Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2005 19:41:40 -0400 From: Malt_Hound <""Malt_Hound\"nospamm-me not*yahoo.com"> Subject: Re: slightly smaller wheels for a Saab 9-3?
Charles C. wrote: > > Hi, > > I would leave it as is. When I drove a new 9-3 automatic I found it > very lethargic compared to my 9000 (both 2.0l LPT). However, I felt the > automatic was very much geared for city driving, smoothness AND for fuel > economy. If I wanted it to perform faster I had to really press my foot > to the floor most of the time. > > Does your auto box have a sport mode? Have you tried using it? > > Regards > Charles > > Yopu are generallizing Charles, based on your experience with LPTs. I own 2 '98 FPTs (a 900SE 5 speed and a 900S automagic) and neither of them are lethargic in the least. The SE came with 16" wheels and 205/50-16 tires yet the s model came with the skimpy 195/60-15s. The ride is certainly softer over the potholes on the taller profile tires, but the turn in is obviously hampered. Performance is not *always* an engine factor... -- -Fred W Toys for sale, Hey get your toys here: <http://users.adelphia.net/~fredwills/>