Quietting down Akra Evo ... - Page 2

signes · 01-16-2013, 03:00 PM

Glad you're enjoying it. The Evo is about as mellow as it gets for a full exhaust. Very bassy (not drone) that is more obvious in enclosed spaces like a garage. Personally, I have the most fun goosing it going through garages and tunnels, otherwise you don't get to hear all the goods.

Peahi · 01-16-2013, 03:26 PM

Enjoy it man! Many of us enjoy garages. Maybe u should pick up the same exhaust that quad pipe Prius has from the other thread. Lol!

Superfly_M3 · 01-16-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Peahi

Enjoy it man! Many of us enjoy garages. Maybe u should pick up the same exhaust that quad pipe Prius has from the other thread. Lol!

I bet that thing drones like crazy .... when its not in electric mode

ms372 · 01-16-2013, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by M3GTC

Akra Evo is the mellowest full exhaust you will get used to it. I have a full catless setup w/o resonators and that sets off car alarms in underground structures so you should be okay

+1

img · 01-16-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

+1 this is one of the biggest reason I went with the EVO as well. for me its the best all around exhaust out there so far. I heard the new ESS exhaust though the other day and it could be a contender very soon

PS 10,000 post

I heard the ESS system as well and it sounds awesome. I might have to switch it up soon.
10K posts

Daft · 01-16-2013, 04:06 PM

Put a few more km's on it bro I'm sure you'll fall in love with the sound!

sycd · 01-16-2013, 04:57 PM

Double check the install too just in case, a leak or something loose can amplify drone and cause the exhaust to be louder than it should.

Superfly_M3 · 01-16-2013, 05:04 PM

Install looked good, I had the car up today. I'll see if this will grow on me.
Thanks for all the replies.

m33 · 01-16-2013, 06:01 PM

I can't help but

, if you wanted a quiet why did you bother changing out the stock unit ?

blankstar43 · 01-16-2013, 06:19 PM

if you get rid of it let me know, i need the xpipe lol

Longboarder · 01-16-2013, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

PS 10,000 post

Probably the only impressive thing about this thread.

M3PO · 01-16-2013, 06:58 PM

Let me first say that I have had 9 exhaust combinations on my car in 18 months.

It's not the x-pipe that is the problem, it's the axleback. The Akra system is quiet but you are right, the bassy note down low can be disturbing. Not to mention, a short resonator isn't going to cancel out those long wavelengths. AND, you won't find titanium resonators or someone to weld them.

I had this problem with the two Gintani axlebacks (sport and hybrid) I had. Volume-wise, they were very similar to my Dinan through the rev range, very reasonable. Except down low. The Gintani exhausts both had a very bassy sound down low. They were disturbingly loud cruising through parking lots but very mellow at high revs (4K+). My Dinan gets louder as the revs increase, as it should, with no bassy note down low.

My suggestion to you is to (at least) get a different axleback. That's a pain since you need adapters to run the Akra x-pipe with a different axleback.

1MOREMOD · 01-16-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Probably the only impressive thing about this thread.

me and img are racing to 5000.

GOLFFRR · 01-16-2013, 10:31 PM

^^Nice! IMG is supercharged so he might have a advantage as far as quickest to 5000

1MOREMOD · 01-16-2013, 10:41 PM

he got a headstart also.

T_D · 01-16-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by blankstar43

if you get rid of it let me know, i need the xpipe lol

And I'll take the slip-on haha

aus · 01-16-2013, 11:21 PM

OP, do you have a tune to delete the start up cycle? It's WAY better with the start up cycle deleted.

jpan08 · 01-16-2013, 11:26 PM

I'll trade you my stock exhaust for you EVO and you wont have any more complaints

1MOREMOD · 01-16-2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

OP, do you have a tune to delete the start up cycle? It's WAY better with the start up cycle deleted.

no way thats the best part of the day.

Longboarder · 01-16-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

he got a headstart also.

He's 50 posts ahead with only about 100 to go but it's late East Coast time so just pull all-nighter in the OT forum and you can break it early tomorrow morning no problem.

1MOREMOD · 01-16-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

He's 50 posts ahead with only about 100 to go but it's late East Coast time so just pull all-nighter in the OT forum and you can break it early tomorrow morning no problem.

my wife would kill me.

aus · 01-17-2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

no way thats the best part of the day.

I like it too, but my neighbors don't. OP's in a parking structure and it must set off some alarms.

.

01-16-2013, 03:00 PM	#23
signes Brigadier General Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spinnin at 8k Posts: 3,248 iTrader: (3)	Glad you're enjoying it. The Evo is about as mellow as it gets for a full exhaust. Very bassy (not drone) that is more obvious in enclosed spaces like a garage. Personally, I have the most fun goosing it going through garages and tunnels, otherwise you don't get to hear all the goods. __________________ 08 E90 \| Jet Black / Black \| 6MT Mods: RAC RG63 w/ Pirelli Corsa 255F/285R \| Akrapovic Evo Exhaust \| OEM Blacklines Winter Setup: OEM 18s w/ Nokian Hakkapeliita R 245/40-18

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Peahi Captain Drives: 2012 M3 CPE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 630 iTrader: (0)	Enjoy it man! Many of us enjoy garages. Maybe u should pick up the same exhaust that quad pipe Prius has from the other thread. Lol! __________________

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Superfly_M3 Captain Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 885 iTrader: (0)	Install looked good, I had the car up today. I'll see if this will grow on me. Thanks for all the replies.

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m33 Banned Drives: E92 VT650 MCB Individual Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CT Posts: 2,676 iTrader: (5)	I can't help but , if you wanted a quiet why did you bother changing out the stock unit ?

01-16-2013, 06:58 PM	#34
M3PO Colonel Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC Posts: 2,234 iTrader: (6)	Let me first say that I have had 9 exhaust combinations on my car in 18 months. It's not the x-pipe that is the problem, it's the axleback. The Akra system is quiet but you are right, the bassy note down low can be disturbing. Not to mention, a short resonator isn't going to cancel out those long wavelengths. AND, you won't find titanium resonators or someone to weld them. I had this problem with the two Gintani axlebacks (sport and hybrid) I had. Volume-wise, they were very similar to my Dinan through the rev range, very reasonable. Except down low. The Gintani exhausts both had a very bassy sound down low. They were disturbingly loud cruising through parking lots but very mellow at high revs (4K+). My Dinan gets louder as the revs increase, as it should, with no bassy note down low. My suggestion to you is to (at least) get a different axleback. That's a pain since you need adapters to run the Akra x-pipe with a different axleback. __________________ 2008 IB E92 M3\| BBS \| KW \| Arkym \| Platte Forme A.G. \| Active Autowerke \| K&N \| Fabspeed \| Dinan \| Evolve-R

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01-16-2013, 11:21 PM	#39
aus Major General Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 6,221 iTrader: (5)	OP, do you have a tune to delete the start up cycle? It's WAY better with the start up cycle deleted. __________________ 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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