ed4's New F95 / F96 Akrapovic Exhaust

Mr.blue · 07-01-2021, 10:56 PM

Wow, that sounds mean!

ed4 · 07-08-2021, 10:21 PM

My bud Jason also installed his today. He's the original owner of my Akra exhaust, but passed his over to me.

There was a seller in NJ who received an Akrapovic axleback kit, new in box, but decided not to install it.

Note that his Akrapovic carbon diffuser is the dry carbon version, which matches the tips perfectly. The finish also adds a very nice contrast to the gloss black diffuser surround piece.

155ND · 07-09-2021, 05:11 AM

Hiya Ed,

thanks so much for posting these pics, i've ordered the Akra slip-on exhaust & the carbon diffuser myself, awaiting the kit which apparently is delayed as Akra are having some issues.

could i just check ... when you say "dry" diffuser, do you mean this one:

http://www.akrapovic.com/en/car/prod...32&yearId=6265

... i.e. matt finish? and if so, is it the matt finish that 'in the flesh' is the perfect match to the Akra tips?

if so, i've ordered the wrong one!! (gloss)

thanks in advance ...

HZX540e · 07-09-2021, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed4

My bud Jason also installed his today. He's the original owner of my Akra exhaust, but passed his over to me.

There was a seller in NJ who received an Akrapovic axleback kit, new in box, but decided not to install it.

Note that his Akrapovic carbon diffuser is the dry carbon version, which matches the tips perfectly. The finish also adds a very nice contrast to the gloss black diffuser surround piece.

Stunning, simply stunning.

Alan l. · 07-09-2021, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed4

My bud Jason also installed his today. He's the original owner of my Akra exhaust, but passed his over to me.

There was a seller in NJ who received an Akrapovic axleback kit, new in box, but decided not to install it.

Note that his Akrapovic carbon diffuser is the dry carbon version, which matches the tips perfectly. The finish also adds a very nice contrast to the gloss black diffuser surround piece.

Sounds sweet!

Does he have secondary downpipes or the Akra mid pipes in this video? How does it compare to your X6M with secondary dp's?

Alan

ed4 · 07-09-2021, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 155ND

Hiya Ed,

thanks so much for posting these pics, i've ordered the Akra slip-on exhaust & the carbon diffuser myself, awaiting the kit which apparently is delayed as Akra are having some issues.

could i just check ... when you say "dry" diffuser, do you mean this one:

http://www.akrapovic.com/en/car/prod...32&yearId=6265

... i.e. matt finish? and if so, is it the matt finish that 'in the flesh' is the perfect match to the Akra tips?

if so, i've ordered the wrong one!! (gloss)

thanks in advance ...

He has the matte finish one, good question though! It matches the tips perfectly.

Don't feel bad: I have the gloss diffuser and it still looks really good.

ed4 · 07-09-2021, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

Sounds sweet!

Does he have secondary downpipes or the Akra mid pipes in this video? How does it compare to your X6M with secondary dp's?

Alan

Jason has the same exact setup as I do. His cold-start sounds meaner than mine, but either that's in my head (due to BSM or F95 envy) or his car sounds deeper due to the effects of a more broken-in motor than mine

hybrid_eg · 07-09-2021, 11:28 AM

Its in your head Ed ;-) I'm still over here patiently waiting for my buddy to return from his vacay so he could ship me his unit..

ed4 · 07-09-2021, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hybrid_eg

Its in your head Ed ;-) I'm still over here patiently waiting for my buddy to return from his vacay so he could ship me his unit..

Story of my life

Do you have an ETA to when he's coming back? I can't wait for yours to get installed #akrapovic #gang

155ND · 07-09-2021, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ed4

He has the matte finish one, good question though! It matches the tips perfectly.

Don't feel bad: I have the gloss diffuser and it still looks really good.

thanks ... i'll see if the order can be amended as i've a feeling i'd prefer the diffuser & tips to be the same matte carbon. the definition of 1st world problems, obviously!!

both cars look and sound fantastic

hybrid_eg · 07-09-2021, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ed4

Story of my life

Do you have an ETA to when he's coming back? I can't wait for yours to get installed #akrapovic #gang

I believe Aug, right before his kids start school.. I wish i could take that long of a vacay, lol!

arlind94 · 07-09-2021, 04:28 PM

How loud is the cold start? I have catless secondaries and my friend did resonator delete with catless secondaries and it's TOO loud on cold start.

