Akrapovic Evo Review

dex37 · 12-12-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mpbruin108

I had that cold startup issue but once I got my tune, that went away and the exhaust is a perfect exotic note now..not too loud at all...my dad with 62 year old ears don't have a problem with it now either...and a great daily driver...tunes makes a big difference.

Which "tune" are you talking about? Removing the cold start or some kind of ECU tuning?

THE TECH · 12-12-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dex37

Which "tune" are you talking about? Removing the cold start or some kind of ECU tuning?

I think he is just referring to getting rid of the cold start.

Singletrack · 12-12-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

I think he is just referring to getting rid of the cold start.

To add another data point/opinion for people - If you remove the cold start it will dramatically quiet the exhaust at warmup. I would definitely do this if I lived in an apartment or close to another home. I get an intermittent rattle in the trunk area only during cold start. It doesn't really bother me, but some might be annoyed. of course, I have the fabspeed front section, so it is not apples to apples.

I personally have always loved the sound of the cold start - stock, and now with my exhaust. But it is quite loud - even with the stock exhaust.

aus · 12-12-2011, 06:53 PM

Anyone else bothered by the smell? It's mainly at start-up, but I'll still smell it a little at a light with the windows open sometimes. Makes me a little paranoid if a cop is behind me.

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THE TECH · 12-12-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

Anyone else bothered by the smell? It's mainly at start-up, but I'll still smell it a little at a light with the windows open sometimes. Makes me a little paranoid if a cop is behind me.

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I wouldn't say I'm paranoid, but it is on my mind. It is noticeable.

Koy · 12-12-2011, 08:50 PM

yeah, it does smell a bit more than i thought it would---i don't mind it but the 'black and white' behind me might? fingers-crossed 'NO'

THE TECH · 12-12-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Koy

yeah, it does smell a bit more than i thought it would---i don't mind it but the 'black and white' behind me might? fingers-crossed 'NO'

Agreed.

Singletrack · 12-12-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

Anyone else bothered by the smell? It's mainly at start-up, but I'll still smell it a little at a light with the windows open sometimes. Makes me a little paranoid if a cop is behind me.

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Just coast at 3k RPMs and you will be good. If you blast away from him, you may have a problem...hahahaha.

stylinexpat · 12-28-2011, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by aus

Anyone else bothered by the smell? It's mainly at start-up, but I'll still smell it a little at a light with the windows open sometimes. Makes me a little paranoid if a cop is behind me.

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If you lived in Bangkok,Guangzhou or Taipei you would never notice that smell from your exhaust

mpbruin108 · 12-28-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by stylinexpat

If you lived in Bangkok,Guangzhou or Taipei you would never notice that smell from your exhaust

+1 same goes for Los Angeles and it's wonderful air quality

pride355 · 01-01-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mahmud///M

How come some of you guys think it's too loud? I think it's too quiet actually! That's why I would like to sell mine and buy the new evolve setup. I think mine is too quiet, and like I said in another thread, I want something obnoxious. The akra is obnoxious enough for me

which is a shame. The build quality is great

I used to have Akra. Evo but find the noise annoying; not because of it is loudness, but without the cats the noise was too bassy under 3000 rpm, and there was a loud intake resonance between 3000-4000 rpm hence I sold the mid-pipes and left with slip-on. Now slip-on is really quiet but at least it is 30 lbs lighter than OEM mufflers.

THE TECH · 01-01-2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pride355

I used to have Akra. Evo but find the noise annoying; not because of it is loudness, but without the cats the noise was too bassy under 3000 rpm, and there was a loud intake resonance between 3000-4000 rpm hence I sold the mid-pipes and left with slip-on. Now slip-on is really quiet but at least it is 30 lbs lighter than OEM mufflers.

Odd. Evo has cats.

persian54 · 01-01-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Odd. Evo has cats.

IIRC, he had a catless one

I think he was selling it before

Unless I am mixing members up...

THE TECH · 01-01-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

IIRC, he had a catless one

I think he was selling it before

Unless I am mixing members up...

