Akrapovic Install (Evolve)

Donbona · 07-17-2009, 11:36 PM

Good morning.. today I am on my way to Evolve to have my Akrapovic exhaust system installed along with a remap and air filter.
I will take some pics as long as the guys at Evolve have no problem with it.

Pics below!!!

sard · 07-17-2009, 11:50 PM

Congrats =)

Donbona · 07-17-2009, 11:52 PM

Thanks Sard

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Congrats =)

BMW-Motorsport · 07-18-2009, 02:49 AM

Congrats

I also will receive the very first M6 system from Ralf next week - will post pics when installed

Donbona · 07-19-2009, 01:21 PM

Ok guys had the Akra installed along with a remap and BMC air filter.... the results were amazing..after they installed it dyno'd at 454.9 bhp!!

Here are a few pics... not great but will add more.
By the way it sounds awsome... like a supercar!!
Thanks to all the guys at Evolve.. Imran, Sal and Sultan... very professional, I highly recommend!!

STALKER · 07-19-2009, 01:25 PM

Congrats.
Best exhaust on the market.

Donbona · 07-19-2009, 01:29 PM

Thankyou kind sir... I totally agree

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Originally Posted by STALKER

Congrats.
Best exhaust on the market.

askiles · 07-19-2009, 03:08 PM

459 brake horsepower sounds WAY too high. Most M3's are baselineing at arounf 320-330. Are you sure it is not 359? That would make sense.

-Andy

STALKER · 07-19-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by askiles

459 brake horsepower sounds WAY too high. Most M3's are baselineing at arounf 320-330. Are you sure it is not 359? That would make sense.

-Andy

That could be the number at the crank and not the wheels.

10M3MAN · 07-19-2009, 04:23 PM

Very nice....

stylinexpat · 07-19-2009, 07:57 PM

I just saw that you were in England which explains why you said 459 HP. I seriously doubt that the car would put down 459 RWHP. When you show us a picture of a Dyno it would be nice to know what RWHP the car is putting down compared to stock and what the actual gains were.

Congrats any ways on the new exhaust and tune

duk · 07-19-2009, 11:03 PM

any CEL?

Donbona · 07-20-2009, 02:08 AM

Sorry guys I made a typo with the bhp it was 454.9... and yes it is at the flywheel.. not sure what it is at the wheels. I will have to ask Evolve.
I will scan a pic of the dyno shortly.

Donbona · 07-20-2009, 02:32 AM

No.. the remap deals with that.

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any CEL?

bunnn · 07-20-2009, 11:50 AM

hey, I just got mine installed today, and there seems to be this burning smell, I never had a titanium exhaust on my cars before so I'm not sure if it's normal...this burning smell isn't the same as your regular stainless ones..but I'd imagine it's the anti-seize and other chemicals on the exhaust?

stylinexpat · 07-20-2009, 04:12 PM

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hey, I just got mine installed today, and there seems to be this burning smell, I never had a titanium exhaust on my cars before so I'm not sure if it's normal...this burning smell isn't the same as your regular stainless ones..but I'd imagine it's the anti-seize and other chemicals on the exhaust?

That smell should go away. Other then the smell how does it sound and did you feel any performance gains?

09E92M34ME · 07-20-2009, 06:11 PM

can you post a video? looks nice

Dartanium · 07-20-2009, 06:38 PM

jealously is the only thing i could think of right now, congrats

Donbona · 07-21-2009, 01:59 AM

Yes.. dont worry.. that smell will go.

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Originally Posted by stylinexpat

That smell should go away. Other then the smell how does it sound and did you feel any performance gains?

niterider · 07-21-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bunnn

hey, I just got mine installed today, and there seems to be this burning smell, I never had a titanium exhaust on my cars before so I'm not sure if it's normal...this burning smell isn't the same as your regular stainless ones..but I'd imagine it's the anti-seize and other chemicals on the exhaust?

Its good to wipe the whole exhaust down with like wd-40 when ur done just so u can get all the hand grease residue left from the install. I saw when Akara had his installed and this is what they did. If ur a picky person this will also allow alll the titanium to burn the same and not have any like black grease spots on it. This should also help with the burn smell, thats prob. what causes the smell, regardless it will go away.

askiles · 07-21-2009, 02:20 PM

I made sure to wipe mine down with penetrating lube, and it all looks perfect. It is a few minutes of my time that really make things look great. To not do it would be lazy. I have no burning smell at all.

