Do I Regret Straight Piping My Car?
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- Do I Regret Straight Piping My Car?
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Hey Guys It's Joel!
Many of you have been asking me if I regret straight piping (removing the backbox) my car, a 3.0i Z4.
Now that I've had the mod for a little over a week, I thought it'd be a good opportunity to speak about whether I think it was a mistake, or not.
Let me know if you have any questions at all!
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I’ve just picked up my Z4 ... I love it 😍
Pics, or it didn't happen.
Picked up my Z4 last month. Got the 2.5 si though. Love it to bits. Your vids really helped make my mind up. I notice u rock around Guildford, abinger way, I'm just down the road, so I'll look out for ya!
I bought a Z4 and then i discovered this channel THIS AMAZING!!!!!
Glad you found it!
Same here.
Norberto Solis me right now
Same here. @It's Joel you should open a Patreon so that people can support your channel even more!
watched a couple videos now. good stuff so far. I left the UK when I was 24 to go live in China (im now 34), and I can tell you your videos really make me miss the car life I wanted when I was your age. buying a cool car and doing some mods etc was so much fun. Im coming back to the UK this year but I think my time for 2 seaters has passed haha. but still its fun to watch you have fun. Keep it up.
Hey Joe - that’s quite the move! Where about’s in China? I’ve been to Shanghai before - super cool place, would love the opportunity to live out there one day. Never too old for a 2 seater, my dad bought a Z4 after seeing mine and he’s in his 50s!
Thanks for watching mate 👍🏻
Since I’ve had my Z4 I’ve not stoped smiling Joel I have to say you have just made me smile even more with this vid 😂😂 amazing sound 👍
Joel, if you havent already done which i think you havent, a video explaining and outlining the speaker system in your z4. Phenomenal
Second this!
Men! Ur story telling is just phenomenal. I am subscribed to top youtubers( c. Neistat, yes theory and even gamers) your vids are just delightful even compared to them. Way to go mate!
Thank you so much mate!
Great informative vid! Thinking about getting my e89 z4 straight piped now
Do it!
Thining about selling my Impreza, couldn't decide between a 350z and a z4 3.0i, thank you Joel I am definitely getting a z4 now!! Keep it up, love the vids!!
Awesome Sam! I’m sure you’ll love it, thanks for watching
Hi Joel, another great video, straight piping isn't for me but enjoyed viewing your experience with it. Enjoy, loudly!!!!!
Thanks Michael!
love your videos man I just bought a z4 couple months ago... auto sadly lol but I plan on doing a muffler delete on mine since my 435i is currently under warranty still. but cheers from Los angeles California! keep up the good content
Amazing dude!
Enjoyed , watched your 2nd video on these, subscribed . I want one of these eventually, I’m 57 and although probably wouldn’t get round to having box removed, I’m sure I’d still enjoy the sound and drive of these things, I also like loud music at 57 but from mainly the eighties lol . I own a 3 series abs that’s beautiful too . 👍
Awesome, thanks for watching Michael, the car still sounds great with the back box too!
Good video...very well produced. Subscribed!
As a 'counter' perspective to your summary (from the view of a 21 year old), I'm a 55 year old (old to get!) multiple Z4 owner and would say the following (I own a 3.0Si, Z4M and Alpina Roadster S):
On my 3.0Si any minor modification that I've done, I have regretted and put back to standard. That includes even putting the 2 foams back in my induction 'sound generator' (even with one taken out it got too annoying for me on long journeys and sounded a bit 'fake' to me) and even taking off my stubby and putting the whippy aerial back on. But all of that is from the perspective of an old driver!
The only change I've ever made on that car without regrets is ditching the Runflat tyres. If I didn't live in the UK and somewhere with smoother roads I'd even consider RFTs again because a recent rear puncture on a non-RFT left me completely stranded!
I was different when I was 21! I'd try some pretty radical mods too...Tried to turbocharge my first car which was a 2002tii...which I didn't realise on a RHD car is nigh on impossible!
So good luck and thanks for the videos!
