Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust System

islandsnow · 05-22-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by elmariachi

Just an update. I have been driving around with the exhaust for a while now and its fully broken in now. The sound is now slightly louder than before but the sound it makes is absolutely perfect. Idling is somewhat louder also and the exhaust note is stunning. This exhaust was the best purchase mod for my car so far. I gained a lot of power after 5k all the way it just beats it to 8,200rpm.

For those who might ask, my car was tuned by a tuner who reduced the sensitivity of my O2 sensors before I got my exhaust. Since he is not local, I was a little scared at first but I have to say I have no CELs till now. I am waiting for him to come back around here to fine-tune the car and then I will dyno again. I think he has to tune my DCT again also since the engine is too fast for the gearbox now.

Are you using the lambda adapters?

satinghostrider · 05-22-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by islandsnow

Are you using the lambda adapters?

No. I am on a fully custom tune for my M3.

mikewads · 06-11-2009, 06:14 PM

Update... I finally got around to installing my Akrapovic system!!!

I surprised how loud it was when I first cranked it up, but after the cars initial warm-up it calms down (you will notice this in the video).
While it was up on the jack stands I decided to go ahead and install the Active Autowerke Pulley and Macht Schnell filter.
Just got back from a test drive and man oh man... this M3 went from David Banner to the Hulk!

Sound Check Video:

Install Pictures:

mikewads · 06-13-2009, 05:14 PM

Man tough crowd! I have not gotten one comment on my install!

I guess everyone has gotten used to seeing the Akra exhaust already. It seems all of the Akra owners have Alpine White M3s!

J08M3 · 06-13-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mikewads

Man tough crowd! I have not gotten one comment on my install!

I guess everyone has gotten used to seeing the Akra exhaust already. It seems all of the Akra owners have Alpine White M3s!

Nice exhaust

DLSJ5 · 06-13-2009, 05:55 PM

I heard this exhaust today on my buddies E92 M3, (Sard), sounds fantastic, and no doubt the power gains are real.

Cab5er · 06-13-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mikewads

Man tough crowd! I have not gotten one comment on my install!

I guess everyone has gotten used to seeing the Akra exhaust already. It seems all of the Akra owners have Alpine White M3s!

I want I want I want

Best exhaust for e9X m3

Crazy Bimmer · 06-13-2009, 09:00 PM

Sounds amazing!

CantDrv55 · 06-13-2009, 09:44 PM

Surprised to see another BMW of MCN M3 here. Best BMW dealer I've dealt with.

sard · 06-13-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSJ5

I heard this exhaust today on my buddies E92 M3, (Sard), sounds fantastic, and no doubt the power gains are real.

I thought it was the 20 hp from my air filter

sard · 06-13-2009, 10:06 PM

Mike, glad to see you finally got it installed. You were like the first to get it and last to install it lol.

JCtx · 06-13-2009, 11:39 PM

Sounds incredible man. How louder than stock inside? Any drone? Tips look great and fit perfectly.

Does anybody know of a sound clip with the stock exhaust system? Curious how it sounds. Mine seems to sound pretty nice, but idle is not the same as under way. Thx.

mikewads · 06-14-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CantDrv55

Surprised to see another BMW of MCN M3 here. Best BMW dealer I've dealt with.

Scott mentioned you the other day when we went to lunch. He showed me a picture of your license and said you had order a black e92. I'm glad you did not order a white one!

mikewads · 06-14-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

Sounds incredible man. How louder than stock inside? Any drone? Tips look great and fit perfectly.

Does anybody know of a sound clip with the stock exhaust system? Curious how it sounds. Mine seems to sound pretty nice, but idle is not the same as under way. Thx.

Inside is the cabin is not much louder than stock until you put your foot into it. I have not noticed any drone. The inital warmup of the engine is a little loud (I would describe it as a very low bass note).

DLSJ5 · 06-14-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sard

I thought it was the 20 hp from my air filter

haha, well at least 6 from that magic filter.

CantDrv55 · 06-14-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mikewads

Scott mentioned you the other day when we went to lunch. He showed me a picture of your license and said you had order a black e92. I'm glad you did not order a white one!

Haha that was when you could make faces at the DMV and get away with it still.
I came very close to AW but ended up deciding on Jerez Black. I was thinking to go with the Akrapovic exhaust but now I can't since someone else so close has it!

I came very close to getting the Jerez DCT they have on the lot but the manual won out at the end.

cupspeed · 06-15-2009, 01:38 AM

Heard it on islandsnow's car at Auto Talent, best sounding exhaust. Quality is top notch plus the price is reasonable

mikewads · 07-01-2009, 08:48 AM

Couple of new pictures!

