R75 turbo v MGZT turbo? - Page 2

VVC-Geeza · 29th June 2017, 15:44

As mentioned earlier,if you want a noticeable increase in power go for the 200bhp remap.

maxi_crawf · 29th June 2017, 15:48

Or hang on to the gears longer and put your big boots on

Unomatt · 30th June 2017, 05:41

So in summary, I probably wouldn't notice any difference in performance but it may be a bit smoother?

JeffD · 30th June 2017, 05:44

I noticed a difference in mine - much better acceleration. It isnt a dramatic boost but its definitely noticeable - not one of those things where your wondering whether its your imagination or not LOL

Sonic ZS · 30th June 2017, 09:22

To go from 150 to 160PS (or BHP

) is an increase of only 6.6%.

Firstly, I can't see that a power improvement of this amount, on it's own, is going to knock almost a second off the 0-60 time ? I'd be fairly certain there'd be other differences in the mechanical spec of the car - as mentioned, probably closer gear ratios.

Secondly, not every car leaving the factory will have the exact power figures, as quoted in the brochure (due to slight variations in manufacturing tolerances). Hence, it might be worth putting yours on a rolling road first to see what it's already making

Also, check to see if you're carrying around any unnecessary 'stuff' in the car. You'd be surprised how easy it can be to lighten it and get an instant (and free...

) power gain...

Unomatt · 30th June 2017, 18:35

At the moment the only extra weight is the pond in the foot wells! Once dry I may well rolling road it, think it could do with a diagnostics anyway, seems a bit lumpy!

Arryhall · 1st July 2017, 07:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic ZS

Also, check to see if you're carrying around any unnecessary 'stuff' in the car. You'd be surprised how easy it can be to lighten it and get an instant (and free...

) power gain...

Does this include my humungous full English breakfast sitting within my massive, bloated body? I took out the plastic shopping bags from the boot, does that count?

Mike Trident · 1st July 2017, 08:09

lol i think my car would perform much better without me in it

29th June 2017, 15:44	#11
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,756 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	As mentioned earlier,if you want a noticeable increase in power go for the 200bhp remap. __________________

30th June 2017, 09:22	#15
Sonic ZS Posted a thing or two 75 Conn CDT Tourer, 75 Conn SE V6, 75 Conn V6, 75 Conn CDTi Tourer, ZS 180 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 1,986 Thanks: 1,287 Thanked 963 Times in 534 Posts	To go from 150 to 160PS (or BHP ) is an increase of only 6.6%. Firstly, I can't see that a power improvement of this amount, on it's own, is going to knock almost a second off the 0-60 time ? I'd be fairly certain there'd be other differences in the mechanical spec of the car - as mentioned, probably closer gear ratios. Secondly, not every car leaving the factory will have the exact power figures, as quoted in the brochure (due to slight variations in manufacturing tolerances). Hence, it might be worth putting yours on a rolling road first to see what it's already making Also, check to see if you're carrying around any unnecessary 'stuff' in the car. You'd be surprised how easy it can be to lighten it and get an instant (and free... ) power gain... __________________

1st July 2017, 08:09	#18
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	lol i think my car would perform much better without me in it __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

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29th June 2017, 15:48	#12
maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	Or hang on to the gears longer and put your big boots on

30th June 2017, 05:41	#13
Unomatt Regular poster Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Spilsby Posts: 54 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	So in summary, I probably wouldn't notice any difference in performance but it may be a bit smoother?

30th June 2017, 05:44	#14
JeffD Loves to post Rover 75 1.8T SE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southport Posts: 402 Thanks: 1 Thanked 72 Times in 37 Posts	I noticed a difference in mine - much better acceleration. It isnt a dramatic boost but its definitely noticeable - not one of those things where your wondering whether its your imagination or not LOL

30th June 2017, 18:35	#16
Unomatt Regular poster Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Spilsby Posts: 54 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	At the moment the only extra weight is the pond in the foot wells! Once dry I may well rolling road it, think it could do with a diagnostics anyway, seems a bit lumpy!