Thanks you for watching, subscribing and sharing your insight, really interesting read!
sounds freakin great !!!! & James Frederico is right,,,, you should be on Top Gear,,,, new blood for the show!
sounds good, but I couldn't get my 2005 Zed 4 through New Jersey (US) emissions Inspection with back piping. great vid, Joel
Great vid, food for thought, thanks. The 3.0si engine in the 2006+ models and Z4 Coupe has a sound generator which pumps noise straight from the air filter box into the cockpit through firewall. Remove a sponge and it sounds awesome inside with no change on outside. You can retrofit them to older models.
Robert Baldwin the older cars have them too, including Joel's. He removed the foam, like any sane person :D
James Forsyth, well I never, didn't realise that, thanks for the correction. I've since been googling mods for my z4 coupe but think I'll keep it standard for now, tho the young man in me screams BACK BOX DELETE! :)
The sound generator mod was the first thing I did to my 2003 3.0i. Love it! You could give yourself the option and go for a switchable exhaust bypass valve? Then you can be either a grown-up or a child at the flick of a switch!
Discovered your channel recently. I have a E85 bought it 5 years ago 5K, still have it sitting in the garage and may have to get it out again. I changed the roof motor a few years, new drilled and groves discs, coil overs and a mid sport cat-back. My other half has the 2 litre e86. We should arrange a cruise sometime
Thanks for watching Darren. The Z4 fever runs in my family too. My dad also has a Z4!
Nice car Joel I hope your enjoying the converti life 🤙💯
Thanks for watching mate!
Love it, I done mine on Tuesday and agree very loud but so worth it. I heard mine for the first time today from another car and it sounded amazing as the wife drove past :)
I’m glad you’re loving it - it’s still putting a smile on my face!
Hi just wanted to know if you considered a custom made or off the shelf back box? I am looking into this at the moment and it may be a better solution.
Hi Joel,
I'm driving a Z4 roadster too but in a 2007 3.0si model (with the N52). Have you heard from anyone if the drone is as bad on this model too? I'm considering the back box delete too.
Hi Joel.
At first, great choice to buy and drive a z4 3.0i.
i just wanted to let you know, that the stock exhaust system hast 3 mufflers: front-, mid-, and a back box. The first two are absorption-mufflers to eliminate the high frequencies, the backbox is a chamber-system to eliminate the low frequencies. The cats are close to the engine, and they are part of the headers;the cylinder 1-3 and 4-6 have their own header and cat.
I got myself a e85 3.0i just one and a half years ago, i removed the stock exhaust, and threw in a cat-back bastuck one, without the pre-muffler. So i got only the back-box.
I like your videos, and i think you understood the spirit of the Z.
Drive save and best Regards 😁
Thanks for watching mate and thanks for all the info!
Another great vid! fix that eml and the missing headlight washer cap!
Thanks - yes, need to get those bits sorted!
lol, noticed that too...my light came on, it was caused by a vacuum leak. no biggie, I bought the valve kit and replaced all the rubber/ plastic parts
I'm selling my R34 Skyline GT-Turbo to get a Z4, Thanks so much Joel for making my decision much easier.
Anytime my friend
It’s an upgrade in a new car but I’m not sure on power. Make sure you get a 3.0, 3.0si or Z4M.
Just bought my my z4 si. Waiting for it to be delivered from California. Amazing car
Bet you can’t wait!
Hey Joel, just stumbled upon this channel. Interesting video's. I'm driving the E86 Z4 3.0si, so now you got me planning a backbox delete :D My car has a Bastuck exhaust but I'm not to happy with the sound. It does backfire a bit, but hearing yours... Yeah I want that. Did you do any other performance mods to yours?
Thanks for watching mate! It sounds mad. Absolutely no other performance mods on my car, this is just what they sound like when you chop the backbox off!
How much $ did it set you back? any hp gains or it's only sound and looks?
Are you wearing a rolex?
Cool race car sound, are you keeping it like that? Are you on instagram?
You should be on top gear mate.. good stuff from what I’ve seen so far! Also after watching your videos I’m edging ever so closer to purchasing my first Z4
James Frederico really appreciate the compliment James! You should go for it - always feel free to drop me a line if you have any questions about the car.
