ZT on Air Suspension

220316 · 30th May 2015, 15:03

Well, the idea has been in the back of my head since I bought my ZT some time ago and it's drawing closer to becoming a reality!

Soon enough I will be dropping my 2005 ZT off at a friends workshop to have a full front & rear air suspension system built and installed.

The system will run in conjunction with my Train Horn set up which is currently installed with a small air tank and compressor. I've got an 8 Gallon air-tank to replace the existing 2 Gallon, and we'll also be running a stronger compressor to compensate for the difference in capacity.

Jaydan (my friend the fabricator & master of air) has had a quick look at what he'll be working with and is confident that it shouldn't be too difficult. There will be some customization required for the front however he doesn't believe it to be difficult.

I will post here with updates and eventually turn this into a project thread.
However here is a teaser photoshop I shot & edited today

(Larger version: https://flic.kr/p/twSHoA)

colintf · 30th May 2015, 15:09

Sounds interesting, please keep us updated

gazcaz · 30th May 2015, 15:43

Yep like to see the how to and instal please

Le Mans 190 · 30th May 2015, 15:45

Wicked idea please keep us updated

rrobson · 30th May 2015, 15:46

Best of luck, hope it all goes well. It's something I've always wanted to do but didn't want to risk reliability.
If it wasn't my work car I'd certainly be looking into it.

johan190 · 30th May 2015, 16:46

Look at that picture!

I'm so happy to see this happening, I've always imagined the zt to sit low with some stance like that.
I've wanted to do something similar to my zt ever since I bought it and I'll go with the bmw coilover option this summer.
Hope everything goes well!

RodgerD · 30th May 2015, 19:00

What suspension units a you going to use?

Les4048 · 31st May 2015, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolcat

My mk1 Escort did as well after someone nicked the wheels off it

Thieves just have no consideration, should've put blocks below it lol

coolcat · 31st May 2015, 16:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Les4048

Thieves just have no consideration, should've put blocks below it lol

That's what I thought , damn cheek of it

ADO13 · 23rd February 2017, 21:17

I saw in Gosforth a new audi tt on bricks.

30th May 2015, 15:03	#1
220316 Regular poster Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 47 Thanks: 11 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	ZT on Air Suspension Well, the idea has been in the back of my head since I bought my ZT some time ago and it's drawing closer to becoming a reality! Soon enough I will be dropping my 2005 ZT off at a friends workshop to have a full front & rear air suspension system built and installed. The system will run in conjunction with my Train Horn set up which is currently installed with a small air tank and compressor. I've got an 8 Gallon air-tank to replace the existing 2 Gallon, and we'll also be running a stronger compressor to compensate for the difference in capacity. Jaydan (my friend the fabricator & master of air) has had a quick look at what he'll be working with and is confident that it shouldn't be too difficult. There will be some customization required for the front however he doesn't believe it to be difficult. I will post here with updates and eventually turn this into a project thread. However here is a teaser photoshop I shot & edited today (Larger version: https://flic.kr/p/twSHoA) Last edited by 220316; 30th May 2015 at 15:24..

30th May 2015, 15:09	#2
colintf Posted a thing or two ZT260SE TF160 ZT135+ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bristol / Cornwall Posts: 1,029 Thanks: 145 Thanked 72 Times in 64 Posts	Sounds interesting, please keep us updated __________________ colintf Colin Murrell MGF Register Regional Rep for Devon & Cornwall and Cotswold Regions MGCC Z Register Rep for V8 ZT / ZTT's http://www.two-sixties.com/main.htm http://www.mgfregister.org/

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johan190 Avid contributor MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sweden Posts: 236 Thanks: 61 Thanked 64 Times in 26 Posts	Look at that picture! I'm so happy to see this happening, I've always imagined the zt to sit low with some stance like that. I've wanted to do something similar to my zt ever since I bought it and I'll go with the bmw coilover option this summer. Hope everything goes well! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MG ZT 190+ rolling in the streets of Sweden

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Le Mans 190 I really should get out more....... RIP Le Mans 190 :( Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atherstone Posts: 2,260 Thanks: 355 Thanked 248 Times in 177 Posts	Wicked idea please keep us updated

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ADO13 Avid contributor Rover 75, 1960 Sprite Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: No town Posts: 166 Thanks: 48 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	I saw in Gosforth a new audi tt on bricks.