So it was the GT4 and not the Evo then.

persian54 · 01-01-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

So it was the GT4 and not the Evo then.

People mix them up all the time as they're both Akras lol

armyav8tor · 01-01-2012, 04:40 PM

I love my Akra EVO also. The sound is about perfect. I stripped out the interior last week so I can clean the tint residue from the rear window easier and after driving around a few days I was ready to put the interior back in to absorb the extra noise. This exhaust is right at my threshold for street driving. I also rolled around in the slip-on configuration for a few months because of state inspection and while it sounded great, the mid pipes make it sound that much better. The 50lbs reduction is great too!

edu09 · 01-02-2012, 02:13 PM

Love my akra evo, sound is amazing and hp gain very noticeable, a bit of smell when starting on, I switched from a BMW Performance exhaust and I am very pleased with it, no regrets

pride355 · 01-03-2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

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Originally Posted by pride355

I used to have Akra. Evo but find the noise annoying; not because of it is loudness, but without the cats the noise was too bassy under 3000 rpm, and there was a loud intake resonance between 3000-4000 rpm hence I sold the mid-pipes and left with slip-on. Now slip-on is really quiet but at least it is 30 lbs lighter than OEM mufflers.

Odd. Evo has cats.

I meant the removed primary cats. I know that secondary cats are in place on Evo.

duke10 · 01-09-2012, 12:40 PM

Sorry for getting a little off topic here but anyone know how long these exhaust would last? I'm thinking about getting akra slip on from one of the members on here and his akra slip on has around 8k miles. Also, an idea how much louder it gets if I pair the slip on with challenge race x pipe compare to the evo system? Thanks.

armyav8tor · 01-09-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by duke10

Sorry for getting a little off topic here but anyone know how long these exhaust would last? I'm thinking about getting akra slip on from one of the members on here and his akra slip on has around 8k miles. Also, an idea how much louder it gets if I pair the slip on with challenge race x pipe compare to the evo system? Thanks.

It'll last forever if you treat it right. It is very well put together, I often find myself just staring at it when I'm working under the car. The welds are eye candy and the system is a work of art. No lie.

THE TECH · 01-09-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by duke10

Sorry for getting a little off topic here but anyone know how long these exhaust would last? I'm thinking about getting akra slip on from one of the members on here and his akra slip on has around 8k miles. Also, an idea how much louder it gets if I pair the slip on with challenge race x pipe compare to the evo system? Thanks.

Of course it will be louder if you delete all the cats.

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aus Major General 890 Rep 9,031 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Anyone else bothered by the smell? It's mainly at start-up, but I'll still smell it a little at a light with the windows open sometimes. Makes me a little paranoid if a cop is behind me. . __________________ 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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Koy Private 15 Rep 59 Posts Drives: M4, mw/bk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in the rough iTrader: (4)	yeah, it does smell a bit more than i thought it would---i don't mind it but the 'black and white' behind me might? fingers-crossed 'NO'
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edu09 Colonel 1507 Rep 2,135 Posts Drives: 2024 M2, 2022 GT3, 2022 SF90 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lake City, FL iTrader: (7) Garage List 2022 FERRARI SF90 [10.00] 2024 BMW [10.00] 2022 PORSCHE 992 GT3 [10.00]	Love my akra evo, sound is amazing and hp gain very noticeable, a bit of smell when starting on, I switched from a BMW Performance exhaust and I am very pleased with it, no regrets __________________ 2024 BMW M2, 2022 Porsche 992 GT3, 2022 Ferrari SF90, 2023 BMW M1000R comp pkg
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duke10 Private First Class 8 Rep 131 Posts Drives: In between cars Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	Sorry for getting a little off topic here but anyone know how long these exhaust would last? I'm thinking about getting akra slip on from one of the members on here and his akra slip on has around 8k miles. Also, an idea how much louder it gets if I pair the slip on with challenge race x pipe compare to the evo system? Thanks.
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