It's Joel Thank you very much I appreciate that 👍🏼 im actually test driving one tomorrow morning haha if it’s has good as it looks from pictures and write.. I think I will be a proud owner of a Z4 👍🏼
Awesome stuff James, I hope
It goes well!
Picking up a Z4 tom cause of you mate lol
Hey Joel, have you still got the sound generator mod (ie no foam in the pipe?) Or did you out them back in when you got the straight pipes? Just curious!
The foam is back in, so I can hear the exhaust better - but I’m intrigued to take it out again!
sounds epic!
Thanks mate!
Apprently the back box mod on z4 forum doesn't drone, I think this is a case of moving the foam around in the back box and re welding it back together
Every time I watch your vids I get a craving to get a BMW Z4 but worried about insurance i’m 20 but living in Ireland and insurance can be ridiculous at times over here
Best thing to do is get a quote mate, just see how much it’ll cost you! Thanks for watching
I chose to do this:
I deleted mid box and changed rear box to magnaflow. I wish it backfires more, like your does :) Mines is weaker.
By the way, I did a ~5000km journey with it. When I was annoyed with same sound on highway, I just random slow down and speed up.
czcams.com/video/0R8YeSvRJt8/video.html&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR03Slj0Qa7jR8h_p1344_t6GnW-5wgcnVIdqBmhoaaaDo4MlEhWwIGE318
You think the z3 3.0i would sound about the same mate??
Hello, just stumbled across your channel. Quick question, ever since I saw a z4 when I was little I fell in love with the z series but I can not decide whether to buy a z3 (love the old look) or a z4 (more reliable maybe?) ... any opinions ?
Z4 has a glass rear top window, no cloudiness, vision is already limited in these little buggers.
just a small reason..my two cents :_]
the z4 is way more modern, with all the safety-aspects, so think about that.
the other way, the z3 is more old-school, and i think its a bit lighter.
I dont know how your preferences are :D
I have a couple of questions, how did you get the blinkers to light op when you lock the car? And do you have any idea what the mic on the steeringwheel is for?
It just does it when I unlock and lock the car, I think most cars do! It’s the pick up your voice when you’re on a Bluetooth call.
It's Joel well my z4 must be special because it doesnt do the blinkers when i lock/unlock, and this thing has bluetooth? I couldnt find anything on how to activate it, i still have the standard business radio in it and also the mic, had to put a bluetooth reciever in. Im gonna exchange it for an aftermarket radio in a couple of weeks
Hey mate! I'm just curious as to what sort of drone you get.... I have a 130i so should be the same sound etc... what RPM do you start getting some drone? I'm assuming like 2500 if your cruising at 70 mph or 120kph? besides that around town and stuff, no problems?
I made a video on this exact topic, which will probably show you exactly what you want to know! It drones at all RPMs, it’s all about how much throttle pressure you put on.
How Much Does My Z4 Exhaust Drone With A Backbox Delete?czcams.com/video/QsgIY7IVMac/video.html
Coming out of a discovery 3 straight into a z4 coupe.hows about those apples !
Damn you Joel I am just about to go and look at a 3.0i we 😂😂😂
Finally got mines done
But kept my OEM back box just in case it gets old or annoying 🙂
Question, Why not just have installed an electronic exhaust cutout? I was looking at installing them on my daughters car and have been looking for people who have done it. I was just wondering why you chose to remove the entire muffler rather than make it possible to just electronically cut them out, when you wanted?
Sounds very expensive!
Sounds awesome buddy.Does it drone in drive mode rather than sports mode?
Thanks, it does drone in both modes, however it’s not too bad!
It's Joel Sounds bang on to me.Thinking of doing my GT miestershaft duel cat..
Maybe what you should have done is fit sports CATS with 200CPI rather than 400 CPI which is more typical, I don't know specifics of Z4, but I did this to one of my cars... leave the back box in and you might not get the drone, but gain a little more performance and improve cooling by taking the heat faster away from the engine. I actually did a fall Larini install.
Thanks Alan, after a while you start to accept the drone for what it is - the sound it makes puts a smile on my face everyday. I know there’s more comprehensive systems out there, but this mod cost me £150!
Would a small custom made muffler not help reduce the drone?
