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      08-10-2013, 11:23 AM   #45
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this sounds amazing! Akrapovic + BMW is the way to go. Tough to beat that combo.
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Sounds really good !
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Sounds pretty good. Wonder if AK plan to release a 328i version.
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Those tips are game changer
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      08-20-2013, 08:40 AM   #51
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nah sold not too long ago. been busy to take the link off. sorry bro
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How does the Electronic valves open & close ? by revving high opens?
or remotly ?
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      08-31-2013, 03:02 PM   #53
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How does the Electronic valves open & close ? by revving high opens?
or remotly ?
It uses the stock connection so it is operated by the revs, mode (sport/comfort etc).
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It uses the stock connection so it is operated by the revs, mode (sport/comfort etc).
Can you explain it in more details :

like when does it open ? (after 3000rpm in comfort,sport or sport+ )


plus do you notice any noise or felt anything bothers while cruising after installing it ?
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Can you explain it in more details :

like when does it open ? (after 3000rpm in comfort,sport or sport+ )


plus do you notice any noise or felt anything bothers while cruising after installing it ?
I don't know the exact specifics, but it works exactly as the stock exhaust since it plugs into the same connector. There is zero drone in the car when cruising, it is absolutely perfect.
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      09-07-2013, 08:23 AM   #56
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It sounds a lot more than the MPE, it had maybe 1 mile on it when I took the video too. But it does have the same static noise level as the stock exhaust, but opens up a lot more when you step on it.

The sound is quite similar (in tone) though. The MPE sounds great, I think the Akrapovic is the perfect system because it sounds more (and better) without any drone or waking up the dead when flooring it in the city.

Btw. most speakers are analog...
You think the tone is similar to the mpe? I've never heard either in person but your video makes the Akra sound more throaty than the mpe.

I tried out the Borla with Challenge dp and although I love it, it's too loud at cold start and when accelerating at low speeds so I like the idea of having the ecu controlled valve on the mpe or the Akra. Just not sure i want to shell out the coin for the Akra

Does anyone know if the tips on the mpe are removeable like the stock tips? I hate the mpe tips.
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You think the tone is similar to the mpe? I've never heard either in person but your video makes the Akra sound more throaty than the mpe.

I tried out the Borla with Challenge dp and although I love it, it's too loud at cold start and when accelerating at low speeds so I like the idea of having the ecu controlled valve on the mpe or the Akra. Just not sure i want to shell out the coin for the Akra

Does anyone know if the tips on the mpe are removeable like the stock tips? I hate the mpe tips.
The Akrapovic sounds a bit like stock on steriods (and so does the MPE).
It is loud enough for people to turn their heads if you accelerate (can be both good and bad ) but never loud enough to be irritating.

It is a bit more throaty than the MPE but the overall sound is the same. Some of the other exhaust I've heard for the F30 changes how the car sounds where MPE/Akra just enhances the stock sound.

Some people would want more, but for me it is just perfect. And 100% drone free (the most important point). If you cruise through town it sounds like a potent car but not as a rice rocket or boy racer.

With a downpipe I think the MPE would be enough for most people. And even if the tips aren't removable it is quite easy to just cut and weld on some better looking tips.
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      09-07-2013, 09:33 AM   #58
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Cool, thanks for the info. I keep flip flopping on what I want to do with this borla system but all the info I can get helps!
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      09-08-2013, 12:52 PM   #59
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dear all ... i am looking for original DP for 335i f30 -2012 ..due to warranty reasons.. anyone who is interested to sell your original DP please contact me .. thank you
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      09-08-2013, 12:58 PM   #60
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dear all ... i am looking for original DP for 335i f30 -2012 ..due to warranty reasons.. anyone who is interested to sell your original DP please contact me .. thank you
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      09-16-2013, 06:22 PM   #61
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I have seen Akra exhaust system pictures but i don't notice the catalyst converter :s
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      09-16-2013, 10:29 PM   #62
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I have seen Akra exhaust system pictures but i don't notice the catalyst converter :s
It sits before the Akrapovic, so the Akrapovic is connected to it.
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      10-03-2013, 01:55 PM   #63
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is this not titanium?
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      10-03-2013, 03:55 PM   #64
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No unfortunately not. That is why the weight savings are minimal. That said, it is expensive enough in stainless steel - about the upper end to pay for installing on a 335i. Some of the M3 exhausts are titanium and cost a heap of money. The quality of Akra is unsurpassed - I am loving mine.
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You weren't worried they might release the titanium version prior to buying?
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You weren't worried they might release the titanium version prior to buying?
No, they probably won't release one and it would be way to much money for what I want to spend on a 335i.

The exhaust sounds bloody amazing now that it is "burned in". The videos doesn't do it justice at all since it was brand new with a few miles on it.
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