I jacked the car up yesterday to check out the color change of the exhaust.

10M3MAN · 07-01-2009, 09:07 AM

Ummm nice

going to order mine and have it sitting in the garage waiting...

M3ltdown · 07-01-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mikewads

Couple of new pictures!

I jacked the car up yesterday to check out the color change of the exhaust.

Best part of owning a Ti system

sard · 07-01-2009, 09:29 AM

Looks really cool!

montreal red · 07-01-2009, 12:27 PM

wow that color change is really nice!!

06-11-2009, 06:14 PM	#91
mikewads Lieutenant 50 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe DCT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Georgia iTrader: (3)	Update... I finally got around to installing my Akrapovic system!!! I surprised how loud it was when I first cranked it up, but after the cars initial warm-up it calms down (you will notice this in the video). While it was up on the jack stands I decided to go ahead and install the Active Autowerke Pulley and Macht Schnell filter. Just got back from a test drive and man oh man... this M3 went from David Banner to the Hulk! Sound Check Video: Install Pictures:
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06-13-2009, 05:14 PM	#92
mikewads Lieutenant 50 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe DCT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Georgia iTrader: (3)	Man tough crowd! I have not gotten one comment on my install! I guess everyone has gotten used to seeing the Akra exhaust already. It seems all of the Akra owners have Alpine White M3s! __________________ 2012 Blue Pearl GT-R 1068whp & 906wtq on E85 / 60 - 130 MPH in 3.8 secs 2009 BMW M3 ESS Supercharged / Nitrous - 10.87 @ 131 MPH / 60 - 130 MPH in 6.23 secs
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06-13-2009, 05:55 PM	#94
DLSJ5 Brigadier General 501 Rep 4,033 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	I heard this exhaust today on my buddies E92 M3, (Sard), sounds fantastic, and no doubt the power gains are real. __________________ 16 F82 M4 DCT - ZCP - JB4 - 556WHP / 570WTQ 08 E92 M3 DCT - Bolt Ons - 60-130MPH 10.71s - 11.88 @ 118MPH - 377WHP ESS VT2-625 SC 60-130MPH 6.80s - 11.30 @ 129.3 MPH 586WHP / 379WTQ ESS VT3-750 - 60-130MPH 6.14s - 10.81 @ 135.13 MPH 690WHP/463WTQ Shift-S3ctor E92 M3 - 1/2 Mile Trap Speed WR - 174.13 MPH
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CantDrv55 NJ = guido white trash losers 12 Rep 127 Posts Drives: '09 Jerez Black M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: SE iTrader: (0)	Surprised to see another BMW of MCN M3 here. Best BMW dealer I've dealt with.
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sard Major 235 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	Mike, glad to see you finally got it installed. You were like the first to get it and last to install it lol. __________________ E92 M3 - DCT - 20" BBS LM-R - KW Clubsport - Akrapovic Exhaust - Powerchip Tune - Arkym Aero Kit - HID Halo
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06-13-2009, 11:39 PM	#100
JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	Sounds incredible man. How louder than stock inside? Any drone? Tips look great and fit perfectly. Does anybody know of a sound clip with the stock exhaust system? Curious how it sounds. Mine seems to sound pretty nice, but idle is not the same as under way. Thx.
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06-15-2009, 01:38 AM	#105
cupspeed Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 277 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Heard it on islandsnow's car at Auto Talent, best sounding exhaust. Quality is top notch plus the price is reasonable __________________ RD Sport Pulley, afe dry filter, KW V3
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07-01-2009, 08:48 AM	#106
mikewads Lieutenant 50 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe DCT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Georgia iTrader: (3)	Couple of new pictures! I jacked the car up yesterday to check out the color change of the exhaust. __________________ 2012 Blue Pearl GT-R 1068whp & 906wtq on E85 / 60 - 130 MPH in 3.8 secs 2009 BMW M3 ESS Supercharged / Nitrous - 10.87 @ 131 MPH / 60 - 130 MPH in 6.23 secs
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07-01-2009, 09:07 AM	#107
10M3MAN Lieutenant Colonel 34 Rep 1,498 Posts Drives: 2006 Nissan Altima SER Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wharton, TX iTrader: (0)	Ummm nice going to order mine and have it sitting in the garage waiting...
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07-01-2009, 09:29 AM	#109
sard Major 235 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	Looks really cool! __________________ E92 M3 - DCT - 20" BBS LM-R - KW Clubsport - Akrapovic Exhaust - Powerchip Tune - Arkym Aero Kit - HID Halo
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07-01-2009, 12:27 PM	#110
montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	wow that color change is really nice!! __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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