-Andy

bunnn · 07-21-2009, 07:00 PM

careless of me today not do that, cause I was in a rush after...that and I really wanted to hear the exhaust...I guess it might be a little too late to get it on alift now huh...

07-17-2009, 11:36 PM	#1
Donbona Lieutenant Colonel 166 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: E93 M3 DCT 2008 Join Date: May 2009 Location: London UK iTrader: (0)	Akrapovic Install (Evolve) Good morning.. today I am on my way to Evolve to have my Akrapovic exhaust system installed along with a remap and air filter. I will take some pics as long as the guys at Evolve have no problem with it. Pics below!!! __________________ M3 E93 DCT, Space Grey,BC HB29 Forged Deep Concave Wheels, Ericsson Amuse F/R Bumper, Evolve Full Exhaust System, INTRAX Coilovers, STOPTECH BBK, Performance Steering Wheel,Custom Red/Black Leather Seats,///M3 \|\|Bimmerpost M3 Car Of The Month May - 2010SOLD 2010 R35 GTR Last edited by Donbona; 07-19-2009 at 01:22 PM.. Reason: Pics added!
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Donbona Lieutenant Colonel 166 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: E93 M3 DCT 2008 Join Date: May 2009 Location: London UK iTrader: (0)	Ok guys had the Akra installed along with a remap and BMC air filter.... the results were amazing..after they installed it dyno'd at 454.9 bhp!! Here are a few pics... not great but will add more. By the way it sounds awsome... like a supercar!! Thanks to all the guys at Evolve.. Imran, Sal and Sultan... very professional, I highly recommend!! Attached Images __________________ M3 E93 DCT, Space Grey,BC HB29 Forged Deep Concave Wheels, Ericsson Amuse F/R Bumper, Evolve Full Exhaust System, INTRAX Coilovers, STOPTECH BBK, Performance Steering Wheel,Custom Red/Black Leather Seats,///M3 \|\|Bimmerpost M3 Car Of The Month May - 2010SOLD 2010 R35 GTR Last edited by Donbona; 07-20-2009 at 08:11 AM..
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askiles Major 56 Rep 1,164 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (2)	459 brake horsepower sounds WAY too high. Most M3's are baselineing at arounf 320-330. Are you sure it is not 359? That would make sense. -Andy __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White
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stylinexpat Major 415 Rep 1,427 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	I just saw that you were in England which explains why you said 459 HP. I seriously doubt that the car would put down 459 RWHP. When you show us a picture of a Dyno it would be nice to know what RWHP the car is putting down compared to stock and what the actual gains were. Congrats any ways on the new exhaust and tune
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Donbona Lieutenant Colonel 166 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: E93 M3 DCT 2008 Join Date: May 2009 Location: London UK iTrader: (0)	Sorry guys I made a typo with the bhp it was 454.9... and yes it is at the flywheel.. not sure what it is at the wheels. I will have to ask Evolve. I will scan a pic of the dyno shortly. __________________ M3 E93 DCT, Space Grey,BC HB29 Forged Deep Concave Wheels, Ericsson Amuse F/R Bumper, Evolve Full Exhaust System, INTRAX Coilovers, STOPTECH BBK, Performance Steering Wheel,Custom Red/Black Leather Seats,///M3 \|\|Bimmerpost M3 Car Of The Month May - 2010SOLD 2010 R35 GTR
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bunnn Colonel 86 Rep 2,266 Posts Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (12)	hey, I just got mine installed today, and there seems to be this burning smell, I never had a titanium exhaust on my cars before so I'm not sure if it's normal...this burning smell isn't the same as your regular stainless ones..but I'd imagine it's the anti-seize and other chemicals on the exhaust?
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askiles Major 56 Rep 1,164 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan - Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (2)	I made sure to wipe mine down with penetrating lube, and it all looks perfect. It is a few minutes of my time that really make things look great. To not do it would be lazy. I have no burning smell at all. -Andy __________________ 2008 M3 Sedan- Alpine White
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bunnn Colonel 86 Rep 2,266 Posts Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (12)	careless of me today not do that, cause I was in a rush after...that and I really wanted to hear the exhaust...I guess it might be a little too late to get it on alift now huh...
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