In Reply to: Re: First SAAB winter, pointers? How can I reduce slide & stop better, Joe [Profile/Gallery] , Tue, 14 Nov 2000 13:05:24

Irrespective of car type this is one of most common and silliest winter driving tips out there. In the case of a RWD or AWD/4WD it does improve straight line traction due to the increased weight pressing down on the drive wheels but all this does is help you get started--it is detrimental to both stopping and lateral grip (cornering traction). My physics is not good enough to explain this in technically accurate terms but basically the increased traction offered by the increased vertical load (weight) is more than offset but the increased dynamic forces produced by cornering and braking (i.e., the relationship is not linear). Thus, with the added weight, the rear end will be more likely to break loose not less while cornering and stopping distances will increase.

As others have pointed out for the most part getting through winter with a SAAB is no different than with any other car.

*Slow Down.
*Don't Drive if it is bad and you don't have to.
*Smooth precise inputs with the brakes, steering and throttle.
*Snow tires make a big difference on any car maybe even more so on the c900.
*ALWAYS keep both hands on the wheel as you can correct much better.

The one thing I have noticed (more with my 85 than my 91) is that you do seem to need to think more and be more deliberate with the steering wheel on the c900 as you come out of a tight curve than with some cars. It seems as if you need to return the steering wheel to center earlier at the end of a sharp curve than you might naturally tend (regardless keep the movements slow and smooth; just start earlier). This seems to help keep the rear end in line. At least that has been my perception. Any one else notice this?

• First SAAB winter, pointers? How can I reduce slide & stop better, Ktang, Tue, 14 Nov 2000 03:34:32
  • Thanks, winter here in MN can get tricky 4 yrs Renault, now SAAB!, Ktang, Tue, 14 Nov 2000 18:03:00
  • Re: First SAAB winter, pointers? How can I reduce slide & stop better, jp, Tue, 14 Nov 2000 16:02:06
  • Slow down!, GregS, Tue, 14 Nov 2000 15:46:33
  • Re: First SAAB winter, pointers? How can I reduce slide & stop better, Kevin K , Tue, 14 Nov 2000 15:02:54
  • Re: First SAAB winter, pointers? How can I reduce slide & stop better, EW, Tue, 14 Nov 2000 15:00:36
    • Re: First SAAB winter, pointers? How can I reduce slide & stop better, EW, Tue, 14 Nov 2000 15:45:16
  • Re: First SAAB winter, pointers? How can I reduce slide & stop better, Lisa, Tue, 14 Nov 2000 08:45:12
    • Re: First SAAB winter, pointers? How can I reduce slide & stop better, Ari , Tue, 14 Nov 2000 12:53:37
      • Re: First SAAB winter, pointers? How can I reduce slide & stop better, Joe , Tue, 14 Nov 2000 13:05:24
        • Don't, saw, Tue, 14 Nov 2000 20:22:26 <-- Viewing This Message
        • No no....., Kalle, Tue, 14 Nov 2000 16:04:46
          • Listen to Kalle, Dan W, Tue, 14 Nov 2000 20:22:15
  • Snow tires..., BobH, Tue, 14 Nov 2000 06:08:43

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