Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 18:13:00 -0400 From: Malt_Hound <Malt_Houndnospamm*yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Advanced driver training course
Tex wrote: > I took an advanced driver training course in NH last weekend, as it was > sponsored by one of the local Saab dealerships. They supplied all the cars: > 9-3s, 9-5s and 9-2s. > > Wow...it was incredible day of near constant adrenaline rush. High-speed > braking, steering, accident-avoidance, tailgating, and slalom exercises were > all on the day's docket. All three cars performed amazingly well, even the > 9-2. The 9-3 Aero (with the 17" p-zeros) was hands-down the best performer > but the 9-5 wasn't far behind. I think the 9-5's extra 300 lbs of weight > made a slight difference in its handling. They both slightly outhandled the > 9-2 as I think the 9-2's weight distribution skewed its performance > somewhat. Was very interesting to see ESP, ABS, and brake-assist at work > (and compare performance w/o ESP use). > > I admit, while the 9-2 isn't a true Saab per se, I certainly changed my mind > about its performance capabilities. > > I gained a whole new appreciation for these cars. Was very informative to > learn about performance and safety characteristics of these cars and learn > how much these cars can be pushed to the edge under extreme circumstances. > > By the end of the day, the tires were completely shredded and needed to be > replaced. Other than that the cars readily sucked up the abuse they took. > > I'd encourage anyone who has an opportunity to take this type of course to > do it! > > I think everyone here has access to google to find local driver training > companies so I'm not posting any plugs here, unless so requested. > > - tex > > Just curious, which New Hampshire SAAB dealer sponsored a driver training course? I didn't hear a word about it. TIA, -Fred W (in NH)
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