Akrapovic M3 Exhaust System - Essen Motor Show

michaeldorian · 03-25-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by a-workx

Not yet. It looks like this will still take a while. But I certainly keep you updated as soon as I hear something new!

My question: what design would you prefer? Polished (like chrome)?

It would be awesome if you offered an all black finish, like the Dinan.

sard · 03-25-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by a-workx

Not yet. It looks like this will still take a while. But I certainly keep you updated as soon as I hear something new!

My question: what design would you prefer? Polished (like chrome)?

Probably chrome, but I'm having second thoughts whether your current tip will look better than chrome now.

spec 123 · 03-25-2009, 03:08 PM

those outlet are HUGE. 6hp each

a-workx · 03-26-2009, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sard

Probably chrome, but I'm having second thoughts whether your current tip will look better than chrome now.

I found out that polishing (chrome-look) the tips unfortunately is impossible because of the edge-design. I personally like the existing sandblasted tips, because one recognizes that it is titanium when looking at it!

Currently checking the possibilities for black tips.

mr.i · 05-12-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sgar0777

Akrapovic is arguably one of the premier exhaust manufacturers of motorcycle exhausts. They are so good at what they do that in MotoGP and WSBK they sometimes manufacture exhausts for teams that rebadge or are sponsored by other exhaust manufacturers.

This is not to start an argument or oversell the brand, just to let the BMW community know that this company is very good at managing exhaust flow. The build quality is exceptional. I am fairly excited that they may offer the car arena, and will look forward to what comes out.

Based on their pricing in the motorcycle arena, I would guess that this will be an upper end product in terms of pricing.

I would hope that their automotive products meet or exceed their quality standards that is expected of their motorcycle products. With motorcycles, each brand has their "favored tuner" when it comes to parts. As an amateur motorcycle racing instructor I chose Akrapovic for the systems on my 636 Ninjas as they were renowned for their Kawasaki systems. I was not disappointed with the products in any way. Quite the opposite, I was blown away with the way the exhaust fit into the bike more easily than the oem system. Once tuned for the system, the bike would do things not expected from a 600 class machine such as pulling wheel in third on the throttle and giving much bigger bikes a run for their money down the straight. The system on my bike helped pair the weight down to 345lbs for a dry bike and increase the HP to 120 at the rear wheel. As far as bikes are concerned I'm sold.

Let's see what happens.

johnhk79 · 05-12-2009, 12:41 PM

looks so awesome!

wheelman · 06-01-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by a-workx

Currently checking the possibilities for black tips.

Any news?

rdwest · 09-17-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by a-workx

Hi sard,

the quality of the soundfiles we had first on our website is not the best. But the main difference is that in the first files the engine was revved in neutral gear position with no load on the engine. Here you have that raspy sound.

During acceleration (with load on the engine) you have that wonderful deep V8-sound! In the top revs (above 7.000) it gets a little bit raspy, like a Ferrari 430 for example.

I hope my explanation is understandable - sorry but sometimes I am missing some words in English...

If you need any further information, please let me know!

Florian

Canadian (British Columbia) distributor would be very helpful. Also what news id there for the muffler system only? Are they bolt on, price etc?

Budge · 02-25-2011, 08:36 AM

I have the Dinan exhaust with the black tips. Personally, I'd love to buy the Titanium Akra tips and bolt them on over the Dinans. Does anyone sell just the tips?

Donbona · 02-25-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Budge

I have the Dinan exhaust with the black tips. Personally, I'd love to buy the Titanium Akra tips and bolt them on over the Dinans. Does anyone sell just the tips?

Yes... Akra do... just get them through the vendor.... but I heard the price is ridiculous!!!

Donbona · 02-25-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Budge

I have the Dinan exhaust with the black tips. Personally, I'd love to buy the Titanium Akra tips and bolt them on over the Dinans. Does anyone sell just the tips?

Here is a link to the black tips on here...
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=473821

GOLFFRR · 02-25-2011, 09:09 AM

^^^the black tips are insane.

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