6 Speed Manual Gear Throws
11-19-2004, 09:43 AM
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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
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
11-19-2004, 09:57 AM
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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 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.
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11-19-2004, 12:53 PM
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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.
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11-19-2004, 02:33 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
Originally Posted by OnOn' date='Nov 19 2004, 11:43 AM
I'm pretty much a purist, so the SMG is out, as is the steptronic obviously.
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