75 Saloon rear springs on a ZT-T

KRISTLEE · 31st May 2015, 13:39

Hi All,

As previously mentioned I am clueless when it comes to suspension parts so please forgive me if this is a total nonsensical question but what would be the outcome (if possible at all) of putting 75 saloon rear springs on a ZT-T?

Phil-Hex · 31st May 2015, 14:11

a softer bigger bum?
the zt springs are shorter than the 75 so the back end may be higher and as the tourer springs have a higher loading weight it will be softer

i'll let you know what happens with saloon zt springs on a zt tourer once i get mine fitted as i'm doing that as a quick fix to get through a MOT, hopefully by using the zt saloon springs it'll ride about the same height

but thats from a noobie so we'll wait for a guru to come along and say different lol

2Diesels · 31st May 2015, 14:14

Obviously it could affect the ride height & give you softer handling but it's not going to make it dangerous or unusable, it's just down to you whether you like it once you've done it.................you still have your rear anti roll bar to prevent the door handles getting scratched

KRISTLEE · 31st May 2015, 14:56

Cheers lads,

They sound better suited for me to be honest, I rarely carry much in the loadspace anyway so a softer ride from 75 springs should be better as I hate my current ride feeling everything lol.

chrishumphries · 31st May 2015, 15:12

I'm pretty sure Mickeal1 fitted saloon springs to his tourer and they were identical. I can't see any reason why it would be different for the ZT and ZTT.

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KRISTLEE I really should get out more....... None at the moment. Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 939 Thanked 384 Times in 294 Posts	75 Saloon rear springs on a ZT-T Hi All, As previously mentioned I am clueless when it comes to suspension parts so please forgive me if this is a total nonsensical question but what would be the outcome (if possible at all) of putting 75 saloon rear springs on a ZT-T? __________________ Best Regards, Lee. DONE: HAD A CRAZY IDEA THAT I HAD TO GET RID OF MY MG ZTT DUE TO NOT HAVING A DRIVE AND HAVING TO PARK ON A BUSY STREET WITH A VIEW TO GETTING ANOTHER ONE AT A LATER DATE WHEN I HAVE A DRIVE. ENDED UP REALISING IT REALLY ISN'T PRACTICAL NOT HAVING A CAR TO GET AROUND AND I NOW OWN A VW EOS 3.2 V6 INDIVIDUAL (1 OF 20 REMAINING IN THE UK WITH THAT ENGINE AND TRIM COMBO) EVEN THOUGH I STILL LIVE ON A BUSY ROAD WITHOUT A DRIVE

31st May 2015, 14:56	#4
KRISTLEE I really should get out more....... None at the moment. Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 939 Thanked 384 Times in 294 Posts	Cheers lads, They sound better suited for me to be honest, I rarely carry much in the loadspace anyway so a softer ride from 75 springs should be better as I hate my current ride feeling everything lol. __________________ Best Regards, Lee. DONE: HAD A CRAZY IDEA THAT I HAD TO GET RID OF MY MG ZTT DUE TO NOT HAVING A DRIVE AND HAVING TO PARK ON A BUSY STREET WITH A VIEW TO GETTING ANOTHER ONE AT A LATER DATE WHEN I HAVE A DRIVE. ENDED UP REALISING IT REALLY ISN'T PRACTICAL NOT HAVING A CAR TO GET AROUND AND I NOW OWN A VW EOS 3.2 V6 INDIVIDUAL (1 OF 20 REMAINING IN THE UK WITH THAT ENGINE AND TRIM COMBO) EVEN THOUGH I STILL LIVE ON A BUSY ROAD WITHOUT A DRIVE

31st May 2015, 14:11	#2
Phil-Hex Gets stuck in Typhoon ZT-T CDTi Bittersweet 135 TF Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ribble Valley Posts: 672 Thanks: 226 Thanked 141 Times in 117 Posts	a softer bigger bum? the zt springs are shorter than the 75 so the back end may be higher and as the tourer springs have a higher loading weight it will be softer i'll let you know what happens with saloon zt springs on a zt tourer once i get mine fitted as i'm doing that as a quick fix to get through a MOT, hopefully by using the zt saloon springs it'll ride about the same height but thats from a noobie so we'll wait for a guru to come along and say different lol

31st May 2015, 14:14	#3
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Obviously it could affect the ride height & give you softer handling but it's not going to make it dangerous or unusable, it's just down to you whether you like it once you've done it.................you still have your rear anti roll bar to prevent the door handles getting scratched

31st May 2015, 15:12	#5
chrishumphries Gets stuck in Rover 75 connoisseur CDTI TOUR & ZTT+ CDTi Tourer - both in rare starlight silver Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gloucester Posts: 666 Thanks: 48 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts	I'm pretty sure Mickeal1 fitted saloon springs to his tourer and they were identical. I can't see any reason why it would be different for the ZT and ZTT.