Akra or IPE

2008m3e93 · 08-20-2013, 02:19 PM

Well I have narrowed it down to a Akrapovic slip on or a IPE valvetronic slip on. They both sound great but I need some input please.

UBER ///M3 · 08-20-2013, 02:34 PM

I personally havnt heard the IPE valvetronice, but I'm currently running Akra slip on with primary cat delete and love it...its aggressive and yet not too raspy or overwhelming...IMO its just perfect, its tame and at the same time screams back off... if youre looking for a tame bassy sound then i think Akra is the way to go along with its unmatched quality...you cant say no to those gorgeous CF tips either haha..Once I return from my current deployment ill be switching over to catless and 4 resonators and ill post a writeup on that setup for another option and I want a little more sound personally...hope this helps you out a little bit

STi_traitor · 08-20-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 2008m3e93

Well I have narrowed it down to a Akrapovic slip on or a IPE valvetronic slip on. They both sound great but I need some input please.

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Originally Posted by UBER ///M3

I personally havnt heard the IPE valvetronice, but I'm currently running Akra slip on with primary cat delete and love it...its aggressive and yet not too raspy or overwhelming...IMO its just perfect, its tame and at the same time screams back off... if youre looking for a tame bassy sound then i think Akra is the way to go along with its unmatched quality...you cant say no to those gorgeous CF tips either haha..Once I return from my current deployment ill be switching over to catless and 4 resonators and ill post a writeup on that setup for another option and I want a little more sound personally...hope this helps you out a little bit

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His car sounds great but subtle. I think you have a video on your Facebook page.

tom @ eas · 08-20-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 2008m3e93

Well I have narrowed it down to a Akrapovic slip on or a IPE valvetronic slip on. They both sound great but I need some input please.

IPE can be loud, especially the F1 system. Akrapovic for a bit more refined sound.

Grail05 · 08-20-2013, 08:42 PM

it all depends on how loud you want the car... IPE sounds good if set up with F1... but make sure you have an ear plug..

UBER ///M3 · 08-21-2013, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by STi_traitor

+1

His car sounds great but subtle. I think you have a video on your Facebook page.

yeah youre right bro...OP I have a sound clip on my FB page that can give you an idea of the sound..PM me if you want my link

Sal@AUTOcouture · 08-21-2013, 08:29 AM

IPE f1 is best of both worlds. Akra quiet with valves closed and wild animal with valves open. Have it on my personal car and LOVE it

THE-FN-MAN · 08-21-2013, 08:17 PM

I feel like those two exhaust are on different ends of the sound spectrum. OP what exactly are you looking for in an exhaust?

2008m3e93 · 08-21-2013, 10:07 PM

Well I have made my decision, At first i really Liked the way the IPE exhaust sounded with the valve open and closed but listening to all of you and telling me how loud it is started to make my decision easier also having a E93 with the top down would be loud so I'm going with the Akrapovic slip on I think it would be the better choice. I want to thank all of you for your input. Thanks again

edu09 · 08-21-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 2008m3e93

Well I have made my decision, At first i really Liked the way the IPE exhaust sounded with the valve open and closed but listening to all of you and telling me how loud it is started to make my decision easier also having a E93 with the top down would be loud so I'm going with the Akrapovic slip on I think it would be the better choice. I want to thank all of you for your input. Thanks again

Well done, now go for the akra x-pipe!

Stronghammer · 08-22-2013, 06:23 AM

The IPE axle back is not that loud. These guys are talking about the full IPE exhaust. I have test pipes with IPE axle back and only close the valves on the highway to eliminate drone.

UBER ///M3 · 08-22-2013, 09:04 AM

you wont be disappointed with the Akra bro...its a work of art!

lsmkr01 · 08-22-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Stronghammer

The IPE axle back is not that loud. These guys are talking about the full IPE exhaust. I have test pipes with IPE axle back and only close the valves on the highway to eliminate drone.

Was just about to say this. If your not going to run TP's or an x-pipe I wouldn't get Akra because its way to quiet. IPE rear alone sounds great and even better with TP's.

