Harsh suspension

Redarrow · 30th September 2011, 13:23

Can anyone advise why my cdti suspension quality is so harsh over even minor bumps. The tyre pressures are correct and the coil springs look ok visually . Everything is standard with no modifications,wheels are alloy serpentines. It just seems I have to avoid any pothole no matter how small or large. It's a late 2004 if that helps. Any suggestions would be a great help.

Dave Goody · 30th September 2011, 13:28

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Originally Posted by Redarrow

Can anyone advise why my cdti suspension quality is so harsh over even minor bumps. The tyre pressures are correct and the coil springs look ok visually . Everything is standard with no modifications,wheels are alloy serpentines. It just seems I have to avoid any pothole no matter how small or large. It's a late 2004 if that helps. Any suggestions would be a great help.

Sounds unusual? Now if you had a ZT

Are you sure a previous owner hasn't changed something? Dave

Redarrow · 30th September 2011, 13:44

It all seems original . Tyres will need replacing soon but still within legal limit

chrissyboy · 30th September 2011, 14:29

if all looks to be ok ,then maybe a previous owner fitted the zt conponents instead of the 75 ...

COLVERT · 30th September 2011, 14:51

I think the springs have a code colour on them but I'm not sure what the colour should be for your's.

Redarrow · 30th September 2011, 15:11

I will check tonight under the rear seat for type of springs. Thanks

Kearton · 30th September 2011, 21:07

Maybe it is fitted with the MG Sports suspension, which was an option.

Kearton

tvpcop · 30th September 2011, 22:47

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Originally Posted by Kearton

Maybe it is fitted with the MG Sports suspension, which was an option.

Kearton

I dont think it was on the 75 though.....

OP Have you checked your roll bar mounts and drop links? has it alway been the same or is it getting worse?

Redarrow · 1st October 2011, 10:32

Thanks for all the info,I've still got to check the type of springs but the ride does seems to be getting worse.last night going up a small Kerb it was like hitting a brick wall . It's felt right through the steering wheel and it doesn't feel smooth at all. I will have a good look over the weekend, maybe I should just change the coil springs and hope that cures the problem.

kraanc · 28th October 2011, 14:16

Hi.
Im new to forum and British cars. But i own MG ZT-T 190 for a week now and i wonder are those springs so hard and sporty by default for this car?
It has realy great and stable cornering, but roads in Latvia are pretty crappy, so i think maybe it's possible to change springs to 75's softer springs and get a bit smoother ride on bumpy roads.
Any thoughts?

30th September 2011, 13:23	#1
Redarrow Newbie Rover 75 cdti saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Billingham Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Harsh suspension Can anyone advise why my cdti suspension quality is so harsh over even minor bumps. The tyre pressures are correct and the coil springs look ok visually . Everything is standard with no modifications,wheels are alloy serpentines. It just seems I have to avoid any pothole no matter how small or large. It's a late 2004 if that helps. Any suggestions would be a great help.

30th September 2011, 14:29	#4
chrissyboy This is my second home lovely little ford focus. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Dulwich Posts: 7,877 Thanks: 2 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts	if all looks to be ok ,then maybe a previous owner fitted the zt conponents instead of the 75 ... __________________ [ I'm really confused. -I keep dreaming I'm an insomniac

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COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	I think the springs have a code colour on them but I'm not sure what the colour should be for your's. Last edited by COLVERT; 30th September 2011 at 20:09..

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30th September 2011, 13:44	#3
Redarrow Newbie Rover 75 cdti saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Billingham Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It all seems original . Tyres will need replacing soon but still within legal limit

30th September 2011, 15:11	#6
Redarrow Newbie Rover 75 cdti saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Billingham Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I will check tonight under the rear seat for type of springs. Thanks

30th September 2011, 21:07	#7
Kearton Gets stuck in MG ZT-T CDTi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sunny Suffolk Posts: 617 Thanks: 1 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	Maybe it is fitted with the MG Sports suspension, which was an option. Kearton

1st October 2011, 10:32	#9
Redarrow Newbie Rover 75 cdti saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Billingham Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all the info,I've still got to check the type of springs but the ride does seems to be getting worse.last night going up a small Kerb it was like hitting a brick wall . It's felt right through the steering wheel and it doesn't feel smooth at all. I will have a good look over the weekend, maybe I should just change the coil springs and hope that cures the problem.

28th October 2011, 14:16	#10
kraanc Loves to post MG ZT-T 190 2.5 V6 2003 manual Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Riga Posts: 349 Thanks: 49 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Hi. Im new to forum and British cars. But i own MG ZT-T 190 for a week now and i wonder are those springs so hard and sporty by default for this car? It has realy great and stable cornering, but roads in Latvia are pretty crappy, so i think maybe it's possible to change springs to 75's softer springs and get a bit smoother ride on bumpy roads. Any thoughts?