It would, but that costs more money!
When changing the type of exhaust you usually need a "tune up" to avoid backfires and burping.
Hey Joel, going off topic from this vid I'm a 6ft 5 dude and just wondered if I'd be too tall for the Z4. Any advice mate?
Not sure mate, I think I have some subscribers who have said they’re around 6ft 3 and then fit no problem
It's Joel, thanks for taking your time to reply mate much appreciated. Seems like I'll have to try to sit in one and find out.
Anytime dude! Yeah, that’s definitely your best bet!
How much did it cost to get done? Wanting to get mine done but not sure whether to get a garage to do it or a friend.
£150!
Apparently it's illegal to do in Germany so I wont do it until I move back to England :(
Ahh that’s a shame, definitely worth doing once you’re back 👍🏻
What’s the cheapest, best solution to make the car quieter once again? My car has been straight-piped for 4 months and I’m sick of it droning and consistently being super loud when driving uphills or on highways. Silencer inserts make it sound like a lawnmower, so that’s completely out of the picture. What do you suggest?
I’m not too sure, I don’t think there is any way to have the best of both worlds without spending a lot of money. Valve systems are the way to go if you want to control the drone but still have the loudness when you want it, however these are close to £1,000 than £100!
It's Joel can you go into a little bit more detail? I understand the concept but I’m not too sure what to search for. Thanks!!!!
I’m not actually too sure as have never researched it myself, but people have definitely commented before about getting “valve exhaust systems”
Hope you kept the back box buddy, you could put it back and put an exhaust valve
Yes I’ve kept it!
Did this to mine today and i think it’s too loud 😂 idk what to do now
yessss fr, what did you do about it?
How much fuel does your z4 takes more with straight piped??
It doesn’t actually make any difference!
I drove my grandmas z4 yesterday joel😁
Haha nice! How did you find it?
It was awesome Joel she said she would give it to me when i get my license
Your grandma is cool af
Everyone needs a grandma like that.
What watch are you wearing Joel?
Rolex
Does the Z4 3.0 have a limited slip diff?
It doesn’t mate sadly, only the later, more powerful M’s were fitted with LSD as standard
Holy shit,,, this thing sounds really similar to an f80/f82 m3/m4
I used to get about 28 in my 2.2l 320i. Damn Must have a seriously lead foot.
:-)
😂😂😂
i straight piped my z4....drove it for a day and couldn't stand it....so went to Sheffield exhaust centre and they built me a custom back box and now it sounds perfect and still pops....i also noticed a loss of power with reduced back pressure from removing the box...wouldn't recommend it!
Yeah it’s not for everyone!
just droned too much for me...adding the custom back box made it perfect though
Does it still sound good and loud with the custom backbox?
Lol yeah agree, I am in my 50's and although I like loud music, I prefer it over having to listen to the engine while driving on the motorway LOL
Anyone know if this backbox delete can be done on the 2005 2.2 engine?
As long as it has a backbox, you can remove it!
M54B22 sounds great with backbox delete. Quite subtle.
Do you, by any chance, know about or have any video of it? Thanks
I’m still debating on whether to get one of these or a soft top mini (I know )
Had the mini and the Z4. It's no comparison. Mini is a housewife's car
Minis are cool, but Z4s are probably a better drivers car - rear wheel drive and faster for a start?
It's Joel as a fellow presenter and car man I like you videos so will test drive both and see ! Thanks joel
Anytime mate!
Hi Joel! Could u make an POV video in the night? Would be great!! Thanks👍🏻😇
That’s a good idea, maybe I’ll do it in the summer when the roads are quieter at night!
Think you may be in danger of burning out your valves due to a lack of back pressure that back firing you can hear is fuel not being burnt not good for your valves I know from past experience that back pressure is important in your exhaust system so think you would be better of getting a good aftermarket performance back box so to prevent damage think it’s what il do on my z4 coupe grate video again 👍
I’ll check it out, but I’m not too concerned!
It's Joel .ok worth checking it though 👍
Thank you mate!
Is it a good first car for teen? Because I’m on the market?
I’d say so, it’s very easy to drive!
