Akrapovic or BMW ///M exhaust?

M4UK · 03-09-2015, 02:13 PM

Which would you upgrade with?
What's the deal regarding warranty if I go povic?
Thanks one and all.

jc1654M4 · 03-09-2015, 02:28 PM

Neither AWE

tom @ eas · 03-09-2015, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M4UK

Which would you upgrade with?
What's the deal regarding warranty if I go povic?
Thanks one and all.

No warranty issues with either. Both are awesome exhausts, try to hear them in person before deciding if possible.

Stage1 · 03-09-2015, 02:36 PM

Seems there are plenty of threads out there discussing the different exhaust options. All comes down to your price point and tone preference. Id try to meet up with some locals to hear in person if possible

Trued · 03-09-2015, 02:38 PM

BMW Sweden does NOT recommend the AKRA system it has melted plastic and carbon fiber in the rear.
BMW Titanium is the way to go!

sh55 · 03-09-2015, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Trued

BMW Sweden does NOT recommend the AKRA system it has melted plastic and carbon fiber in the rear.
BMW Titanium is the way to go!

Do you have pictures? If this is true, people are laying out 6K for a melted rear end

TeKiZeRo · 03-09-2015, 09:17 PM

Its all really personal preference of which one you like best. They both sound awesome, both titanium, and both pricey!

supremepower · 03-09-2015, 10:04 PM

Both are high quality products. I prefer Akrapovic because of how easy it is to install and the sounds it produces. Quiet when you want it, but a beast WOT

CaryTheLabelGuy · 03-09-2015, 10:08 PM

What are the gains (if any) from the M Performance system?

mul1gan · 03-09-2015, 10:17 PM

slightly off topic but between the AWE, Remus Eisenmann, and MPE, which would be the least expensive and which would be the best bang for the buck?

thanks

NorCal f80 · 03-09-2015, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jc1654M4

Neither AWE

this x 10000000

tom @ eas · 03-09-2015, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mul1gan

slightly off topic but between the AWE, Remus Eisenmann, and MPE, which would be the least expensive and which would be the best bang for the buck?

thanks

Remus would be best bang for the buck, the quality is simply outstanding for the cost.

supremepower · 03-09-2015, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mul1gan

slightly off topic but between the AWE, Remus Eisenmann, and MPE, which would be the least expensive and which would be the best bang for the buck?

thanks

Another one is RPI... It's a full non valved system that is high quality, sounds awesome, and its very affordable.

Of the choices I would have to say AWE. AWE is less than Remus for the downpipe back system, and it sounds a hell of a lot meaner. Check Money2536 videos for reference

supremepower · 03-09-2015, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CaryTheLabelGuy

What are the gains (if any) from the M Performance system?

No gains noticed on the dyno. It is a bit lighter based on the information provided by EAS. (About 17lbs lighter)

bmw330boy · 03-10-2015, 12:32 AM

akra for sure!!!

ES_TRADER · 03-10-2015, 01:15 AM

i have akra, i love it. once u get on it, sounds really nice...it got a little louder after about 3000 miles...

CaryTheLabelGuy · 03-10-2015, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremepower

No gains noticed on the dyno. It is a bit lighter based on the information provided by EAS. (About 17lbs lighter)

Thank you sir!

Josh/AWE · 03-10-2015, 09:36 AM

Have you heard our systems yet?

Here are some key points:
Dual 3” CNC mandrel bent system
Max gains of 20hp and 31ft-lbs of torque at the crank
Proprietary “rattle-less” exhaust valve design
Featuring SwitchPath™ Technology, Resonated and Non-Resonated
Available with 90mm or 102mm double walled adjustable tips - Diamond Black or Polished Silver
SwitchPath™ Technology utilizes factory valving and M Sport button
Hand crafted from T304 stainless steel
No Check Engine Light - Guaranteed
Perfect Fitment - Guaranteed
Lifetime Exhaust Warranty
Engineered, designed, and manufactured in-house at AWE Tuning

If you have any questions I'd be more than happy to answer them!

Blksnowflake · 03-10-2015, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

No warranty issues with either. Both are awesome exhausts, try to hear them in person before deciding if possible.

This is good info. So the Akro system would not void the warranty. This is the system I'm looking at, with the MPE a close second.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trued

BMW Sweden does NOT recommend the AKRA system it has melted plastic and carbon fiber in the rear.
BMW Titanium is the way to go!

Any links to this recommendation or pictures. I find this hard to believe as I have not heard of one case except for your post and the MPE is just about a mirror copy.

Josh/AWE · 03-10-2015, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Blksnowflake

This is good info. So the Akro system would not void the warranty. This is the system I'm looking at, with the MPE a close second.

It is ultimately the dealers call on what mods will void your warranty. Have you talked to yours about modifying your exhaust?

Blksnowflake · 03-10-2015, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike/AWE

It is ultimately the dealers call on what mods will void your warranty. Have you talked to yours about modifying your exhaust?

Not yet, but good point. It won't be until this summer though so some time aways. I figure they may be more accepting of some over others. Maybe not, in the end they'll want to promote ///M parts I assume.

tom @ eas · 03-10-2015, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blksnowflake

This is good info. So the Akro system would not void the warranty. This is the system I'm looking at, with the MPE a close second.

I have yet to hear of a story in which a warranty was voided for an Akrapovic system. M Performance is also an excellent system to hear in person.

Here's the M-Performance system on the dyno running through the gears.

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