Akro Slip on vs. Akro Full

M3ree · 01-30-2012, 10:20 PM

do these two different exhausts have the same exact sound? is the only diff the x-pipe and hp/torque gains? everyone seems to go for the full even after they get the slip on.. just dont see why i need more HP when i already have 414

besiktas · 01-30-2012, 10:25 PM

Never hurts to have more power.

M3ree · 01-30-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by besiktas

Never hurts to have more power.

cant disagree i like my license though

ES_TRADER · 01-30-2012, 10:30 PM

Totally different sound with x pipe . Sounds meaner louder better. Getting just the slip on is like a tease. Gonna leave u wanting more....

redline9001 · 01-30-2012, 10:44 PM

Get the evo or go home

M3ree · 01-30-2012, 10:49 PM

i dont think my pops is on board to go spend 6K on that, its pretty much tubi or slip on.. i dont want anything rediculously loud, just throaty and mean.. i also have the gruppe M intake about to be put on..

aus · 01-31-2012, 02:10 AM

If you get the EVO, just be ready for a pretty strong exhaust smell.
I've heard the slip on, and felt it was loud enough for most people over 35, who live in a nice neighborhood.

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armyav8tor · 01-31-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by richpuer

Totally different sound with x pipe . Sounds meaner louder better. Getting just the slip on is like a tease. Gonna leave u wanting more....

+1, The EVO sounds much more aggressive than the slip on. The weight saving is a plus also.

PTURANO · 01-31-2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by aus

If you get the EVO, just be ready for a pretty strong exhaust smell.
I've heard the slip on, and felt it was loud enough for most people over 35, who live in a nice neighborhood.

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Never thought of that.....I would hate to wake the neighborhood up! But do you really hear the slip on? Are you better off stock?

jeff@autocouture · 01-31-2012, 08:53 AM

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Gkap · 01-31-2012, 09:19 AM

do your research you will find threads and videos.

aus · 01-31-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by PTURANO

Never thought of that.....I would hate to wake the neighborhood up! But do you really hear the slip on? Are you better off stock?

IMO, it's considerable louder than something like an Eisenman Sport.
My buddy thought it was too loud with the slip on only.

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ES_TRADER · 01-31-2012, 11:07 AM

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Never thought of that.....I would hate to wake the neighborhood up! But do you really hear the slip on? Are you better off stock?

my neighbor describes it as a freight train coming down the streets...says he loves it. However, when Im staying in the townhome with this car, I just get complaints left and right...neighbors there are closer together and i get complaints from 5 units down from mine saying that their attic rattles, feels like earthquake.

but the s/o is about 20% louder than stock...you can hear it, but if i were driving behind you, i would have to listen for it....other non M drivers wouldnt probably be able to distinguish from stock..but the evo is definitely noticeable...u hear it immediately after they install it..just sounds less restrictive. id get the evo..save money on the second install u are eventually going to pay

signes · 01-31-2012, 11:19 PM

During cold start in the morning it is pretty deep/bass-y and as such the sound can carry. Generally driving around at "ordinary" speed/RPM isn't going to be too noticeable and shouldn't disturb people much.

atruelunatic · 02-01-2012, 01:45 AM

Just went from slip-on to evo over the weekend. It's amazing. It is loud, but it was loud to begin with. Even with the slip-on, my housemates can hear/feel it when I start up in the morning (2 story house). Now with the full evo, they hear/feel it even more, but I'm courteous to back out of the garage asap or turn off the car once I park the car. At first when I left the shop after getting the exhaust installed, it didn't seem that much noticeable when the windows were up. But when I rolled them down, it was much more prominent and deeper. Smell is noticeable, but it's not too bad. And it's only noticeable when you come to a stop with windows down. When you get on the throttle, it sounds amazing windows up or down. Go full evo, you won't regret it. The drone from slip-on at around 3k RPM is gone too.

KyongLaw · 02-01-2012, 02:31 AM

Totally different sound with x pipe

dex37 · 02-01-2012, 03:23 AM

Ever since the Akrapovic Evo came out, I've been reading and watching videos on youtube about that exhaust. At that point of time, I didn't even know that I'll end up buying an M3.

I have the car since two weeks and I like the stock sound, but I am quite sure that it will get boring very soon. That's why I've started looking for alternatives. There are actually two main things which make me unsure about it.

First of all, the guarantee. I don't want to have problems with BMW if something happens. I even plan to extend the guarantee after the two years. Did you ever have issues with your dealer?

The second thing is the loudness. I live in Germany and at the autobahn I usually drive with at least 100mph. I am afraid that it will get too at loud such speed. On the track it will be fun, but driving for a few hours and not even being able to hear the passenger

Poofyo101 · 02-01-2012, 07:35 AM

Had slip-on, really enjoyed the nice sound and the quality of the tips. Went evo, Best mod there is for the e92. Sound is amazing, Power, Weight savings. What more could you want?

luis_m3 · 02-01-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dex37

Ever since the Akrapovic Evo came out, I've been reading and watching videos on youtube about that exhaust. At that point of time, I didn't even know that I'll end up buying an M3.

I have the car since two weeks and I like the stock sound, but I am quite sure that it will get boring very soon. That's why I've started looking for alternatives. There are actually two main things which make me unsure about it.

First of all, the guarantee. I don't want to have problems with BMW if something happens. I even plan to extend the guarantee after the two years. Did you ever have issues with your dealer?

The second thing is the loudness. I live in Germany and at the autobahn I usually drive with at least 100mph. I am afraid that it will get too at loud such speed. On the track it will be fun, but driving for a few hours and not even being able to hear the passenger

Yeah, I thought about that too; I've been wanting an Akra EVO, but I'm afraid that it will be too loud on the a-bahn, especially on long trips.

radiantm3 · 02-01-2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by luis_m3

Yeah, I thought about that too; I've been wanting an Akra EVO, but I'm afraid that it will be too loud on the a-bahn, especially on long trips.

I don't drive 100 so it might be different, but at 70-75, the car is plenty quiet when cruising with the windows up.

signes · 02-01-2012, 02:45 PM

What tune are you Evo guys going with to get rid of the CEL?

Poofyo101 · 02-01-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by luis_m3

Yeah, I thought about that too; I've been wanting an Akra EVO, but I'm afraid that it will be too loud on the a-bahn, especially on long trips.

Not loud at cruising speeds. Get an Evo.

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M3ree Private 8 Rep 78 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: ny iTrader: (0)	i dont think my pops is on board to go spend 6K on that, its pretty much tubi or slip on.. i dont want anything rediculously loud, just throaty and mean.. i also have the gruppe M intake about to be put on..
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aus Major General 890 Rep 9,031 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	If you get the EVO, just be ready for a pretty strong exhaust smell. I've heard the slip on, and felt it was loud enough for most people over 35, who live in a nice neighborhood. . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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