[Sculpin]

Originally Posted by VIERsr

S65 + Akrapovic is probably the best combo ever, but with turbo engines it is a different story.
BTW I would have kept the E90 and got rid of the RS3 instead

Agreed on the S65 and Akra and believe me, it wasn’t an easy decision to sell it. The RS3 is my wife’s car so that’s not an option. I’m the original owner of the E90. I did Euro delivery, put over 90K miles on it over 12 years, and had it on many of the most famous tracks on the east coast. I got everything I could possibly have wanted out of it. I still love it, but it’s time for something new and the G87 is the most suitable replacement. I’ll miss the V8 but I am also excited for another BMW inline 6.

This most likely won’t be my last S65 though. I’ll be looking for a dedicated track car sometime in the future and an E92 M3 is at the top of the list. My E90 is just too nice to gut and building a track car from stock is very expensive. A longtime friend is buying mine and I’ll instead look for something already gutted, caged, and track ready.

[IcEWoLF]

Lmao at the price…the cost for akrapovich stuff has become insane.

[spademonkey]

A shame my favorite exhaust option to come out so far is well out of my price range for an exhaust 😅.

But thanks for the write up from y’all over at PSI. Very much appreciated getting the full lowdown on this new exhaust option.

[Ravenseal]

Originally Posted by ToneM2

How much power exactly does this unleash?

At least 3.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by nathanm4

I still prefer M Performance Exhaust + more unique look.

Way to ricer IMO… 🤣

[cfm56d7b]

The last word in automotive acoustics begins with the first letter of the alphabet: Akrapovic.

Ignoring the price for a moment, this is a magnificent product.

[hufington]

Sorry, but way to expensive for an exhaust mod, no matter how good the fit and finish is. And, I do not believe that there is been substantial power unleashed thru this. If you choose to cough up your money, then congrats and enjoy it in good health.

[KevM2]

The sound is nice but the steep price will make it prohibitive for most

[D52M550]

Seriously though, how much weight savings is this exhaust where the savings are so much that it makes any noticeable power/weight difference in performance? LOL the marketing sounds good, but it’s a bit much. The tips look good though!

If I was in charge of marketing for a bolt-on part, I’d just show a dyno graph of the difference in HP/TQ versus stock…that’s all the marketing that’s needed IMO. Thanks.

[19G20]

Originally Posted by Sean@PSI

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At PSI, we've always been passionate about pushing the boundaries of automotive performance. When we got the opportunity to install the Akrapovic G87 M2 Titanium Slip-On Exhaust with the Carbon TI Octagonal Tips on our BMW M2, we knew it was a game-changer. Not only were we privileged to be the first in the United States to have it installed, but we also witnessed firsthand the precision engineering and cutting-edge technology that make this exhaust system a force to be reckoned with.

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The Akrapovic G87 M2 Titanium Slip-On Exhaust: Engineering Excellence

Performance Boost: The heart of any exhaust system upgrade is its impact on performance, and the Akrapovic G87 M2 Titanium Slip-On Exhaust does not disappoint. Crafted from lightweight titanium, this exhaust system significantly reduces weight [...]

Some press event for a bunch of free loaders. How do I get invited?

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by Sean@PSI

This is their x pipe plus axle back, which keeps secondary cats and deletes OEM resonators.

Our car has factory downpipes and all cats.

Please post a video of a flyby….

Let’s hear that thing rip

💨

[infinitekidM2C]

The sound of $12k hitting my bank account is even MORE glorious lol.

[akkando]

Originally Posted by Sculpin

I had the full Akra Evo exhaust on my E90 M3. That’s a completely different engine but the sound from that exhaust was GLORIOUS. It was really expensive but the quality was the best of any aftermarket product I’ve ever had. I miss that sound so much. Only reason I removed it and sold it is because I’m selling the E90 to make room for the G87.

Honestly, keep the e90 M3.

[GT_Juls]

You’re paying for OEM+ material fit and finish. Definitely something most wont buy but there are a select few who like going these type of routes. I personally cant do $12k on an exhaust because in the end its just a metal pipe.

If Akra went equal legnth with resonated sections to tone out the rasp then thats definitely different and could call it “game changing” instead of just scanning OEM exhaust routes and just basically making a very beautiful piece with resonantors deleted.

TLDR: $12k for titanium resonator delete with oem fit and finish.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by infinitekidM2C

The sound of $12k hitting my bank account is even MORE glorious lol.

You run it through your CC first , reducing the echo ever so slightly

[GOLFFRR]

for me Akra will always be my goto.. but dang these things are getting pricey! ughhh

[DSTR]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

for me Akra will always be my goto.. but dang these things are getting pricey! ughhh

About what 2500$ per hp produced. Its a glamour accessory and not at all about performance lol. Just 1 of many choices to add minimal power that in realistic terms wont show any improvement in performance.


The marketing is misleading at best. Sounds like supplement marketing lol!

[GOLFFRR]

Originally Posted by DSTR

About what 2500$ per hp produced. Its a glamour accessory and not at all about performance lol. Just 1 of many choices to add minimal power that in realistic terms wont show any improvement in performance.


The marketing is misleading at best. Sounds like supplement marketing lol!

the build quality is far superior in my view then others from what I personally have experienced, also as far as performance, slip on will not really yield much no matter what brand so its not so much about HP gained when it comes to slip on, def agree with you on that

as far as marketing goes, yes, def helps, but the quality of Akra is IMO superior. Price is expensive but it's also relative right? Also the debate on money to HP can yield never ending views and endless discussions lol.

[baj_baj]

15-20% of what the car is worth for an exhaust... That's going to fly off the shelves!

[RandomBro]

Originally Posted by baj_baj

15-20% of what the car is worth for an exhaust... That's going to fly off the shelves!

Beat me to it, from a maths perspective, how did 20% of a car's MSRP really become a logical endpoint for this exhaust systems price?

Unless they assume the M2 is everyone's 3rd or 4th car/track toy, how did that % really come to be?

Or am I just crazy here?

Legit, who cant go to a decent custom shop and get a similar sound (if not better), and weight reduction for a lesser price?

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Influencers rejoice.

[VIERsr]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

the build quality is far superior in my view then others from what I personally have experienced, also as far as performance, slip on will not really yield much no matter what brand so its not so much about HP gained when it comes to slip on, def agree with you on that

as far as marketing goes, yes, def helps, but the quality of Akra is IMO superior. Price is expensive but it's also relative right? Also the debate on money to HP can yield never ending views and endless discussions lol.

There is no doubt that Akrapovic is second to none in terms of quality.
But what does this extra quality really add over 'lower' quality exhausts like SS, Milltek, Remus, AA, Fabspeed and so on? More power? Well, no. More durability? Not even. Better sound? It's subjective, but it's not related to the build quality. Better aesthetics? Of course, but only when you unpack it, because you don't look often under the car I guess (like the strut bar under the bonnet, we all agree that the old carbon brace was much better looking, but how ofnet do you look under the hood? ).
I mean, a better quality suspensions offers a better driving experience, nice looking wheels are in front of your eyes every time you look at your car, but a high quality and good looking exhaust what really adds...?