Too low?

Djalz · 3rd March 2015, 22:25

Hi guys , I have an 05 75 classic , I have had the car a few months now and everyone who get into the car comments on how low it sits to the ground , the car has little over 80k so I don't suspension could be knackered , any thoughts ?

Simondi · 3rd March 2015, 22:30

They are quite low in any case but maybe worth checking the springs?

Oh and welcome to the club

FrazzleTC · 3rd March 2015, 22:31

If you've got cracked rear springs, then it could be sitting low at the back. At the front, diesels can get pretty saggy with age.

Djalz · 3rd March 2015, 22:44

Thanks guys , springs seem fine . And thanks for the welcome

wutang · 4th March 2015, 09:11

The 75 does sit low, Mine has less ground clearance than my MG tf 160!!

T-Cut · 4th March 2015, 09:50

The standard ground clearance between the 'axles' is six inches (6.1").
The sills should be horizontal.

TC

arnosvale65 · 4th March 2015, 10:56

My 01 Connie diesel sat very low and would ground out on spead humps and kerbs. My mechanic said the front springs were weak.

jackatesme · 4th March 2015, 11:20

I had nearside spring break the other day,had a new one fitted.Noticed a big difference in height of front end so had new spring fitted other side.

maxi_crawf · 4th March 2015, 11:52

I've always thought they do hug the ground pretty close and I've had all 4 springs replaced since I have had "the Mighty Rover"

3rd March 2015, 22:25	#1
Djalz Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Banbridge Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Too low? Hi guys , I have an 05 75 classic , I have had the car a few months now and everyone who get into the car comments on how low it sits to the ground , the car has little over 80k so I don't suspension could be knackered , any thoughts ?

3rd March 2015, 22:30	#2
Simondi Regional Secretary MGTF, MG ZS EV Exclusive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kilwinning Posts: 14,046 Thanks: 1,460 Thanked 3,563 Times in 1,857 Posts	They are quite low in any case but maybe worth checking the springs? Oh and welcome to the club __________________ Simondi FAQ How do you do that? Club Flyers Looking for a car seen in a film or on TV? Fancy a change in colour or wheels - paint configurator OBD - Trip Meter Ultimate Buyers Guide Post YouTube videos

3rd March 2015, 22:31	#3
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	If you've got cracked rear springs, then it could be sitting low at the back. At the front, diesels can get pretty saggy with age. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

3rd March 2015, 22:44	#4
Djalz Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Banbridge Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Too low? Thanks guys , springs seem fine . And thanks for the welcome

4th March 2015, 10:56	#7
arnosvale65 Posted a thing or two 75 facelift CDTi Connie SE Tourer. MGF 1.8 VVC Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bristol Posts: 1,424 Thanks: 176 Thanked 176 Times in 119 Posts	My 01 Connie diesel sat very low and would ground out on spead humps and kerbs. My mechanic said the front springs were weak. __________________ Onwards and upwards. MGZT-T MK1 front and rear ends fitted, specialist- components in line thermostat mod done, retro fitted cruise control, Mk1 real wood dash fitted, real walnut steering wheel fitted, Pioneer DAB radio fitted.

4th March 2015, 09:11	#5
wutang Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.5 auto (LPG) & mg tf 160 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dartford Posts: 1,124 Thanks: 5 Thanked 39 Times in 36 Posts	The 75 does sit low, Mine has less ground clearance than my MG tf 160!!

4th March 2015, 09:50	#6
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The standard ground clearance between the 'axles' is six inches (6.1"). The sills should be horizontal. TC

4th March 2015, 11:20	#8
jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	I had nearside spring break the other day,had a new one fitted.Noticed a big difference in height of front end so had new spring fitted other side.

4th March 2015, 11:52	#9
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	I've always thought they do hug the ground pretty close and I've had all 4 springs replaced since I have had "the Mighty Rover"