ZT-T V's ZT 260 for handling etc

Merl · 2nd February 2009, 16:09

Just seen a ZT-T 260 on piston heads and was wondering if anyone can comment on it with regards to handling etc over the saloon? I know it will be slightly slower but how does it compare with handling as I remember the old Volvo's estates handled better than the saloons....

leadfoot · 2nd February 2009, 16:25

The estate is nearer a 50-50 weight distribution so should handle better. I think individual cars behave differently . My zt-t is quite difficult to unstick,but a friends saloon is very tail happy. I am sure this is down to individual car set up

Ragman · 2nd February 2009, 16:33

Haven't driven the ZT-T but yes you can step the tail out on the ZT pretty easily - but once you learn the car (and your - the drivers) limits then they are great.

juzza0 · 2nd February 2009, 18:48

I've only driven the 260 in saloon form, but have owned both a saloon and tourer in the diesel, and although the tourer felt a little slower it definitely hung on better in the twisties.

Mr bountyfull · 2nd February 2009, 22:26

I drove both just to see when I was looking to buy. I would have to say so long as they are not loaded there is nothing in it.

Steve.

Merl · 4th February 2009, 17:41

Thanks for the input everyone. I just need to find one now that preferably aint silver

Jules · 5th February 2009, 08:45

Nice one here in North Wales Martin

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AndyG · 8th February 2009, 12:23

Yes. The ZTT is almost unstickable, even on the Track.

:lol:

2nd February 2009, 16:09	#1
Merl Avid contributor MG ZT260 SE + Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Cheshire Posts: 221 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ZT-T V's ZT 260 for handling etc Just seen a ZT-T 260 on piston heads and was wondering if anyone can comment on it with regards to handling etc over the saloon? I know it will be slightly slower but how does it compare with handling as I remember the old Volvo's estates handled better than the saloons....

2nd February 2009, 16:33	#3
Ragman This is my second home ZT 260 SE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ashington, West Sussex Posts: 3,512 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Haven't driven the ZT-T but yes you can step the tail out on the ZT pretty easily - but once you learn the car (and your - the drivers) limits then they are great. __________________ I've learned that no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

2nd February 2009, 18:48	#4
juzza0 Mmm Monogram MG ZT-T++ & Rover 75 Connoisseur SE (Workhorse) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nottingham Posts: 948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've only driven the 260 in saloon form, but have owned both a saloon and tourer in the diesel, and although the tourer felt a little slower it definitely hung on better in the twisties. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

5th February 2009, 08:45	#7
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Nice one here in North Wales Martin :http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=28182 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

2nd February 2009, 16:25	#2
leadfoot Newbie MG ZT-T 260se Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Market Drayton Shrops. Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The estate is nearer a 50-50 weight distribution so should handle better. I think individual cars behave differently . My zt-t is quite difficult to unstick,but a friends saloon is very tail happy. I am sure this is down to individual car set up

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Mr bountyfull Gets stuck in MGZTV8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newbury Posts: 567 Thanks: 173 Thanked 82 Times in 58 Posts	I drove both just to see when I was looking to buy. I would have to say so long as they are not loaded there is nothing in it. Steve.

4th February 2009, 17:41	#6
Merl Avid contributor MG ZT260 SE + Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Cheshire Posts: 221 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the input everyone. I just need to find one now that preferably aint silver