Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 13:12:48 +0100 From: RCS <e9225126nopsam1.tuwien.ac.at> Subject: Re: 900's Ride
Well, thatīs not a bug - thatīs a feature! ; ) No, depending on the tires and tirepressure. If you use 55 or less it can be very hard... I have 195-60/15 and itīs now acceptable hard on my 900 93 turbo (sport suspension, blue shock..). Already tried 205-55/15 are noticeable more hard. Greetings RCS 900turbo conv. 1993 Jennifer Paz: > 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? > > Please do not respond to this message. All responses must please remain > within the newsgroup or to be routed to <carpedmnopsamonger.net>