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Originally Posted by nishmaster2k
It's definitely an above average transmission setup with the 6MT.
The clutch is a touch light and long, with the engagement point somewhat high, but it isn't a deal breaker. The feel of it is pretty easy to adapt to. The shifter throws could be about 10% shorter. It's not an S2000 or B5 S4 transmission. But I'd put it on par or slightly better than my E36.
I will say, though, that the 6th gear ratio was squarely designed for the track and autobahn, with not nearly enough overdrive for the North American road market. At 80mph, the difference between 5th and 6th is very, very small, which leaves you cruising at about 3k RPM.
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It's nice to read about a few owners that came from a DCT back to a stick!
Typical bmw 6 speed ratios, unfortunately. Without looking I'd assume the M2 has a .85 6th gear, with 5th being 1:1.
I wish they had a taller 6th gear. Especially the new turbo cars (oh wait, they've been around for 9 years now :LOL
that have so much more torque.
I had a GM car with a 6 speed, and 6th gear was like .6 so 75mph meant less than 2000 rpm.