Had enough of 75’s as daily’s .. this wasn’t meant to happen
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d_a_n1979 said:
Lovely car; it'll be a good project 
I've had x3 MG ZTs (x2 190s and x1 160 (well; 177 after the mods) and x2 ZTTs, both 190s
Never went for an auto in these; felt they suited a manual better, as opposed to my 530i E39s and current E39 touring which for me, suit an auto better
The ZTs were great though; like you I replaced the engine mounts and polyfilled the main one; did the moto-build lowering springs mod on them and replaced other bits here n there
The V6 sounds superb too with an aftermarket back box or exhaust and the K&N cold air filter kit on top
Good luck with the car; it's a lovely colour
Cheers, I think I remember you from the 75/ZT site, into your body building by memory ( can remember from your avatar !)? I've had x3 MG ZTs (x2 190s and x1 160 (well; 177 after the mods) and x2 ZTTs, both 190s
Never went for an auto in these; felt they suited a manual better, as opposed to my 530i E39s and current E39 touring which for me, suit an auto better
The ZTs were great though; like you I replaced the engine mounts and polyfilled the main one; did the moto-build lowering springs mod on them and replaced other bits here n there
The V6 sounds superb too with an aftermarket back box or exhaust and the K&N cold air filter kit on top
Good luck with the car; it's a lovely colour
Didn’t want a manual due to my daily driving which is 70% crawling in traffic, and I have a weekend fun manual. The colour is certainly getting attention !
sjc said:
Cheers, I think I remember you from the 75/ZT site, into your body building by memory ( can remember from your avatar !)?
Didn’t want a manual due to my daily driving which is 70% crawling in traffic, and I have a weekend fun manual. The colour is certainly getting attention !
Aarrgh; powerlifting, not bodybuilding... I like my food Didn’t want a manual due to my daily driving which is 70% crawling in traffic, and I have a weekend fun manual. The colour is certainly getting attention !
Yeah, an auto will suit that driving very much so. Once I bought my E38 I’ve been with auto’s since. The ZT 177 I had was manual, but it was an over winter car whilst I sorted my next E39. Sold it for more than I paid for it, although I did fix a few bits
I think a good automatic would be great in the 75, but unfortunately they chose to install the JATCO JF506E instead.
That said, it seems to be an issue for FWD cars generally; I can't think of a single FWD/transverse mounted automatic gearbox that has been as good as it's longitudinal contemporaries. They're also at least a foot shorter though!
That said, it seems to be an issue for FWD cars generally; I can't think of a single FWD/transverse mounted automatic gearbox that has been as good as it's longitudinal contemporaries. They're also at least a foot shorter though!
stickleback123 said:
I think a good automatic would be great in the 75, but unfortunately they chose to install the JATCO JF506E instead.
That said, it seems to be an issue for FWD cars generally; I can't think of a single FWD/transverse mounted automatic gearbox that has been as good as it's longitudinal contemporaries. They're also at least a foot shorter though!
It suits the 75 fine, it’s too lazy in the ZT-T but I haven’t bought it for Grand Prix’s. And of course, the box design is over 25 years old That said, it seems to be an issue for FWD cars generally; I can't think of a single FWD/transverse mounted automatic gearbox that has been as good as it's longitudinal contemporaries. They're also at least a foot shorter though!
Funny you put 75 seats in. Ours is the opposite; the previous owner had put in the same Ash grey Alcantara and dark grey leather into a car that previously had Smokestone (ie dark cream) velour. They arent a true sport seat, and damn comfortable. Shame they aren't heated but that's not a deal-breaker.
Surprising the amount of love for MGR stuff on here, the amount of head gasket jokes that I got when I picked it up. Nobody realised it was a BMW M47.
Surprising the amount of love for MGR stuff on here, the amount of head gasket jokes that I got when I picked it up. Nobody realised it was a BMW M47.
PrinceRupert said:
Love the colour! Green is such a british colour for a car, suits the 75 down to the ground. Will keep a close eye on this as you seem to know what you are talking about and, well, I do not!
Cheers, I’m no mechanic at all,it’s just that over 11 years of 75/ZT ownership you learn their quirks, and there’s some brilliantly helpful info and people on www.the75andztclub.co.uk and their FB page.That will be the best £10 you spend on the car !Well other than a new set of discs/pads all round and the callipers painted black, the ZT-T has gone about its business in the way I hoped.I’d planned a circa 1000 mile road trip via North Wales/ Penrith/Newcastle /Cheshire/Sheffield various family and friends for early November the first part being a trip to Jules for a service and gearbox oil change amongst other things. With the latest restrictions thats off the menu, so the little quirks that he would have sorted will have to wait,like the rattly door cards, and the new fan that I’m not quite sure has been wired correctly.
The auto gearbox continues to frustrate with its sluggishness and nannying,but other than that it’s doing exactly what I want a load carrying everyday work hack to do, while making a lovely noise !
The auto gearbox continues to frustrate with its sluggishness and nannying,but other than that it’s doing exactly what I want a load carrying everyday work hack to do, while making a lovely noise !
sjc said:
Cheers, they’re just standard 18” Hairpins, but they had gone dull and flat so had them refinished in Shadow Chrome which seems to go well against the Le Mans green.
