Fidgety ride

STUBIE · 15th September 2018, 14:16

I was hoping my CDT's ride would settle after changing the rear springs for genuine Rover ones from Rimmerbros and fitting a pair of rear Continental shocks.

Haven't done anything to the front suspension yet.

Generally what determines the ride quality springs or shocks or both.

What about a rear anti roll bar refit - would that improve ride.

Stubs

T16 · 15th September 2018, 14:35

Fidgety??

Ive the "optional" sports suspension on mine, and the ride is nearly as hard as the 260.

Found the "comfort" suspension much better tbh, but feed back is nicer with the sports. However it does mean I seek out smoother parts of the road.

If driving on motorways at night, generally I sit in the middle lane to avoid all the bumps and holes in the slow lane.

jim lee · 16th September 2018, 06:44

I too have always found the ride on my 75 CDTi saloon fidgety. I have tried renewing front and rear dampers and springs (all with correct items as set out on label under rear seat) and replaced 16" wheels with 15" but have not found the substantial improvement I had hoped. The only thing that has given me the quality of ride I would like is driving around with three very large, and heavy, bags of bark chips in the boot; it then behaves superbly!

RoverP480 · 16th September 2018, 07:04

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Originally Posted by jim lee

I too have always found the ride on my 75 CDTi saloon fidgety. I have tried renewing front and rear dampers and springs (all with correct items as set out on label under rear seat) and replaced 16" wheels with 15" but have not found the substantial improvement I had hoped. The only thing that has given me the quality of ride I would like is driving around with three very large, and heavy, bags of bark chips in the boot; it then behaves superbly!

It may be counter intuitive but I have found getting a good quality 4 wheel alignment done on Hunter equipment with an operator who knows what they are doing, can often make a huge improvement to both the ride and handling .

minimutly · 16th September 2018, 21:52

I must admit I think the suspension set up on the zt std setting is dreadful. The front shocks bang on full droop, despite the internal springs, the rear sits lower than the front, it has short travel, is way too stiff for a large car, and I find Im allways looking for smooth patches of tarmack.
Oh for a set of softer springs and monroe shocks! Never though I'd ever say that...

15th September 2018, 14:16	#1
STUBIE This is my second home Back in a Rover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 4,926 Thanks: 131 Thanked 357 Times in 261 Posts	Fidgety ride I was hoping my CDT's ride would settle after changing the rear springs for genuine Rover ones from Rimmerbros and fitting a pair of rear Continental shocks. Haven't done anything to the front suspension yet. Generally what determines the ride quality springs or shocks or both. What about a rear anti roll bar refit - would that improve ride. Stubs

15th September 2018, 14:35	#2
T16 I really should get out more....... ZT CDTi 135, ZT260SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,877 Thanks: 10 Thanked 331 Times in 213 Posts	Fidgety?? Ive the "optional" sports suspension on mine, and the ride is nearly as hard as the 260. Found the "comfort" suspension much better tbh, but feed back is nicer with the sports. However it does mean I seek out smoother parts of the road. If driving on motorways at night, generally I sit in the middle lane to avoid all the bumps and holes in the slow lane.

16th September 2018, 06:44	#3
jim lee Regular poster Rover75 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southampton Posts: 96 Thanks: 6 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	I too have always found the ride on my 75 CDTi saloon fidgety. I have tried renewing front and rear dampers and springs (all with correct items as set out on label under rear seat) and replaced 16" wheels with 15" but have not found the substantial improvement I had hoped. The only thing that has given me the quality of ride I would like is driving around with three very large, and heavy, bags of bark chips in the boot; it then behaves superbly!

16th September 2018, 21:52	#5
minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	I must admit I think the suspension set up on the zt std setting is dreadful. The front shocks bang on full droop, despite the internal springs, the rear sits lower than the front, it has short travel, is way too stiff for a large car, and I find Im allways looking for smooth patches of tarmack. Oh for a set of softer springs and monroe shocks! Never though I'd ever say that...