good holiday.

Just a quick e-mail to say thanks, as the car “feels” so much better than it did. It must have been a combination of the wheels and tyres being crap as she feels and drives so much better now.

Best regards,

Richard

09/07/2012

Actually it's really refreshing to find a place as good as you are, most times when I buy something, whether it's goods or services, I come away feeling short changed.

I wish there were more places like yours. 

I really do appreciate the customer service service you give. A while ago through a job I was doing I was introduced to a particular way of working based around exceeding peoples expectations, I reckon you guys fall firmly into that category.  

Thanks 

Chris

01/07/2012

I just received my 3 inch stainless steel exhaust for my 1995 9000 CSE. I want to thank you for a very high quality product. The fit and finish were perfect. It bolted right up to turbo and all hangars. I would recommend stainless steel bolts and nuts. I'll be changing mine to stainless hardware. Great sound too. I'll send pictures and a YouTube link later.

Richard  

05/06/2012

Hello Giles,

Just to say I had a good journey back from Manningtree on Friday - the car runs very well......

I thought the age of the car might count against it a bit, but not so it seems ! ! The Abbott upgrade has greatly "improved" the bhp/torque output (no misfire with the new plugs), to make for an even more interesting car....

Always did like this 'old' car - so like it even more now !

Best regards,

Gerald Rushden, Northants.

25/05/2012

Hi Giles

Beautiful weekend, great weather perfect soft top motoring. Really enjoying car and its all thanks to abbotts racing as it is such a pleasure to drive. After my playing about I gave the car a good clean and attached are a couple of snaps (without sponges etc) if you wish to make use of these.

This must be one of the most tuned 93 by yourselves now as I can’t think of any products that have not been used.

Engine:
- ECU
- Airfilter
- Inter-cooler
- TD04 Turbo
- Custom dual exhaust

Chassis:
- Limited Slip Differential
- AP Racing brakes front 6 pot
- Abbotts brakes rear
- FSD shocks
- Spring upgrade
- Hirsch alloys And custom interior!

Can’t remember anything else but it’s a great car. Hope you like the pictures.

I will try one day to get all the saabs in the family together as we have 6 I think.

All the best James

17/05/2012

Hi Edd,

Thank u for a great job done to my car and please personally thank all that worked on it. The vehicle now performs and drives like a dream.

Many thanks, I shall recommend,

Kevin Twinley ( Blue 93 convertible)

17/04/2012

Good Morning Giles

I thought I would get back to you with some feedback after 1 week of living with the Saab following your modifications.

First off, thank you for all the help your technicians gave with regards sorting the car out prior to making the changes.

In addition, the patience they showed in removing the parts was exemplary, never have I come across such careful technicians, they are a credit to you.

The performance off the Saab is better than I expected, a few live bursts on the way back confirmed that it is a well thought out package on your part.

It is completely docile in the traffic I sit in during my commute to and from work, yet I can exploit traffic gaps with ease when needed.

As your technicians quoted after they road tested it, “very smooth” I can confirm that, extra power everywhere and no lag.

To say I am very pleased is an understatement and would be selling the conversion short.

I now believe I have a true turbo car.

Thank you very much.

Best regards

Clive

14/04/2012

I would like to thank you for your help in locating the parts that I needed ,it had been virtually impossible until i contacted yourselves. I am even more grateful that you sent them so quickly and that no payment was requested (a positive in anyone's book) i am amember of UK Saabs and it goes without saying that your company always has positive feedback from numerous members which is why i contacted you in the first place.

I am now able to give some positive feedback from a personal perspective which has been shared on the forum's coffee bar. Again I would like to thankyou for such an evcellent personal service and I will have no hesitation in recommending yourselves to others or dealing with you again.

Vincent Derry

14/04/2012

Hi Giles,

I am not sure what you have done to the A5, but every time I drive it, it feels better and quicker than before. Those 600Nm really do make a massive difference. The standard car is said to do 0-62 in 5.8 Secs – this must have shaved off at least another 0 .5 second.

Hope this finds you well.

Kind regards,
Jamie

14/04/2012

Hi Giles

Sorry I have not emailed sooner but been having far to much fun in the car and now away in the states. It was a great drive down and the exhaust is fantastic. I did spend Monday cleaning it and please let Neil know the workman ship is fantastic it is such a nice product. The exhaust does boom a bit more but only if you put your foot down hard in high gear. The car does rev higher and quicker and with a really nice roor!

