1979-1993 & 94 Conv [Subscribe to Daily Digest] |
 | [Main C900 Bulletin Board | BBFAQ |
Prev by Date | Next by Date | Post Followup ]
Member Login / Signup - Members see fewer ads. - Latest Member Gallery Photos
Re: Biggest Tire Size Fitted? Posted by blacksheep [Email]  (#301) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from blacksheep) on Sun, 26 Jul 2015 20:34:04
In Reply to: Re: Biggest Tire Size Fitted?, MC 900t, Sat, 25 Jul 2015 12:57:01 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
The factory skid plate is adequate for the sort of low speed, paved surface impact and abrasion encountered during daily urban driving.
The rally skid plate is constructed of 1/4" aluminum plate, about 2'x3', attached at the front and rear crossmembers. It curves down from the bottom of the radiator and continues to the back of the powerplant, providing complete coverage. The plate has a hole drilled in it to allow access to the oil drain plug.
The stock plate offers little protection during high extension suspension travel. The first heavy hit my plate took occurred on a forest road in the hills east of Cottage Grove. I came tearing around a corner, only to find that a small rivulet had cut a 4 inch trench across the road. The bounce was brain jarring, but the plate came away with no more than a couple of scratches.
As Landjet said, the hardest part will be finding one. I've only seen one offered since I found mine 5 Years ago. You might try looking for Saab rally sites. Well worth the effort IMHO.
One of my favorite drives is from the north gate of Crater Lake, past Diamond Lake and down the north fork of the Umpqua to Glide, then crossing the river and taking the river road out to I-5.
Though for a good time, little compares with a break of dawn power run up the western side of McKenzie Pass;)
Happy Sabbing!
Blacksheep
, Sat, 25 Jul 2015 20:37:45, Sun, 26 Jul 2015 19:47:33
, Sat, 25 Jul 2015 17:22:02, Sat, 25 Jul 2015 09:30:52, Sun, 26 Jul 2015 20:34:04 <-- Viewing This Message, Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:12:25
, Fri, 24 Jul 2015 22:07:58
No Site Registration is Required to Post - Site Membership is optional (Member Features List), but helps to keep the site online
for all Saabers. If the site helps you, please consider helping the site by becoming a member.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
