Wait for Akrapovic or get something else?

jzheng02 · 05-15-2013, 03:49 PM

Does anyone know if the Akarapovic will ever come to the us?

metrickid · 05-15-2013, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jzheng02

Does anyone know if the Akarapovic will ever come to the us?

Of course it will. Several resellers has it on order and are just waiting for it to be delivered.

shivaswrath · 05-16-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rossifumi

$7000?
It is nowhere near that. It is €2500.

I really do hope my dealer is Akra friendly...US dealers are a PITA:

metrickid · 05-16-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

I really do hope my dealer is Akra friendly...US dealers are a PITA:
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They really should be. As I have said before the ONLY place to buy Akrapovic in Sweden is at your BMW dealer, I asked about getting one from another reseller of Akrapovic but he couldn't sell me one since BMW are the only ones allowed to sell he BMW systems in Sweden. And all cars 1M, M3, M5 and M6 are under full warranty with Akrapovic. Akrapovic even makes the M Performance exhaust for the M5/6.

AWF30MSPORT · 05-17-2013, 03:21 PM

Listen to the sound files on the Akrapovic website comparing the F30 Evolution exhaust back to back with the stock. While it does sound very good, it really isn't a dramatic change...the downshift sounds awesome though.

Akrapovic F30 Evolution

F30 Stock (on Akra website)

shivaswrath · 05-17-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lukeb817

Listen to the sound files on the Akrapovic website comparing the F30 Evolution exhaust back to back with the stock. While it does sound very good, it really isn't a dramatic change...the downshift sounds awesome though.

Akrapovic F30 Evolution

F30 Stock (on Akra website)

Sounds throatier for sure.

I'm only considering it, especially since my M performance exhaust is BUILT into my loan, because it's lighter and I could sell the MPE for $700-800 used.

metrickid · 05-18-2013, 04:38 AM

I heard back from my dealer yesterday and it is about 3-6 weeks before I get my system now due to high demand for this specific exhaust...

Good things come to those who wait!

F555 · 05-18-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by lukeb817

Listen to the sound files on the Akrapovic website comparing the F30 Evolution exhaust back to back with the stock. While it does sound very good, it really isn't a dramatic change...the downshift sounds awesome though.

Akrapovic F30 Evolution

F30 Stock (on Akra website)

sound almost the same, but I can hear that the Akra breath more freely compare to the stock

metrickid · 05-18-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by F555

sound almost the same, but I can hear that the Akra breath more freely compare to the stock

Yes, it is not as loud as some of the other exhaust. And I think that is good as I use my car as a daily driver. More aggressive and sportier sound than the M Performance Exhaust, retains the stock valve and full warranty still from BMW. What more can you ask for (except a lower price

)?

mikew2069 · 05-18-2013, 05:55 PM

I've always loved the sound of the Challenge exhaust but I think I'm liking the Akra more... BUT you have to weight the cost/benefit/personal aspects. If I could get the Akra for $2k, I'd do it but I know that's not going to happen so Challenge it will probably be for me...

metrickid · 05-18-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mikew2069

I've always loved the sound of the Challenge exhaust but I think I'm liking the Akra more... BUT you have to weight the cost/benefit/personal aspects. If I could get the Akra for $2k, I'd do it but I know that's not going to happen so Challenge it will probably be for me...

$2k or $3k what is the difference really?

justinnum1 · 05-19-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rossifumi

$2k or $3k what is the difference really?

1k

mikew2069 · 05-19-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

1k

Lol, yea basically. Or an additional 50%, however you want to look at it. But those tips are sick. Who knows, I may get impulsive at some point.

metrickid · 05-19-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mikew2069

Lol, yea basically. Or an additional 50%, however you want to look at it. But those tips are sick. Who knows, I may get impulsive at some point.

You can't put a price on love!

Maz335i · 05-20-2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rossifumi

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikew2069

Lol, yea basically. Or an additional 50%, however you want to look at it. But those tips are sick. Who knows, I may get impulsive at some point.

You can't put a price on love!

Agree 110% to that Ross!!! You're very good at convincing!

335i-SG · 05-20-2013, 03:18 PM

How much approximately is this exhaust going to cost?

metrickid · 05-20-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Maz335i

Agree 110% to that Ross!!! You're very good at convincing!

I have to fool myself...

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Originally Posted by 335i-SG

How much approximately is this exhaust going to cost?

About $3000.

F555 · 05-21-2013, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rossifumi

You can't put a price on love!

Amen.

