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I noticed in photos that the 2013 M3W gear stick (shift lever) was moved about 10-12" in front of the original location. The 2012 seems as though it would have been easier to reach. Does anyone know why it was relocated? 2012 2013
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Well that certainly blows. Everyone knows that a M3W owner will have at least one arm shorter from hanging off the side and dragging down the pavement. They shouldn't make this harder to reach. 
Craig - Texas, USA
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Glad I got the earlier model where the shift lever falls right in your hand.
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The new arrangement makes it easier to shift when you have a passenger on board so you don't end up elbowing them constantly.
I've driven both set ups and without a passenger they have little difference after a few miles
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The new arrangement makes it easier to shift when you have a passenger on board so you don't end up elbowing them constantly.
I've driven both set ups and without a passenger they have little difference after a few miles Thanks for the explanation. I never would have guessed that this was the reason, but definitely makes sense. I can see how the 2013 arrangement would force you to extend your arm a bit more to reach the shifter and avoid elbowing your passenger.
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Have heard the newer location allows for a shorter throw gearchange although didn't notice this when I drove a recent car with the forward gearlever position. My car has original position.
On the RHD car with the new positioning that I was in the gearlever tended to knock the released handbrake, just enough to be slightly annoying. This might be a one off and someone else I spoke to with the arrangement didn't find it a problem.
There are arguments for both arrangements although it's also definitely true that it's earier to change gear with the later arrangement if you have a largish passenger. But for solo driving I prefer the original.
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But for solo driving I prefer the original. And me Wisco!  Brian
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The "New" forward position makes gear changes easier/shorter IMO and stops the drivers elbow touching the passenger when 2 up.  Have driven both types and prefer the Forward position. 
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Me I don't give a damn where it is to be honest!
Nothing wrong with touching some of the passengers I am sure.
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Perhaps it depends on the gender of the passenger, if you are not too old to remember!
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