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Re: I don't think Saab even knows...
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Posted by George Tuma (more from George Tuma) on Fri, 20 Dec 2002 12:23:03 Share Post by Email
In Reply to: Re: I don't think Saab even knows..., MikeP98, Fri, 20 Dec 2002 11:45:00
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I've tried a quite a few different suspension combinations under my Saabs. I have 95 Aero, a 96 CS and a heavily modified 97 CS.

Mike is correct. Saab moves the suspension settings around every year and even the CSE model has different springs than the CS within the same model year.

It breaks down like this;

95 Aero Abbott wishbone bushings
SAS Roll Bars
Stock Aero Springs 10mm lower in the front
Stock Aero Struts
Dunlop SP9000 205/60/16

96 CS Abbott wishbone bushings
KYB Struts
Michelin 205/55/15

97 CS Abbott wishbone bushings
SAS Roll Bars
SAS Lowering Coils 25mm-Front 20mm-Rear
Abbott Konis
Dunlop SP9000 205/50/16
Abbott Big Brake Kit

The 97 is by far the quickest handling and the undisputed champ over broken
pavement. It's also the most taut, the front air dam takes a beating and the cat hangers break every 6 months. Grown men will fight to the death to not ride in the back seat. Despite the problems it is easily my favorite. Handles better than BMW 330i and Audi A4.

The 95 is the most stable at high speeds. The stock Aero is lowered slightly from the factory. By my measure, about 10mm in the front.

The 96 is noticably slower handling, but the most comfortable for long
trips. Especially for people riding in the back seat.

The SAS roll bars were a little tricky to install, especially the rear. The
97 has broken the rear roll bar hanger, the 95 hasn't. Both cars have a
slight drumming sound above 70 mph.

The Abbott wishbone bushings are a must. The SAS roll bars destroyed the
stock bushings, both cars, in a few thousand spirited miles.

I love the Konis, even though they are kind of pricey and pretty tough to
install. They're fully adjustable and once they're broken in and set they never change. Wish I could afford them all around.

The 205 50s are the best profile. The slightly lower profile gives a
slightly lower gear ratio, tightening the gearbox noticably. Not the best
for long high speed crusing. (So I'm told)




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