Disappointed with new suspension - Page 2

75driver · 15th December 2014, 15:04

As above....
I did it without a lift, but an extra pair of hands proved useful.
Also see recent thread on the subject.
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=201817

RogerHeinz57 · 15th December 2014, 15:06

Has your car got decent rubber? Are the pressures correct?
Suspension tweeks need to start from the floor upwards. My 75 is an old thing but the general standard of ride seems ok to me for my needs, not forgetting these cars are a fairly heavy thing. I am running on 205/65r15 tyres on contour rims, and I will say the handling is by no means (Brown stuff to a blanket) but it still works well. If you think the car is a bouncy ride from the description given, the last item to consider would be an anti roll bar as this will stiffen bounce even more in my opinion. If the car feels unsteady during corners with the suspension replaced, I would consider tyre pressure experimentations and also make and quality of tyres, if the tyres have worn to the old geometry settings, try a wheel change around, if this fails to change things, I would prescribe rubber change for a recognised brand and quality.

peckster123 · 15th December 2014, 15:32

ive a connie se 51 plate and roll bar was all ready fitted on mine and to be honest ive not had any wallowing while pushing it in to and around corners I do know the later models did do away with the roll bar and changed the set up of the springs and dampeners

Gino · 15th December 2014, 17:24

On my car, a 306 estate, I fitted a front suspension strut brace. This made a huge difference to the cars handling.
If you find the rear anti roll bar does not improve your handling then, personally, I would consider the strut brace.
Once funds allow I will be doing this too. I also like to fit Michelin or Pirelli tyres and check tyre pressures weekly, as I have found this makes a big difference.

I hope you get this sorted

Rob

GrandTourer · 15th December 2014, 17:42

Thanks everyone I'll try those things in order.

michael peters · 15th December 2014, 17:54

I bought a 02 tourer recently, my son drove it home for me when we picked it up. The first thing he said to me was, it corners very well, nice and flat around the twisties. That's from a 23 year old who drives a lowered, turbocharged Toyota something or other that has very firm suspension.

Stag>75 · 16th December 2014, 08:11

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=203030

When you have come to some solid conclusions please let me know. I have never been happy with the suspension. It has had a full computer based suspension analysis and everything showed 100%.

It's not just the wallowing around corners, I find the car rocks. I was sitting in the car near the sea recently and the wind just made the car rock from side to side. I have the rear roll bar. My car is a low KM car, of course maybe the dampers are worn but the suspension specialists say no.

And like you I don't want a ZT. While I would be perfectly happy with the ZT mechanically I hate the interior and love the 75 sandstone beige interior. So I could buy a ZT and completely replace the interior and put the brightwork on the outside but it's a lot of cost and work to achieve what I think they wanted to get to with the Rover Sport.

Maybe I'll just get the X Type AWD after all .....

15th December 2014, 15:04	#11
75driver Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon, manual. Rover 75 Tourer, Auto. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newry Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 574 Thanked 443 Times in 371 Posts	As above.... I did it without a lift, but an extra pair of hands proved useful. Also see recent thread on the subject. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=201817 __________________ 2006 75 Contemporary SE diesel manual (#1) 2003 75T Connoisseur SE diesel auto (For Comfort) 2005 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (Marmite duotone ) 2006 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (The last one?) 2009 E220 (For a change) 2018 L200 (For Big & Heavy Things) 1976 W114 250 Manual (For Sundays)

15th December 2014, 15:06	#12
RogerHeinz57 I really should get out more....... A Reasonably Priced Car Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 408 Thanked 1,064 Times in 712 Posts	suspension ? Has your car got decent rubber? Are the pressures correct? Suspension tweeks need to start from the floor upwards. My 75 is an old thing but the general standard of ride seems ok to me for my needs, not forgetting these cars are a fairly heavy thing. I am running on 205/65r15 tyres on contour rims, and I will say the handling is by no means (Brown stuff to a blanket) but it still works well. If you think the car is a bouncy ride from the description given, the last item to consider would be an anti roll bar as this will stiffen bounce even more in my opinion. If the car feels unsteady during corners with the suspension replaced, I would consider tyre pressure experimentations and also make and quality of tyres, if the tyres have worn to the old geometry settings, try a wheel change around, if this fails to change things, I would prescribe rubber change for a recognised brand and quality.

15th December 2014, 15:32	#13
peckster123 Loves to post 75 saloon cdt connie se Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: newport Posts: 259 Thanks: 226 Thanked 54 Times in 43 Posts	ive a connie se 51 plate and roll bar was all ready fitted on mine and to be honest ive not had any wallowing while pushing it in to and around corners I do know the later models did do away with the roll bar and changed the set up of the springs and dampeners __________________ simples

15th December 2014, 17:24	#14
Gino Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Newmarket Posts: 601 Thanks: 384 Thanked 130 Times in 99 Posts	On my car, a 306 estate, I fitted a front suspension strut brace. This made a huge difference to the cars handling. If you find the rear anti roll bar does not improve your handling then, personally, I would consider the strut brace. Once funds allow I will be doing this too. I also like to fit Michelin or Pirelli tyres and check tyre pressures weekly, as I have found this makes a big difference. I hope you get this sorted Rob __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MODS DONE; plenum spyhole, bonnet cable divider block (previous owner), chrome wing mirror covers, gold fan resistor (previous owner), s/s bumper bolts, uprated under tray fittings silicone intercooler hose, Viton O rings, Crofts door finishers, boot badge, wood dash, Phil-t4's magic wand, wood wheel, mk2 repeaters, HK tweeters & Angel eye projectors.

15th December 2014, 17:42	#15
GrandTourer Regular poster Rover 75 cdti auto Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bedford Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks everyone I'll try those things in order.

15th December 2014, 17:54	#16
michael peters Regular poster rover 75 tourer Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: crediton Posts: 59 Thanks: 21 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	I bought a 02 tourer recently, my son drove it home for me when we picked it up. The first thing he said to me was, it corners very well, nice and flat around the twisties. That's from a 23 year old who drives a lowered, turbocharged Toyota something or other that has very firm suspension.

16th December 2014, 08:11	#17
Stag>75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 563 Thanks: 52 Thanked 96 Times in 80 Posts	http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=203030 When you have come to some solid conclusions please let me know. I have never been happy with the suspension. It has had a full computer based suspension analysis and everything showed 100%. It's not just the wallowing around corners, I find the car rocks. I was sitting in the car near the sea recently and the wind just made the car rock from side to side. I have the rear roll bar. My car is a low KM car, of course maybe the dampers are worn but the suspension specialists say no. And like you I don't want a ZT. While I would be perfectly happy with the ZT mechanically I hate the interior and love the 75 sandstone beige interior. So I could buy a ZT and completely replace the interior and put the brightwork on the outside but it's a lot of cost and work to achieve what I think they wanted to get to with the Rover Sport. Maybe I'll just get the X Type AWD after all .....