Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 18:13:18 GMT From: John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> Subject: Re: Maintain Your Identity - Saab
On Mon, 27 Jun 2005 12:05:12 -0400, Tex <texnospamm101.org> wrote: > > OK..._you_ tell me if I pushed the 9-3 hard enough. On several runs I got > it up to 60-65 mph (100 km/h) then, at short distance (less than 40 > ft...about 1/2 sec of drive time) and w/o braking (and other runs w/braking > but f/higher speeds / & w/& w/o esp), steered it around an object directly > in the line of travel. Now, I can't say it was easy doing this maneuvre, > but the car definitely followed my command unhesitantly. > I took our 2001 9-3 on a drive through some very tight S-curves on a steep uphill, under full turbo boost. This resulted in a real wresting match between me and the torque steer. Fortunately I won :) I've driven the same thing in a 2.5 L 6 cyl BMW Z3 convertible, and found myself with an understeer problem (rear wheels breaking free of the road a bit). In both cars, the traction control system kicked in. On the whole, I think the BMW has the advantage. It definitely would if I had more experience driving RWD cars. I guess my impression of the 9-3 is that it can easily generate more torque than I can control in tight curves (due primarily to torque steer). I bet the 9-3 could take the 2.5 Z3 in out-and-out acceleration, which is impressive given that the 9-3 is a way heavier car. I don't know what the actual 0-60 time of each car is, so this is all utter speculation. John
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