John,
I was working for a SAAB dealer at the time the 99 was released. To be sure we
were all skeptical but it all worked out ok!
Joe
"John J. Black" wrote:
>
> Hi guys
> Joe is right SAAB used Triumph engines and did not have nay problem with
> them. We were working our B*********s off trying to keep TR7 customers happy
> with engine problems, yet the SAAB 99 had the same engines and none of the
> problems! In those days there was a lot of local garage rivalry and we were
> losing to the SAAB guys big time!!! We did win in the end when SAAB wanted
> to demo the 5 mph impact bumpers against a lamppost, well they must have
> been doing 6mph when they hit it because.... Ok maybe another time! <grin>
> Regards
> John J Black
> Waterloo Drivetrain Systems
> http://www.waterloo-dtr.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Joe Curry
> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2000 9:09 AM
> To: SpeedSites@aol.com
> Cc: greenman62@hotmail.com; triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: TR7 "design"
>
> SpeedSites@aol.com wrote:
> >
> SNIP
>
> > the engine
> > of a (tired) Saab...
>
> Let's clarify this particular notion. The similarities between the SAAB
> engine and the Triumph equivalent are not by chance. But SAAB
> bought the Triumph design, not vice-versa. So in reality, it is the SAAB
> that has the Triumph engine.
>
> Joe
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