Akrapovic vs Sports Exhaust

[Super Spartan]

Do you think the Akrapovic exhaust (mid pipes + rear muffler only, no downpipes) would sound drastically better than the sports exhaust in the competition package or is it not worth the upgrade?

[Super Spartan]

Originally Posted by ///m.3

This age old question was answered by socrates.

He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature.

He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.

In translation => yes Akra is 100% worth it. A

Thanks man, just wanted to confirm

I wanted the MPE at first but after seeing all those reports of the muffler can splitting, my only other choice would be the Akrapovic

[Super Spartan]

Originally Posted by ///m.3

Im in same boat, i watch that akra youtube commercial atleast once a day I really like the AWE also and was able to hear it in person. Waiting to hear akra in person.

Man, I can never get bored of this video, it gives me an adrenaline rush.....

Car Exhaust p0rn

[F80Moe]

Yes only if you get the Akra EVO (or delete secondary cats)

Slip on just looks different and soundwise is pretty much like stock

I have the complete EVO and it sounds amazing. Loud only with the valves open and when you get at it

[Super Spartan]

Originally Posted by F80Moe

Yes only if you get the Akra EVO (or delete secondary carts)

Slip on just looks different and soundwise is pretty much like stock

Abu Dhabi Motors (The BMW dealer) said they will only install these (no downpipes) in order to not void the warranty:

1) https://www.akrapovic.com/#!/car/pro...71&yearId=4594

2) https://www.akrapovic.com/#!/car/pro...71&yearId=4594

Is that enough to give the better sound over the Competition Pack Sport Exhaust or would it not be any much better since it has no downpipes?

[RACEM4TE]

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

Abu Dhabi Motors (The BMW dealer) said they will only install these (no downpipes) in order to not void the warranty:

1) https://www.akrapovic.com/#!/car/pro...71&yearId=4594

2) https://www.akrapovic.com/#!/car/pro...71&yearId=4594

Is that enough to give the better sound over the Competition Pack Sport Exhaust or would it not be any much better since it has no downpipes?

I asked them about akra dps they said they will install them or purchase them for you

[GOLFFRR]

I'm pretty sure the car in akra vid also has DPs

Akra evo without having DPs is pretty tame and not much louder if at all then stock.

I added DPs to my evo and then it was night and day, prior it was pretty much the same as stock

[Super Spartan]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

I'm pretty sure the car in akra vid also has DPs

Akra evo without having DPs is pretty tame and not much louder if at all then stock.

I added DPs to my evo and then it was night and day, prior it was pretty much the same as stock

That's what I wanted to know, whether or not if installed without DPs it would make any difference. In that case, I'll just stick to the stock Sports Exhaust as installing DPs would void my car's warranty according to the Dubai Dealer

[NFAM3]

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

That's what I wanted to know, whether or not if installed without DPs it would make any difference. In that case, I'll just stick to the stock Sports Exhaust as installing DPs would void my car's warranty according to the Dubai Dealer

The Akrapovic I had on the e92 sounded like a dream. I bought the system for this car with their downpipes and whatever. I don't think anything makes these cars sound great. It's still the best sounding system for our car but don't expect to be wow'd.

I miss the e92 sound.

[GOLFFRR]

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

That's what I wanted to know, whether or not if installed without DPs it would make any difference. In that case, I'll just stick to the stock Sports Exhaust as installing DPs would void my car's warranty according to the Dubai Dealer

yea its not going to change much unless you add DPs.

[F80Moe]

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

Abu Dhabi Motors (The BMW dealer) said they will only install these (no downpipes) in order to not void the warranty:

1) https://www.akrapovic.com/#!/car/pro...71&yearId=4594

2) https://www.akrapovic.com/#!/car/pro...71&yearId=4594

Is that enough to give the better sound over the Competition Pack Sport Exhaust or would it not be any much better since it has no downpipes?

Akrapovic slip on exhaust + Akrapovic EVO pipe.

Sound will change believe me.

If you want more sound across the entire rev range then yes, dp's are needed.

My car revving

[edwinm3]

I have the Akra evo with the Akra catless DP's, sounds great.

[aajjcc]

Akra slip on + midpipe sounds like a slightly louder stock exhaust, which is exactly what I was going for.

[aBMWfan]

I used to have Akra Evolution, now I have AWE nonresonated. AWE is hands down much better. Have stock downpipes

It's louder, deeper, less rasp, zero drone. And the annoying Akra fart is gone!

[mrgicm]

Originally Posted by BenM4Dominate

I used to have Akra Evolution, now I have AWE nonresonated. AWE is hands down much better. Have stock downpipes

It's louder, deeper, less rasp, zero drone. And the annoying Akra fart is gone!

I have heaed and driven in both cars and I got the oposite impression than you... I preffer Akra much much better than AWE...

[Super Spartan]

So does the MPE come with downpipes?

[GOLFFRR]

^^no

[aBMWfan]

Originally Posted by mrgicm

I have heaed and driven in both cars and I got the oposite impression than you... I preffer Akra much much better than AWE...

It's personal taste I guess, Akra was too raspy for me

[Super Spartan]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

^^no

so how come it sounds so good then?

[GOLFFRR]

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

so how come it sounds so good then?

MPE is a great choice, not arguing with you on that, just answering your question that no, MPE doesn't come with DPs

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

Abu Dhabi Motors (The BMW dealer) said they will only install these (no downpipes) in order to not void the warranty:

1) https://www.akrapovic.com/#!/car/pro...71&yearId=4594

2) https://www.akrapovic.com/#!/car/pro...71&yearId=4594

Is that enough to give the better sound over the Competition Pack Sport Exhaust or would it not be any much better since it has no downpipes?

Akra EVO (mid-pipe) deletes the secondary cats. I am not sure how a dealer can say it will not affect warranty as you are playing with the emissions system.

Further, I am not sure how strict the state is in your country, but over here, they can impound your car on the spot if they find you tampered with the emissions system. Something to consider...

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

So does the MPE come with downpipes?

The MPE retains the primary and secondary cats, but replaces the mid resonator with an H-pipe. It is fully emissions compliant (as a factory system should be).