The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

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Originally Posted by stephenkirsh

Bump. for more answers.

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Sorry, still on my first run with under 5K on mine.

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Originally Posted by ELCID86

Ok, so Daniel and I were able to to further isolate the knocking sound in my trunk area. It appears to be coming from the area of the right rear shock. Best guess =shock? or some other sub-component?

https://youtu.be/cfL2ZlI-9n0

Daniel at the wheel and me in the back :-) https://youtu.be/i2DgIs_3KZI

Pics of other parts when I had the wheels of the other day:
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Could it be rear sway bar?

Is it hard for you guys to change gears in your manual ZHP's for the first few miles every morning, especially when it is cold? I mean does the gear box feel notchy and hard? Thanks!

It happens to me but normally only the initial attempt to put it into 1st, after that its fine.

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Originally Posted by san

Is it hard for you guys to change gears in your manual ZHP's for the first few miles every morning, especially when it is cold? I mean does the gear box feel notchy and hard? Thanks!

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The gearbox and fluid are cold. This is normal. It shouldn't be excessively hard, just hard'er'.

If it's excessively hard, it's time to change your transmission fluid.


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Originally Posted by san

Is it hard for you guys to change gears in your manual ZHP's for the first few miles every morning, especially when it is cold? I mean does the gear box feel notchy and hard? Thanks!

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A bit yes. And what Botond said.


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Originally Posted by san

Could it be rear sway bar?

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Perhaps. Not sure. I guess I can visually inspect it when I get home.


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Originally Posted by johnrando

Sorry, still on my first run with under 5K on mine.

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No worries

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Originally Posted by san

Is it hard for you guys to change gears in your manual ZHP's for the first few miles every morning, especially when it is cold? I mean does the gear box feel notchy and hard? Thanks!

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Shift into to second, then immediately into first, release clutch pedal and drive off. Drive like normal at low rpm (appx 1/3 redline) until the fluid warms up. Everything should be fine once the gearbox is at temperature

My auto has always been a bit clunky for the first mile or two. I think they all just need to warm up. The fluid can be pretty thick when it's cold.