Date: Sun, 04 Jul 2004 16:05:00 -0400 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: 900NG handling improvement suggestions
Bob wrote: > On Sun, 04 Jul 2004 11:24:44 -0400, Hans L <hplnospam> wrote: > > >>The main thing I'd like to improve is the car's ability to take corners >>without so much roll. It could also be a little more rigid / stiff >>going over gentle road depressions, etc. I really like the way my '91 >>900S handles in general & would like to give some of those qualities to >>my 900NG. >> >>So, from a bang-for-buck perspective, where should I start? Springs, >>shocks, sway bar, wheels? Does anyone know if there is a "sport >>suspension" package for my car (V6) available from the dealership? >> > > The wheels/tires would make a big difference. But, if your tires are > not worn, you'd be throwing away a bit of money. To start, I'd > replace the stock shocks with adjustable Koni's. They made an > incredible difference in my NG900. Fully adjustable, so you can > dial in the ride/handling you want. $550 USd + labor. > > You will be doing the same labor as the springs, so you want to think > about that a little. Most of the kits are very stiff. The Eibach kit > will lower the CoG about 1" and is progressive so that's usually my > suggestion. I didn't do the springs and I am very happy with > just the shocks. YMMV. About $300 USd. You can get them from Boge, > Abbott (below), Eibach, and Swedish Dynamics. Don't do stiffer > springs without improved shocks, that's a no-no. > > Another major improvement for the NG900 is the steering brace kit. > You can get one from Abbott and one from Talfario. > http://www.genuinesaab.com/ > http://www.abbottracing.com > > Most folks report significant increases in steering response and > a reduction of torque steer/tramlining (may not be a problem with > a non-turbo). > > The rear sway bar is improvable but personally I'd do the other > stuff first. > > So, I'd suggest shocks first, wheels/tires if you want to spend the > cash. Springs if you want to go for extra handling, steering kit > next. Sway bar last. MHO. > > Bob > The hazards of lowering a car for better handling is the possible damage from speed bumps and other road hazards. I have a 900S and a lowered 900 Turbo. The 900S handles the pot holes and speed bumps better because of the softer springs and higher ground clearance. The turbo has no body roll in the turns but the CD player skips when I hit bumps fast enough because of the stiffer springs. But then who needs a CD player when you have the muted roar of the turbo as you power through the turns of a back country road :-)
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