Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 19:13:02 +0300 From: Nikolas Kostakis <nkostakinopsamforthnet.gr> Subject: Re: Saab '97 SE Turb.
Ed wrote: > I have just purchased a used 900SE Turbo with 53000miles. A couple of > questions. > 1. Are the OEM struts and shocks enough for a performance ride and still > compliment travel? It seems that I get a lot of body roll on high speed > turns. Any recommendations? I do like a good tight cornering quality but I > still would like a comfortable ride on interstates. > Try Abbott Racing at http://www.abbottracing.com. Their suspension (struts+springs) greatly enhance road holding, while giving a bearable level of comfort. Beware of do-it-yourself spring and gas absorbers choice, you're more likely to end up with questionable roadholding and an unbearably harsh ride. Abbott knows their stuff. > > 2. What would be your recommendations on type/ grade of oil. I used to do > my own oil changes and always used Castrol. Try to find a garage that uses > that! I had a mechanic that works exclusively on imports recommend a 15-40 > weight oil. Any comments? > Syntyhetic Castrol is just fine. BTW here in Greece the original Saab oil for turbo motors (with the Saab emblem on the can) mentions in a corner "manufactured by Castrol". 15-40 sounds ok, making for safe behaviour in a wide temperature range. If you live somewhere hot and humid, it's just perfect. Heavy winters would necessitate something else, though.... If you go for spirited driving, consider changing oil every 7000 Km or so. Auto or manual? For auto, change ATF every 18000 or so. Both is lower than spec, but I've been repeatedly told this is the best life insurance you can get for this trusty engine. > > 3. Are the seats all leather or are just the seating surfaces? I am > reconditioning the seats and would feel awful foolish in spending hours > rubbing in a conditioner in vinyl. > > Thanks. The whole seat upholstery (plus head cushions) is leather. Door trim is vinyl, dasboard, too HTH Nikolas Kostakis '97 900 SET Coupe Iraklio, Crete, Greece
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