Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust System

mr-karim · 02-06-2014, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by M6drummer

I priced BMW M performance at $8100 installed.

Assuming it is the same, how much is Akrapovic? And where do you buy them.?

What looks best including GThaus? Would theirs void warranty? Thx

Akrapovic doesn't void warranty.
I bought mine here http://ind-distribution.com/ind/bran...ust-system-907
The price was a little lower on boxing day

M6drummer · 02-06-2014, 04:07 PM

Thanks. Does anyone know where you can buy the M version other than at dealer?

Twitch Massacre · 02-06-2014, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mr-karim

Akrapovic doesn't void warranty.
I bought mine here http://ind-distribution.com/ind/bran...ust-system-907
The price was a little lower on boxing day

Mr. Karim is right. The Akra does not void the warranty, it would be 100% backed by BMW as it's the same exhaust as the BMW M Performance (the only difference is the BMW has been rebranded for marketing, still says Akrapovic underneath and "Made in Slovenia" though) and the tip options at the time of purchase are different, yet still interchangeable.

M6drummer · 02-06-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mr-karim

Akrapovic doesn't void warranty.
I bought mine here http://ind-distribution.com/ind/bran...ust-system-907
The price was a little lower on boxing day

Wow higher than my BMW dealer. GThaus may be looking good

Nate@IND · 02-06-2014, 04:19 PM

Nice to hear that you are enjoying the new Akrapovic. Just so the M6 owners know the original poster ended up having a Eisenmann Race level on his M6 not the Sport performance. There is zero drone with the Sport level.

Twitch Massacre · 02-06-2014, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by M6drummer

Thanks. Does anyone know where you can buy the M version other than at dealer?

These guys have the OEM BMW M Performance Exhaust for $6,500. No option for the CF tips though, only the titaniums with the M logo.

http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

wzj519 · 02-06-2014, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

Nice to hear that you are enjoying the new Akrapovic. Just so the M6 owners know the original poster ended up having a Eisenmann Race level on his M6 not the Sport performance. There is zero drone with the Sport level.

My exhaust shop guy told me whatever after market exhaust drones, even bmw performance series. The only one does not drone at all is Akrapovic.
If Eisenmann sport will be 0 drone, I would like to put on my 650gc.

TREZ · 02-06-2014, 09:17 PM

I couldn't be happier with the Akrapovic exhaust. It sounds awesome with zero drone. I was mistaken in my original post, I had the race version of Eisenmann exhaust not the sport as I originally posted. In a direct comparison with the Eisenmann race exhaust, the Eisenmann was louder. The Akrapovic sound is awesome!! Will post pics and video this weekend.

aweso///Me · 02-07-2014, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TREZ

I couldn't be happier with the Akrapovic exhaust. It sounds awesome with zero drone. I was mistaken in my original post, I had the race version of Eisenmann exhaust not the sport as I originally posted. In a direct comparison with the Eisenmann race exhaust, the Eisenmann was louder. The Akrapovic sound is awesome!! Will post pics and video this weekend.

looking forward to hearing it!

M6drummer · 02-07-2014, 11:24 AM

Is the M perf a truly noticeable difference in sound? Would I also need the AMS pipes to make a real difference? Thx

Twitch Massacre · 02-07-2014, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by wzj519

My exhaust shop guy told me whatever after market exhaust drones, even bmw performance series. The only one does not drone at all is Akrapovic.
If Eisenmann sport will be 0 drone, I would like to put on my 650gc.

How can the M Performance Exhaust drone and not the Akra? They are exactly the same system.

lfc3153 · 02-07-2014, 11:44 AM

Are they both the same system? The M6 Comp Paket exhaust is different to the Akra Evolution.

wzj519 · 02-07-2014, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Twitch Massacre

How can the M Performance Exhaust drone and not the Akra? They are exactly the same system.

Sorry I did not state clearly previously. The OEM Performance exhaust I mentioned before was the one for E71 X6 which I had on my old x6.
The OEM performance exhaust for M6 would be no drone I guess, Because it is totally same as Akrapovic, the only brand sounds good and zero drone.

RichardP · 02-07-2014, 01:55 PM

Has anyone done a direct comparison of the Competition Pack exhaust and the Akra (or M-Performance)?

M6drummer · 02-07-2014, 02:56 PM

Heck I would just a review of the M performance vs OE exhaust

Twitch Massacre · 02-07-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardP

Has anyone done a direct comparison of the Competition Pack exhaust and the Akra (or M-Performance)?

Haven't seen a direct comparison but I'm sure the difference is night and day. I have the Competition Package and I don't hear much difference between my exhaust and other M6s and M5s I've heard without the package. In fact the Competition Package exhaust is identical to the stock exhaust, the only difference being the baffles have been removed from the mufflers in the Competition Package.

RichardP · 02-07-2014, 03:52 PM

I find that the CP exhaust has a very slight drone, I wonder if the Akra would be better or worse in this respect? I am however worried that the Akra might be a little too loud for my neighbours, the CP exhaust is quite loud enough on a cold start at 4:30am!

TREZ · 02-07-2014, 04:28 PM

I had the comp pack exhaust and it was just a slight upgrade to the stock exhaust. The Akrapovic blows it away!!! No contest. Zero drone with the Akrapovic, small drone with the cp exhaust. Much louder during a cold start. It's awesome.

M6drummer · 02-07-2014, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TREZ

I had the comp pack exhaust and it was just a slight upgrade to the stock exhaust. The Akrapovic blows it away!!! No contest. Zero drone with the Akrapovic, small drone with the cp exhaust. Much louder during a cold start. It's awesome.

But my worry is I will not be happy without new down pipes . Are you saying without pipes it is a big sound upgrade from OE? Thanks

PS titanium vs CF. I like T

TREZ · 02-07-2014, 04:56 PM

That's exactly what I'm saying. Huge upgrade but not obnoxious. The sound itself is awesome.

Twitch Massacre · 02-07-2014, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by M6drummer

But my worry is I will not be happy without new down pipes . Are you saying without pipes it is a big sound upgrade from OE? Thanks

PS titanium vs CF. I like T

You won't need the downpipes. The difference will be noticeable enough as is.

RichardP · 02-08-2014, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TREZ

I had the comp pack exhaust and it was just a slight upgrade to the stock exhaust. The Akrapovic blows it away!!! No contest. Zero drone with the Akrapovic, small drone with the cp exhaust. Much louder during a cold start. It's awesome.

So you're saying the Akra is much louder on cold start then the CP? If that's the case than it's not a viable option for me.

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