Testing, testing: ZT-T 260

Malcolmr · 1st August 2007, 20:57

Chaps - I'm in the UK at the moment driving around in my old MG SA (that's a 1937 model for you modern MG folk :-) ) but before I go home next week I would dearly like to test drive a ZT-T 260, to compare it with our V6 back in Australia. No ZT-T 260s ever made it to Oz, only the 12 or so saloons. Does anyone know of one for sale in the Petersfield area, or does any member own one that they would be prepared to let me have a short drive in?

JohnDotCom · 1st August 2007, 22:56

Due to your time constraits I have also posted this in Main Forum to get you more coverage.

pondweed · 2nd August 2007, 06:41

one in dartford and one in high wycombe - dealers - on autotrader.

Malcolmr · 2nd August 2007, 06:44

Thanks JDC! I'll check out the Autotrader too.

Malcolm

Malcolmr · 5th August 2007, 18:30

I visited SMC at High Wycombe today and found that the ZT-T 260 (a supercharged one) had been sold, so I was only allowed to look at it. I was able to road test a 260 saloon instead. They do go nicely, don't they? JDC, does the Club know what changes were made to the ZTs and Rovers for the Australian market? The Australian Design Rules (ADRs) are perverse enough usually to require manufacturers to make some changes, sometimes only minor ones to do with seat belts, etc.

If I am to import a ZT-T 260 to Australia, I might be required to do similar changes before I can get the car MOT'd in Australia, so it would be useful to know what they might be.

Cheers for now...

Malcolm

anglaslt · 6th August 2007, 10:21

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Originally Posted by Malcolmr

I visited SMC at High Wycombe today and found that the ZT-T 260 (a supercharged one) had been sold, so I was only allowed to look at it. I was able to road test a 260 saloon instead. They do go nicely, don't they? JDC, does the Club know what changes were made to the ZTs and Rovers for the Australian market? The Australian Design Rules (ADRs) are perverse enough usually to require manufacturers to make some changes, sometimes only minor ones to do with seat belts, etc.

If I am to import a ZT-T 260 to Australia, I might be required to do similar changes before I can get the car MOT'd in Australia, so it would be useful to know what they might be.

Cheers for now...

Malcolm

Not sure of the detailed changes to the Australia spec cars, but I did read that they had to have kms speedo, and there was a preference for auto boxes. If you want to import an auto you'll need to find a Rover 75 V8 Tourer but not many made.
As for the kms speedo, I presume you'll need to find a LHD instrument panel specifically for the V8.

miketata · 7th August 2007, 22:24

i've seen at least two ztt v8s for sale in Australia...they were new..and on autotrader after MGR collapsed.

Cuda-uk · 7th August 2007, 23:26

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Originally Posted by anglaslt

As for the kms speedo, I presume you'll need to find a LHD instrument panel specifically for the V8.

RHD in Aus not sure about the KPH but I would have thought MPH..

Malcolmr · 8th August 2007, 06:04

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Originally Posted by miketata

i've seen at least two ztt v8s for sale in Australia...they were new..and on autotrader after MGR collapsed.

Now that is interesting! I was under the impression that only the saloon V8s came in - something someone must have said. I'll check again locally in Australia as I'm sure importing will be a huge hassle (it always is!). Thanks...

Chaikaman · 10th August 2007, 09:51

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Originally Posted by Cuda-uk

RHD in Aus not sure about the KPH but I would have thought MPH..

Australia and New Zealand are both metric speedo.

1st August 2007, 20:57	#1
Malcolmr Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canberra Posts: 44 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Testing, testing: ZT-T 260 Chaps - I'm in the UK at the moment driving around in my old MG SA (that's a 1937 model for you modern MG folk :-) ) but before I go home next week I would dearly like to test drive a ZT-T 260, to compare it with our V6 back in Australia. No ZT-T 260s ever made it to Oz, only the 12 or so saloons. Does anyone know of one for sale in the Petersfield area, or does any member own one that they would be prepared to let me have a short drive in?

5th August 2007, 18:30	#5
Malcolmr Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canberra Posts: 44 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I visited SMC at High Wycombe today and found that the ZT-T 260 (a supercharged one) had been sold, so I was only allowed to look at it. I was able to road test a 260 saloon instead. They do go nicely, don't they? JDC, does the Club know what changes were made to the ZTs and Rovers for the Australian market? The Australian Design Rules (ADRs) are perverse enough usually to require manufacturers to make some changes, sometimes only minor ones to do with seat belts, etc. If I am to import a ZT-T 260 to Australia, I might be required to do similar changes before I can get the car MOT'd in Australia, so it would be useful to know what they might be. Cheers for now... Malcolm Last edited by Malcolmr; 5th August 2007 at 18:31.. Reason: typo

1st August 2007, 22:56	#2
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Due to your time constraits I have also posted this in Main Forum to get you more coverage.

2nd August 2007, 06:41	#3
pondweed This is my second home Waiter, Waiter! I seem to have a Roomster in my drive... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	one in dartford and one in high wycombe - dealers - on autotrader.

2nd August 2007, 06:44	#4
Malcolmr Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canberra Posts: 44 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks JDC! I'll check out the Autotrader too. Malcolm

7th August 2007, 22:24	#7
miketata Loves to post rover 75/jeep patriot crd Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 306 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i've seen at least two ztt v8s for sale in Australia...they were new..and on autotrader after MGR collapsed.