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      10-06-2012, 12:12 AM   #23
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Personally, I'd go Eisenmann.....as mentioned above Akrapovic looks great, but the sound is weak.
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Ditto. I picked Eisenmann race because of the sound quality. People turn their head expecting to see a big block muscle car, but when they see that a modern BMW can sound like that, they grin from ear to ear.

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Listen to both & decide. IMO, Akra looks better but doesn't sound as good as Eisenmann & costs more. For what you pay new for the slip on here, you can get a HFC & Sport set up. I would go with the Sport if you are going to add a midpipe.
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Oh, didn't know you guys were still down there. Good luck with everything, tell some of the old guys CPT Wong send his regards. I was with 2-159th from 05-09.
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Listen to both & decide. IMO, Akra looks better but doesn't sound as good as Eisenmann & costs more. For what you pay new for the slip on here, you can get a HFC & Sport set up. I would go with the Sport if you are going to add a midpipe.
I have heard both on videos and the Akra personally, would would love to hear the Eisenmann in person! If anything I would wait until I take delivery and meet with the M Flight club members I know one of them must have Einsenmann installed.
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      10-06-2012, 02:19 AM   #26
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I honestly don't know why people are so in love with the rear section of the akra exhaust. it looks good, but you can hardly even hear the exhaust. it's way too quiet. I wouldn't wanna drop $3000+ on an exhaust that I can barely hear..but whatever I guess its just not my cup of tea.

If you want a quiet exhaust, get the akra, if not, get the eisenmann...now the full akra is a different story..
Yeah you right I can probably get more with Eisenmann! I guess I'll have to wait to hear it in person and then decide.
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Not one mention of the weight loss that comes with the Akra. Is the Eisenmann stainless steel or titanium?
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Not one mention of the weight loss that comes with the Akra. Is the Eisenmann stainless steel or titanium?
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Persoally i would reccomend the full akra system with an evolve remap. Changes the characteristic of the car as well as the noise. The Akra isnt the loudest but the actual noise is very exotic. Never heard an eissenman to compare too.
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      10-06-2012, 05:08 AM   #29
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Not one mention of the weight loss that comes with the Akra. Is the Eisenmann stainless steel or titanium?
True That!
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Yeah, I didn't want to sound bias in my first post but I have the Akra EVO and love it!!! :P
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Yeah, I didn't want to sound bias in my first post but I have the Akra EVO and love it!!! :P
Do you have the full Exhaust or just the Slip on?
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Full, Akrapovic Evolution. The one with the HFCs so you'll either have to get a tune or Delete-R to get rid of the check engine light.
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Full, Akrapovic Evolution. The one with the HFCs so you'll either have to get a tune or Delete-R to get rid of the check engine light.
Ok Cool.
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Ok Cool.
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You're going to love the Akrapovic, and the Germans will not give you crap either because it is not obnoxiously loud. Take care.
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Akra for looks, Eisenmann for sound.
^^ From someone that's had both
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      10-06-2012, 11:23 AM   #36
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akra all day!
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      10-06-2012, 12:59 PM   #37
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You're going to love the Akrapovic, and the Germans will not give you crap either because it is not obnoxiously loud. Take care.
Thanks Brother you be save flying!!!
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Akra for looks, Eisenmann for sound.
Yeah I like the way it sounds and it doesn't drone this is why I'm leaning more towards Akra.
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Yup, and to be honest, I really miss the Eisenmann Race sound. People who would hear it would go through a whole range of emotions: shock, awe, happiness, and disbelieve. It never failed to put smile on a kids face be it at the grocery store, gas station, or school. My neighbors would shake their heads, but still had to smile.

Anyway, did I mention that I miss that sound?
LOL! I just need to hear it in person!!! I know that either of them sounds way better than Stock!!!
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I don't have either but I'm going through the same process, and also considering m perf and borla atak. A big benefit of the akra is having an upgrade path to full Evo down the road.

I have only 3500 miles on my car and don't want to risk my warranty yet with the full system.

Another factor in my mind is that even though a loud exhaust sounds good at first, it can get old with time. I traded a mustang for the bimmer to have a car more balanced and refined and I don't want to try to make the m3 sound like a muscle car which it is not.

