Akrapovic Evolution Review/Video

Dave07997S · 12-17-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kitw

Hahah.

When I bought the m3, I told a friend of mine, "this car doesn't need an exhaust!". 6 setups later and I have one of the most expensive setups available. Wallet FAIL. Oh well.

Dude, my wife would have left me...

SlamMan · 12-17-2010, 11:37 PM

Great review. I watched a ton of videos before picking my exhaust and the most important thing that can't be conveyed in a Youtube video is the base and drone of some of these exhausts. If I had to do it over again I might have gone for the Akrapovic.

GOLFFRR · 12-18-2010, 12:15 AM

great read thank you.

kitw · 12-18-2010, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave07997S

Dude, my wife would have left me...

My wife used to get really mad and then I showed her that I'm a pretty good shopper and seller.

I showed her the new price and the used price of the Akrapovics and got her permission. I wouldn't go so far as to say approval

-k

Dave07997S · 12-18-2010, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitw

My wife used to get really mad and then I showed her that I'm a pretty good shopper and seller.

I showed her the new price and the used price of the Akrapovics and got her permission. I wouldn't go so far as to say approval

-k

My wife is from Japan..I have to wait to do big ticket items like exhaust when she goes away for a month or so to see her family. I'll just tell her the exhaust is breaking in...

Dave

PYSpeed.com · 12-23-2010, 03:24 PM

Kitw,

Thanks for taking the time to do a sound clip for us, it should be very helpful to members here. Glad you love it finally after so many exhaust setups, and still managed to stay married....... hahaha

Eric =)

saeedg48 · 12-23-2010, 04:04 PM

thanks

FrenchBoy · 12-23-2010, 06:44 PM

Nice write-up. Did you have all these exhausts on you 2011 M3??

I agree with most of your impressions of the Akra Evo. Particularly the built quality and the menacing but not overbearing sound. I like almost everything about mine, except maybe how you can see the smaller exhaust pipes that the tips bolt on in certain angles. That seems more pronounced on the sedan than on the coupe. Small detail though.

Considering the install, I added some heat shields on the sections of the exhaust that are next to the differential as the exhaust pipes are very close to the rubber boots. The stock exhaust actually has some metal shields welded on in that location.

toper · 12-23-2010, 07:04 PM

awesome review, thx for sharing...

duk · 12-23-2010, 07:51 PM

yeahhh akra is just amazing

klammer · 12-23-2010, 10:16 PM

Great review and awesome exhaust

Trier Germany · 12-25-2010, 11:45 AM

Awesome review! Enjoy the best exhaust system on the Market

kitw · 12-25-2010, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrenchBoy

Considering the install, I added some heat shields on the sections of the exhaust that are next to the differential as the exhaust pipes are very close to the rubber boots. The stock exhaust actually has some metal shields welded on in that location.

Yup, I used the same Thermotec shields. They're cheap and effective. I bet it won't matter at all on a street car, but I think it was worth it anyway. The heat getting into the axles and diff couldn't help.

FrenchBoy · 12-25-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kitw

[...] I bet it won't matter at all on a street car, but I think it was worth it anyway. The heat getting into the axles and diff couldn't help.

Agreed. I track my car quite a bit though so that was somewhat a concern to me. Can't hurt anyway.

klammer · 12-25-2010, 11:56 PM

what kind of shields do you guys use. Do track the car and plan on stepping that up in the spring and want to cover (pun intended) all the bases, thx in advance

Silverstone · 12-26-2010, 12:12 AM

Sounds Wonderful

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Nice Review and Video....thanks you.

FrenchBoy · 12-27-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by klammer

what kind of shields do you guys use. Do track the car and plan on stepping that up in the spring and want to cover (pun intended) all the bases, thx in advance

I got Thermo-Tec clamp on heat shields 1'x6" (11600).
http://www.thermotec.com/products/11...at-shield.html

klammer · 12-27-2010, 12:27 PM

thx dude

SV Concepts II · 12-27-2010, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrenchBoy

I got Thermo-Tec clamp on heat shields 1'x6" (11600).
http://www.thermotec.com/products/11...at-shield.html

+1. These are what you need

duk · 12-28-2010, 03:49 AM

i got those heat shields on my akra too

creepy coupe · 02-08-2011, 04:47 AM

Is the akra part system worth going for?

kitw · 02-08-2011, 03:17 PM

^ personally, I don't think so. I like the Evolution system, but I was not a huge fan of the slip on, it's heavier than some of the slip ons out there, like the Vanguard and sort of flat sounding.

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12-23-2010, 03:24 PM	#28
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12-23-2010, 06:44 PM	#30
FrenchBoy Lieutenant Colonel 234 Rep 1,508 Posts Drives: '16 F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Nice write-up. Did you have all these exhausts on you 2011 M3?? I agree with most of your impressions of the Akra Evo. Particularly the built quality and the menacing but not overbearing sound. I like almost everything about mine, except maybe how you can see the smaller exhaust pipes that the tips bolt on in certain angles. That seems more pronounced on the sedan than on the coupe. Small detail though. Considering the install, I added some heat shields on the sections of the exhaust that are next to the differential as the exhaust pipes are very close to the rubber boots. The stock exhaust actually has some metal shields welded on in that location. __________________ Current: 2016 F80 M3 6-Speed \| SO \| AB XT1 \| ZCP \| M Performance Suspension \| GC Camber Plates Previous: 2009 E90 M3
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12-23-2010, 07:04 PM	#31
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12-23-2010, 07:51 PM	#32
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12-23-2010, 10:16 PM	#33
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12-25-2010, 11:45 AM	#34
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12-25-2010, 11:56 PM	#37
klammer Brigadier General 97 Rep 3,246 Posts Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 19 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	what kind of shields do you guys use. Do track the car and plan on stepping that up in the spring and want to cover (pun intended) all the bases, thx in advance __________________ mods: track ready stuff
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12-26-2010, 12:12 AM	#38
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12-27-2010, 12:27 PM	#40
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12-28-2010, 03:49 AM	#42
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02-08-2011, 04:47 AM	#43
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02-08-2011, 03:17 PM	#44
kitw Colonel 471 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: F91 M8, 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (20)	^ personally, I don't think so. I like the Evolution system, but I was not a huge fan of the slip on, it's heavier than some of the slip ons out there, like the Vanguard and sort of flat sounding.
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