Styling tips BMW Z3

[Zmirzephyr]

Alright so I'm thinking about getting a new exhaust and new rims. It's the 1.9 (140 bhp).

I want good sound, but not horribly loud.
Perhaps not a full system then? Tips?

And rims. Feel free to upload some pictures.
I'm a teenager, tough ones!

Cheers guys! (It's black BTW)

 

[Dalek]

You are a teenager. How can your exhaust be too loud?

 

[Zmirzephyr]

Recommendations?

 

[Dalek]

When you stylize your car it is obviously down to personal taste. I have fitted a stainless steel exhaust because I wanted to make the most of the lovely sound mine makes, but I only changed the back box, the rest is standard.
Mine also has the optional exterior chrome package which consists of 3rd rear light cover, door handles and windscreen surround. I think they look good but it can depend on the colour of the car.
Some people have also fitted chrome gill covers whereas some others hate any chrome at all!
It is your car... do what you like with it, as I said before, it really is down to personal taste.
And don’t forget to post photos of what you have done so we can all share in it.

 

[Zmirzephyr]

Looks good! The exhaust, what part did you change? Where did you get it? Made it yourself?

 

[Dalek]

It was made by a local exhaust specialist near me in Newbury, Berkshire. It was only the very rear section (tailpipes and backbox) and cost £183.00 plus VAT including fitting.
This is a similar part to show what I mean....

 

[Zmirzephyr]

Feels pretty expensive. Is the sound worth it? Emissions are not effected right?

 

[Dalek]

Here is a close up of mine.

 

[Dalek]

I am assured that there is no change in emissions. I think it is worth it as it not only sounds good but is a lot tidier that my original one was, but that is down to personal choice!

 

[5harp3y]

I am assured that there is no change in emissions. I think it is worth it as it not only sounds good but is a lot tidier that my original one was, but that is down to personal choice!

who did the work?

 

[Dalek]

Berkshire Garage
11 The Galloway Centre
Express Way
Hambridge Lane
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 5TL
01635 41240

 

[ZTec]

Mine is also a M44.
MV1’s 18”
Longlife exhaust.
Steering wheel refurb by Royals.

 

[Ianmc]

Much depends on the look you want. I avoid chrome like the plague. As said, all about personal taste. Have fun.

 

[Dalek]

Alright so I'm thinking about getting a new exhaust and new rims. It's the 1.9 (140 bhp).

I want good sound, but not horribly loud.
Perhaps not a full system then? Tips?

And rims. Feel free to upload some pictures.
I'm a teenager, tough ones!

Cheers guys! (It's black BTW)

What area are you based in?

 

[Dalek]

Mine is also a M44.
MV1’s 18”
Longlife exhaust.
Steering wheel refurb by Royals.
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Really like the steering wheel.

 

[ZTec]

Really like the steering wheel.

This is what it was like before, standard wheel for 1.9 M44

 

[Dennis in Colorado]

Hi @Dalek I have been looking for the chrome 3rd light cover for a bit. The one on mine is scratched and gummed up, been trying to replace it.

 

[Dalek]

Hi @Dalek I have been looking for the chrome 3rd light cover for a bit. The one on mine is scratched and gummed up, been trying to replace it.

Have you tried putting a request in the ‘wanted’ section under General Car Stuff? Someone on here might have one.