Akrapovic Exhaust

Frozen Black · 02-07-2011, 10:27 PM

I have been looking at changing my standard exhaust with the Akrapovic system.

Is anyone using this on a 2010 M3. Any suggestions would be apreciated as this will be my first mod to my car.

Brosef · 02-07-2011, 10:53 PM

that's probably the most popular exhaust system on the forum, so there are many akra owners of every e9x M3 vintage. do a quick search - tons of info out there. nevertheless, I'll give you my 2 cents from what I understand.

a bit on the expensive side, but the build quality is second to none, the tips look amazing, and it's extremely lightweight. I don't care much for the sound, but most people love it. I don't know of many akra owners who switched to something else - it's generally once you go Ak' there's no going back. big question is do you want to go for the axle back or the full evo system (i.e. axle back + the x-pipe with HFCs which will give you a nice power bump, but you'll need to get a tune to eliminate the CEL). personally, I'd definitely go for the full evo. definitely worth the money.

Frozen Black · 02-07-2011, 10:56 PM

Thanks for your imput. Ill look into some other threads for info.

BMRLVR · 02-08-2011, 12:05 AM

Best mod I have done hands down!

Nice and quiet while just cruising, amazing sound when you get on it. It is basically the best compromise out there where sound, power, lack of drone, build quality and weight savings is concerned.

Get it, if you don't mind spending the money you will be completely satisfied.

Here is a thread with a great video and review from a guy that has had multiples systems. He finally settled on the Akrapovic Evolution as the best all around choice for him: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=466544

Hope this helps!

1cleanm6 · 02-08-2011, 03:47 AM

Ive seen one in person and the build quality is amazing! It better be full setup cost over $5,000. However too quiet for my taste. I would go for the EVO version atleast.

With a nice tune+full setup, you can expect very nice gains.

MRE90M3 · 02-08-2011, 05:27 AM

I definitely settled on the akra gt4 as the Akra Evo was just too quiet for me. Exhaust sounds great, I'm suppose to put a video club up.. But I still havnt =). wait til I get my car out of the stormy days in Texas. Nonetheless, exhaust is second to none in craftsmanship nor quality used. Winwin. Glwpurchase.

tom @ eas · 02-08-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 1cleanm3

Ive seen one in person and the build quality is amazing! It better be full setup cost over $5,000. However too quiet for my taste. I would go for the EVO version atleast.

With a nice tune+full setup, you can expect very nice gains.

Agreed. All of our customers that have purchased the slip-on systems have eventually added the x-pipe within a couple of weeks.

The exhaust note and power bump of the Akrapovic is intoxicating.

Grail05 · 02-08-2011, 11:52 AM

yeap I agree AKRA SLIP ON IS TOOOOOOOOOO QUITE...

I heard TOM EVO akra set up and it was still quite enough and to think hes supercharge.... i will be adding an xpipe soon without no cat but with resonators....

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Agreed. All of our customers that have purchased the slip-on systems have eventually added the x-pipe within a couple of weeks.

The exhaust note and power bump of the Akrapovic is intoxicating.

Joonsup · 02-08-2011, 11:57 AM

What kind of power bump should i expect by adding the xpipes and the slip on version? I love the sound and look of these

meinE92 · 02-08-2011, 12:09 PM

the akrapovic is better then meistercraft?

tom @ eas · 02-08-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by meinE92

the akrapovic is better then meistercraft?

Most will say without a doubt - yes. Just replied to your other thread.

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Originally Posted by Nick@DetailAddict

What kind of power bump should i expect by adding the xpipes and the slip on version? I love the sound and look of these

The biggest power gains will be felt adding the X-Pipe to the Akrapovic slip-on (OEM 400 cell cats are replaced with 100cpsi), making a ~3hp gain turn into a 25hp gain.

kitw · 02-08-2011, 03:16 PM

Honestly, I only like the sound of my Akrapovic evolution, I don't love it. I gotta say that I liked the tone of my corsa better, it was more harmonic and richer sounding. The Akrapovic sounds a little flat to me.

But, the power of the full evolution system is really awesome and it doesn't sound bad... I'd never get the slip on though.

