Suspension choice

[johnandchris]

Folks.
I am replacing my top strut bearings in 14 days time and I am probably going to replace the front springs as well as a matter of course.
I have found these on ebay, they seem a good spring. Question is should I go for the zt springs instead.
The car is a 75 cdti, soon to be uprated to the 160 map. Spirited driving on occasion!!! Thoughts greatly received.
Regards
John


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111278953700?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[trikey]

Folks.
I am replacing my top strut bearings in 14 days time and I am probably going to replace the front springs as well as a matter of course.
I have found these on ebay, they seem a good spring. Question is should I go for the zt springs instead.
The car is a 75 cdti, soon to be uprated to the 160 map. Spirited driving on occasion!!! Thoughts greatly received.
Regards
John


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111278953700?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

If you don't mind compromising the soft ride, go for it, handling is much improved.

[johnandchris]

How much compromise is there? Would I also have to fit the rear springs?

[fathead431]

you could fit only the fronts but it would look a tad funny, the rear arches are lower on the 75 from factory anyway.
the compromise won't be huge, you'll just notice a few more bumps at lower speeds.

[johnandchris]

So are they different lengths or is it just because they are stiffer that the ride height would be different?

[fathead431]

the zt ones will be 10/15mm shorter and a tad stiffer

[Rick-sta]

I find the ZT suspension is quite a bit harder than the 75, but you only really notice it on speed bumps, that's what I find anyway. The 75 suspension glides over all bumps :drool4:

Cornering is miles better with the ZT suspension though, feels much tighter :}

[DMGRS]

I have a ZT-T, and even with the 18" alloy wheels I don't find it too hard.
Also, I'd grab a set of strut top bearings while I have them discounted as part of my Summer Sale:
75/ZT Strut Top Bearings (http://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/steering-components/products/rover-75-mg-zt-strut-top-bearings-rnr100090-oem)

I'm currently deciding if I replace the suspension on my ZT-T with the standard kit, or some lowering springs - but as I'm in the countryside, I think anything lower than it is now will be a bit of a pain.

[johnandchris]

I already have some bearings which are ready to fit. Are the dampers different on the zt or is it just the springs?
Regards
John