Invader Z4M

[FluidMotorUnion]

Thankfully Eric’s Z4M exhaust is finished — we’re pretty much out of Z-related titles for the blog posts.

Over the weekend, the custom exhaust fairy came through Fluid MotorUnion once again, bringing an exhaust that’s subtle and aggressive, both in terms of aesthetics and sound. The last thing being finished on Thursday afternoon were the exhaust tips:

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From there, more fitment finalization (mostly hangers/brackets) was needed with the tips attached to the car, giving us a sneak peek at what’s to come:

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From there, the tips were connected to the mufflers with the final welds, and the brackets were put into place as well. It’s all coming together…

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All that we needed was one final test fit…

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And voila! One complete Z4M exhaust. We’re no stranger to the S54, so once we fired the engine up, we knew there weren’t any additional adjustments or changes necessary — it achieved exactly what we set out to achieve.

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It’s going to contribute to the definite sleeper status of the car, and we can’t wait to get some video once it’s hopping onto the dyno. Before that, though, one big and complicated (complicated looking, at least) piece is remaining, currently on the mill being finalized as we speak. Just wait until you see Smurf Pants.

[32styledTI]

hands down the best workmanship ive ever seen in any exhaust anywhere anyday

[mrdomo]

wow the z4m is very limited on exhaust setups and this is by far the best one ive seen! Time to ditch those winter tires

[FluidMotorUnion]

hands down the best workmanship ive ever seen in any exhaust anywhere anyday

Thanks! We've had somebody else tell us this is his favorite exhaust we've made, as well. It was a quick one, coming together in about 4 days.

wow the z4m is very limited on exhaust setups and this is by far the best one ive seen! Time to ditch those winter tires

It is quite limited; there's not a whole lot of space to work with, and we removed even more of that usable space by upgrading to a larger rear sway (Ground Control) and larger lower control arm setup (FMU custom). The clearances in there are tight, but nothing makes contact.

[Dudermagee]

so you're coming to CT to build my exhaust when I go LSX right?

[32styledTI]

I cant wait to hear this in a video, Do you think youll be posting one?

[FluidMotorUnion]

so you're coming to CT to build my exhaust when I go LSX right?

We'll do it... for twenty billion dollars. Australian.

I cant wait to hear this in a video, Do you think youll be posting one?

Definitely. Videos shall surface, as soon as this puppy lands on the dyno.

[Dudermagee]

We'll do it... for twenty billion dollars. Australian.



Definitely. Videos shall surface, as soon as this puppy lands on the dyno.


I'll give you 1 million dollars, monopoly

[FluidMotorUnion]

I'll give you 1 million dollars, monopoly

I see your counter-offer, and will counter that counter with 18 billion.