Also I'm afraid the drone of the eisenmann race will get to me. I had exhausts with drone on older cars and it made me literally sick, I know some people react to it differently than others.

Anyway, just wanted to share some thoughts from a guy going through the same excruciating decisions.
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I don't have either but I'm going through the same process, and also considering m perf and borla atak. A big benefit of the akra is having an upgrade path to full Evo down the road.

I have only 3500 miles on my car and don't want to risk my warranty yet with the full system.

Another factor in my mind is that even though a loud exhaust sounds good at first, it can get old with time. I traded a mustang for the bimmer to have a car more balanced and refined and I don't want to try to make the m3 sound like a muscle car which it is not.

Also I'm afraid the drone of the eisenmann race will get to me. I had exhausts with drone on older cars and it made me literally sick, I know some people react to it differently than others.

Anyway, just wanted to share some thoughts from a guy going through the same excruciating decisions.
Akra. Its perfect in my opinion. No drone, power boost, doesnt piss off your neighbors. Yeah its not the loudest out there but the sound is one of a kind, exotic of sorts. And the question is, do you want loud or do you want quality? People at the meets like Eismenn because its loud and racelike - gets attention too.. Go into public and the Akra gets smiles and compliments all day long, even by the average joe on the street. The best part is if you want escape your exhaust noise you just roll up the window with Akra. Ive heard Eismenn is too loud to escape, but again I've only owned Akra And only heard Eismenn at meets. Eismenn sounds incredible but its too loud for my taste. When Im not at meets and driving on the street I dont want to sound like Im on a race track. Just my opinion

Ps. I know what you mean about "too loud" getting old. 3 years ago when I first bought my truck I threw a Flomaster on it. I was stoked at how loud it was for about 3 weeks, then it just annoyed me. I immediately switced out to a Borla and have been happy ever since. With the Akra on my M I still get a smile every time I start up. Never gets old
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I don't have either but I'm going through the same process, and also considering m perf and borla atak. A big benefit of the akra is having an upgrade path to full Evo down the road.

I have only 3500 miles on my car and don't want to risk my warranty yet with the full system.

Another factor in my mind is that even though a loud exhaust sounds good at first, it can get old with time. I traded a mustang for the bimmer to have a car more balanced and refined and I don't want to try to make the m3 sound like a muscle car which it is not.

Also I'm afraid the drone of the eisenmann race will get to me. I had exhausts with drone on older cars and it made me literally sick, I know some people react to it differently than others.

Anyway, just wanted to share some thoughts from a guy going through the same excruciating decisions.
Hope you can decide on the right one, Akrapovic is my 1st choice but want to hear the Eisenmann before making the decision thou. I guess I can wait until I meet with M Flight I know that some of the members have them both installed and I can hear it then.
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Akra. Its perfect in my opinion. No drone, power boost, doesnt piss off your neighbors. Yeah its not the loudest out there but the sound is one of a kind, exotic of sorts. And the question is, do you want loud or do you want quality? People at the meets like Eismenn because its loud and racelike - gets attention too.. Go into public and the Akra gets smiles and compliments all day long, even by the average joe on the street. The best part is if you want escape your exhaust noise you just roll up the window with Akra. Ive heard Eismenn is too loud to escape, but again I've only owned Akra And only heard Eismenn at meets. Eismenn sounds incredible but its too loud for my taste. When Im not at meets and driving on the street I dont want to sound like Im on a race track. Just my opinion

Ps. I know what you mean about "too loud" getting old. 3 years ago when I first bought my truck I threw a Flomaster on it. I was stoked at how loud it was for about 3 weeks, then it just annoyed me. I immediately switced out to a Borla and have been happy ever since. With the Akra on my M I still get a smile every time I start up. Never gets old
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i just recently sold my eisenmann race for an akra and to tell you the truth, i love both!

the eisenmann race was a deep deep note, and around 3000 rpm it would drone slightly. i didn't mind the loud exhaust note because i used to have a NSX with a loud (but amazing sound). the akra is mild to me if anything...the only time it's loud is the start up/warm up of the car, it sets off alarms lol.

anyways overall the sound from both, i just like the weight savings and look of the akra, which is why i sold my eisenmann.

happy motoring with either one you choose!
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