Face-off 'Unions vs. meteors'

monkeysarm · 1st October 2007, 20:43

Just voted, only my personal opinion....

Was in Rotorua late last year, loved it!

< N I C K > · 1st October 2007, 20:48

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Originally Posted by monkeysarm

Just voted, only my personal opinion....

I'd ask for nothing less!

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Was in Rotorua late last year, loved it!

Day in and day out with the sulfur isn't too good on the chrome. Though mine seems to be holding out ok - probably because it's good quality. Pleased you liked the place.

monkeysarm · 1st October 2007, 20:55

Just loved NZ, so much beautiful countryside and wonderful people. Spent a month in total and travelled from Auckland to Christchurch with some fantastic stops in between, Wonderful country....

BMC123 · 1st October 2007, 21:00

the one on the right. Mainly as it would be easier to clean

carlpenn · 2nd October 2007, 11:40

I voted Unions hoping that it was teh Picture on the left !!!!

If not ....... oops.........

Dont like shiny alloys........

shakennstirred · 4th October 2007, 05:44

i like the Unions, the meteors look an old style now

Keith · 4th October 2007, 11:15

I prefer the ease of cleaning the Meteors offer but being a 17" wheel and knowing what my 17" Serpents tyre sound like compared to the snaller whhels I prefer the ride and sound levels offered by the Unions

Best comprimise is therefore the 16" 7 spokes wheels as above which I also have!

< N I C K > · 4th October 2007, 11:33

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Originally Posted by Keith

I prefer the ease of cleaning the Meteors offer but being a 17" wheel and knowing what my 17" Serpents tyre sound like compared to the smaller wheels I prefer the ride and sound levels offered by the Unions

Given that you own both 16" & 17" Rover alloys your opinions holds a bit of weight. I didn't anticipate the ride or sound levels to be that much different. After all the ZTs ride on 18" wheels and are still credited with having good ride quality.
However a quite ride is important to me. Is the road noise quite noticeable Keith?

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Originally Posted by Keith

Best compromise is therefore the 16" 7 spokes wheels as above which I also have!

Agreed. I had my eye on them when I first brought my 75. But they're next to impossible to find in NZ & the cost of shipping them from England is very expensive.

Keith · 4th October 2007, 14:39

Noise is a very personal thing neither of my ZTs were particualarly annoying with 18" wheels on but otoh the engines were making the right noises to drown it all out

My 75 CDT is very different though originally it had Crowns and 15" wheels

I bought the 16" Seven spokes from Ebay with brand new tyres on them for £190 and I used them quite a bit at first. I did not notice any increase in noise. Now I have the Serpents I only use the 16" wheels in the winter as they are so much easier to clean.

As soon as I fitted the Serpents I noticed three things

1, A slightly firmer ride
2, Slightly more grip or less roll depending on your point of view
3, A lot more tyre roar from road noise, especially on concrete.

I have since had two different brands of tyre on the Serpents and swapped brands from back to front and the car remains noticeably noisier with them fitted, not annoyingly so but I do prefer the quiet of the smaller wheels!

I reckon the 15" Y spokes would be smart and quiet and 15" tyres are nice and cheap compared to 17" and 18" ones!

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer?
Unions	24	48.00%
Meteors	24	48.00%
Go aftermarket	2	4.00%
Voters: 50. You may not vote on this poll

1st October 2007, 20:33	#1
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1st October 2007, 21:00	#5
BMC123 Posted a thing or two 2004 1.8 Connoisseur SE, 1999 XJ8 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	the one on the right. Mainly as it would be easier to clean __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

2nd October 2007, 11:40	#6
carlpenn This is my second home 2000 Wedgey Blue 2.5V6 Beauty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bilston Posts: 4,486 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	I voted Unions hoping that it was teh Picture on the left !!!! If not ....... oops......... Dont like shiny alloys........ __________________ 2.5V6 Auto: Work carried out so far: Crankcase Breather Pipe replaced, O/S CV Joint replaced, Starter Motor Repair Kit Fitted, Front Suspension Overhauled.

4th October 2007, 05:44	#7
shakennstirred Gets stuck in Rover 75 ConnSE Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: long eaton/Nottingham Posts: 580 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i like the Unions, the meteors look an old style now __________________ Due to government cutbacks, the light at the end of the tunnel has been switched off “You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said 'Parking Fine.'” ----------------------------------- British racing green Harman kardon stereo upgrade//SYNERGY TUNING MODULE/EGR bypass/intake mod [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

1st October 2007, 20:43	#2
monkeysarm Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just voted, only my personal opinion.... Was in Rotorua late last year, loved it!

1st October 2007, 20:55	#4
monkeysarm Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just loved NZ, so much beautiful countryside and wonderful people. Spent a month in total and travelled from Auckland to Christchurch with some fantastic stops in between, Wonderful country....

4th October 2007, 11:15	#8
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	I prefer the ease of cleaning the Meteors offer but being a 17" wheel and knowing what my 17" Serpents tyre sound like compared to the snaller whhels I prefer the ride and sound levels offered by the Unions Best comprimise is therefore the 16" 7 spokes wheels as above which I also have!

4th October 2007, 14:39	#10
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Noise is a very personal thing neither of my ZTs were particualarly annoying with 18" wheels on but otoh the engines were making the right noises to drown it all out My 75 CDT is very different though originally it had Crowns and 15" wheels I bought the 16" Seven spokes from Ebay with brand new tyres on them for £190 and I used them quite a bit at first. I did not notice any increase in noise. Now I have the Serpents I only use the 16" wheels in the winter as they are so much easier to clean. As soon as I fitted the Serpents I noticed three things 1, A slightly firmer ride 2, Slightly more grip or less roll depending on your point of view 3, A lot more tyre roar from road noise, especially on concrete. I have since had two different brands of tyre on the Serpents and swapped brands from back to front and the car remains noticeably noisier with them fitted, not annoyingly so but I do prefer the quiet of the smaller wheels! I reckon the 15" Y spokes would be smart and quiet and 15" tyres are nice and cheap compared to 17" and 18" ones!