Finally got my Akrapovic Exhaust..car's just bout done for now

sard · #1 06-01-2009, 05:27 PM

Hey there, went out and took some pics since I got some new goodies..painted reflectors and more importantly.. the exhaust.

Video..

YouTube - Export20090601 006

David @ ViP Status · #2 06-01-2009, 05:41 PM

Oshosexy!!!

MarqE46 · #3 06-01-2009, 05:44 PM

Those wheels look best on an E9X M3

well done.

cullen61918 · #4 06-01-2009, 05:50 PM

beautiful

mbox · #5 06-03-2009, 02:11 PM

just saw and heard this exhaust over at EAS as i was getting a new steering wheel installed.....just awesome bro!

sard · #6 06-03-2009, 05:15 PM

Thanks man. That was a cool diffuser you had. What was it?

Takumi587 · #7 06-04-2009, 02:48 AM

Whoa Sard I never knew what you were talking about when you referred to your exhaust on AIM... Now I know what you have been up to all this time haha. Last time I saw the car was in front of Pink Berry completely stock! haha.

Car looks amazing btw! Keep up the good modding!

Laidback · #8 06-04-2009, 08:47 AM

Sard,

That is pure sex

on of the finest e9x i've seen

btw how do you like the exhaust, how much? curious about rolling on 20 inch wheels...how's the ride?

sard · #9 06-04-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Laidback

Sard,

That is pure sex

on of the finest e9x i've seen

btw how do you like the exhaust, how much? curious about rolling on 20 inch wheels...how's the ride?

First thanks for the compliment. The exhaust is fantastic. I don't hear any drone. It's not too loud on the outside which is what I want. I don't want to drive around worrying a cop will pull me over. The build quality is GREAT. Here is my documentation of the install if you want to see close up pictures of it.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=267841

It has a nice deep tone at very low rpm but quickly gets higher at around 4-5K rpm and then you start hearing mostly the engine. I do have a Check Engine Light right now because there is no front cats. Akrapovic is working on redoing the o2 sensor adapter that I got with the exhaust that was *supposed* to fool the sensors. It works for Euro cars but for US cars, it is not working well enough to prevent CEL. The *retail* price is close to 6k.

As far as 20" rims...obviously it's not good for handling or acceleration/braking. It felt slower as soon as I put them on, but the looks factor... cant be beat. The ride did get harsher due to the thinner tires, but it's not too bad. Even as low as I have it on the KW Clubsports it's easily a daily driver. Also the roads around me are really good so that helps...

Aren't your new bronze lip rims 20"?

mbox · #10 06-04-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sard

Thanks man. That was a cool diffuser you had. What was it?

The diffuser is by AC schnitzer....

Guys the sound of the exhaust is great....Sard went around EAS a few times and it was a low deep sound - not that loud but just right! Maybe i should sell my supersprint exhaust already!