One of the things I enjoy about reverse engineering is that, once you’re finished, the part isn’t just another reproduction but it’s a design you own. That’s what led me to the Saab 900 Carlsson air intake duct. I’m planning to produce a small number of carbon fibre Carlsson bumpers, and rather than relying on…
When I started the restoration of my Saab 900, I knew two things: I wanted different wheels, and I wanted better brakes. What I didn’t anticipate was how far that second decision would take me. What began as a straightforward upgrade turned into a full engineering project — custom calipers, bespoke mounting hardware, carbon cooling…
There’s a version of carbon fibre that exists purely for aesthetics – the exposed weave on a dashboard trim, the glossy panel that exists to tell onlookers the owner spent money. That’s not what this is about. Carbon fibre is one of the most capable structural materials available outside of aerospace and defence procurement, and…
The Saab Whaletail – Evolving the Idea When you spend enough time with a part — really with it, measuring every surface, scanning every curve, rebuilding it from scratch in CAD — you start to see it differently. That’s what happened when I began developing a truly accurate replica of the Saab 900 whaletail. Not…