Hoyt · 02-08-2011, 09:19 PM

I've for the slip-on system installed and I'm diggin' it so far. The build quality is outstanding.

Mike S · 02-09-2011, 04:54 AM

I have the full system and couldn't be happier. I find it more than loud enough for a daily. Any louder and I think I would be annoyed.

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Brosef Brigadier General 876 Rep 3,450 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (4)	that's probably the most popular exhaust system on the forum, so there are many akra owners of every e9x M3 vintage. do a quick search - tons of info out there. nevertheless, I'll give you my 2 cents from what I understand. a bit on the expensive side, but the build quality is second to none, the tips look amazing, and it's extremely lightweight. I don't care much for the sound, but most people love it. I don't know of many akra owners who switched to something else - it's generally once you go Ak' there's no going back. big question is do you want to go for the axle back or the full evo system (i.e. axle back + the x-pipe with HFCs which will give you a nice power bump, but you'll need to get a tune to eliminate the CEL). personally, I'd definitely go for the full evo. definitely worth the money. Last edited by Brosef; 02-08-2011 at 12:28 AM..
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Frozen Black Private 15 Rep 83 Posts Drives: M3 E92 2010 Frozen Black Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your imput. Ill look into some other threads for info. __________________ Drive it like its stolen
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BMRLVR Grease Monkey 295 Rep 2,646 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3,1994 Euro E36 M3/4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (3)	Best mod I have done hands down! Nice and quiet while just cruising, amazing sound when you get on it. It is basically the best compromise out there where sound, power, lack of drone, build quality and weight savings is concerned. Get it, if you don't mind spending the money you will be completely satisfied. Here is a thread with a great video and review from a guy that has had multiples systems. He finally settled on the Akrapovic Evolution as the best all around choice for him: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=466544 Hope this helps! __________________ 2011 E90 M3 ZCP - Individual Moonstone/Individual Amarone Extended/Individual Piano Black With Inlay:LINK!!! 1994 Euro E36 M3 Sedan - Daytona Violet/Mulberry:LINK!!!
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1cleanm6 Brigadier General 441 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: M5 comp/Range/i3S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	Ive seen one in person and the build quality is amazing! It better be full setup cost over $5,000. However too quiet for my taste. I would go for the EVO version atleast. With a nice tune+full setup, you can expect very nice gains.
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02-08-2011, 05:27 AM	#6
MRE90M3 "its baby blue m3 to you sir." 26 Rep 447 Posts Drives: Silverstone Metallic II Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upland California iTrader: (2)	I definitely settled on the akra gt4 as the Akra Evo was just too quiet for me. Exhaust sounds great, I'm suppose to put a video club up.. But I still havnt =). wait til I get my car out of the stormy days in Texas. Nonetheless, exhaust is second to none in craftsmanship nor quality used. Winwin. Glwpurchase.
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Joonsup Lieutenant General 322 Rep 17,316 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E30 325i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.50]	What kind of power bump should i expect by adding the xpipes and the slip on version? I love the sound and look of these
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meinE92 m3 ist am besten 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Black E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Frankfurt iTrader: (0)	the akrapovic is better then meistercraft? __________________ 'BMW sagt, was Audi könnte nie sagen'
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kitw Colonel 471 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: F91 M8, 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (20)	Honestly, I only like the sound of my Akrapovic evolution, I don't love it. I gotta say that I liked the tone of my corsa better, it was more harmonic and richer sounding. The Akrapovic sounds a little flat to me. But, the power of the full evolution system is really awesome and it doesn't sound bad... I'd never get the slip on though.
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Hoyt Automotive Guru 16 Rep 128 Posts Drives: E30 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (0)	I've for the slip-on system installed and I'm diggin' it so far. The build quality is outstanding. __________________ 1988 E30 M3 \| Zinnoberrot on Tan \| OEM+ 2010 997.2 GT3 \| Guards Red \| OEM+ Katarina - 2010 E92 M3 \| 6MT \| LeMans Blue on Fox Red \| SOLD Jun-2017
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02-09-2011, 04:54 AM	#14
Mike S Private First Class 12 Rep 101 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Stratosphere iTrader: (0)	I have the full system and couldn't be happier. I find it more than loud enough for a daily. Any louder and I think I would be annoyed.
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