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Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 01:00:27 GMT
From: "Ed" <epugh1nopsamap.rr.com>
Subject: Re: Saab '97 SE Turb.


Thanks for the info. "Nikolas Kostakis" <nkostakinopsamforthnet.gr> wrote in message news:39A69B0D.85F7C837nopsamforthnet.gr... > > > 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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