I have one for sale. Only 43k miles. I’m in nyc
Should have put an electric cut out valve on like I did with my V8 Healey then you have the best of both worlds with a switch in the car
Yeah that would be better, just wanted to make the car louder as cheaply as possible!
Cant you place an valve controller?
Never heard of it!
I got mine done with carbon fibre tail pipes. The way I see it. Look at the car…….. now it sounds like it looks…….f#¥kin AWSOME✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊
I feel like a kid again driving my just straight piped dodge challenger. Everytime I hit the gas hard and it roars I start laughing at how loud and agressive it sounds. Best 200 dollars I've spent in a while.
Every car I have put a sports exhaust on, I have regretted it.
Stephen300o yeah but this is putting anything on it or adding anything you’re literally just taking away the muffler so you can hear the real sound of the exhaust. I’m going to do this to my 08 Si in about a month or so. I can’t wait to hear how much better it’ll sound without being muffled
Hi think you should do a video and get all z4 drivers to meet up somewhere up to you where and we can all listen to our back box delete 🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉🙉👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
How many does the z have Joel ?
Just one backbox and one midbox
It's Joel sorry pal.i meant how many miles does it have
No worries, mines almost on 130k - still going strong!
Cool
Sick
Do you realise how loud an actual straight pipe is? I straight piped a 2.5 focus ST once and it was genuinely ludicrous, it was so loud it was hilariously embarrassing to drive & it droned at 20mph not even accelerating 😂
I can only imagine 😂
Actually booking mine in for the “delete”.
Sweet
BTW it's definitely worth doing 🙂
Hi Joel how tall are you?
5ft 9” or so
Just got a Z4 a few weeks ago. It's pretty damn fun.
Nope. Keeping my z4 pipes stock. That sound would make me drive the car much harder than i ordinarily would, just to keep hearing that sweet sound.
Haha. It definitely has that effect!
so, if there is still cats, it is not straight pipe. it's catback exhaust
Yes, I did explain this in the video!
good car choice for a 21 year old most younger people have corsas now
Haha, I had a corsa for my first car when I was 17, but the Z4 is a great car, relatively cheap to buy and run too for a young person!
Put Z4 M wheels on it!
That would look cool!
I’m 28 goin on 18
Good stuff my friend but a straight pipe is incredibly misleading. A straight pipe is essentially have no exhaust at all as in no cats no resonator no muffler. So this is a quite misleading.
Rolex?
Honestly? Don't like it at all, the car have such a great sound when it leaves the factory. It's typical your age. Friends make each other crazy and eventually go back to the original. Gone money.
In some instances it sounds great, but in my opinion you just sound like a bit of a knob driving around with it backfiring. No offence meant, but as a 35 yr old I just shake my head and laugh at cars that do that. Unless it’s a supercar! Won’t be doing it to my E89 28 M sport
Hahah, I don’t disagree with you at all, at 21 it’s all a bit of a laugh for me!
I agree with Matt, I am 56 though, but if I had my Z4 in my early 20s I to would have had box removed, it's just of bit of fun really,and I suppose we are all about jealous because we are old farts now,lol, it's a very cheap way of getting that supercar sound ,even if it's just for a couple of summers, you can always put your old box back on,so enjoy it Joel, especially in these high temperatures we getting at moment, really enjoy your channel my Z4 is my second car and the channel inspires me to get out in my z more often.
Mostly because it gets done on some beat up old Vauxhall Corsa or a 10 yr old Audi A3.
Thanks for watching & sharing your opinion!
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I hate to leave negative comments so I will be positive first, lovely car and great editing, especially for someone so young.
But please put the Thai watch in the bin or just don't wear it in your videos. You will get called out if you grow any more than you already have and that will have a massively negative effect on your image.
Haha, I’m really not concerned about my physical image don’t worry. But I appreciate the kind comment.
That's a good attitude to have, but after 100 negative/troll comments spread across multiple videos, even the strongest person will get upset. I get called out on genuine stuff which is bad enough!
I do appreciate your concern mate, but it honestly doesn’t bother me, personal things yes, but material things no, not bothered.
Talk about a Porsche Boxster S. Dont show the same car
What do you mean?