Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 18:02:42 -0500 From: 'nuther Bob <noemailnopsammain.com> Subject: Re: Changing suspension on new 2003 9-3?
On Sat, 22 Mar 2003 19:35:48 +0100, "Mark Gerritsma" <nl.autonopsamtmfweb.nld> wrote: >Of course it is possible to switch the springs and shocks to the >normal setup. But because this is a very new model that is very likely >going to be an expensive job, because you will have to use brand-new >OEM parts. Yes, since it is new, it is unlikely you can buy anything like Koni adjustable shocks unless they reused the same cartridge as some previous model. If it were me, I'd wait a year until you can at least buy aftermarket shocks. However, if you are bent on changing things now, you can swap the springs and shocks for the non-sport model. I'm not sure what wheels/tires yours came with but if you have 17" wheels you can go to 16" and get a little more air between you and the road or if you have 16" go to 15" Be sure to maintain the proper outer diameter using a "-1" technique with the tire size. Start at the parts department and find out if which parts have different numbers (shocks and springs). I expect that they are all different, but you never know. Then price everything up. I expect that you are talking $2K USd to do this. The good news is that you can probably sell the sport parts to another Saab owner after they become more popular - but you will get a lot less for them than the dealer will charge you. Bob
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