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35i Exhaust tips
- Nick9one1
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35i Exhaust tips
Has anyone replaced the exhaust tips on the 35i? Mine are looking a bit tired and pitted.
It seems the 35i tips are welded on, so not as simple to replace as other models in the range.
There are quite a few universal tips available that at first glance would fit, both weld on and clamp on.
Unfortunately it also looks like the left and right exhaust tips are different diameters where they exit the backbox, so a simple 60 to 80mm would work on the left tip, but not the right.
It seems the 35i tips are welded on, so not as simple to replace as other models in the range.
There are quite a few universal tips available that at first glance would fit, both weld on and clamp on.
Unfortunately it also looks like the left and right exhaust tips are different diameters where they exit the backbox, so a simple 60 to 80mm would work on the left tip, but not the right.
Z4 35i Space Gray, Red Leather
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
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- Nick9one1
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35i Exhaust tips
I've done some measurements...
Left exhaust is 60mm and flares to 80mm at the tip.
Right exhaust is 70mm and flares to 80mm.
There are loads of stainless 63mm to 102mm tips available pretty cheap. the left exhaust should be easy, but the right exhaust will be a little more tricky.
I've got welding equipment and I'm pretty competent at fabrication so it shouldn't be too much trouble.
Now I just need to choose a style. Do I go slash cut (OEM look) or straight cut. Polished stainless, burnt blue, or dark chrome.
Left exhaust is 60mm and flares to 80mm at the tip.
Right exhaust is 70mm and flares to 80mm.
There are loads of stainless 63mm to 102mm tips available pretty cheap. the left exhaust should be easy, but the right exhaust will be a little more tricky.
I've got welding equipment and I'm pretty competent at fabrication so it shouldn't be too much trouble.
Now I just need to choose a style. Do I go slash cut (OEM look) or straight cut. Polished stainless, burnt blue, or dark chrome.
Z4 35i Space Gray, Red Leather
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
- mr wilks
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35i Exhaust tips
Not a fan of the burnt look , I just don't get that at all
I wanted rid of the oe ones as I thought they lacked enough visual presence for the flagship twin turbo models
I wanted rid of the oe ones as I thought they lacked enough visual presence for the flagship twin turbo models
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- Nick9one1
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35i Exhaust tips
I was of the same opinion. When I started looking I definitely wanted polished stainless. Now I think I prefer the blue tips.. hmm not sure.
Z4 35i Space Gray, Red Leather
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
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35i Exhaust tips
it NEEDS to follow the lines/curves of the rear bumper = Slash cut. Straigt cut just looks weird imo
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- Nick9one1
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35i Exhaust tips
I agree.Philly_Sweden wrote: ↑Thu Mar 22, 2018 1:10 pm it NEEDS to follow the lines/curves of the rear bumper = Slash cut. Straigt cut just looks weird imo
I don't think straight cut looks bad, but as the rear bumper is quite curved the slash cut flows nicely.
Z4 35i Space Gray, Red Leather
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
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35i Exhaust tips
Spot onNick9one1 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 22, 2018 1:31 pmI agree.Philly_Sweden wrote: ↑Thu Mar 22, 2018 1:10 pm it NEEDS to follow the lines/curves of the rear bumper = Slash cut. Straigt cut just looks weird imo
I don't think straight cut looks bad, but as the rear bumper is quite curved the slash cut flows nicely.
My cars: http://WWW.GARAGET.ORG/PHILLY
- Nick9one1
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35i Exhaust tips
I may have been tempted to go for a full custom exhaust, but I recently fitted stainless decat down pipes and the sound/volume is about right. I definitely wouldn't want it any louder.
Z4 35i Space Gray, Red Leather
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
- Nick9one1
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35i Exhaust tips
Z4 35i Space Gray, Red Leather
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
- mr wilks
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35i Exhaust tips
I tried 100mm in the cut outs & they looked "big" as in a 90s Nissan skyline big
Depends what look you are wanting I guess . I went 90mm
Depends what look you are wanting I guess . I went 90mm
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- Nick9one1
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35i Exhaust tips
They arrived yesterday! Extremely fast delivery.
I think I made the right choice - Burnt slash cut 102mm. They're pretty big but perfectly fill the factory exhaust cut out in the bumper.
I've just finished fitting them. Took me about 1.5 hours, I didn't have to remove the exhaust fortunately.
I think I made the right choice - Burnt slash cut 102mm. They're pretty big but perfectly fill the factory exhaust cut out in the bumper.
I've just finished fitting them. Took me about 1.5 hours, I didn't have to remove the exhaust fortunately.
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Z4 35i Space Gray, Red Leather
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
- Nick9one1
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35i Exhaust tips
I dont think there's an audible difference, but this is what the car sounds like now.
Z4 35i Space Gray, Red Leather
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP