Akrapovic M3 Exhaust System - Essen Motor Show

Jack28 · 01-21-2009, 08:38 PM

Nice system. Any Vids available?

booforty · 01-22-2009, 03:56 AM

Nice to see so many aftermarket exhausts to choose from

a-workx · 01-22-2009, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mike11

Would like to drive down and see the shop when the new design is ready....

Will inform you as soon as the new tailpipes arrived!

a-workx · 01-29-2009, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by michaeldorian

I really hate the fact that you can see canisters from the rear. The Ericsson design from a form over function perspective is much better.

Also with the Akrapovic system you do not see the canisters from a normal angle of view - only if you are lying on the floor...

Here is a picture that I took, standing behind the car.
Sorry for the poor quality, I used my mobile phone - a Sony Ericsson...

Jangobipbip · 01-29-2009, 12:52 PM

Hi,

When will the rear exhaust be available please?

Thanks

Robin_NL · 01-29-2009, 02:32 PM

Nice. I just saw an ACROPOVIC ad in SPORTAUTO carmag issue 2 '09. Looks nice. Also another ACROPOVIC ad for the 997GT3 in the same mag. Don't know anything about them. Who are they?I guess they are rather expensive....

a-workx · 01-30-2009, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin Hood

Nice. I just saw an ACROPOVIC ad in SPORTAUTO carmag issue 2 '09. Looks nice. Also another ACROPOVIC ad for the 997GT3 in the same mag. Don't know anything about them. Who are they?I guess they are rather expensive....

Here you will find any information including € prices (incl. 19% German VAT):

http://www.a-workx.com/index.php?id=163

For information on a specific car, just click the relevant link.

a-workx is official dealer for all Akrapovic car exhaust systems. These are all made of titanium and can currently be ordered for BMW M6, BMW M3, Porsche GT3 and GT3 RS, Porsche 911 turbo (996 and 997).

Akrapovic is OEM for the Porsche 997 GT2 exhaust and world famous for their motorcycle exhaust systems.

Further systems are in progress. The page is in German language. Please contact me if you require any information in English langauge!

antonio_spain · 03-07-2009, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by a-workx

Here you will find any information including € prices (incl. 19% German VAT):

http://www.a-workx.com/index.php?id=163

For information on a specific car, just click the relevant link.

a-workx is official dealer for all Akrapovic car exhaust systems. These are all made of titanium and can currently be ordered for BMW M6, BMW M3, Porsche GT3 and GT3 RS, Porsche 911 turbo (996 and 997).

Akrapovic is OEM for the Porsche 997 GT2 exhaust and world famous for their motorcycle exhaust systems.

Further systems are in progress. The page is in German language. Please contact me if you require any information in English langauge!

Do you know if it the the ECU nees to be reprogramed?

a-workx · 03-09-2009, 04:28 AM

A re-programmation of the ECU is not necessary. Just plug-and-play!

Realpimp23 · 03-09-2009, 07:37 AM

price

antonio_spain · 03-11-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by a-workx

A re-programmation of the ECU is not necessary. Just plug-and-play!

The price is 4.950 Eur VAT included. Correct? Do you ship the exhaust to Spain? Do you know someone in Spain that should perform the installation? Could you tell me your email, so we can talk the details? Thanks.

d_dot · 03-11-2009, 03:18 PM

what size are the pipes? pause!

a-workx · 03-19-2009, 04:12 AM

The tips have a diameter of 90mm which is ~3.54"

Mike@MWDesign · 03-19-2009, 03:59 PM

Great to see motorcycle exhaust manufacturers step into the automotive game.

Akrapovic makes amazing titanium pieces.

I had one on my Yamaha R1 and the build was impeccable.

This M3 unit looks to be up there in terms of quality

a-workx · 03-24-2009, 08:19 AM

I have a new video for you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42ngaaFY0zA

It is showing our M3 with Akrapovic Evolution system, accelerating at the exit of Monza pitlane. Enjoy!

sard · 03-24-2009, 11:20 AM

A-workx, is it just me or this video the exhaust note is deeper than the sound clips posted on your website? The very first sound clip on your website with the car starting up and revving the engine has a raspy sound yet your latest video has no rasp at all and sounds deeper. I love the sound in the video, if that's what it normally sounds like...

a-workx · 03-24-2009, 12:15 PM

Hi sard,

the quality of the soundfiles we had first on our website is not the best. But the main difference is that in the first files the engine was revved in neutral gear position with no load on the engine. Here you have that raspy sound.

