MG ZR Ride Improvement
Discussion
I have an MG ZR 160 which I am using this year for track days, sprints and hill climb racing. With the standard springs and shocks it wallows in and out of the corners and so I need to stiffen the suspension and improve the steering response any ideas or recommendations?
What type, make of springs would improve the handling whilst still remaining road legal? The car must remain road legal and be drivable on our awful roads.
Thanks for your help.
Jay.
What type, make of springs would improve the handling whilst still remaining road legal? The car must remain road legal and be drivable on our awful roads.
Thanks for your help.
Jay.
Given that you want to do hills and sprints, you may need to compromise on set up. Combe needs something different from Wiscombe. You can always go with stiffer springs if you need them in the end. You will definitely want to be able to adjust the damping.
Just seen your thread about brake pads also. I made the mistake of uprating for speed events, and then not being able to stop at the first corner. You need something OEM that will work from cold, usually the cheaper the better!
Just seen your thread about brake pads also. I made the mistake of uprating for speed events, and then not being able to stop at the first corner. You need something OEM that will work from cold, usually the cheaper the better!
Speak to GAZ for budget competition shocks ( GAZ Gold) and see what they recommend on springs, Faulkner used to offer progressive rate competiton springs for your car.
Sign up the Mg racers forum to get some tips from folks who have been there and done that you might even find some second hand suspension.
Sign up the Mg racers forum to get some tips from folks who have been there and done that you might even find some second hand suspension.
As some others have mentioned find a specialist who has knowledge of the type of car and events .
It's not just a question of throwing parts at the car .
Getting it set up properly and fettled is hugely important.
A full alignment set up for competition work is a bit of a black art and can give you a huge advantage .
It's not just a question of throwing parts at the car .
Getting it set up properly and fettled is hugely important.
A full alignment set up for competition work is a bit of a black art and can give you a huge advantage .
grumpy52 said:
As some others have mentioned find a specialist who has knowledge of the type of car and events .
It's not just a question of throwing parts at the car .
Getting it set up properly and fettled is hugely important.
A full alignment set up for competition work is a bit of a black art and can give you a huge advantage .
Agreed, I would go to Jamie Turner http://www.roverofstalbans.co.uk/indexaa.htmlIt's not just a question of throwing parts at the car .
Getting it set up properly and fettled is hugely important.
A full alignment set up for competition work is a bit of a black art and can give you a huge advantage .
He runs Rovers and MGs for road rallies and is one possible choice of a respected specialist that knows a lot about your particular model.
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