I like the Hairpins; they suit the PFL ZTs well IMONot the best pic; but these were the ones I had on the ZT over the 16/17 winter period:
Flatted them off and resprayed them Rover Silver Metallic and fitted winter tyres; such an easy alloy wheel to DIY refurb
sjc said:
Well other than a new set of discs/pads all round and the callipers painted black, the ZT-T has gone about its business in the way I hoped.I’d planned a circa 1000 mile road trip via North Wales/ Penrith/Newcastle /Cheshire/Sheffield various family and friends for early November the first part being a trip to Jules for a service and gearbox oil change amongst other things. With the latest restrictions thats off the menu, so the little quirks that he would have sorted will have to wait,like the rattly door cards, and the new fan that I’m not quite sure has been wired correctly.
The auto gearbox continues to frustrate with its sluggishness and nannying,but other than that it’s doing exactly what I want a load carrying everyday work hack to do, while making a lovely noise !
I thought that was my own car for a moment! Not to hijack your thread with my car, but I have to say, dark green suits these cars so well;The auto gearbox continues to frustrate with its sluggishness and nannying,but other than that it’s doing exactly what I want a load carrying everyday work hack to do, while making a lovely noise !
Lovely looking ZT-T you have. You mention rattly door cards, not the rears by any chance? Shame about not being able to make it to see Jules, what issues are you having with the auto box?
Muddle238 said:
sjc said:
Well other than a new set of discs/pads all round and the callipers painted black, the ZT-T has gone about its business in the way I hoped.I’d planned a circa 1000 mile road trip via North Wales/ Penrith/Newcastle /Cheshire/Sheffield various family and friends for early November the first part being a trip to Jules for a service and gearbox oil change amongst other things. With the latest restrictions thats off the menu, so the little quirks that he would have sorted will have to wait,like the rattly door cards, and the new fan that I’m not quite sure has been wired correctly.
The auto gearbox continues to frustrate with its sluggishness and nannying,but other than that it’s doing exactly what I want a load carrying everyday work hack to do, while making a lovely noise !
I thought that was my own car for a moment! Not to hijack your thread with my car, but I have to say, dark green suits these cars so well;The auto gearbox continues to frustrate with its sluggishness and nannying,but other than that it’s doing exactly what I want a load carrying everyday work hack to do, while making a lovely noise !
Lovely looking ZT-T you have. You mention rattly door cards, not the rears by any chance? Shame about not being able to make it to see Jules, what issues are you having with the auto box?
No issues, ( I've had three so know their quirks), I've just never like the way it decides to changand engine break for you when going downhill, and it's downright lazy in normal mode ( not such a bog deal in the 75, but more frustrating in the ZT/ ZT-T range I'd suggest).At 100k miles,the box is due an oil change.The ratly door cards are the fronts,I permanently have the rear seat down carrying loads of stuff, so have never sat or listened in the back!
sjc said:
Muddle238 said:
sjc said:
Well other than a new set of discs/pads all round and the callipers painted black, the ZT-T has gone about its business in the way I hoped.I’d planned a circa 1000 mile road trip via North Wales/ Penrith/Newcastle /Cheshire/Sheffield various family and friends for early November the first part being a trip to Jules for a service and gearbox oil change amongst other things. With the latest restrictions thats off the menu, so the little quirks that he would have sorted will have to wait,like the rattly door cards, and the new fan that I’m not quite sure has been wired correctly.
The auto gearbox continues to frustrate with its sluggishness and nannying,but other than that it’s doing exactly what I want a load carrying everyday work hack to do, while making a lovely noise !
I thought that was my own car for a moment! Not to hijack your thread with my car, but I have to say, dark green suits these cars so well;The auto gearbox continues to frustrate with its sluggishness and nannying,but other than that it’s doing exactly what I want a load carrying everyday work hack to do, while making a lovely noise !
Lovely looking ZT-T you have. You mention rattly door cards, not the rears by any chance? Shame about not being able to make it to see Jules, what issues are you having with the auto box?
No issues, ( I've had three so know their quirks), I've just never like the way it decides to changand engine break for you when going downhill, and it's downright lazy in normal mode ( not such a bog deal in the 75, but more frustrating in the ZT/ ZT-T range I'd suggest).At 100k miles,the box is due an oil change.The ratly door cards are the fronts,I permanently have the rear seat down carrying loads of stuff, so have never sat or listened in the back!
I've been after a set of hairpins or serpents for as long as I've owned our 75, but alas the tuning forks have been chosen by the wife as the best looking for the car. Hey ho.
For rattling door cards - I had found the locking 'pusher' comes away from its clips if the doors are slammed too hard or cards reattached too firmly. I have to used small cable ties to ensure it remained in its flimsy holder.
For rattling door cards - I had found the locking 'pusher' comes away from its clips if the doors are slammed too hard or cards reattached too firmly. I have to used small cable ties to ensure it remained in its flimsy holder.
The autobox behaviour described is in fact exactly what it is supposed to do when cold - the box is programmed to hold the lower gears and cause the engine to rev more to aid the warm up period. This is why you only notice the behaviour when cold.
The Rover wasn't the only car to do this - my current Jaguar does the same thing.
The Jatco autobox was sometimes criticized, but in fact it was a very good unit for its time, and lasts well with fluid changes.
The Rover wasn't the only car to do this - my current Jaguar does the same thing.
The Jatco autobox was sometimes criticized, but in fact it was a very good unit for its time, and lasts well with fluid changes.
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