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      06-20-2014, 11:26 AM   #45
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$500 installed.
Really? LOL -- I don't even have the car yet but for this price I'll go out and buy it today.
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      06-20-2014, 11:26 AM   #46
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That's a pleasant surprise.The Akra on the n54 1M's made them sound like dump trucks. This sounds is more refined. Can't wait to hear it when driving.

You guys that think this will be cheap are in for a surprise. Just the tips of the Akra on the e9X M3's are USD $1,000.
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      06-20-2014, 11:37 AM   #47
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I think the stock would be good if it did not have what rattle when coming off throttle.
That rattle will always be present because it's produced by the ECU by cutting off cylinder ignition. However, that "rattle" is my favorite sound
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$500 installed.
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      06-20-2014, 11:41 AM   #49
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I would pay 6k for akrapovic for the beautiful sound it makes on the s65 but not for the s55...my n54 sounded better to me with the Remus Race exhaust even in videos.
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      06-20-2014, 11:47 AM   #50
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I'll be interested in Eisenmann. Love the Sport system on my E92 for a DD, and it was $3k (though not Ti).
Im with you here. I've always been a proponent of AA, but not sure if they have a solution in the works or not...

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But that's just it. I'm the type of person that goes all or nothing. If I do get a new exhaust (which I probably won't, not for at least a couple years) I'd go all the way up.
Just because it's more expensive, it doesn't necessarily make it better. If I were you, I would wait until a couple solutions come out and then see which sound you like best. It will also help with competitive market pricing.
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      06-20-2014, 11:47 AM   #51
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wow,5-8k! how many would pass on the brakes and put this on instead, or vice versa?
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      06-20-2014, 11:50 AM   #52
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      06-20-2014, 11:51 AM   #53
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But that's just it. I'm the type of person that goes all or nothing. If I do get a new exhaust (which I probably won't, not for at least a couple years) I'd go all the way up.
Why? That makes no sense to me, with all due respect. There are plenty of exhaust that can be had for so much less. And no offense to Akra owners, but I think the exhaust is so overrated for the price. I've helped a friend install it on his E90, and while the exhaust itself is absolutely beautiful and lightweight, it's not like you can see it under the car nor car you feel the weight loss anyway.

I ended up going medium of the range (Eisenmann), but eventually, you'll see exhausts come out for much cheaper. Hell, I'd have no problem with a Megan exhaust for the V8. I think it sounds wonderful and is under $1k.

Wheels, I might understand why you'd go best of the best, but not sure I understand getting owned for a catback/axleback system.
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carbon tips looks amazing!
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      06-20-2014, 11:52 AM   #55
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What's the alternative? Drive by's have wind noise and tire noise, and the car is moving so the volume fades as it goes. Cabin videos never have the same volume as real life either.

I'd rather have stationary revving videos than anything else (but prefer in person if possible).
The alternative is Akrapovic's usual production quality. Have a listen to just about any of the videos at the link below. Have a tissue ready, because you'll weep tears of joy.

https://www.akrapovic.com/#!/multimedia/akrapovic-tv

I'm glad they released the video above, but I understand what gthal is saying. Stationary revs aren't a very good representation of how the exhaust will sound under load and in motion. I cannot wait for the full Akrapovic M4 exhaust video to hit their website.
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      06-20-2014, 11:54 AM   #56
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How are you getting $7k out of ~EUR3900? EUR/USD is about 1.36 right now, implying ~$5,300.
He did mention Belgian prices or didn't he?
Belgium is Euro currency as far as I can remember.. Or did US just invade our country? Lol
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Sounds amazing!!!

The only issue is stationary revving and videos are impossible to gauge real life sound from. Regardless, these guys make an exceptional product and I'm sure it will exceed expectations!!
What's the alternative? Drive by's have wind noise and tire noise, and the car is moving so the volume fades as it goes. Cabin videos never have the same volume as real life either.

I'd rather have stationary revving videos than anything else (but prefer in person if possible).
Use a resistance based dyno to simulate load.
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How are you getting $7k out of ~EUR3900? EUR/USD is about 1.36 right now, implying ~$5,300.
He did mention Belgian prices or didn't he?
Belgium is Euro currency as far as I can remember..
Of course he did, that is why I provided the conversion in the post you quoted. Based on that conversion it will be no where near $7k.
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Of course he did, that is why I provided the conversion in the post you quoted. Based on that conversion it will be no where near $7k.
Never said anything about $ but hey, you're right
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How are you getting $7k out of ~EUR3900? EUR/USD is about 1.36 right now, implying ~$5,300.
You need the tips too...
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Of course he did, that is why I provided the conversion in the post you quoted. Based on that conversion it will be no where near $7k.
Never said anything about $ but hey, you're right
Oh, so you were saying 7,000 *Euros*. That makes much more sense. So a smidge under $10,000. They'll have a lot of takers at that price...
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      06-20-2014, 12:09 PM   #62
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That sounds pretty goddamn good! There are some "Porsche like" sounds in there...maybe even better. WOW
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I would pay 6k for akrapovic for the beautiful sound it makes on the s65 but not for the s55...my n54 sounded better to me with the Remus Race exhaust even in videos.
+1, the price on this will be simply outrageous. However, I'm optimistic there will be other solutions to improve the volume and tone, but half the cost.
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OEM Exhaust Mod?

This exhaust sounds nice but I still can't beat the $350 I paid for my OEM Exhaust Mod (non-perf) for my 2013 M3 Convertible. It's easily the best money I have ever paid for anything on a car, given the price vs sounds difference.

If this is a possibility with the new M3/M4 then you might save yourselves about $3.5-7k. I have nothing against Akra. Who knows - maybe I'll buy one myself for my eventual M4. But if this mod is dooable on the new M3/M4 then I'm going to seriously consider it...

Kudos to Akra for making such a high-quality product. We should all be thankful that we have these types of companies making great products for us But I'm still going to consider the OEM Exhaust Mod first if it's possible...
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I agree the akra sounded better on the s65. My n54 sounds better with catless downpipes and stock exhaust to me also.



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