I don't want to annoy all my neighbors.

Alan l. · 07-09-2021, 05:16 PM

That’s my issue. I want the car louder when it’s on the move but cold starts is already boarder line too loud with just the rear section

-Vanguard- · 07-09-2021, 05:34 PM

What is a reasonable street price to pay for the axelback slip on?

-cj- · 07-10-2021, 12:23 AM

Looks great!

I think I prefer the gloss diffuser - it gives some nice contrast between the tail pipes. Otherwise I think you'll end up with a 'wall' of carbon fiber from the tail pipes up to the diffuser. (The akra on my other ride uses an old school titanium tip setup, which I think looks classy!)

Anyone who recently ordered, what are ETAs looking like? I've been told early September!

arlind94 · 07-10-2021, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

That’s my issue. I want the car louder when it’s on the move but cold starts is already boarder line too loud with just the rear section

Agreed. The cold starts are fairly loud and driving is lacking in sound.

ed4 · 07-10-2021, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Vanguard-

What is a reasonable street price to pay for the axelback slip on?

It used to be around $400 off MSRP, but that may have changed due to lack of supply. RG Sport, do you have info to share with him?

The word on the street is that demand is high for the axleback kit. These things are backordered to the hills. Best to get your order in as soon as possible.

ed4 · 07-10-2021, 01:46 PM

F96 buddy I follow on IG, based in Kyoto, JP. My twin

Recently, he put on midpipes. I'm not certain if these are Akra or another make. Notice the spool-down at the end!

-Vanguard- · 07-10-2021, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed4

F96 buddy I follow on IG, based in Kyoto, JP. My twin

Recently, he put on midpipes. I'm not certain if these are Akra or another make. Notice the spool-down at the end!

So is it the mid pipes that add the insane crackles on decel?

I always thought you needed to add open cell downpipes to "unlock" those crackles and pops.

arlind94 · 07-10-2021, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Vanguard-

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed4

F96 buddy I follow on IG, based in Kyoto, JP. My twin

Recently, he put on midpipes. I'm not certain if these are Akra or another make. Notice the spool-down at the end!

So is it the mid pipes that add the insane crackles on decel?

I always thought you needed to add open cell downpipes to "unlock" those crackles and pops.

It could be. My friend has straight pipes that replaced the resonator and it crackles and pops. Not like M cars used to back in the day, but close enough.

155ND · 07-12-2021, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -cj-

Looks great!

I think I prefer the gloss diffuser - it gives some nice contrast between the tail pipes. Otherwise I think you'll end up with a 'wall' of carbon fiber from the tail pipes up to the diffuser. (The akra on my other ride uses an old school titanium tip setup, which I think looks classy!)

Anyone who recently ordered, what are ETAs looking like? I've been told early September!

i ordered mid-May 21, given mid-June as deliver date, which has now become end of July. hoping it doesn't slip further!

r33_RGSport · 07-14-2021, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed4

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Vanguard-

What is a reasonable street price to pay for the axelback slip on?

It used to be around $400 off MSRP, but that may have changed due to lack of supply. RG Sport, do you have info to share with him?

The word on the street is that demand is high for the axleback kit. These things are backordered to the hills. Best to get your order in as soon as possible.

It is currently on BackOrder again.
ETA early August.

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ed4 Captain 1452 Rep 737 Posts Drives: '21 F96 X6MC, '18 G30 M550i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (1)	My bud Jason also installed his today. He's the original owner of my Akra exhaust, but passed his over to me. There was a seller in NJ who received an Akrapovic axleback kit, new in box, but decided not to install it. Note that his Akrapovic carbon diffuser is the dry carbon version, which matches the tips perfectly. The finish also adds a very nice contrast to the gloss black diffuser surround piece. Attached Images __________________ '23 F93 M8 GC ZCP - HRE S101SC - Full Akrapovic - '15 Audi R8 4.2 S-Tronic (Past) YouTube '21 F96 X6M ZCP Akrapovic/MSS/BC Forged, ‘18 G30 M550i, '18 G01 X3 M40i, '15 F10 M5 ZCP HRE S101 #1 & #2/Akrapovic, ‘13 W204 C63 AMG - ADV1 5.01SL's
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