Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 09:27:12 -0800 From: "John Weiss" <jrweissnopsamet*NOSPAM*.com> Subject: Re: 900's Ride
What kind of tires do you have on it? Low-profile tires will be rougher, and some specific brands will be harsher, too. In a lot of cases, though, you will give up some of the handling for the smoother ride (probably even more true if you mess with the springs and/or shocks). Are the shocks new/firm, or is it possible they are old/worn/prone to allow too much bounce? Moving to a 65 series tire instead of the 60 series might be a good first step, if you are near needing tires... --------------------- John R. Weiss Seattle, WA Remove *NOSPAM* from address for e-mail reply Jennifer Paz wrote in message ... >I recently acquired a well maintained 1989 Saab 900 turbo. I was very >impressed with the previous owners records, so I am comfident that it >was kept in very good shape. Appearance alone has set my mind at ease. >Nonetheless, the ride sometimes is unpleasant, and that's being >conservative. It handles very well but the suspension at times is a bit >rough. I am acutely aware of every bump in the road when I drive over >less than perfect pavement. Is this normal for the 900? I was told that >the turbo version is sportier by design, and therefor it has a greater >"communication" to the road. But this communication is bordering on >painful sometimes. Can anything be done to ease the ride up? Are there >softer springs or easier shocks available?
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