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  1. Monday 21st January 2013, 20:31 #1
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    New Member From Edinburgh

    Hi guys,

    I just purchased my second 850,my first was a black 855 T-5R auto,

    The car i just bought is a 96 855R manual in dark grey,

    I was having a look over the car today and came across an Abbott Racing ecu which i thought only done Saab's, I called them and instantly the man from Abbott knew the car, He explained they done a handful of black and grey cars,all estates before they were registered for a racing school, they came with the Abbott's ecu and Racelogic traction control, He reckoned they have not seen any of the converted cars since the year 2000.

    Does anybody know anymore about these?

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    Paul.
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  2. Monday 21st January 2013, 20:37 #2
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    Welcome. Sounds like a special car you have there.

    I'v not heard of them, but someone will i'm sure.
    Last edited by LiamT4; Monday 21st January 2013 at 21:04. Reason: missed out a word lol
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  3. Monday 21st January 2013, 21:03 #3
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    welcome, nice to see another Northerner

    sorry I'm newb so I don't know anything about it either, interested to find out though!

    PICS!
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  4. Monday 21st January 2013, 21:09 #4
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    good job even finding an 850r manual for sale
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  5. Monday 21st January 2013, 21:11 #5
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    Sounds like a very interesting unexpected find
    Old Cars: Mazda6, Laguna 2.2, S40 T4, Passat 1.8t, Celica GT4, Legacy GTB, Golf VR6, S70 2.5t, C70 T5
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  6. Monday 21st January 2013, 21:24 #6
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    Thanks for the warm welcome guys, I'll get some pics up tomorrow.
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  7. Monday 21st January 2013, 22:25 #7
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  8. Monday 21st January 2013, 22:32 #8
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  9. Monday 21st January 2013, 22:40 #9
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    Welcome your car sounds good .
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  10. Tuesday 22nd January 2013, 06:23 #10
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    Hi and welcome! Interesting story keep us updated
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