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MG ZR ZS ZT Technical - Pick up ZT260 tomorrow!

Hi all. Im new here. I just joined as I pick up my new ZT 260 (non SE)in Pearl Black tomorrow. I've secretly admired them from afar for a year or two, (I'm just a sucker for V8's. Never had one but just love the sound!) but never really considered one as they were really out of my price range. Then I saw an ad in local evening rag for Horners in Manchester. It said list price £29,945, brand new, un-registered goin for £17,000. I know that list is a bit high but it has the Apex alloys and electric sunroof so I suppose that could be why? Anyway, I did a bit of research and I couldn't find it any cheaper, in fact I've seen 2nd hand going for more, and I managed to get it down to £16,250 and I squeezed reversing sensors out of... Sorry, I know I sound like a big kid but you know boys and toys etc! Anyway I suppose I just wanted reassurance that I got it at a decent price and wanted to know how long it's gonna be before I can listen to a V8 howl in all it's glory? Jeez, how long now till 4 o clock tomorrow? Think I'll go to bed!! Heh Heh!
Derek
D Brooks

You will love it Derek. I've had mine over a year now and just love driving it.

Look on X power forum there are a load of us Two-Sixties on there. There is also a group of about fifty ZT260 and R75V8 owners called "The Two Sixties" if you have the need then e-mail mg.zt260@ntlworld.com for a questionnaire to fill in plus you will need to either be a memeber of the MGOC or willing to join.

Enjoy or car.

Tim
Tim Hayton

Derek
You are to be congratulated on making a splendid decision.
Ted
Shy Ted

derek i am so jealous, i have a zt 190 had it two years i am now saving for the zt 260 v8 another two years and i should have one.
p.s is it true it has the mustang engine in?
maz

Sure does Maz. 4.6ltrs, very lazy but just over 300lbs torque so pulls like a train. Someone has modded his up to 600 horses so you can see good to mod up if thats your thing. Best pulling around 3.5k.

One of the best things about the car is the sound of the exhaust. Sweet......!!

Tim
Tim Hayton

I heard Andy's 260 at the weekend. He's got X-Power exhausts on it. And boy oh boy oh boy, did it sound good!!! I can now see (hear?)what Doktor Noiz in Goth labs was on about all this time... awsome!

I need a better paid job and a private oil well! ;o)
Rob Bell


Mr Brooks. What a bargain you have got for yourself! Well Done! An exotic supercar for £16750! you're taking the gypsie's!!

NOW IMPORTANT Doktor's Orders
1. Get yourself a pair of the Xpower pipes as soon as you can! this is an order! This is true sound of the darkside! And better than helping yourself to the drugs cabinet
2. Complete Tim's quastionnaire and sign up to the ZT260 register, you will need to for tech help and sanity reasons.
3. Get along to Brooklands on the 9th April, many ZT260s will be there for councilling!

Neil aka Doktor Nioz

got exhaust on my zt 190 and that sounds a beast i can only imagine what the 260 sounds like, sweet music to the ears. and the stuff dreams are made of. x
maz

So Derek, how many refills to date??

Rog
Roger Parker

Hi everyone. Sorry I havn't responded earlier but I been a little pre-occupied as I'm sure you'll understand!! I'm like a dock with two dicks as they say.
D Brooks

Hi everyone. Thanks for your comments. Sorry I havn't responded earlier but I been a little pre-occupied as I'm sure you'll understand!! I'm like a dog with two dicks as they say.
Roger: I filled it when i picked it up (£56)and i'v done 200 miles. Tank's showin about just less than a third full. I suppose its not TOO bad but bear in mind I havn't been over 3000 rpm yet. It's soooo hard to resist tho. It sounds wonderful at 3000 so I can't imagine how good it will sound. My foot starts to tremble when I get near 3000 but I'm just about managing to resist.
Neil: I saw those pipes on ebay but I cant find a site for new ones?
Tim: Sure thing, thanks. I'l call in Xpower forums and see you there.
Gotta go fellas, got work. Soon!
Derek
D Brooks

For the Xpower pipes jeez, I dunno!

I would start with Mr Luti at Dreadnought Garages in Scotland they might have a set.
Or ask Rog Parker

or ...just keep an eye on the forums and eBay, but the last pair i saw went for mental money! like £540 or so!

OR get some custom made ones....Ooo-oooh!

I could probably get a pair made that are better than even the excellent Xpower ones...

No...stop .....arrrgg.... darkside!

Neil Doktor Noiz

Rog Parker and others have been plotting to create an alternative ZT260 pipe! as X powers are becoming unavailable an alternative is needed.

Ironically I was thinking exactly the same, to create a TT ZT260 pair of cherry bombs for my own car.
Neil Doktor Noiz

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