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A definitive answer.
Posted by pmr (more from pmr) on Fri, 12 Oct 2001 09:37:21
In Reply to: I wish somebody knew for sure, Schu, Fri, 12 Oct 2001 07:14:31
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This comes directly from the SaabUSA website. Notice the part about increased wheel offset:
"In order to fully utilize the tremendous power delivered by the 9-3 Viggen's 230 hp, 2.3 liter high output turbo engine, and still achieve superior road handling and driving characteristics, the 9-3 Viggen was equipped with a specially developed sport chassis. In order to improve stability, the chassis' springs were re-rated (front springs - 5% stiffer and rear springs - 25% stiffer), and more firmness was added to its dampers. In addition, the offset of the 9-3 Viggen's 7.5X17" wheels was extended from 42 to 49 mm, adding up to a 14 mm increase of wheel track. To improve traction, especially when accelerating through corners, the chassis' front anti-roll bar was softened and 215X45X17" wheels were added. In addition, the steering gear was given a firmer mounting to improve the driver's feedback from the road and to reduce torque steer."
pmr
'99 9-3 Viggen
'99 9-5 SE V6
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Posts in this Thread:
- AHHHHHHH!!! NOW I am confused as poop!!!, Rookie, Thu, 11 Oct 2001 01:19:51
- 215-45-17. 9-3 OEM size for 17" wheels. n/m, brian@saabcenter.com, Fri, 12 Oct 2001 12:11:21
- Viggen, Aero, etc, Kevin K
, Thu, 11 Oct 2001 12:07:18 - Re: AHHHHHHH!!! NOW I am confused as poop!!!, George D, Thu, 11 Oct 2001 08:51:45
- Don't the Viggens have a different offset?, Schu, Thu, 11 Oct 2001 07:47:29
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