Whats a good X-Pipe to match with Akra slip on exhaust

SAMM3 · 10-01-2014, 06:58 AM

I've recently purchased an Akra slip-on and looking to combine with cat/catless X-pipes. Considering Mastermind, Gintani naming few. The Akra version are hard to find, pricy etc and I am trying to manage a budget.

Appreciate thoughts on x-pipes and on sound, performance, etc.

Cheers guys

edwinm3 · 10-01-2014, 07:13 AM

I'm running mine with my old AA catless X pipe, sounds amazing. I already had the pipe when I got the mufflers. I think the macht & schnell is also a good choice and is not very expensive.

aussiem3 · 10-01-2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMM3

I've recently purchased an Akra slip-on and looking to combine with cat/catless X-pipes. Considering Mastermind, Gintani naming few. The Akra version are hard to find, pricy etc and I am trying to manage a budget.

Appreciate thoughts on x-pipes and on sound, performance, etc.

Cheers guys

I have ACM test pipes with BPM Stage II. Mike Benvo organised the package for me. Worth emailing him because if you're going catless you will want a tune, and I am sure Mike will be able to sort you out. Good luck

grantmax · 10-02-2014, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMM3

I've recently purchased an Akra slip-on and looking to combine with cat/catless X-pipes. Considering Mastermind, Gintani naming few. The Akra version are hard to find, pricy etc and I am trying to manage a budget.

Appreciate thoughts on x-pipes and on sound, performance, etc.

Cheers guys

Is it a good thing that we're at the point in the e9x's life cycle when people start getting "creative"?

I'm having trouble deciding.

Rekrul · 10-04-2014, 05:25 AM

Dinah was incredible with it. I have the stock mufflers. Ow with the Dunn nd it still sounds great.

tjsabec · 10-04-2014, 06:47 PM

I have test pipes with my akrapovic slip on, and I would only buy an x-pipe if you have to revert back to stock to pass emissions, otherwise text pipes are cheaper, have no significant weight difference and the only difference is a slight rasp which probably wouldn't matter if you are on a budget. I am extremely happy with the way mine sounds.

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edwinm3 Brigadier General 980 Rep 4,001 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Broward iTrader: (32)	I'm running mine with my old AA catless X pipe, sounds amazing. I already had the pipe when I got the mufflers. I think the macht & schnell is also a good choice and is not very expensive. __________________ Grigio Telesto M4, 6MT. Coyote 5.0 F-150 991 GT3
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Rekrul Captain 65 Rep 820 Posts Drives: 19 M5 Comp, 16 GT3RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Purgatory iTrader: (1)	Dinah was incredible with it. I have the stock mufflers. Ow with the Dunn nd it still sounds great.
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tjsabec Captain 53 Rep 620 Posts Drives: 2008, e90, alpine white, 6mt Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Morgantown, wv iTrader: (2)	I have test pipes with my akrapovic slip on, and I would only buy an x-pipe if you have to revert back to stock to pass emissions, otherwise text pipes are cheaper, have no significant weight difference and the only difference is a slight rasp which probably wouldn't matter if you are on a budget. I am extremely happy with the way mine sounds.
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