I've been lurking here a while, whilst I ponder pulling the trigger on a 2005 530 (waitng for the R6) or a 545i. I'm pretty much a purist, so the SMG is out, as is the steptronic obviously. I have driven the 530 and thought the throws on the 6 speed manual were fairly long compared to my current BMW (Z3). A couple of questions that I would be interested in this groups feedback:

1) Does the 545 have essentially the same throw length and feel as the 530?
2) Has anyone else noticed the long throws, or is it just me and I will get used to it over time?

Thanks for the help!

OnOn

Why is every new poster "lurking"?

Why are you a guest? :blink:

OnOn:
Welcome to the forum. I have the 545i w/6-speed manual. The shifting throw is about the same as my e34. I didn't have any problems getting used to it. Once again, welcome.

welcome aboard, onon :thumbsup:!

you could always install a short sifter :) it's what I did on my E39 M5.

Yes, the throws are a bit long, but you get used to them very quickly. I had a short-shifter installed but it transmitted way too much noise into the cabin. If you do get a short-shifter, I would be careful - the 545 seems to be more sensitive to changing the shifter than my Audi was.

Welcom aboard, OnOn http://forums.e60.net/uploads/post-2-1091911634.gif!

:devil: :thumbsup:

Wait for it. The SMG gang will start ragging on you for that one.

Wait for it. The SMG gang will start ragging on you for that one.
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I'm letting it go...

I agree that the throws are a bit long - certainly as compared to my E39 540. I had more luck than wolverine with the install of a short-throw shifter. No issues with the install or noise. The throws are now shorter, but they're still long-ish.

Welcome OnOn!

I have not got any rash from gear stick even movements are longer than what I got used to with my previous toy (rally car). :P

Skaffa

Thanks for the feedback! Appereciate it.....

OnOn