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      12-04-2014, 12:59 AM   #155
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Here's a pic of the Akra with titanium tips.
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      12-04-2014, 11:37 AM   #156
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Here's a pic of the Akra with titanium tips.
I have yet to see those in person. Most people order the carbon. Thanks for sharing!!
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      12-04-2014, 06:58 PM   #157
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I have yet to see those in person. Most people order the carbon. Thanks for sharing!!
Yeah, the TIs are are very nice too. A good alternative to the CF tips (which are very nice). I thought I'd share as many like me may overlook the TIs given the beauty of the CFs. I changed my order at the last minute as I thought it would be nice to get some contrast to my CF diffuser and I like the results.
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      12-04-2014, 07:05 PM   #158
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I have yet to see those in person. Most people order the carbon. Thanks for sharing!!
I'm glad they do,,,
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We had a special guest stop by today to have a new set of Akrapovic Downpipes installed. We have multiple sets of downpipes IN STOCK and ready to ship!







We will post sound clips and more photos soon!
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A little Akrapovic M4 Love for you from Black Betty's Big Ass!

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      07-15-2015, 01:03 PM   #161
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A little up close and personal look of the #TAGWIDEBODY Vorsteiner GTRS4 featuring a whole lot of Matte Carbon accents as well as the beautiful matte carbon Akrapovic Tips!

We have plenty of system's IN STOCK, and now with new LOWER PRICING as well as FREE SHIPPING or FREE INSTALLATION! Click HERE for more information or call us at 866-793-5490!




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Interested but trying to understand why the tips are 50% of the price of the exhaust
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Interested but trying to understand why the tips are 50% of the price of the exhaust
From a value standpoint, the tips are 50% of the value of the exhaust (visually awesome), the other 50% being the sound. You should price based on the value of what you're selling, not the cost of what you're selling.

If they sold the tips at a cheaper price, people would likely just buy the tips instead of the whole exhaust, since it's a much better value/$ ratio. Problem is, tips priced at a couple hundred bucks a pop makes them a ton less money per unit than a full exhaust. Totally fair, IMO.
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Interested but trying to understand why the tips are 50% of the price of the exhaust
1. Because they are totally worth it. (eye candy)
2. Not relative compared to the complete system.

Quality remains long after price is forgotten.
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My Ti tips with Mineral Grey.
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      07-17-2015, 04:48 PM   #166
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My Ti tips with Mineral Grey.
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Looks better in the flesh Mark! And sounds absolutely fantastic too!


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My Ti tips with Mineral Grey.
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Looks better in the flesh Mark! And sounds absolutely fantastic too!
Hahaha, Yes it does. I'm very happy with it. Wasn't hard to work out was it. LOL Mineral Grey with Akra.
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Hahaha, Yes it does. I'm very happy with it. Wasn't hard to work out was it. LOL Mineral Grey with Akra.
I am really starting to like the Titanium Tips more and more! I was obsessed with the carbon at first, but titanium is just
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I am really starting to like the Titanium Tips more and more! I was obsessed with the carbon at first, but titanium is just
Hi Alex, I love the TAG car, it is an inspiration. I have the ///M Performance rear boot lid spoiler. Its gloss carbon. The Akra diffuser and tips are dry carbon. I never wanted them to clash. Also as most of the exhaust is Ti, it made sense to run Ti tips. When I do eventually get a diffuser, I most likely will get the Akra one Glossed first. I saw on your site you guys do it. Great job. The gloss one looks mint.
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Hi Alex, I love the TAG car, it is an inspiration. I have the ///M Performance rear boot lid spoiler. Its gloss carbon. The Akra diffuser and tips are dry carbon. I never wanted them to clash. Also as most of the exhaust is Ti, it made sense to run Ti tips. When I do eventually get a diffuser, I most likely will get the Akra one Glossed first. I saw on your site you guys do it. Great job. The gloss one looks mint.
Thanks for the kind words! We do offer the Akrapovic diffusor in GLOSS Carbon as an option FYI
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Here are some pictures of the stuning Akrapovic Evolution exhaust we have on display in our showroom. The quality on this exhaust is unbelievable.




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      07-29-2015, 03:55 PM   #173
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GEEZ. Shop must be doing great to have a piece of titanium artwork just floatin' on a pole in there lol. Loved the Akra on my motorcycles..just can't be spending this kind of money on a 2yr lease for my F80.
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GEEZ. Shop must be doing great to have a piece of titanium artwork just floatin' on a pole in there lol. Loved the Akra on my motorcycles..just can't be spending this kind of money on a 2yr lease for my F80.
Remember that Akrapovic exhausts hold their value pretty well.

I had 6 E9x M3s and 4 Akrapovic Evolutions. 1 rear section only. I ended up selling them for close to what I paid, which was a much better return than most of my aftermarket parts. I kept buying them because of their awesome quality but also their amazing resale.
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Remember that Akrapovic exhausts hold their value pretty well.

I had 6 E9x M3s and 4 Akrapovic Evolutions. 1 rear section only. I ended up selling them for close to what I paid, which was a much better return than most of my aftermarket parts. I kept buying them because of their awesome quality but also their amazing resale.
YES! Well said KIT!
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