Thanks RB - lots to consider there. I am not really looking to make everything rock solid. Anecdotally, from an E34 I had years ago, an E60 and another manual E53 with lower mileage I drove when looking, mine just feels looser and less precise than it should in addition to the long throw. I don't think I would be interested in using Delrin or Eurothane - just refreshing with factory bushings. I have 119k. When I had the E34, I had an SSK(I don't remember which one) and either Delrin or UHMW bushings put in and I somewhat regretted the bushings - it did transmit more vibration.

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2005 X5 3.0 6 speed Manual