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Re: Upgrading 9-5 Suspension
Posted by HHirsch999 (more from HHirsch999) on Tue, 11 Sep 2001 23:34:40
In Reply to: , Kok Chen, Sat, 17 Dec 1988 12:00:00

If you can return the struts and shocks there is a better (my opinion) and
less expensive alternative. Rebuild your old struts using Koni strut
inserts, and use Koni replacement shocks on the rear.

Second, the roll bars (front and rear) are different from the base 9-5.
These should be changed with their respective rubber bushings.

Finally, a big part of the handling is in the wider, lower profile, 17'
tires. I've tried both and there is quite a bit more bite with the 17' tires
and wheels. And yes, they cost; it's easy to spend $2K or more depending on
your taste in wheels. By the way, there's no speedometer error associated
with the tire and wheel change; I ran calibration tests on both.

Herb Hirsch
2000 9-5 Aero
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