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      10-07-2012, 05:16 AM   #45
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i just recently sold my eisenmann race for an akra and to tell you the truth, i love both!

the eisenmann race was a deep deep note, and around 3000 rpm it would drone slightly. i didn't mind the loud exhaust note because i used to have a NSX with a loud (but amazing sound). the akra is mild to me if anything...the only time it's loud is the start up/warm up of the car, it sets off alarms lol.

anyways overall the sound from both, i just like the weight savings and look of the akra, which is why i sold my eisenmann.

happy motoring with either one you choose!
Thanks I think I 'm gonna go with Akrapovic! plus I can keep upgrading it until I get the full Evo.
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      10-07-2012, 09:52 AM   #46
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i just recently sold my eisenmann race for an akra and to tell you the truth, i love both!

the eisenmann race was a deep deep note, and around 3000 rpm it would drone slightly. i didn't mind the loud exhaust note because i used to have a NSX with a loud (but amazing sound). the akra is mild to me if anything...the only time it's loud is the start up/warm up of the car, it sets off alarms lol.

anyways overall the sound from both, i just like the weight savings and look of the akra, which is why i sold my eisenmann.

happy motoring with either one you choose!
Thanks I think I 'm gonna go with Akrapovic! plus I can keep upgrading it until I get the full Evo.
Good choice. Also the resale value of the Akra is high and theres a huge demand for it. So if you buy it, use it for a while and then want to sell it you shouldn't have any trouble doing so quickly at a good price.
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      10-07-2012, 01:30 PM   #47
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Thanks I think I 'm gonna go with Akrapovic! plus I can keep upgrading it until I get the full Evo.
Just go full evo from the start...
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      10-07-2012, 01:39 PM   #48
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Just go full evo from the start...
Yeah thinking of it!!!!
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      10-07-2012, 07:31 PM   #49
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Akra evol. Best investment I've made aside from a big brake kit for the car
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The titanium of Akra gives a dull hollow sound. Eisenmann sport is the way to go or BMW Performance. I've owned all three. Akra least favorite sound of all three.
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If you are comparing Akrapovic vs Eisenmann you shouldnt really compare it to the Eisenmann RACE version since its apples and oranges...
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Akra evol. Best investment I've made aside from a big brake kit for the car
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The titanium of Akra gives a dull hollow sound. Eisenmann sport is the way to go or BMW Performance. I've owned all three. Akra least favorite sound of all three.
Just to help the OP out a little....

1st, 2nd, and last passes are me with Akra EVO. 3rd pass is Hans with the Performance exhaust. The GTR is Dave and he's got the HKS on his, I'm sure you guys were wondering.



Here we have Dave's GTR, Ashley's Akra? (can't remember), Rice, and then my Akra EVO.



Finally, we have Dave's GTR, Rice, Ashley and Hans with his Performance.



Bonus:
15 seconds into this video... That Vette sounded nasty, as in bad ass!


Me again at Oak Tree
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      10-08-2012, 06:43 PM   #53
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Just to help the OP out a little....

1st, 2nd, and last passes are me with Akra EVO. 3rd pass is Hans with the Performance exhaust. The GTR is Dave and he's got the HKS on his, I'm sure you guys were wondering.



Here we have Dave's GTR, Ashley's Akra? (can't remember), Rice, and then my Akra EVO.



Finally, we have Dave's GTR, Rice, Ashley and Hans with his Performance.



Bonus:
15 seconds into this video... That Vette sounded nasty, as in bad ass!


Me again at Oak Tree
Nice Video Bro!!! Love the sound
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I just had my akra xpipe installed yesterday to complete the full evo. Holy crap it sounds incredible!
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Here is a video for you to watch. Make sure you have good speakers and the volume turned up. Best representation of the full evo system I've seen to date.

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I just had my akra xpipe installed yesterday to complete the full evo. Holy crap it sounds incredible!
Nice Bro enjoy it! I just got quoted 4200 Euros installed for the full Evo with the R-delete from the dealership I ordered the car thru!!!
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Hi all! I just ordered my 2013 E92 ///M3 thru Military Sales since I'm stationed in Germany. I'm currently deployed but will be back by spring time and will be taking delivery short after. my first upgrade is the exhaust and want to have it waiting on me for when I get back, I love the sound from the Akrapovic and Eisenmann! Which one ya recommend? Also would like to get quotes from the sponsors on here!!!! Oh by the way I'm putting the car for demo with the dealer and they are giving me 5% off the total price of the car for 3 months or 3,000 miles. Thanks
so you got $2-3K savings for 3 months dealers use? first 3 months for dealer to use?

I don't know if I'd ever want to do that knowing what they going to do with the car especially under breaking period. Please tell me I got something wrong, because I do want to be wrong here.
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so you got $2-3K savings for 3 months dealers use? first 3 months for dealer to use?

I don't know if I'd ever want to do that knowing what they going to do with the car especially under breaking period. Please tell me I got something wrong, because I do want to be wrong here.
The dealer will have the car as a demo and the sales agent is the one who is going to show the car to other potential buyers. They will service the car accordingly. This is the most reputable Military Sales Dealership in Germany and I know that every person that has bought a car and demoed it thru them didn't have any issues, because of their reputation is why I went with them. Plus most of the M Flight club member can vouch for them!
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The akra is really designed to be paired with the x pipe. Without it the slip on seems to me a bit too deep and smooth. Combined with the raspiness of the x pipe it sounds perfect.

I'm really annoyed to have to spend more than 3k for just mufflers though. Couldn't get myself to buy one even though I have the cash in hand. I have that feeling of being ripped off :/
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The akra is really designed to be paired with the x pipe. Without it the slip on seems to me a bit too deep and smooth. Combined with the raspiness of the x pipe it sounds perfect.

I'm really annoyed to have to spend more than 3k for just mufflers though. Couldn't get myself to buy one even though I have the cash in hand. I have that feeling of being ripped off :/
Its titanium. You get what you pay for.
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The dealer will have the car as a demo and the sales agent is the one who is going to show the car to other potential buyers. They will service the car accordingly. This is the most reputable Military Sales Dealership in Germany and I know that every person that has bought a car and demoed it thru them didn't have any issues, because of their reputation is why I went with them. Plus most of the M Flight club member can vouch for them!
great. That helps for sure. Congrats on your new ride. We all know you will love it w/ or w/o exhaust.
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      10-12-2012, 02:28 PM   #63
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great. That helps for sure. Congrats on your new ride. We all know you will love it w/ or w/o exhaust.
Thanks Bro! But Full Akrapovic will be installed by delivery date!!!! Can't beat the deal I'm getting thru the dealer!!!!
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Just one word: Akrapovic.

Let me rephrase that;
Two words: Akrapovic Evolution...
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Eisenmann Race! period. Game Over! No other exhaust mods needed. Just get the rear section and save the rest of your money for other mods. Then your car will turn heads with looks and sound.

Akrapovic evo is a different story, but if you're going to do an axle back ONLY Eisenmann Race all the way.
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Let me rephrase that;
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Yes Bro that's exactly what I'm getting!!!! Carbon tips!!!
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