BlackPhoenix · 10-30-2014, 08:54 AM

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The IPE axle back is not that loud. These guys are talking about the full IPE exhaust. I have test pipes with IPE axle back and only close the valves on the highway to eliminate drone.

Agreed. I have an IPE with Turner TPs on and open sounds amazing with the top down. Close the valves when I have a passenger, but my gf laughs when I close them lol. Open, not too loud and the engine just asks to be pushed harder. You'll be fine with either choice though IMO...akra does sound amazing too.

h4nh · 10-30-2014, 01:24 PM

titanium over stainless any day.

08-20-2013, 02:19 PM	#1
2008m3e93 Private First Class 8 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E93 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ventura County iTrader: (0)	Akra or IPE Well I have narrowed it down to a Akrapovic slip on or a IPE valvetronic slip on. They both sound great but I need some input please.
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UBER ///M3 Nüburgring Nordschleife BTG 8:05 49 Rep 826 Posts Drives: 2012 LEMANS BLUE E92 ZCP M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ezelsdorf, Germany iTrader: (0)	I personally havnt heard the IPE valvetronice, but I'm currently running Akra slip on with primary cat delete and love it...its aggressive and yet not too raspy or overwhelming...IMO its just perfect, its tame and at the same time screams back off... if youre looking for a tame bassy sound then i think Akra is the way to go along with its unmatched quality...you cant say no to those gorgeous CF tips either haha..Once I return from my current deployment ill be switching over to catless and 4 resonators and ill post a writeup on that setup for another option and I want a little more sound personally...hope this helps you out a little bit __________________ ESS V2 Tune, ACM Test Pipes, AA Green Filter,Custom painted Recaro Pole Positions, Akrapovic slip on, Stoptech ST60/ Pagid pads, KW Clubsports, APEX ARC8s/Pilot Sport Cups, Hamann carbon fiber hood, ONEighty Headlight mod (selfmade), CRT lip with splitters, Blacked out/paint matched emblems, black aluminum extended paddles and pedals
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Sal@AUTOcouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 733 Rep 10,105 Posts Drives: E93 M3, E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sofla iTrader: (30)	IPE f1 is best of both worlds. Akra quiet with valves closed and wild animal with valves open. Have it on my personal car and LOVE it
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THE-FN-MAN Captain 39 Rep 890 Posts Drives: E92 M3 x2 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: the wood iTrader: (0)	I feel like those two exhaust are on different ends of the sound spectrum. OP what exactly are you looking for in an exhaust?
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2008m3e93 Private First Class 8 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E93 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Ventura County iTrader: (0)	Well I have made my decision, At first i really Liked the way the IPE exhaust sounded with the valve open and closed but listening to all of you and telling me how loud it is started to make my decision easier also having a E93 with the top down would be loud so I'm going with the Akrapovic slip on I think it would be the better choice. I want to thank all of you for your input. Thanks again
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08-22-2013, 06:23 AM	#11
Stronghammer Lieutenant 42 Rep 590 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: south carolina iTrader: (3)	The IPE axle back is not that loud. These guys are talking about the full IPE exhaust. I have test pipes with IPE axle back and only close the valves on the highway to eliminate drone. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 MR July 11 ED Sept 11 PCD Mods: ESS VT1, MS test pipes, 19 BBS CH-R, Eibach pro springs, Painted reflectors, carbon fiber grills, Painted side markers with dark tinted lenses, 30% tint, Arkym rear diffuser, Innotech axle back exhaust, Performance spoiler
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UBER ///M3 Nüburgring Nordschleife BTG 8:05 49 Rep 826 Posts Drives: 2012 LEMANS BLUE E92 ZCP M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ezelsdorf, Germany iTrader: (0)	you wont be disappointed with the Akra bro...its a work of art! __________________ ESS V2 Tune, ACM Test Pipes, AA Green Filter,Custom painted Recaro Pole Positions, Akrapovic slip on, Stoptech ST60/ Pagid pads, KW Clubsports, APEX ARC8s/Pilot Sport Cups, Hamann carbon fiber hood, ONEighty Headlight mod (selfmade), CRT lip with splitters, Blacked out/paint matched emblems, black aluminum extended paddles and pedals
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