Akrapovic Exhaust ? - Page 4

STALKER · 10-12-2009, 10:21 PM

Did you guys wipe the exhaust down with rubbing alcohol or WD-40 after the install and before the first it was fired up? To get rid of oil so it does not stain the titanium.
Thanks.

Eugene-TAIWAN · 10-12-2009, 11:34 PM

I just fired it up, and found a street with no car then TAKE OFF

slipstream · 10-12-2009, 11:44 PM

I was told to use WD-40. It is a better solvent than alcohol. I expect to get my exhaust installed on Friday. Opposite most people, I'm installing the X-pipe and mid section rather than the slip on. I haven't decided what to pair it up with, but I'm leaning towards the Vanguard. The Akra by itself is just a little too quiet for me.

I would recommend cleaning it just prior to install. It's a lot easier to clean beforehand. Just make sure the installers use clean lab gloves when they put it on and you should be fine.

STALKER · 10-14-2009, 03:25 PM

Had the Akra installed today. Love it!!!
Quality, fit, and finish are first rate.
Also, for those of us with the sedan, the exhaust tucks in much better then the stock piece did, so you don't really see it hanging from the car.

Jason@Renn-Spec · 10-14-2009, 05:35 PM

Glad you like it Pej! Send some pictures over to us!

STALKER · 10-14-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason@Renn-Spec

Glad you like it Pej! Send some pictures over to us!

Will do. I have to adjust the tips a little, they are sticking out a bit too much. Thanks again for the great price and service.

10-12-2009, 10:21 PM	#67
STALKER Brigadier General Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3,408 iTrader: (5)	Did you guys wipe the exhaust down with rubbing alcohol or WD-40 after the install and before the first it was fired up? To get rid of oil so it does not stain the titanium. Thanks. __________________ 2008 AW/FR E90 M3-SOLD 2013 991 C4S-Produced, but not delivered.

10-12-2009, 11:34 PM	#68
Eugene-TAIWAN Brigadier General Drives: E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Posts: 3,104 iTrader: (4)	I just fired it up, and found a street with no car then TAKE OFF __________________ Past: Gintani stage3 M3 present: Porsche 993, 964,997.1 GT3, Panamera Turbo waiting to be delivered 2015: Porsche 991 GT3RS

10-14-2009, 03:25 PM	#70
STALKER Brigadier General Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 3,408 iTrader: (5)	Had the Akra installed today. Love it!!! Quality, fit, and finish are first rate. Also, for those of us with the sedan, the exhaust tucks in much better then the stock piece did, so you don't really see it hanging from the car. __________________ 2008 AW/FR E90 M3-SOLD 2013 991 C4S-Produced, but not delivered.

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10-12-2009, 11:44 PM	#69
slipstream Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 LeMans Blue E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: L.A. Posts: 257 iTrader: (2)	I was told to use WD-40. It is a better solvent than alcohol. I expect to get my exhaust installed on Friday. Opposite most people, I'm installing the X-pipe and mid section rather than the slip on. I haven't decided what to pair it up with, but I'm leaning towards the Vanguard. The Akra by itself is just a little too quiet for me. I would recommend cleaning it just prior to install. It's a lot easier to clean beforehand. Just make sure the installers use clean lab gloves when they put it on and you should be fine.

10-14-2009, 05:35 PM	#71
Jason@Renn-Spec Major Drives: A POS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: La Puente, CA Posts: 1,312 iTrader: (3)	Glad you like it Pej! Send some pictures over to us!