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29th December 2015, 09:30 | #4421 | |
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[QUOTE=marinabrian;2180930]Take your pick, the rears I've just fitted to the ZT were Delphi from Best of British Rover in Darleston.
One hundred and eighteen pounds for a pair delivered, coil and wire diameter identical to the original equipment, the spring free length is 5mm longer but that can be accounted for in 130000 miles and 10 years of use. The one thing that did impress with the new rears, was the fact they had been shot peened for stress relief. Quote:
Hi Brian. Good lad Ron just 7 miles from me Darlaston, quite a few Rover MGZT genuine parts. PS you have an email cheers Arctic
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29th December 2015, 09:52 | #4423 |
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I must admit that I have never had a broken front spring on any 75 that I have run around in.
I think it depends on the area you live in, and what sort of things you encounter. Around here, there are very few speed bumps, and I reckon they might well contribute to the issue.
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29th December 2015, 09:58 | #4424 |
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29th December 2015, 09:59 | #4425 | |
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How many posts have we read on here over the years talking of front springs snapping? I don't suppose you have a pair of ZT front springs in your vast array of Rover stock by any chance? Brian |
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29th December 2015, 10:01 | #4426 |
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My Mum's former Merc got through no fewer than nine springs in her ten year ownership. I think it's just a problem with modern cars, in general, unfortunately.
I don't think I do, as I think I only have 75 Tourer ones left, but I'll have a look and report back.
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29th December 2015, 10:08 | #4427 |
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The only car I owned that had broken springs was a lovely Vauxhall Royal I owned way back. ( Vauxhalls version of the Opel Monza)
I'd had the car a couple of months and took it for MOT only for them to find both front springs were broken. I hadn't noticed when driving it..
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29th December 2015, 10:26 | #4428 |
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Rover 75 05 reg
Two new front springs fitted at 86,262 due to n/s snapping. Two new rear springs fitted at 90,940 due to n/s snapping. Rover 45 bought with 4,000 miles 2006, no broken springs at 121,000 miles. And still going strong I cherish my 75 but agree with Brian that the 45 is far less high maintenance and is more reliable due to a better build quality. |
29th December 2015, 12:39 | #4429 |
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The badges I had made up to reflect my initials "DW". I also use it as my Avatar too!
How very nice of you to say so Wes!
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29th December 2015, 13:44 | #4430 |
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DW also stands for Detailing World so get polishing.
I also think your rear looks lovely and it's not something I EVER say to a guy, believe me!
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