Doesn't it have that resonator/sound amplifier system from the intake through the cabin...? For some reasons I just assumed the Z4 sounded better than the Z3. (only recently the exhaust note studies have seriously developed)
Exhaust Upgrades
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You must have some weird exhausts makers Belgium that can make a BMW 6 sound like a 4!
Even with a straight pipe there's no mistaking them. If you thinking about a system but not sure get to a meet and hear some actual cars, video makes it hard to capture and of course it sounds different when you inside which is what's most important.
That back box is tiny, will be loud for sure but after a straight pipe it's all relative I guess!
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The stock 2.8 exhaust has a nice sound to it what frustrated me was asthetics in that the tail pipes where so lost in the cut out and pointed down .
I ended up with a 2 box system as wasn't looking for loud i wanted it to look right.
Any aftermarket exhaust / sports system is going to be louder but i achieved a nice balance and love it
I ended up with a 2 box system as wasn't looking for loud i wanted it to look right.
Any aftermarket exhaust / sports system is going to be louder but i achieved a nice balance and love it
Worth remembering that a given exhaust is carefully designed to work with a given engine. It's very easy to, say, get more noise and lose performance. Look at the "dustbin exhaust boys" - my wile calls them "little willy men" which is likely quite rude!
I do understand what you are saying, and I have never had a custom exhaust before partly for this reason.
But as I bought the car with straight pipes, as the PO thought it wasn't very 'punchy' stock.
I really does depend on each individual opinion, but I feel a beefier exhaust really adds to the character of what I want my z3 to be.
It makes the car feel more exciting for me, and a different league to fartboxes
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How much! Was that like donkey years ago
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Think I'm a bit too old for very loud lol!
Did you watch the videos? Might be loud but will put a smile on your face!
It wasn't that long a go just over 12 months now was a good price that was quoted and have been very happy with itHow much! Was that like donkey years ago
I can vouch for the sound from fetching it the other week Ant.It wasn't that long a go just over 12 months now was a good price that was quoted and have been very happy with it
Tony.
Custom chrome Nuneaton are brilliant they will design and hand make ,your system specify to what u want, they made mine last year which a lot people say it's sounds amazing, I've got a lazy cat on mine , and I'm planning to get them to fit sport cats on it which they make, and it's sure to be a bit more free flowing hopefully.
Not loud in my opinion but enhances the sports car feel worth the spend for the around gains.
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How does the Magnaflow sound then? What Month/Year is your 2.8 - I saw the Magnaflow on eBay but think it was for the pre-TU engine.
I had a Longlife fitted to my Z3, sounded awesome, with plenty of burbs pops and gurgles;
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIeqJUNQjcI
MIJ performance in Birmingham fitted a cat back exhaust to my Z3 for £295 a couple of months ago.
They also do a quad setup including cutting the bumper for £360 if I remember correctly.
Looks and sounds awesome. Also comes with a lifetime warranty so long as you own the car.
Here's what it sounds like
View: https://youtu.be/fGHaGrI9IgI
They also do a quad setup including cutting the bumper for £360 if I remember correctly.
Looks and sounds awesome. Also comes with a lifetime warranty so long as you own the car.
Here's what it sounds like
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Hi all
I have recently bought a 1.9 2002 Z3. I need to change the back box which is blowing. Can anyone recommend a back box that can improve the sound to something a little more performance wise. Or should I have bought a 3 litrethanks. Simon
I have recently bought a 1.9 2002 Z3. I need to change the back box which is blowing. Can anyone recommend a back box that can improve the sound to something a little more performance wise. Or should I have bought a 3 litrethanks. Simon