2005 545i 6speed
01-30-2005 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by cas' date='Jan 30 2005, 08:10 AM
Picked up my 2005 545i 6speed on friday and what a joy. Turned in a 540i 6speed and the difference is amazing. The satelite radio is awesome. The power is superband the handling is marvelous. MY 2003 was a good comparison. No match for the 545i 6speed.
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01-30-2005 | 05:44 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i 6spd sport, nav, cwp,sirius,logic 7. on order 128 wheels non run flat tires.
Originally Posted by cas' date='Jan 30 2005, 01:01 PM
[quote name='fq1' date='Jan 30 2005, 12:48 PM'][quote name='cas' date='Jan 30 2005, 09:10 AM']Picked up my 2005 545i 6speed on friday and what a joy. Turned in a 540i 6speed and the difference is amazing. The satelite radio is awesome. The power is superband the handling is marvelous. MY 2003 was a good comparison. No match for the 545i 6speed.
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Congrats! Did you get it with the sport package?
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[/quote]Options include ,sport package,nav,logic 7,sirius,cwp. white,gray leather.Coming 19" style 128 wheels and bridgestone tires.
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[/quote]ilove the 6 speed and the manual shifting . The shifter is great. It's exciting tosay the least. GET IT.
01-30-2005 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cas' date='Jan 30 2005, 07:44 PM
[quote name='cas' date='Jan 30 2005, 01:01 PM'][quote name='fq1' date='Jan 30 2005, 12:48 PM'][quote name='cas' date='Jan 30 2005, 09:10 AM']Picked up my 2005 545i 6speed on friday and what a joy. Turned in a 540i 6speed and the difference is amazing. The satelite radio is awesome. The power is superband the handling is marvelous. MY 2003 was a good comparison. No match for the 545i 6speed.
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Congrats! Did you get it with the sport package?
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[/quote]Options include ,sport package,nav,logic 7,sirius,cwp. white,gray leather.Coming 19" style 128 wheels and bridgestone tires.
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[/quote]ilove the 6 speed and the manual shifting . The shifter is great. It's exciting tosay the least. GET IT.
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[/quote]Get rid of your CDV and install a clutch stop and you'll love it even more!
01-30-2005 | 06:58 PM
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Congrats cas! Enjoy your new ride.. 
01-31-2005 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by wolverine' date='Jan 30 2005, 08:45 PM
Get rid of your CDV and install a clutch stop and you'll love it even more!
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Anyway, I assume that CDV is the circuit that kills the starter unless you depress the clutch, which makes the clutch stop impractical, at best. If so, how would I go about getting rid of it (without running afoul of my lease obligations)? Much like the author of this thread, I also opted for the manual six-speed (530i) because I enjoy using the clutch. I would love to install a clutch stop but the prospect of leaving my newfound joy parked in the garage with a disabled starter doesn't sound too appealing. Thanks, JJ.
01-31-2005 | 12:42 PM
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The cdv is something totally different. To make the car start without pressing the clutch is easy. Its a few wires twisted here and there the CDV is something different. Search around or cheack here. http://www.zeckhausen.com/cdv.htm
01-31-2005 | 01:34 PM
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Thanks again for the information. The jolt between first and second caused by the CDV was driving me crazy.
I'm no gearhead but it turns out there's a shop in town that's approved for warranty work that will remove the CDV, bypass the clutch/starter kill and put on the clutch stop for less than $175. JJ.
I'm no gearhead but it turns out there's a shop in town that's approved for warranty work that will remove the CDV, bypass the clutch/starter kill and put on the clutch stop for less than $175. JJ.