I would pay more if they could deliver it to me NOW

tired of the waiting game

metrickid · 05-21-2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by F555

Amen.

I would pay more if they could deliver it to me NOW

tired of the waiting game

I sure hope that I get mine before you then just to make you mad!

I am the only one in Sweden that has one on order... Lol

ocso1606 · 05-21-2013, 05:59 PM

That looks nice

Agamemnon · 05-22-2013, 07:23 PM

Well, I went and ordered up the Akrapovic exhaust system. I live near Vancouver BC on the west coast of Canada. The price is US$3,170 plus taxes, shipping and installation. So it is going to be a $4k exhaust by the time its done. According to the dealer, they can get it in a week and a half so it will be early June when I expect to report back on my experience.

It is expensive but my M-sport is fully loaded and the MPPK really made a difference. It has all of the power I want so a nice exhaust when standing on it will just be the icing on the cake. Akra suggests about a 7HP gain which is about the same as the M-performance exhaust. However, the quality of the Akra cat back exhaust is miles ahead of the M-performance exhaust. I intend to keep the car for about 5 to 7 years so I will get my fun out of the money spent. Better to put the money into the car when new and maximize the fun over the years.

Anyway, I am rather excited to see how this turns out.

shivaswrath · 05-22-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Agamemnon

Well, I went and ordered up the Akrapovic exhaust system. I live near Vancouver BC on the west coast of Canada. The price is US$3,170 plus taxes, shipping and installation. So it is going to be a $4k exhaust by the time its done. According to the dealer, they can get it in a week and a half so it will be early June when I expect to report back on my experience.

It is expensive but my M-sport is fully loaded and the MPPK really made a difference. It has all of the power I want so a nice exhaust when standing on it will just be the icing on the cake. Akra suggests about a 7HP gain which is about the same as the M-performance exhaust. However, the quality of the Akra cat back exhaust is miles ahead of the M-performance exhaust. I intend to keep the car for about 5 to 7 years so I will get my fun out of the money spent. Better to put the money into the car when new and maximize the fun over the years.

Anyway, I am rather excited to see how this turns out.

05-15-2013, 03:49 PM	#45
jzheng02 New Member 7 Rep 16 Posts Drives: bmw 335ix Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: syracuse iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if the Akarapovic will ever come to the us?
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AWF30MSPORT Lieutenant 65 Rep 497 Posts Drives: '15 Porsche 981 Cayman GTS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Listen to the sound files on the Akrapovic website comparing the F30 Evolution exhaust back to back with the stock. While it does sound very good, it really isn't a dramatic change...the downshift sounds awesome though. Akrapovic F30 Evolution F30 Stock (on Akra website) Last edited by AWF30MSPORT; 05-17-2013 at 03:32 PM..
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metrickid Dinosaur supervisor 3030 Rep 4,214 Posts Drives: E91 318d Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Autobahn iTrader: (0)	I heard back from my dealer yesterday and it is about 3-6 weeks before I get my system now due to high demand for this specific exhaust... Good things come to those who wait!
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mikew2069 Lieutenant Colonel 413 Rep 1,975 Posts Drives: F30 335i MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	I've always loved the sound of the Challenge exhaust but I think I'm liking the Akra more... BUT you have to weight the cost/benefit/personal aspects. If I could get the Akra for $2k, I'd do it but I know that's not going to happen so Challenge it will probably be for me... __________________ 2013 F30 335i ///M-Sport *Forgestar/Challenge/BMS JB4* *Wagner/Evo Race/M-Performance* 2016 F15 50i ///M-Sport *BM3/H&R/Borla*
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05-22-2013, 07:23 PM	#65
Agamemnon Captain 175 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 2016 m3 ss2 zcp full leather Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Richmond BC iTrader: (0)	Well, I went and ordered up the Akrapovic exhaust system. I live near Vancouver BC on the west coast of Canada. The price is US$3,170 plus taxes, shipping and installation. So it is going to be a $4k exhaust by the time its done. According to the dealer, they can get it in a week and a half so it will be early June when I expect to report back on my experience. It is expensive but my M-sport is fully loaded and the MPPK really made a difference. It has all of the power I want so a nice exhaust when standing on it will just be the icing on the cake. Akra suggests about a 7HP gain which is about the same as the M-performance exhaust. However, the quality of the Akra cat back exhaust is miles ahead of the M-performance exhaust. I intend to keep the car for about 5 to 7 years so I will get my fun out of the money spent. Better to put the money into the car when new and maximize the fun over the years. Anyway, I am rather excited to see how this turns out.
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