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87 9000T lowering springs? Torque steer, handling tips
Posted by Waveman ~ [Email] (more from Waveman ~) on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:07:55
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Hello,
I have a 1987 9000T with Konis, large sway bars F/R, stiffer Aarm bushings from the UK and 205/50/16s I want the car to handle better but not knock my fillings out. I live in Lake Tahoe and store the car during the Winter.
But I need some clearance when I take my car on a dirt road if I go mountain biking so a 2" drop doesn't work for me. Also what's the best set up for better handling I.E sway bar, spring alignment settings?
1) My drivers Springs are sagged 3/4 of an inch more than the passenger side. I had Intrax springs and didn't like them they lowered the car to much and the side was like a hard tail. I want to lower the Saab only 1/2 to 1 inch NOT 2" any ideas what's the best spring set for ride quality and handling and who sells them for a good price?
2) What's the best alignment for street performance driving that wont wise my tire in 5000 miles?
3) My Car has a tweaked 2.3L head on a 2.0L large cat back exhaust, Red injectors, Red APC, custom hybrid Turbo and waste gate, vacuum retard. The cars very fast but torque steers to the left very bad under power?
The car was just aligned has new tires. Could the spring Sag cause this? Most of my mounts are ok and tight my shocks are good. Should I look at any particular mounts the lower one on the passenger side may be a bit worn? Any tricks of the trade to reduce left torque steer? Is this a way of life after 240HP?
4) I have large? 1" SAS sway bars front and rear is this the best set up or is it better large front and stock rear?
Thanks for all the handling tips and pointers.
Dave
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