Suspension

mikey_32 · 10th June 2009, 18:22

I'm thinking of changing the complete suspention on my car, well no that's a lie, springs and shocks, my car has done 196k miles and starting to feel a little tired in the ride department, thinking of firming it up some what by changing it all to zt-t set up, is there anything you guys can think of to watch out for, do the mg's sit lower, will this alter the tracking? think mg's look far better and also thinking that the mg setup would assist when towing

JohnDotCom · 10th June 2009, 18:32

After altering any suspension components always best to have four wheel alignment re-done afterwards IMHO.
Springs also could be altered.

The MK2 cars already have the MG Steering Rack which gives less turns than the Rover setup.

No reason not to put the ZT-T shock absorbers in place of the Rover ones.
Rear end may be more difficult depending on what you have fitted already.
I have self levelling so it would be a massive job to alter.

mikey_32 · 25th June 2009, 16:25

I understand what people say about looking under the back seat for codes relating to the suspension sat up on their car but I want to uprate mine, does anybody know if the rear suspension off a saloon will physically fit on a tourer or are the shock mounts and spring length/diameter completely different, my car suspension is very tired and whilst I'm changing it I want to uprate to the mg stuff, I just want to know if a zt setup will fit on my tourer

BigRuss · 25th June 2009, 16:56

Tourer springs and suspension are stiffer than the Saloons anyway.

If you used ones from a ZT Saloon you may not notice much difference. (depending on the type there's 3 IIRC: original, comfort and firm

)

Should be o.k. to fit the ZT_T suspension .

Russ

10th June 2009, 18:22	#1
mikey_32 Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer 02 club se cdt remapped Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cannock South Staffs Posts: 270 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Suspension I'm thinking of changing the complete suspention on my car, well no that's a lie, springs and shocks, my car has done 196k miles and starting to feel a little tired in the ride department, thinking of firming it up some what by changing it all to zt-t set up, is there anything you guys can think of to watch out for, do the mg's sit lower, will this alter the tracking? think mg's look far better and also thinking that the mg setup would assist when towing __________________

25th June 2009, 16:25	#3
mikey_32 Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer 02 club se cdt remapped Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cannock South Staffs Posts: 270 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I understand what people say about looking under the back seat for codes relating to the suspension sat up on their car but I want to uprate mine, does anybody know if the rear suspension off a saloon will physically fit on a tourer or are the shock mounts and spring length/diameter completely different, my car suspension is very tired and whilst I'm changing it I want to uprate to the mg stuff, I just want to know if a zt setup will fit on my tourer __________________

25th June 2009, 16:56	#4
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Tourer springs and suspension are stiffer than the Saloons anyway. If you used ones from a ZT Saloon you may not notice much difference. (depending on the type there's 3 IIRC: original, comfort and firm ) Should be o.k. to fit the ZT_T suspension . Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details. Last edited by BigRuss; 25th June 2009 at 16:58..

10th June 2009, 18:32	#2
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	After altering any suspension components always best to have four wheel alignment re-done afterwards IMHO. Springs also could be altered. The MK2 cars already have the MG Steering Rack which gives less turns than the Rover setup. No reason not to put the ZT-T shock absorbers in place of the Rover ones. Rear end may be more difficult depending on what you have fitted already. I have self levelling so it would be a massive job to alter.