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From: rdg@hpfcla.UUCP (rdg)
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Subject: More Saab Questions
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Date: Fri, 5-Jul-85 23:06:00 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jul  5 23:06:00 1985
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Nf-From: hpfcla!rdg    Jul  5 17:06:00 1985

Subject: More Saab questions

I'd like to thank the many people who responded to my inquiry
on handling a Saab. The two best single pieces of information
I got were:

 1 - lift off the throttle in a corner to produce oversteer
 2 - stomp on the gas when going over road bulges

Now that the driving has gotten a lot better, how about the
mechanical aspects? What are some simple and effective ways
to improve the cornering and handling characteristics of the
car?
Are stiffer shocks the way to go?
Are anti-sway bars worth the expense?
How about tires - how much do you have to pay to get really
	hot tires? (Have Pirelli P8's now, 185/65)
How about fuel additives - what's the latest thinking on
	these? Do they work, are they worth it, do they
	harm the engine? Which ones?
	What's the general solution to the crummy gasoline
	problem?

Thanks again for any information.


Rob Gardner                     {ihnp4,hplabs,hpbbn}!hpfcla!rdg
Hewlett Packard                 or hpfcla!rdg@hplabs
Fort Collins, Co. 80525