The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[Stewbie]

Tranny capacity is ~2qts i believe. I run 1qt ATF 1qt MTL and it's a great compromise for the climate up here. No issues with synchros.

I've found my tranny can be a bit uncooperative at times (i.e. not wanting to go into gear), most notably in the winter (nowhere near as cold here as Montreal, but it can get down to -10c overnight at its worst). Can it really be as simple as what tranny fluid is being used? The previous owner says he put "Pentsoin MTF" in it. I've been thinking about rebuilding the shift linkage to see if that resolves the problem. Failing that I was going to investigate rebuild options.

[mLuMaN83]

Why can't I find any reason to bitch about my car even though the AC is working half ass, has a rattling noise in the rear deck on bumps, and the suspension is a little clunky and needs attention?

I can't seem to be angry at her no matter what she does. She left me stranded at a CVS parking lot in Colorado for a bad fuel pump and I still made sure she was OK until fixed. She on occasion, shuts off the AC in 96 degree Florida heat and I still love her.

[Avetiso]

Why can't I find any reason to bitch about my car even though the AC is working half ass, has a rattling noise in the rear deck on bumps, and the suspension is a little clunky and needs attention?

I can't seem to be angry at her no matter what she does. She left me stranded at a CVS parking lot in Colorado for a bad fuel pump and I still made sure she was OK until fixed. She on occasion, shuts off the AC in 96 degree Florida heat and I still love her.

Whipped.

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[Avetiso]

So what's the solution for cupholders? I have a euro tray and I wish I could carry a drink sometimes. Anyone got any ideas or suggestions?

[derbo]

So what's the solution for cupholders? I have a euro tray and I wish I could carry a drink sometimes. Anyone got any ideas or suggestions?

A water bottle still fits in the eurotray and you can close the tray partway and it will hold it.

[Hermes]

A water bottle still fits in the eurotray and you can close the tray partway and it will hold it.

^This

Or you can get Ultimate Cupholders like we have in the 740

[Avetiso]

A water bottle still fits in the eurotray and you can close the tray partway and it will hold it.

^This

Or you can get Ultimate Cupholders like we have in the 740

I enjoy gourmet sodas a lot, and I need it to hold the drink vertically. If the drink has a cap, I just leave in the leg extension opening on the passenger seat.

JP, tell me about that cup holder. How do you like it?

[Hermes]

I like it, it holds my coffee cup great. There's one on the other side too

http://www.ultimatecupholders.com

[Avetiso]

I like it, it holds my coffee cup great. There's one on the other side too

http://www.ultimatecupholders.com

Thanks for the link. Looks really nice. Is there any internal adjustment for size? (will it clamp down on smaller drinks)?

[Hermes]

No adjustment, it's just bent metal. It can flex larger by a little but not much. I can try it out when I get back home on Wednesday. How big are the bottles you drink, glass Coke bottle size?