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jamtheman
26-09-2011, 11:41 PM
hi there guys im new to the forum and i have a question. i have aftermarket wheels on my 260 but its like a jeep, i can get a whole fist in the rear wheel arch. so why does it sit so high!!! and if it just normal how can i dump it without spending 1100 plus vat for a tiny drop?

thansk guys!

ColinE
26-09-2011, 11:48 PM
Pictures might help us determine the issue - what size are the wheels/tyres

Also, when you registered you'll have received a questionnaire from Tim, send it in and he'll update your membership status and that'll open pandora's box - a whole world of information

jamtheman
26-09-2011, 11:52 PM
hey the tyres are 225 45 18 and there is about 5 inches between tyre and arch at the rear

greeners
26-09-2011, 11:56 PM
Welcome along....I would guess that the rear springs have broken at some point, and someone has fitted non V8 springs...

jamtheman
27-09-2011, 12:00 AM
but wouldnt that mean the wrong springs as i didnt think that non v8 rear suspension was anything like v8... im actually a mechanic and cant identify where they come from lol

ColinE
27-09-2011, 12:01 AM
Well bang goes the wrong size wheels theory - would have to agree with Greeners - wrong springs

What are the last 3 digits of the VIN - see if anyone on here knows the car

jamtheman
27-09-2011, 12:03 AM
ill have a look in the morning and post on here guys no worries. and i take it the non v8 springs would fit in the arms just not have the same height platform then

wraith01mg
27-09-2011, 08:34 AM
Whatever you have on the car, it sounds initially at least, that a bodge has been commited using, what sounds like, the suspension from a landrover. :-). Is it the same front and back chap?

jamtheman
27-09-2011, 07:25 PM
hmm maybe lol. no the front looks reasonable. can anyone measure spring hright for me and let me know? maybe i can have half a chance at identifying it then.

Tim
27-09-2011, 07:32 PM
Originals have these markings

https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/gallery/albums/502/medium/260_lhrear_spring.JPG

https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/gallery/albums/502/medium/2006_0902Zero2600014.JPG

Herman
27-09-2011, 07:35 PM
hmm maybe lol. no the front looks reasonable. can anyone measure spring hright for me and let me know? maybe i can have half a chance at identifying it then.

No need to identify the springs, they're obviously wrong.

Just get the right ones and all will be better :)

PS. Ride height should be around 395mm (398 front 390 rear), measured from centre of wheel to wheel arch, unladen

jamtheman
27-09-2011, 07:41 PM
well mine read rkb000850-sa lol def not right then

jamtheman
27-09-2011, 07:46 PM
yeah def not right guys they the mgzt touring springs. brilliant. well all my parts suppliers dont list for the beast so any ideas where i can source a pair guys?

Herman
27-09-2011, 07:55 PM
Look here, item #11

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID004215

Not cheap though

jamtheman
27-09-2011, 10:29 PM
opened the page but wont let me price up the item is that because not available anymore?

ColinE
27-09-2011, 10:45 PM
Try this

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RKB000820

jamtheman
27-09-2011, 10:48 PM
guys is that each????

ColinE
27-09-2011, 10:49 PM
well mine read rkb000850-sa lol def not right then

IIRC That part number is the Ztt 260 rear spring, sligtly longer than the ZT

greeners
27-09-2011, 10:49 PM
try this link.... (http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RKB000820)

Herman
27-09-2011, 10:49 PM
opened the page but wont let me price up the item is that because not available anymore?

Strange, when I click the part number I can get the shopping page up
http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/CartPage--item-RKB000820--ID

jamtheman
27-09-2011, 10:54 PM
thanks guys still doesnt list if that each. if it is then ill leave it cos i can get a proper coil over kit made for about 800 lol

Herman
27-09-2011, 10:58 PM
guys is that each????

I am afraid it is................

Herman
27-09-2011, 10:58 PM
thanks guys still doesnt list if that each. if it is then ill leave it cos i can get a proper coil over kit made for about 800 lol

Might as well go for the VHS-kit then :)

jamtheman
27-09-2011, 10:59 PM
def get a coilover kit made then lol thats just mental prices i only paid 3k for the car at that rate a set of springs a thirs the cost of the motor lol!

jamtheman
27-09-2011, 11:02 PM
vhs only a lowering kit by 15mm i can have a proper set up made 26 point adjustable with my own spring rates for less lol mate of mine owns gaz

Herman
27-09-2011, 11:03 PM
def get a coilover kit made then lol thats just mental prices i only paid 3k for the car at that rate a set of springs a thirs the cost of the motor lol!

Have a chat with Brian (Scooter on here) he may have some. I also believe Black Olive has some alternative suppliers but not sure

PS. you now know why the car was sold cheap :)

jamtheman
27-09-2011, 11:04 PM
thank u guys will contact em u been a massive help!

Herman
27-09-2011, 11:07 PM
thank u guys will contact em u been a massive help!

Fronts

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZT-260-O-S-Front-Suspension-Strut-2004-/360336456580?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item53e5b9fb84

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZT-260-N-S-Front-Suspension-Strut-2004-/260722482477?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cb4455d2d

And you might want to give Rimmers a call as they are listed as boxed set here:
http://www.mgroverpartfinder.com/XPART-MG-ROVER-PART-110-RKB000820---Rimmer+Bros+Ltd.aspx?back=%2fShowProducts.aspx%3fP ageIndex%3d%26part%3dRKB000820%26browse%3d&back1=%2fShowDealerProduct.aspx%3fPageIndex%3d%26p art%3dRKB000820%26browse%3d%26SortBy%3d%26directio n%3d&Amount=2&Price=197.44

Normally prices on Rimmers are for a quantity of one and the don't list whether it's a set price

jamtheman
27-09-2011, 11:22 PM
thats more reasonable lol. just wanna get it right before i get more power out the old girl as its pretty lacking at the mo. amazing handling. great noise. pretty gutless lol

Herman
27-09-2011, 11:28 PM
thats more reasonable lol. just wanna get it right before i get more power out the old girl as its pretty lacking at the mo. amazing handling. great noise. pretty gutless lol


Well, Jeeps were never known to be fast :)
Get the correct springs will improve handling no end and for a big car it does have reasonable performance

jamtheman
27-09-2011, 11:32 PM
yeah alot of the cars i work with are a bit more excitable but i bought it for the potential and the lovely noise lol. and the springs in the set are the ones i got on there already and they pretty high lol

ColinE
28-09-2011, 12:36 AM
yeah alot of the cars i work with are a bit more excitable but i bought it for the potential and the lovely noise lol. and the springs in the set are the ones i got on there already and they pretty high lol

If you get your questionnaire into Tim you'll see a thread in the club shop re springs that will be of interest

jamtheman
28-09-2011, 09:39 AM
i havnt got the questionnaire is there any way it can be resent?

Tim
28-09-2011, 08:37 PM
PM me an email address and I'll send another.

ColinE
28-09-2011, 11:43 PM
Thanks Tim - I'm a bit slow, missed that one