First Look | Akrapovic F8X M3/M4 Downpipes

[P1 Motorcars]

So hot

[Deviant]

Originally Posted by jc05e46m3

Interesting that they incorporated the flex joints.

Excuse my ignorance but what are flex joints? And is the stuff that's around it some kind of heat shield?

[jc05e46m3]

Originally Posted by Deviant

Excuse my ignorance but what are flex joints? And is the stuff that's around it some kind of heat shield?

No problem! That's what the forums are for, my friend.

I attached a pic of the DPs. Flex joints are circled (very grossly).

Also, yes, that looks to be heat shield material around the DPs.

[K20A2_S]

Originally Posted by qwickm3

I have a 997 turbo in addition to my m3 so I am use to the extra tax involved in these these thing but 1500.00 is out of control. They only charge this because people are stupid enough to pay it.

Only matter of time, maybe 6 month or so before company like VRSF makes a set for half the price......maybe 600-700 and takes over the market.

I bought their N54 downpipes for $389 and they're great.

[Maz335i]

Originally Posted by Nate@IND

Same here. I was guessing the downpipes would be around 2k.

Originally Posted by Andrew@IND

Yes. With the factory catalysts removed there will be a CEL



We have not received any information regarding their plans for a CEL solution. From the information we do have this is not something that is currently on their radar.

Guys, any info on gains with these downpipes?

The Gintani ones have some impressive gains.

[cambit]

do these come in titanium?

[Ryan@IND]

Originally Posted by cambit

do these come in titanium?

Only stainless

[Ryan@IND]

Originally Posted by Maz335i

Guys, any info on gains with these downpipes?

The Gintani ones have some impressive gains.

Unfortunately we do not have any dyno information available. This is the first look at the downpipes and Akrapovic does not plan to release any units to market for at least another 4-6 weeks.

[runthis]

I wonder what the difference is, and how the Gintani pipes can have no CEL and the Akra does?

Things that make you go hmmm

[Tiago@VRSF]

They look good, I like that heat shield.

[sales@ESSTuning]

Very nice looking pieces. I spoke to the Akrapovic guys and they said they have no plans to deal with the CEL at this time.

[jc05e46m3]

Originally Posted by Roman@ESS

Very nice looking pieces. I spoke to the Akrapovic guys and they said they have no plans to deal with the CEL at this time.

lol. I'm sure ESS will figure out something.

[biglare]

Originally Posted by P1 Motorcars

So hot

Agreed!

Originally Posted by jc05e46m3

lol. I'm sure ESS will figure out something.

Yes!