Thank you very much, I will get some photos next time it is out.

All the best
James

14/04/2012

Hi Giles,

I've been able to thoroughly test the modifications you made to my car's suspension and am compelled to write and say I love them.

I never liked the bouncy standard 95 aero suspension or the way it steered. The matched Abbott springs and Bilsteins you fitted are a revelation. I knew the set up would be good but it exceeded all expectations I could have had for this car. The improvement is massive!

The car feels more comfortable than the original Saab aero set up yet it corners much flatter and the steering feel is much more direct and positive. An immediate sign of this is that I am driving the car much faster ( when conditions allow) over difficult roads that I know well. When I got home the dog refused to leave the car because she'd not been taken for her walk...... so I hit the normal bumpy back lanes to go the 6 mile route to my mate's huge farm where I walk her every day.....I tested the the suspension over challenging points including some very testing compressions and tree root undulations plus some very rough surfaces....It was no problem at all and all better than the standard aero suspension ... The car is also much more stable under braking and acceleration and in maintaining grip and traction...the car feels as if it's on rails. I've tried to find a weak point with this set up but just have to give it 10out of 10. This is the third car I've had Abbott suspension on the others being GM 900, 9000 aero. They were excellent but this set up is even better. all I can say is I wish I had had this improvement done earlier! I'd go as far as to say it should be the first mod done on an aero. The car feels like a proper Saab now and brings back fond memories of my 900t16S back in the day...but in modern form. The car is a proper drivers car now and really brings a smile to my face. I am looking for any excuse to drive it or I even just go for a drive anyway!

If any 95 owners are considering this set up I'd be happy to take their phone call and tell them my experience and you are welcome to quote all or any part of this email.

Please pass on my thanks to all who worked on the car in all aspects.

Regards
Melvin

13/04/2012

Hi Giles,

Thanks to your staff for sorting the 9-3 suspension, the drive back to Llangollen tested that everything was in order and the transformation is superb. (How a Saab should be). The brakes were vibrating quite badly before hand but the sorting of the track rod ends / bushes etc. seems to have sorted that too.

It was good to see your collection of Saabs (& Alfa Romeo) around the place and a decent cycle ride around Essex.

Cheers,

Jon

06/02/2012

Hi Giles,

Am very pleased with all the work carried out.

Now that im out of the snow I will have a good look at the sump guard but from the small look I’ve had it looks very meaty! The brakes I will have to learn to brake softer and make the discs last longer! Oh and the ride is very good.

I was starting to get some creaks and knocks but all has gone with the renewed springs. All in all great service, great customer care everything I love about abbotts racing! Just need to clean the car off as rocketed down the motorway and it is filthy! Am busy for next few weeks but will be in touch regarding the 93 next. Service etc.

There is a great video on youtube for saabs, I think if you go to youtube and search for “Griffin up” you’ll get it.

Thanks all again and many thanks to Ed for being around so I could pick my car up on Sunday.

James

04/01/2012

Giles / Edd, what can I say?!!

Starting with the wheels they look stunning in the flesh!!

The bodywork is top notch!!

The hybrid turbo makes something of a difference got back to Lincolnshire about an hour earlier than I thought I would! Spent most of the journey grinning like an idiot, whooping out loud and patting the dashboard like it was an old friend!!

When sitting in traffic the amount of other drivers who were giving the car the once over was marked, I stopped for fuel and four separate guys came and had a look over the car!

There are very, very few companies I deal with both personally and professionally that I have any faith in. It gives me a lot of hope that companies like Abbott's are still out there and make the so called big outfits look like amateurs! When people say the Brits don't do anything of any worth these days are not aware of Abbott Racing and the team who make it tick.

Many thanks & regards,

Stunning Work!!

Gary Scott

ABP Doncaster

04/10/2011

Transformed the car immediately noticeable on the lanes from your place to Manningtree. Now I have an idea what the front wheels are doing.

Many Thanks
Roy Harvey

20/09/2011

Hi Giles,

Just to let you know that the cylinder head package arrived last week. Everything has gone well, and I am very pleased - the engine is less noisy but has more power than before, a real wolf in sheep's clothing. The mechanics gathered round to compare the differences between the two heads, and were all impressed.

Thanks to all involved at Abbott Racing, a good job.