During acceleration (with load on the engine) you have that wonderful deep V8-sound! In the top revs (above 7.000) it gets a little bit raspy, like a Ferrari 430 for example.

I hope my explanation is understandable - sorry but sometimes I am missing some words in English...

If you need any further information, please let me know!

Florian

sard · 03-24-2009, 12:22 PM

No that answered my question. I emailed you a while back as i'm interested in this exhaust, just seeing when I'll save up enough to actually pull the trigger. Thanks for the response!

sard · 03-24-2009, 01:24 PM

A-workx, any word on the new Akra tips?

michaeldorian · 03-24-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sard

A-workx, any word on the new Akra tips?

+1

Also more videos.

spicoli024 · 03-24-2009, 03:17 PM

No audio? Denied.

a-workx · 03-25-2009, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sard

A-workx, any word on the new Akra tips?

Not yet. It looks like this will still take a while. But I certainly keep you updated as soon as I hear something new!

My question: what design would you prefer? Polished (like chrome)?

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01-29-2009, 12:52 PM	#93
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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8717 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Nice. I just saw an ACROPOVIC ad in SPORTAUTO carmag issue 2 '09. Looks nice. Also another ACROPOVIC ad for the 997GT3 in the same mag. Don't know anything about them. Who are they?I guess they are rather expensive....
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03-09-2009, 04:28 AM	#97
a-workx New Member 2 Rep 24 Posts Drives: BMW 1series M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany iTrader: (0)	A re-programmation of the ECU is not necessary. Just plug-and-play!
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03-19-2009, 04:12 AM	#101
a-workx New Member 2 Rep 24 Posts Drives: BMW 1series M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany iTrader: (0)	The tips have a diameter of 90mm which is ~3.54"
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03-19-2009, 03:59 PM	#102
Mike@MWDesign 28 Rep 481 Posts Drives: E46 Wide 332i \| X5 \| BRPSPYDER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada iTrader: (2)	Great to see motorcycle exhaust manufacturers step into the automotive game. Akrapovic makes amazing titanium pieces. I had one on my Yamaha R1 and the build was impeccable. This M3 unit looks to be up there in terms of quality
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03-24-2009, 08:19 AM	#103
a-workx New Member 2 Rep 24 Posts Drives: BMW 1series M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany iTrader: (0)	I have a new video for you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42ngaaFY0zA It is showing our M3 with Akrapovic Evolution system, accelerating at the exit of Monza pitlane. Enjoy!
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03-24-2009, 11:20 AM	#104
sard Major 235 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	A-workx, is it just me or this video the exhaust note is deeper than the sound clips posted on your website? The very first sound clip on your website with the car starting up and revving the engine has a raspy sound yet your latest video has no rasp at all and sounds deeper. I love the sound in the video, if that's what it normally sounds like...
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03-24-2009, 12:15 PM	#105
a-workx New Member 2 Rep 24 Posts Drives: BMW 1series M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany iTrader: (0)	Hi sard, the quality of the soundfiles we had first on our website is not the best. But the main difference is that in the first files the engine was revved in neutral gear position with no load on the engine. Here you have that raspy sound. During acceleration (with load on the engine) you have that wonderful deep V8-sound! In the top revs (above 7.000) it gets a little bit raspy, like a Ferrari 430 for example. I hope my explanation is understandable - sorry but sometimes I am missing some words in English... If you need any further information, please let me know! Florian
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03-24-2009, 12:22 PM	#106
sard Major 235 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	No that answered my question. I emailed you a while back as i'm interested in this exhaust, just seeing when I'll save up enough to actually pull the trigger. Thanks for the response!
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03-24-2009, 01:24 PM	#107
sard Major 235 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	A-workx, any word on the new Akra tips?
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