Springs and ting

Kroll · 21st August 2022, 09:32

Looking for some advice really.

My car (ZT 160 4cyl) has the Moto built lowering springs. These were on the car when I bought it. It looks great at that height, and drives well too. Unfortunately one has cracked meaning an MOT fail. I’ve spoken to the fella at Moto built and he’s out of stock, with new stock expected to take over a month to arrive.

What are my best options for replacing? I’m assuming all four will need to be changed to ensure they match up.

Ideally I’d like it to stay lowered, but if push comes to shove I’ll have to go back to standard ride height. It’s not the end of the world.

Kroll · 22nd August 2022, 08:27

Anyone know which are the correct springs to order for a 1.8? Can’t find any info on it.

Popcorn · 22nd August 2022, 09:56

If you lift out the rear seat base there should be a label with your car's spring and shock ratings if you are going back to standard

Kroll · 22nd August 2022, 10:05

No sign of the sticker. Have lifted the seat up and I can’t find it! I’m at the end of my tether with this need it sorted asap and I’m completely lost.

Popcorn · 22nd August 2022, 10:21

You could buy 2nd hand to get you through the MOT then get the new lowered springs when available, you don't say if it's front or rear which has broken, if rears quick enough to swap out, fronts a bit more involved

Kroll · 22nd August 2022, 10:23

It’s the front offside that’s broken. I’ve never dealt with lowering springs or anything like that before. Would I be ok just sticking standard springs on the front until the lowered ones are available again?

Popcorn · 22nd August 2022, 10:41

Short answer yes ,along as you have standard struts and not coilovers the rear of the car will just be 30/50mm lower depending on how low the springs were specified. From what I've read on here the mg has slightly lower springs than the 75 any way so the difference may not be too much .then get the new fronts fitted or change out the rears so the car is sat level and will handle correctly

Kroll · 22nd August 2022, 11:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Popcorn

Short answer yes ,along as you have standard struts and not coilovers the rear of the car will just be 30/50mm lower depending on how low the springs were specified. From what I've read on here the mg has slightly lower springs than the 75 any way so the difference may not be too much .then get the new fronts fitted or change out the rears so the car is sat level and will handle correctly

Fab that’s music to my ears.

Lagetha · 22nd August 2022, 12:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kroll

Fab that’s music to my ears.

You might also need to check your headlight beams if you raise the front, but leave the back lowered! Badly aligned lights are a fail at MOT.

Kroll · 23rd August 2022, 09:29

So I’ve ordered some front springs from Rimmers, I found a list of codes on here on this thread ; and in the absence of the sticker saying what codes were originally on the car I plumped for the 1.8t mg sports springs.

If I decide to go back to standard on the rears down the line, anyone know what’s the best match for rear springs?

21st August 2022, 09:32	#1
Kroll Regular poster ZT 160 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: West Wales Posts: 80 Thanks: 33 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Springs and ting Looking for some advice really. My car (ZT 160 4cyl) has the Moto built lowering springs. These were on the car when I bought it. It looks great at that height, and drives well too. Unfortunately one has cracked meaning an MOT fail. I’ve spoken to the fella at Moto built and he’s out of stock, with new stock expected to take over a month to arrive. What are my best options for replacing? I’m assuming all four will need to be changed to ensure they match up. Ideally I’d like it to stay lowered, but if push comes to shove I’ll have to go back to standard ride height. It’s not the end of the world.

22nd August 2022, 08:27	#2
Kroll Regular poster ZT 160 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: West Wales Posts: 80 Thanks: 33 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Anyone know which are the correct springs to order for a 1.8? Can’t find any info on it.

22nd August 2022, 09:56	#3
Popcorn Loves to post 55 cdti tourer slush box executive grill Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 380 Thanks: 40 Thanked 85 Times in 72 Posts	If you lift out the rear seat base there should be a label with your car's spring and shock ratings if you are going back to standard

22nd August 2022, 10:05	#4
Kroll Regular poster ZT 160 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: West Wales Posts: 80 Thanks: 33 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	No sign of the sticker. Have lifted the seat up and I can’t find it! I’m at the end of my tether with this need it sorted asap and I’m completely lost.

22nd August 2022, 10:21	#5
Popcorn Loves to post 55 cdti tourer slush box executive grill Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 380 Thanks: 40 Thanked 85 Times in 72 Posts	You could buy 2nd hand to get you through the MOT then get the new lowered springs when available, you don't say if it's front or rear which has broken, if rears quick enough to swap out, fronts a bit more involved

22nd August 2022, 10:23	#6
Kroll Regular poster ZT 160 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: West Wales Posts: 80 Thanks: 33 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	It’s the front offside that’s broken. I’ve never dealt with lowering springs or anything like that before. Would I be ok just sticking standard springs on the front until the lowered ones are available again?

22nd August 2022, 10:41	#7
Popcorn Loves to post 55 cdti tourer slush box executive grill Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 380 Thanks: 40 Thanked 85 Times in 72 Posts	Short answer yes ,along as you have standard struts and not coilovers the rear of the car will just be 30/50mm lower depending on how low the springs were specified. From what I've read on here the mg has slightly lower springs than the 75 any way so the difference may not be too much .then get the new fronts fitted or change out the rears so the car is sat level and will handle correctly

23rd August 2022, 09:29	#10
Kroll Regular poster ZT 160 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: West Wales Posts: 80 Thanks: 33 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	So I’ve ordered some front springs from Rimmers, I found a list of codes on here on this thread ; and in the absence of the sticker saying what codes were originally on the car I plumped for the 1.8t mg sports springs. If I decide to go back to standard on the rears down the line, anyone know what’s the best match for rear springs?