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Date: Sun, 04 Jul 2004 16:43:07 GMT
From: Bob <nonamenospamace.com>
Subject: Re: 900NG handling improvement suggestions


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

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