Akrapovic Evo SS Exhaust with lockdown kit?

robc1976 · 06-14-2013, 02:48 PM

Wondering if anyone is runningng a Akraprovic exhaust with the "lock down differential kit", I have the lockdown kit and want to be sure it will be okay with this exhaust....don't want to make a $2,800 mistake lol!

triggz · 06-14-2013, 02:59 PM

paying $2800 for that exhaust is the real mistake lol

robc1976 · 06-14-2013, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triggz

paying $2800 for that exhaust is the real mistake lol

Don't like any other exhaust honestly, kinda like Hpf but that is not going to happen lol. I have heard ask the others and they are to close to stock sounding.

vladster · 06-14-2013, 03:43 PM

It sure is a lot of money, but thats just about the best quality you can get.

Akrapovič is the biggest name when it comes to exhaust for motorsports (bikes, rally, f1 etc...). They are serious players and not just a 1 guy shop.

na foo · 06-14-2013, 03:46 PM

My HKS exhaust fits with about 1 CM clearance. I've been checking and it hasn't made any dings on my exhaust.

I seriously doubt you'll find anyone with an Arka and lockdown kit though

robc1976 · 06-14-2013, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vladster

It sure is a lot of money, but thats just about the best quality you can get.

Akrapovič is the biggest name when it comes to exhaust for motorsports (bikes, rally, f1 etc...). They are serious players and not just a 1 guy shop.

it sounds great, especially with some power behind it and fitment is 100%....I heard a 335i with one in person and it sounded amazing.

dlbrooks18 · 06-14-2013, 04:14 PM

Again hard to beat the BMW Performance exhaust just right amount of grunt, gurgle, and pop for the N54:

E90Company · 06-14-2013, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dlbrooks18

Again hard to beat the BMW Performance exhaust just right amount of grunt, gurgle, and pop for the N54:

It's only mufflers though. OP has RB turbos and can take advantage of a less restrictive catback. Rasp is insane fully catless with PE.

robc1976 · 06-14-2013, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Company

It's only mufflers though. OP has RB turbos and can take advantage of a less restrictive catback. Rasp is insane fully catless with PE.

I am fully catless with muffler delete and dual vibrant resonators at tail section and rasp is a bit much at certain rpms but the reduced back pressure is great for spool up.

Xzach92X · 06-14-2013, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robc1976

Quote:

Originally Posted by triggz

paying $2800 for that exhaust is the real mistake lol

Don't like any other exhaust honestly, kinda like Hpf but that is not going to happen lol. I have heard ask the others and they are to close to stock sounding.

You can still get the hpf exhaust from illtechauto i sent them an email yesterday and they said they would check their inventory but be prepared for a pretty steep mark up i would assume

robc1976 · 06-14-2013, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xzach92X

You can still get the hpf exhaust from illtechauto i sent them an email yesterday and they said they would check their inventory but be prepared for a pretty steep mark up i would assume

really? Let me know the price!

Xzach92X · 06-14-2013, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robc1976

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xzach92X

You can still get the hpf exhaust from illtechauto i sent them an email yesterday and they said they would check their inventory but be prepared for a pretty steep mark up i would assume

really? Let me know the price!

Will do waitin on an email back

robc1976 · 06-14-2013, 08:15 PM

Here is a vid (Very short) of me just going in 3rd and getting on it a bit.....opinions? Will get more vids

This is with:

Fully catless
muffler delete
Dual vibrant resonators at rear section

idrift4wd · 06-14-2013, 08:30 PM

i have a feeling you're going to regret getting a 2800 dollar exhaust but its your money!

sounds good already imo.

robc1976 · 06-14-2013, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idrift4wd

i have a feeling you're going to regret getting a 2800 dollar exhaust but its your money!

sounds good already imo.

Maybe add a resonator to where the secondaries used to be? That will make 4 resonators lol!

robc1976 · 06-14-2013, 09:29 PM

Here is the new vid:

On the first pass at the end (the shitty sounding rasp) I believe is from the bracket...have a new one ordered. The bracket that connects to the Exhaust from the tranny brace is stripped and is a bit loose and causing vibration.

robc1976 · 06-14-2013, 10:11 PM

Found this (replaces everything but the muffler delete pipes)....kinda high but has great bends and is in stainless. In the pic it looks like there is a X-pipe...I would need to add resonators in there. Going top call and see if the can fab a set of muffler delete pipes with resonators there also, don't trust a local shop.....most don't mess with polished stainless steel.

http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/2...3-p-47721.html

06-14-2013, 02:48 PM	#1
robc1976 DIYER 634 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	Akrapovic Evo SS Exhaust with lockdown kit? Wondering if anyone is runningng a Akraprovic exhaust with the "lock down differential kit", I have the lockdown kit and want to be sure it will be okay with this exhaust....don't want to make a $2,800 mistake lol! __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

06-14-2013, 02:59 PM	#2
triggz Banned 58 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	paying $2800 for that exhaust is the real mistake lol
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-14-2013, 03:43 PM	#4
vladster Private First Class 12 Rep 190 Posts Drives: BMW 335 ci Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Slovenia iTrader: (0)	It sure is a lot of money, but thats just about the best quality you can get. Akrapovič is the biggest name when it comes to exhaust for motorsports (bikes, rally, f1 etc...). They are serious players and not just a 1 guy shop.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-14-2013, 03:46 PM	#5
na foo Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (6)	My HKS exhaust fits with about 1 CM clearance. I've been checking and it hasn't made any dings on my exhaust. I seriously doubt you'll find anyone with an Arka and lockdown kit though __________________ 2010 e92 M3 Jet Black \| DCT \| AA Gen 2 Stage 3 Supercharger \| Akrapovic Slip-on \| Challenge X-pipe \| 18" Volk TE37SL 10.5 ET22
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-14-2013, 04:14 PM	#7
dlbrooks18 Brigadier General 164 Rep 3,735 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Again hard to beat the BMW Performance exhaust just right amount of grunt, gurgle, and pop for the N54: __________________ 2008 E90 335
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-14-2013, 08:15 PM	#13
robc1976 DIYER 634 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	Here is a vid (Very short) of me just going in 3rd and getting on it a bit.....opinions? Will get more vids This is with: Fully catless muffler delete Dual vibrant resonators at rear section __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-14-2013, 08:30 PM	#14
idrift4wd Brigadier General 151 Rep 3,549 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	i have a feeling you're going to regret getting a 2800 dollar exhaust but its your money! sounds good already imo.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-14-2013, 09:29 PM	#16
robc1976 DIYER 634 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	Here is the new vid: On the first pass at the end (the shitty sounding rasp) I believe is from the bracket...have a new one ordered. The bracket that connects to the Exhaust from the tranny brace is stripped and is a bit loose and causing vibration. __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-14-2013, 10:11 PM	#17
robc1976 DIYER 634 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	Found this (replaces everything but the muffler delete pipes)....kinda high but has great bends and is in stainless. In the pic it looks like there is a X-pipe...I would need to add resonators in there. Going top call and see if the can fab a set of muffler delete pipes with resonators there also, don't trust a local shop.....most don't mess with polished stainless steel. http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/2...3-p-47721.html __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
	Appreciate 0 Quote