Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 11:29:18 -0400 From: "Daniel Tucker <dctuckernopsamcape" <"spamless>.net"> Subject: Re: 9-5 tuning with Abbot systems
Ian, I've got a '97 900 SE convertible with: Saab sport exhaust, Abbott Trionic and Abbott springs. I am VERY happy with the performance of the car now. I can whup most BMWs, stock American muscle cars, Boxsters, etc. in acceleration, and out drive most on rotaries and twisties. Over the winter I was ice racing with the BMW club and frequently had better times than BMWs on ice tires, vs my Saab on snows. I've lost highway races from 10=>110mph only to a 911 and Nissan 300ZX twin turbo, though not by too much. Dan Saarony at ARM in Ontario advised against the new shocks for everyday street driving. IMO the cylinder head is not going to be of much value in everyday driving either, its benefit is most obvious at high RPM. I do covet the LSD, but the cost is quite high, and with the improved suspension, isn't as necessary as you might think Over exuberant launches will spin the tires in first, and chip 'em in 2nd & 3rd, but the longitudinal stiffness of the new suspension makes a tremendous difference. The brake/wheel/tire upgrade probably is quite good, although I've never had an issue with the stock brakes. My fear would be the effect on ride quality of the plus 2 wheel/tire combo. Though that may just be my prejudice, living in New England where the roads are FAR from perfect. If you're looking for and all out street racer, Saab may not be the best choice for you. If you're looking for a great high speed cruising sports coupe (or sedan) with loads of room, and gobs of passing power, the Saab 2.0l turbo with a few upgrades really fits the bill, IMO. If you've got any more specific questions, email me directly. Dan Aurora Adora wrote: > Does anyone know anythinng about doing a full retune/redesign on a 900s with > Abbot Gear. I was thinking about getting the power chip, the springs and > koni shocks, re-doing the cylinder heads with the version two upgrade, the > limited slip dif, front and rear wings with the side sills, the > slotted/drilled rotors, the new pads and lines, and a set of 18" TSW Revos. > > This is going to set me back a lot of $$$, so does anyone think that this is > wort my time and money to do this? > > Has anyone ever bought Abbott parts? If so, did they work worth a shit? > Let me know what you think. > > Ian
