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Old 29th April 2017, 06:48   #1
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HI I own a ZT-T 190+ and have the chance of a 75 Connie 2.5 v6 just wondering how different the drive would be both cars have manual gearbox and both about the same age 2002
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Old 29th April 2017, 07:51   #2
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HI I own a ZT-T 190+ and have the chance of a 75 Connie 2.5 v6 just wondering how different the drive would be both cars have manual gearbox and both about the same age 2002
any information would be great
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In my opinion they drive quite differently mate
There's a subtle difference in suspension between the two
You'll find the zt to be a harder ride compared to the 75
As you're already used to it though you will be gliding along in the new car
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Old 29th April 2017, 10:47   #3
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ZT's have a much harder ride, harder suspension and the 18" wheels with the lower profile tyres also make the difference.

75's float on a cushion of air.
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Suspension, shorter lock to lock on the rack and a different final drive...
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The biggest 'shock to the system' I had when driving a 75, having only driven the ZT, was the steering. Yes the suspension is noticeably softer and forgiving, but pulling out of a junction that I use twice a day, I had to rather quickly pull on the wheel a little more.

Sitting in the cockpit, everything seemed so familiar, so I didnt really 'think' as much as I would have when getting into another car, so it came as a surprise to me.
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The biggest 'shock to the system' I had when driving a 75, having only driven the ZT, was the steering. Yes the suspension is noticeably softer and forgiving, but pulling out of a junction that I use twice a day, I had to rather quickly pull on the wheel a little more.
I am pretty certain that on the late Rover 75s they standardised the rack across the range, so they were fitted with the same rack as a ZT.
I suppose it was part of Project Drive and the standardisation of components.

According to this thread, lock to lock, it is 3.2 turns for the earlier Rover 75 and 2.95 for the MG ZT.
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I am pretty certain that on the late Rover 75s they standardised the rack across the range, so they were fitted with the same rack as a ZT.
I suppose it was part of Project Drive and the standardisation of components.

According to this thread, lock to lock, it is 3.2 turns for the earlier Rover 75 and 2.95 for the MG ZT.
They did indeed, but I wonder if it was a facelift item rather than a project drive?

I do think contemporaries would be the best all rounder at least on paper anyway, I haven't tried one.

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I have previously owned a 75 saloon and I now own my ZTT and I would say the main difference is the ride comfort and driving style of the cars. The ZT range have a lot more of a drivers car set up as the cars are lower with bigger wheels, firmer suspension and sports style seat with deep bolsters compared to the 75. The 75 range is built for comfort and tends to glide along the road one of the main differences when driving is that you tend to feel a lot more of any road defects in a ZT and you have to be careful with road humps and speed humps in the ZT.
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They did indeed, but I wonder if it was a facelift item rather than a project drive?

I do think contemporaries would be the best all rounder at least on paper anyway, I haven't tried one.

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Having owned and driven R75 coony,a R75 Contemporary and ZTs either in V6 or tractor format I can say the Contemporary is the best model spec in my eyes.

The R75 was a wafting sedate car. Easy to drive and sat onthe road nicely. I bought it from a main dealer when I was in my 30s and had her for 6 years. The smaller wheels and larger profile tyres with the armchair seats made it a very comfortable ride. If you could push her she would roll a bit in the corners

The ZTs have harder suspension along with the larger wheel and lower profile tyres. These dont roll as much (additional and bigger antinroll bars) as the 75 when pushed through corners. The rack is quicker and the cars do respond when pushed unlike my R75 who just wafted(dont forget i am talking V6 here). The seats hold you in place and you know they have bolsters

The Contemp was a diesel but suspension wise was between the two. The rack seemed more 75 than ZT and thise contemp seats are superb. The ride was actually very good. Not sure I actually pushed her through corners to be fair being a tractor but I did like the torque of the engine.

Im now nearly 50 and the Zed sits in the garage but if a decent petrol contemp SE comes up I coukd be tempted (I. fancy giving a 1.8T in contemp guise a go)
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