Brisbane to Sydney roadtrip

Last14 · 16th June 2015, 11:53

Thought i'd post up that i did a very enjoyable 1,000km drive in the ZT last week. Over two days. ZT performed flawlessly, with a good mix of relaxed highway cruising and some fun hard driving......Stopped over night in Scotts Head, roughly half way. A great spot on the beach to pitch a tent. Also, the average fuel consumption - according to car, was 7.1L/100km. Pretty happy with that. Certainly didn't put as much fuel in as i thought i'd have to. The temp kept a steady 91-92'c as well.

Looking forward to the drive back now....but that won't be for a while as working in Sydney for now. Will be taking it to these guys though who have a T4 for its next service...

http://paradisegarage.rtrk.com.au/?s...id=32846887635

Ravinder · 16th June 2015, 17:42

Looks great

NewGuyPete · 17th June 2015, 13:46

HI Last14,

That brings back memories, back in 1992 drove a big Kenworth from Geelong up to Brisbane. Remember stopping at Sidney,Coff,s Harbour traveled on Highway 1 to Surfers Paradise, then into Brisbane, took 4 days too do complete journey.

Pete.

NRMOZ · 19th July 2015, 10:32

Last 14; Nick here from Sydney. Again.
I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts re Paradise Garage as failing to find ANYONE on the northside with a T4 I"m thinking of spending the money and heading over to them also... Cheers (PS: There's a NSW Rover Club; I've joined but working around the country hasn't yet allowed me to attend...) There is a get together August 30th (on their site) and also Cars & Coffee is at Cavallinos @ Terrey Hills, Sunday August 2nd; the coming out parade for my Connie if I can whip it into shape in time...

Last14 · 21st July 2015, 06:22

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Originally Posted by NRMOZ

Last 14; Nick here from Sydney. Again.
I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts re Paradise Garage as failing to find ANYONE on the northside with a T4 I"m thinking of spending the money and heading over to them also... Cheers (PS: There's a NSW Rover Club; I've joined but working around the country hasn't yet allowed me to attend...) There is a get together August 30th (on their site) and also Cars & Coffee is at Cavallinos @ Terrey Hills, Sunday August 2nd; the coming out parade for my Connie if I can whip it into shape in time...

Nick,

I haven't been to Paradise Garage yet, partly as theyre on the wrong side of Sydney. But i am planning to go some time. One or two things that i think require semi-urgent review but rest can wait a while...... After using a number of garages though over the years, i'd like to try Paradise as they say they're specifically ZT75 specialists, as opposed to just British Car specialist etc etc. And of course they have a T4........... I will let you know once i've been, but it may not be for a while unless my minor issues develop into major issues...! Cheers.

NRMOZ · 21st July 2015, 23:21

Totally understand; just had my Connie through a rego check at a local garage. Owner is a veteran motorsport spanner man and muscle and older car restorer. Given her a clean bill of health with no issues... however reading the forum posts I believe a T4 check in her near future may assist longevity (:

Last14 · 24th July 2015, 00:15

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Originally Posted by NRMOZ

Totally understand; just had my Connie through a rego check at a local garage. Owner is a veteran motorsport spanner man and muscle and older car restorer. Given her a clean bill of health with no issues... however reading the forum posts I believe a T4 check in her near future may assist longevity (:

I went to a Rover Owners Club of NSW meeting on Wednesday night, a good night. Was three 75's there and my ZT. Two P6's and a P4. And a couple of Land Rovers. Good to see the 75's together.

They recommended another garage, close to us on the north side, McCarrolls in Chatswood. Use to be an MG Rover dealer / service centre. The service manager is still there, they do Renault/Citroen/Lexus now. But apparently always have Rovers come in and they have a T4 still. I will be taking the car there at some point soon, maybe in August. Seem to be loosing coolant, but i cant see where. And i am loosing power steering fluid, seemingly out the cap-seal on the reservoir.

I also changed all 6 coils couple months ago, as was not giving a smooth accelleration. This cleared that up and its been running very smoothly. But now last few weeks it has similar symptoms, of uneven accelleration. Very annoying, almost bunny hopping at low speeds.... a T4 session might tell me all...... it will at least turn off the auto door lock function!

It was too dark to get any good photos, but here's two of the 75's there. All very good, 2.5 V6's.

NRMOZ · 25th July 2015, 03:09

Judging from the cars you shot it looks like I need to get some more polish on the Connie before letting her loose on the public...

Great to know there's T4 close to home too; Thanks so much for the info...

Hope the rough running is ID'd and cleared quickly...

19th July 2015, 10:32	#4
NRMOZ Regular poster Rover 75 saloon X2 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 36 Thanks: 15 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Last 14; Nick here from Sydney. Again. I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts re Paradise Garage as failing to find ANYONE on the northside with a T4 I"m thinking of spending the money and heading over to them also... Cheers (PS: There's a NSW Rover Club; I've joined but working around the country hasn't yet allowed me to attend...) There is a get together August 30th (on their site) and also Cars & Coffee is at Cavallinos @ Terrey Hills, Sunday August 2nd; the coming out parade for my Connie if I can whip it into shape in time... __________________ NRMOZ 2001 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE X2 = White Gold Metallic & British Racing Green Metallic...

21st July 2015, 23:21	#6
NRMOZ Regular poster Rover 75 saloon X2 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 36 Thanks: 15 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Totally understand; just had my Connie through a rego check at a local garage. Owner is a veteran motorsport spanner man and muscle and older car restorer. Given her a clean bill of health with no issues... however reading the forum posts I believe a T4 check in her near future may assist longevity (: __________________ NRMOZ 2001 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE X2 = White Gold Metallic & British Racing Green Metallic...

25th July 2015, 03:09	#8
NRMOZ Regular poster Rover 75 saloon X2 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Sydney Posts: 36 Thanks: 15 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Judging from the cars you shot it looks like I need to get some more polish on the Connie before letting her loose on the public... Great to know there's T4 close to home too; Thanks so much for the info... Hope the rough running is ID'd and cleared quickly... __________________ NRMOZ 2001 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE X2 = White Gold Metallic & British Racing Green Metallic...

16th June 2015, 17:42	#2
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Looks great

17th June 2015, 13:46	#3
NewGuyPete Loves to post MG-ZT 260 V8 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Manchester Posts: 297 Thanks: 25 Thanked 110 Times in 88 Posts	HI Last14, That brings back memories, back in 1992 drove a big Kenworth from Geelong up to Brisbane. Remember stopping at Sidney,Coff,s Harbour traveled on Highway 1 to Surfers Paradise, then into Brisbane, took 4 days too do complete journey. Pete.