ZTT discs and shock absorbers

mccano · 9th April 2013, 19:07

Are the front discs from the ZTT 190 a straight swap for a ZTT diesel?
Anybody knows a good source for ZTT shock absorbers? (Facelift model)
Thank you,
Luciano

Jakg · 9th April 2013, 19:22

Discs are larger on the 190 - you can fit them but you'll also need new pads, calipers & carriers.

crofts · 10th April 2013, 03:40

I looked for prices of shocks/springs for 75 diesel tourer.
Complete assembled £230 from Xpart/Best of British.
Sachs shocks from Euro Car Parts £47.50. Sachs springs £36.50
Could not find them at another 4 suppliers. Don't know if ZT shocks are different.

tdi90 · 10th April 2013, 11:45

I've just brought a pair of front shocks complete with springs and top mounts for £235 from best of British via eBay. Local garage quoted me £258 EACH for just shocks!
Needless to say I was a little smug today when I went back to the garage to book the car in to have the shocks fitted

Fella didnt believe I got em so cheap so had to show him the receipt. Gonna cost about £90 for fitting.

I would've fitted em myself but managed to badly burn the back of my right hand the other

rovexCDTi · 10th April 2013, 12:43

ECP Rover 75 parts fit, but they arent the same. They are softer, even the shocks. Using them with ZT springs will result in a slightly bouncier ride because the car will be under damped.

carguy143 · 10th April 2013, 13:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdi90

I've just brought a pair of front shocks complete with springs and top mounts for £235 from best of British via eBay. Local garage quoted me £258 EACH for just shocks!
Needless to say I was a little smug today when I went back to the garage to book the car in to have the shocks fitted

Fella didnt believe I got em so cheap so had to show him the receipt. Gonna cost about £90 for fitting.

I would've fitted em myself but managed to badly burn the back of my right hand the other

Another vote for Best Of British. I had to wait for a month to get mine, but the price saving was unbelievable. I also opted for rear shocks, too.

Billy1mate · 10th April 2013, 14:46

I need rear shocks for my ZTT too, I think they are available from Rimmers, the part no. is on their website and showing as in stock.
I am however looking into replacing mine with BMW E46 3 series rear shocks, so watch this space. Unless anyone else has ventured down this road already?
I haven't found anything on the forum to suggest it has been done.

mccano · 10th April 2013, 19:07

Thank you all for now..

9th April 2013, 19:07	#1
mccano Loves to post MG ZTT,Chrysler 300 Touring Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Molare Posts: 271 Thanks: 106 Thanked 67 Times in 26 Posts	ZTT discs and shock absorbers Are the front discs from the ZTT 190 a straight swap for a ZTT diesel? Anybody knows a good source for ZTT shock absorbers? (Facelift model) Thank you, Luciano

10th April 2013, 03:40	#3
crofts I really should get out more....... 2003 Rover 75 Conn. SE Auto Tourer 131 ps CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 2,512 Thanks: 38 Thanked 67 Times in 55 Posts	Shocks I looked for prices of shocks/springs for 75 diesel tourer. Complete assembled £230 from Xpart/Best of British. Sachs shocks from Euro Car Parts £47.50. Sachs springs £36.50 Could not find them at another 4 suppliers. Don't know if ZT shocks are different. __________________ Rover 75 CDTi SE Connoisseur Tourer (2003) In desirable STARLIGHT SILVER (now restored to it's former glory with all the chrome !)

10th April 2013, 11:45	#4
tdi90 Gets stuck in Nissan Navara Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wisbech Posts: 875 Thanks: 130 Thanked 98 Times in 76 Posts	I've just brought a pair of front shocks complete with springs and top mounts for £235 from best of British via eBay. Local garage quoted me £258 EACH for just shocks! Needless to say I was a little smug today when I went back to the garage to book the car in to have the shocks fitted Fella didnt believe I got em so cheap so had to show him the receipt. Gonna cost about £90 for fitting. I would've fitted em myself but managed to badly burn the back of my right hand the other __________________ ZT gone, Range Rover gone. Nissan Navara pick up now

10th April 2013, 12:43	#5
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	ECP Rover 75 parts fit, but they arent the same. They are softer, even the shocks. Using them with ZT springs will result in a slightly bouncier ride because the car will be under damped. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

9th April 2013, 19:22	#2
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	Discs are larger on the 190 - you can fit them but you'll also need new pads, calipers & carriers.

10th April 2013, 14:46	#7
Billy1mate Posted a thing or two 120d M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sunny Weymouth Posts: 1,815 Thanks: 153 Thanked 142 Times in 121 Posts	I need rear shocks for my ZTT too, I think they are available from Rimmers, the part no. is on their website and showing as in stock. I am however looking into replacing mine with BMW E46 3 series rear shocks, so watch this space. Unless anyone else has ventured down this road already? I haven't found anything on the forum to suggest it has been done.

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mccano Loves to post MG ZTT,Chrysler 300 Touring Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Molare Posts: 271 Thanks: 106 Thanked 67 Times in 26 Posts	Thank you all for now..