Why so many Akrapovic Exhaust for sale?

[2K11SGCoupe]

LMAO if you love the exhaust note so much why cover it up with the loud sound track?

I find the Akra setup to be ideal for my purposes. If you are a smart shopper you can get deal. I rarely (never) pay full price to be the first guy on the block with the newest stuff. After selling the SS catback system that came with my M3 the full EVO system with carbon fiber tips only cost me $3000. Below is a list of benefits in order of importance to me.

1. Drops 52 lbs
2. 25.6 more Torque
3. 22.2 more HP
4. No Drone
5. Craftsmanship and Quality
6. Love the sound but that was the least important purchasing decision for me.

Everyone has different taste but to imply that the Akra system is not worth it seems ludicrous. What other exhaust offers so much and comes with such great quality of manufacture? The welds look like art and it seems a shame to hang it under the car out of sight.

[dparm]

25lb-ft of torque and 22hp? Maybe if you have a tune and other mods...

[2K11SGCoupe]

Originally Posted by dparm

25lb-ft of torque and 22hp? Maybe if you have a tune and other mods...

Agreed and I do. If you want to get the most out of any exhaust one would probably get a tune, add a cold air intake, etc...

Like I stated on line 1 of the benefits list dropping 52 lbs off the M3 was big for me. The M3 is by no means a light weight car, some might call her a pig.

[edwinm3]

Originally Posted by 2K11SGCoupe

some might call her a pig.

a very well balanced pig

[KRZ3]

No drone?! Really?
I had the Evo on and the windows of my neighbours were shuddering 15 yards away. I couldn't stand feeling every bone in my skull at every startup after 3 months.
Sold, gone and not missed.

[nholmes]

Originally Posted by burnrbr

Cut the cats off and weld in some straight pipes; call it done. The Akropovic Evo exhaust is 50 lbs lighter than stock. People don't buy it for sound.

I'm actually looking into doing this exact thing. I've got a friend that can work with Ti, which is nice.



Anyone know the size of the Akra piping?

[Grip Addict]

From what I know, Akrapovic's aren't even that loud.

You save weight, it looks really good, that's all.

A Borla ATAK system can save you like $1500-2000 and be louder.

[SVH]

Originally Posted by dparm

25lb-ft of torque and 22hp? Maybe if you have a tune and other mods...

Looks like he got it backwards...
Without mods mind you.

Generic ads:

"Power increases are realized from as low as 2,500 rpm all the way to redline. Peak power increases by 22 horsepower and peak torque increases by 35 Nm/26 lbs-ft. The majority of these gains occur between 3,000 and 6,500 rpm. This is a substantial increase over a very wide rpm range, and so it increases responsiveness during all phases of driving"

[8500RPM]

You guys bringing this thread back from the dead lol. Test pipes with OEM mod will always be the best sound for the money. That's what I have an I always get compliments. Wish it was a lighter setup but whatever exhaust systems for these cars are silly expensive for quality.

[monterey]

I think because its so expensive that when a person sells their car, they don't want to leave too much money on the table.

[Dr. Dre]

Overrated. Not trying to be a hater. They just don't sound that great.

[Phil_M_Robinson]

I've got an Akra Evo incoming and I'll be the first to admit, I'm not wild on the sound. The M Perf sounds better to me - however, for what I want, it's ideal:

1. Lightweight - VERY lightweight
2. Build Quality - Incredible
3. Looks - Looks great, the dual cans and tips are works of art
4. High Flow Cats - still passes Emissions tests in the UK
5. One of the few system that passes the strictest of UK track noise circuits.

Buy second hand, there's plenty about - and you'll always get your money back.

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by Phil_M_Robinson

I've got an Akra Evo incoming and I'll be the first to admit, I'm not wild on the sound. The M Perf sounds better to me - however, for what I want, it's ideal:

1. Lightweight - VERY lightweight
2. Build Quality - Incredible
3. Looks - Looks great, the dual cans and tips are works of art
4. High Flow Cats - still passes Emissions tests in the UK
5. One of the few system that passes the strictest of UK track noise circuits.

Buy second hand, there's plenty about - and you'll always get your money back.

I'm not the biggest fan but swaying towards one bc they pass sound at tracks. Amazing lol

[Phil_M_Robinson]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

I'm not the biggest fan but swaying towards one bc they pass sound at tracks. Amazing lol

Exactly. I prefer the sound of the Meisterschaft, for example. But I'd get removed from most UK tracks in 2 laps. Lol

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by Phil_M_Robinson

Exactly. I prefer the sound of the Meisterschaft, for example. But I'd get removed from most UK tracks in 2 laps. Lol

it's pain to put back to stock and then lose the extra power while making no noise lol

[ROYSTA]

Originally Posted by Phil_M_Robinson

I've got an Akra Evo incoming and I'll be the first to admit, I'm not wild on the sound. The M Perf sounds better to me - however, for what I want, it's ideal:

1. Lightweight - VERY lightweight
2. Build Quality - Incredible
3. Looks - Looks great, the dual cans and tips are works of art
4. High Flow Cats - still passes Emissions tests in the UK
5. One of the few system that passes the strictest of UK track noise circuits.

Buy second hand, there's plenty about - and you'll always get your money back.

New to this page but am looking for an EVO system, where is a great place to look to purchase used from. Am living in New Zealand tho will be in Europe next month so am keen to purchase when I’m there & ship home