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Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2003 15:25:48 -0400
From: 'nuther Bob  <undisclosednopsamsclosed.com>
Subject: Re: Changing suspension on new 2003 9-3?


On Thu, 10 Apr 2003 19:24:30 +0200, "Mark Gerritsma" <nl.autonopsamtmfweb.nld> wrote: >Okay, here we go: >- Toyota Starlet 1.3, 100mph top speed, least stable of them all, but >still acceptable as long as there was no X-wind. >- Daihatsu Applause, stable at 112 mph >- Honda CRX, stable at 129 mph >- Volvo 480ES, little light feeling in the front at 115 mph >- Ford Escort Wagon 1.6, totally stable around 110 mph >- Ford Focus Wagon 1.6, totally stable around 110 mph >- Peugeot 206 1.6, totally stable around 115 mph >- Nissan Sunny GTi-R, rock solid at 135 mph >- Saab 9-3, perfect straight line stability up to at least 110 mph, >little vibration at 85+ mph (caused by tyre) >- Skoda Octavia 1.8T, apart from the stiff suspension no problems at >112 mph Perhaps the European versions of those care are superior to the USA versions. I drove a Ford Escort wagon. It was uncomfortable at 75mph and getting positively squirrely at 80mph. This was a well maintained car with low miles, good tires, etc. ...or perhaps your definition of "stable" is different that the one most of us have. Bob

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