Robin

14/08/2011

Giles,

Just a quick mail as an update.

First of all the good news – gearbox is dry on the outside, oily on the inside – just the way it should be.

Second the excellent news – you have a very happy customer.

‘We’ are really pleased with the car, your workmanship and great level of customer service. I don’t know what the current power output is with the ECU program its running, but its very good. So good, I’ve not been ‘allowed’ to drive it. The last time the ‘second car’ was nearly as fast as the ‘first car’ I had to go out and buy a quicker ‘first car’……. Best to avoid the M50 drag race then.

If you have any customers from over this way that are interested in what you can do and would like a local demo (50 mile radius) – drop me a line and I’ll oblige.

Probably be in touch next year regarding the paintwork and possible suspension refresh etc…..

Mark.

13/08/2011

Hi Giles,

Just to let you know the ITG air filter has arrived safe and sound, I will be fitting it later this afternoon. Many thanks for your help and prompt service.

Regards,

David Morgan Design Engineer - PFA Consulting Ltd

3/08/2011

Hello Giles, Ed and team,

I would like to thank you for transforming my Saab 9-3 185bhp! I am shocked with the improvement to handling and throttle response since you guys have worked on it, it is amazing!

The past 2 days have been the longest I havent driven whilest listening to music, I would rather just drive and hear lovely sound created by the full exhaust system! LOL! Thank you all once again and look forward to coming up to you guys again soon...

Cheers Rich Coxhill

5/08/2011

Hi Giles,

This is just a quick note to say thanks very much for all you and the team have done. When I look back at the trail of emails, it was only 13 July when I first made speculative contact with you. And here I am now on 5 August with what feels like a brand new car. I have to say that you yourself have been great at answering emails and all. The "meet halfway" arrangement has been really helpful for me living "oop North" and meant I didn't have to take a day's leave.

On the way home last night it was great driving back up the A1 in that dusk/half light you only seem to get in mid summer. There wasn't much traffic on the road and I was bursting to really open the car up and give it a blast (which I did for a few spells) but didn't want to get pulled over by the police so kept things sensible. The exhaust sounds great, a nice burble with a bit of grunt when accelerating, but nothing too outrageous. Not sure what the missus will think however - she's been in Spain for the last 2 weeks and gets back tomorrow. I think maybe some uprated breaking may be good .. I'll have to watch it coming off the A1 onto roundabouts at speed. I particularly noticed the mid range acceleration had improved, say, between 50 - 70 mph. And thanks for the new numberplate and boot moniker - just the job. If you have a spare tax disc holder lying around I wouldn't mind replacing the current local saab dealers one that is use at present!

You may get a bit more business through a couple of colleagues at work in Leeds who also drive Saabs and are very keen to see the result of Abbotts' efforts on mine. I think they will be impressed when I get back to work on Monday. So thanks again Giles. Hope you got home safely yesterday after your long trip around the country. Will keep in touch for more stuff in the future.

best wishes,

Steve

25/05/2011

Greetings Giles!

Sorry for not contacting you before now, but can I just say what a pleasure it was dealing with yourself in buying the Aero. It was without a doubt the easiest car purchase ever (and there has been a few.......).

The car is fantastic and I think this no small part due to recent past in your hands at Abbott’s.

Many thanks again

Mark Blewitt

24/05/2011

Dear Giles

The tech in the workshop is really chuffed with that front brace he sez it really makes a big difference

thanks again !!

Dave

23/05/2011

Hi Giles,

The new cams are absolutely amazing and possibly the best piece of kit I’ve ever bought from yourselves. The car seems to pull more strongly right across the rev range up to 6000 rpm and our local Saab experts at Sandton Saab in Jhg think my car is now quicker than the 93 they race at our local circuits!

Kind regards,

Nigel SA

17/05/2011

Dear Giles:

I promise to send along a picture as requested but didn't want to wait to give you feedback on the Viggen Rescue Kit installed in the fall, followed by the new inter-cooler which I had installed today. The car handles much better in every way. Firstly, the rescue kit has reduced the torque steer on acceleration to virtually nil. With the new inter-cooler I can feel the power increase and reduction in turbo lag so that every shift feels smoother and acceleration, which was never a problem before, is now just a pure joy.

In your written description on your website you state that the bhp is increased by 12.bhp My 2001 Viggen has had a re-birth!!

Warm Regards,

Jim Baxter Canada

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