Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 13:45:02 +0100 From: MeatballTurbo <carl.robsonnospamcing-czechs.com> Subject: Re: Montreal resident thinking of dropping '99 9-3
In article <5tNic.179$OU.10482nospam20.bellglobal.com>, c.kallianisnospamatico.ca says... > Hey people, > I have a '99 9-3, and thinking of lowering it with the eibach pro-kit and > the koni shocks as reccomeneded on few saab sites. I need some insite. I'm > concerned about winter driving and the horrible pot holes we have in our > beautiful city. I'm also considering new rims to go along with the > modification. 16 inch or 17 ? What tires are reccomended? > Thanks, > Costa > > > If the roads are as bad as you say, go with the shocks and springs, but stick with 16" wheels and slightly higher profile tyres. They will give more cushioning than 17" and you won't get as much bump steer, or tranlining through the pots. You will lose a little of the possible steering accuracy on smooth tarmac, but you will gain more smoothness on average across all potential road hazards. -- The poster formerly known as Skodapilot. http://www.bouncing-czechs.com