Saab: First SAAB / ignition key removal

On 13 Jan 2004 13:19:46 -0800, com (Turbo Lite)
wrote:
 

Mine doesn't do that. As long as it's in reverse, the key will come
out. Incidentally, the handbrake shouldn't make any difference.
 

That sounds like just a difference in the pedal setup between the Saab
and the Cavalier. There's virtually no margin for error in timing
between declutching, lifting off the throttle and ramming in the new
gear. You're still trained for the Cavalier and it'll take a while
before you get used to the Saab's setup. The same thing happened when
I moved over from my old Alfa 156 to the 9-3.

"Turbo Lite" <com> skrev i meddelandet
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This is an issue with the Ford Focus too, much questioned and discussed in
their news group.
Seems like the throttle has some damping device making the decrease movement
a bit slow. If you suddenly release the throttle at full load and disengage
the clutch at the same time, the throttle will remain so much open for a
short while as to increase the rpm's.
I believe this damping is put there for cleaner exhausts.
I also believe the throttle release damping often is a bit too much.
/per

Colin Stamp <plus.com> wrote in message news:<com>... 

Thanks for the advice Colin,

I have to get in touch with the dealer soon so I will mention the key
to them (and see what they say).

Meanwhile I'll keep practicing the gear changes!


Thanks,
T.L.