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25th October 2008, 11:51
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ZT shocks replacement
Hi Y'all!
I need 2 new rear shocks on my ZT. Done just over 90k so not bad! I was wondering whether it would be worthwhile considering replacing the front ones as well and take the option of lowereing the car!!! Any advice as to cost and recommended suppliers would be useful (that is, of course, on the proviso that it is the done tghing to do!!) Car is 05 plate ZT CDTi - saloon!
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25th October 2008, 12:34
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By the way, I need to make a decision by Monday morning as the car needs to be dealt with!!
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25th October 2008, 15:28
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Come on, you 260's! Surely you must have looked into this?
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25th October 2008, 16:13
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Been absent for a while…
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If the fronts are ok why not leave and just replace the rears, changing the shocks won't lower the car so you will then need 4 springs. Depends on what your after as the zt's handle well standard
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25th October 2008, 17:27
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I wouldn't like to lower mine with the size of the speedbumps in this area:lol:
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12th December 2008, 18:25
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I ordered my new OME shocks weeks ago! Still on order - no-one seems to have any at all!
Checked with all local ex-rover garages and my contact in X-Part and had the same story! I thought all was OK with parts now!!
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13th December 2008, 12:44
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I'd just buy a good brand replacement. Shock's aren't exactly complicated.
A mate of mine recently bought an A4, he put harder + lower springs than on my ZT, along with 18", it's too hard IMO for everyday driving.
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13th December 2008, 12:56
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The ZT's poise and handling is excellent as standard. Lowering and stiffening it will only spoil what I think is a near-perfect set-up. IMHO of course.
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