Akra centre pipes with /// performance exhaust

aussiem3 · 11-09-2012, 05:18 PM

Hi
Is anybody running the above combination? More than any power gain I am interested in what it sounds like. I want to replace the old OEM middle section with Akra and add to the existing /// performance exhaust which I like. An exotic sound for an ///3. I am considering this combination with a tune, and would appreciate any feedback or experience to help me make a decision. Thank you guys!

roddyc · 11-09-2012, 05:27 PM

Any HFC or catless x-pipe set up paired with the MPE is going to result in a ton of rasp. If you do a search, there are some videos. I remember one in particular where someone put Turner test pipes with a MPE and it didn't sound very good at all.

benzy89 · 11-09-2012, 10:12 PM

Save your mone & forget the Akra Center section (~2.5k). There are several other options that do the exact same thing for less money:

Mastermind with Dual Resonators - $1.4k
Challenge with HFC & Dual Resonators - $2k
Challenge with Dual Resonators - $1.7k
MS Test Pipes & Maintain OEM X-Pipe & Resonators - $500

aussiem3 · 11-10-2012, 04:53 AM

The reason I mentioned Akra was because I was under the assumption that it complemented the ///PE well and didn't give any rasp. I would take any mid pipes that will not mess with ///PE note which I think is unique for the car and stands out amongst other aftermarket products.

Thank you for your advice ... taken on board

GIdriver · 11-11-2012, 03:33 PM

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=SUORA...%3DSUORA-PLqzM

BMW Fanatic · 11-11-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GIdriver

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=SUORA...%3DSUORA-PLqzM

That's a full Akra EVO.

OP, don't do it.

GIdriver · 11-11-2012, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW Fanatic

That's a full Akra EVO.

OP, don't do it.

Sorry, I stand corrected. Did not read the comments just the tittle.

BMW Fanatic · 11-11-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GIdriver

Sorry, I stand corrected. Did not read the comments just the tittle.

No worries! Even by looking at the comments it seems ridiculous how they refer to everything as M Performance this and M Performance that.

cartejustini · 11-11-2012, 09:53 PM

Turner test pipes with a MPE and it didn't sound very good at all.

aus · 11-12-2012, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benzy89

Save your mone & forget the Akra Center section (~2.5k). There are several other options that do the exact same thing for less money:

Mastermind with Dual Resonators - $1.4k
Challenge with HFC & Dual Resonators - $2k
Challenge with Dual Resonators - $1.7k
MS Test Pipes & Maintain OEM X-Pipe & Resonators - $500

Nice post. I'll add:
Turner Test pipes for $400.

.

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roddyc Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 08 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (8)	Any HFC or catless x-pipe set up paired with the MPE is going to result in a ton of rasp. If you do a search, there are some videos. I remember one in particular where someone put Turner test pipes with a MPE and it didn't sound very good at all.
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