I would use Koni shocks, as they are adjustable, high quality and also have a lifetime warranty. Set on soft with the stock springs, the ride is smoother than normal and the handling is very noticably improved. Tightening them up a bit, handling improves even more, at the expense of ride quality.
Springs; I would recommend the Eibachs as they preserve alot of comfort, handle very well and drop the car just the right amount to make it look really cool.
I have them on my car
http://photos.yahoo.com/trelojive

As for the wheels (17*8" I know)...
First of all, if you use 215/45/17 you will have no rubbing whichever springs you go with but you will have to be careful while parking since the edge of the rim will be quite prone to scraping the curb.
With the Eibachs 225/45/17 will fit without rubbing if the offset is ET42 or more (BTW I don't know what the ET stands for). Mine have ET38 and with 5 people slightly scrape over huge bumps in the road -A higher offset tucks the rims further under the fender.

-----As a sidenote, wheels can be machined to increase the offset. This is not a complicated process.
Also, the offset should be written somewhere on the wheel------

I don't know if 225/45/17 can be used with other aftermarket springs without touching. FWIW Abbott springs seem lower than the Eibachs.
235/40/17 should be OK regardless of springs or offset, but the profile is quite low.
245/40/17 can be used only in the front, and I don't think it's a good idea to have different tire sizes front/rear


I hope this helps you out.

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• CLEAR LENSES FOR TAIL LIGHTS, Jason, Thu, 9 Aug 2001 13:05:12
  • I do not take rice is not a racist term., J, Thu, 19 Sep 2002 14:02:07
  • Come on we are Saab owners not Snob owners..., Rookie, Sat, 11 Aug 2001 13:17:29
    • Let me try to help.., George D, Sat, 11 Aug 2001 23:17:05 <-- Viewing This Message
      • Re: Let me try to help what ET means ..., friedrich, Tue, 14 Aug 2001 05:31:49
      • Thanks but one more..., Rookie, Sun, 12 Aug 2001 10:11:57
        • Re: Thanks but one more..., George D, Sun, 12 Aug 2001 15:10:58
          • also I forgot, George D, Sun, 12 Aug 2001 15:12:52
  • Okay, I'll tell you where to get the clear lenses..., Rafe, Sat, 11 Aug 2001 12:21:40
  • Re: CLEAR LENSES FOR TAIL LIGHTS, lhum, Sat, 11 Aug 2001 12:04:48
  • Re: CLEAR LENSES FOR TAIL LIGHTS, Han, Fri, 10 Aug 2001 13:00:03
    • Re: CLEAR LENSES FOR TAIL LIGHTS...incite, not insight...dang, nm Han, Fri, 10 Aug 2001 13:02:20
      • Lastly.. In CT. only red rear Lenses are road Legal.. Case Closed, Bob T in CT, Fri, 10 Aug 2001 18:35:36
        • Re: Lastly.. Tell that to the riceboys in New Haven & Bridgeport., Mike B, Mon, 13 Aug 2001 10:08:49
  • When did Saab go from SNOB to BIGGOT? nm, Dave Kovacs, Fri, 10 Aug 2001 11:22:58
  • What's everybody's problem??, George D, Fri, 10 Aug 2001 09:06:21
  • Please don't do that to a Saab, Schu, Fri, 10 Aug 2001 06:47:21
    • Re: Please don't do that to a Saab, Mike B, Fri, 10 Aug 2001 08:31:32
  • Like Nathan, who once asked about a gold package, Wes Miller, Thu, 9 Aug 2001 17:00:16
    • Re: Like Nathan, who once asked about a gold package, Lisa, Thu, 9 Aug 2001 22:31:38
    • just say "no" (nm), John A., Thu, 9 Aug 2001 19:53:08
    • Re: Like Nathan, who once asked about a gold package, ed f, Thu, 9 Aug 2001 18:20:09
      • Re: Like Nathan, who once asked about a gold package, lhum, Sat, 11 Aug 2001 12:08:33
      • You mean that's stock?, Schu, Fri, 10 Aug 2001 07:36:11
        • Re: You mean that's stock?, ed f, Fri, 10 Aug 2001 12:35:38
        • Re: You mean that's stock?, Mike B, Fri, 10 Aug 2001 08:35:15
  • Re: CLEAR LENSES FOR TAIL LIGHTS, NewSaab, Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:28:33
  • Noooooooooooo!!!! Don't do it!!, Keith K, Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:10:18

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