Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 21:11:08 -0400 From: "WitchDr" <Witch**DRnospamnobulkemail.net.ru> Subject: Re: 2.3T Engine (was Re: Saabaru)
"jsh1120" <jsh1120nospamast.net> wrote in message news:c1c44c.0408180547.363b64anospaming.google.com... > "WitchDr" <Witch**DRnospamnobulkemail.net.ru> wrote in message news:<Yo6dnfvvuKJPz7zcRVn-pQnospamphia.com>... > > > I just wonder if the 9-5 Aero has the same speed as the Viggen? They > > supposedly use the same 2.3T engine but I keep hearing the Aero has more lag > > and a slower accelleration. Odd. > > No appreciable turbo lag in 9-5 (judging primarily by the ARC which > I've driven more than the Aero.) However, given the greater weight of > the 9-5 versus the Viggen and the effort to eliminate torque steer > that prompted a lot of negative press in the Viggen, I suspect that, > at least in terms of feel, the 9-5 doesn't have the "kick in the > pants" experience of the Viggen. I'm solving the torque steer issue with a Viggen Rescue Kit (actually an MP steering clamp and brace). Supposedly it tames the torque steer which is somewhat of a drawback in the Viggen but it just requires a bit more muscle. It is a kick to drive though;)
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