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Nope on the clutch, transmission and drivetrain...
Posted by FrozenSaab [Email] (more from FrozenSaab) on Fri, 5 Sep 2003 08:37:34
In Reply to: Re: Trouble spots, things to look for in 01 Viggen, tire..., bill h., Fri, 5 Sep 2003 06:49:24
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Viggens use the 9-5 Aero motor through a beefed up clutch and tranny, so parts like that aren't directly interchangeable.
Brakes and rotors: Haven't had to do that yet (60k km), but I'm getting close. Fronts and rears tend to wear at nearly the same rate, so be prepared for a fairly extensive repair when that time comes.
Front spoiler: you're going to scrape it, no matter how careful you are. The longish front overhang combined with the low ground clearance is the culprit. Not much you can do...I've thought about repainting the bottom part of the front bumper with some sort of thicker paint (like some cars use on the rocker panels), but that probably wouldn't help too much.
I had the SID go at around 55k km, but was replaced under warranty. These things are hit-and-miss really...some people never have to change them, others have to change them early. Hard to tell if you will have a problem.
Wheels: Like jc, I replaced mine due to bending as well, and went with a 225/45/17 tire. I also increased tire pressures all around (nearly 40psi) to help prevent rim damage.
They're great cars, but not for everyone. Drive it, and see how you like it. There's tons of support on these BB's, should you need it!
Good luck!
Cheers,
Mark
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Posts in this Thread:
- Trouble spots, things to look for in 01 Viggen, tire..., bill h., Fri, 5 Sep 2003 06:10:14
- Viggen thoughts, MattMcG, Fri, 5 Sep 2003 12:35:42
- Re: Trouble spots, things to look for in 01 Viggen, tire..., bill h., Fri, 5 Sep 2003 06:49:24
- Re: Trouble spots, things to look for in 01 Viggen, tire..., jc, Fri, 5 Sep 2003 08:38:31
- Nope on the clutch, transmission and drivetrain..., FrozenSaab, Fri, 5 Sep 2003 08:37:34 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Trouble spots, things to look for in 01 Viggen, tire..., Ben S., Fri, 5 Sep 2003 07:35:38
- Re: Viggen watch-outs, STICKMAN, Fri, 5 Sep 2003 06:37:55
- Re: Trouble spots, things to look for in 01 Viggen, tire..., jc, Fri, 5 Sep 2003 06:28:59
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