If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
SRW Handling
On Tuesday, May 26, 1998 2:00:00 AM UTC-5, SRW Handling, LLC wrote:
> Saturn owners have a unique passion for their vehicles shared by few > others.* And whatever the reason may be—whether styling, engineering, > safety or service—this passion is shared by millions of owners across the > globe.* After all, Saturn is a different kind of car from a > different kind of company. > > > I hear many owners—from SCs to SLs and yes, even the wagons—saying that > handling is not exactly at the top of the list when they speak of > their pride and joy. People seem to have three major areas on their “wish > list” of improvements: > > > *** MORE handling, MORE engine, MORE brake. > > > Parts for increasing engine output are bountiful: camshafts, headers, > exhaust systems, hi-flow intake filters and so on are widely in use. > > > There are also numerous brake components available: cross-drilled rotors, > carbon-metallic pads and even fast-cycle ABS upgrade systems. > > > But for handling? > > > I have only found: > > > *** 1) lowering springs that make the car ride > harsh but do not improve suspension geometry (which is critical for competent****** > handling), > > *** 2) solid anti sway bars (good) instead of > the stock hollow bars, but are mounted in the same super soft stock rubber > bushings (still allowing massive amounts of deflection), > > *** 3) higher-rate dampeners (good on all vehicles), > and > > *** 4) the recommended “plus concept” use of > lower profile tires with increased wheel diameter (good, but with stock > suspension geometry, this is a compromise at best). > > > I believe there is a better solution to the design compromises designed > into the suspension of every Saturn. > > > I would like to introduce my company, SRW Handling, and the Enhanced > Geometry System for MacPherson strut suspension systems. > > > The Enhanced Geometry System has been engineered as a bolt in > modification that provides greater dynamic performance, increased cornering > force, enhanced road feel and elevated safety during emergency maneuvers. > > > Confidence, safety and Better Handling by Design. > > > I invite you to visit my company’s web site at http://www.diac.com/~handling > and decide for yourself if just maybe part of that wish list can > be fulfilled. > > * > > > Stephen Wendzel, CEO and Owner, SRW Handling, LLC. Hi Stephen, I am curious about the sub frame your company used to make for saturns. I am part of a college auto group that is modifying a 96 sl2 and is interested in sub frame upgrades. do you have any connection to that market still or any ideas for us? Thanks Much, Tyler |
Ads |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Something I never thought to ask regarding handling | ChrisCoaster | Technology | 10 | March 16th 09 03:48 PM |
better handling for vw bug? | Chris Miller | VW air cooled | 6 | January 12th 08 05:34 PM |
What does 'handling' mean? | [email protected] | Driving | 62 | September 20th 07 05:53 AM |
Handling Question | Raybender | BMW | 14 | November 18th 05 10:10 PM |
Evil Handling TJ | Dean | Jeep | 2 | August 26th 05 02:34 PM |